Notes from the Past

Remember me? I'm the one that got into trucking. Lost all that weight. Has a bitchin Knucklehead chop. Yeah, that guy.

I've been on the road now for 4 weeks. Thought I'd share a few random thoughts.

First, a list of states: California, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Colorado, Utah, Kansas, New Mexico. Some I have been to twice.

A list of major cities: Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Boise, Idaho Falls, Great Falls, Portland, Sacramento, Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Lafayette, Pascagoula, Memphis, Mobile, Denver, Jackson, Baton Rouge.

Lots of road kill, especially armadillos and deer. Nothing compares to the Mississippi River. I met a shipmate from the sub I served aboard quite by accident. Some folks should not have a driver's license. At Great Falls, MT it froze. At Mobile, AL it was 90% humid and hot. It's a challenge to get a shower. A client opened his home to me so that I could have a shower and he took me to dinner in Springfield, OR. Fuel is cheaper outside CA. I have a lot to learn.

I have yet to get bored on the road. So much to see and experience. This is a great country. Go and see for yourself. Nothing is learned in front of the TV.

O yeah, some of the loads: farm plow, hardboard, engine parts, trailer, mine equipment, 9' diameter tires for dirt movers, metal working machines, shipping containers.

And through it all, I maintained my healthy habits. Walking upto 6 miles a day. Eating small portions. Taking the supplements. And having fun. God, I love this country and trucking.

I'll see ya on the other side.