Good Night From II

One deteriorating vertebrae, one slightly bulging, the top two are slightly turned. If I sleep bad the nerves pinch and cause the muscles to cramp.

 

I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds rough.
Is there any treatment for it?

 

Pecos, TX, at the Love's. I dislike the Flying J here so much I thought I'd try the Love's even though I have unlimited free showers with PFJ. It's a little better, still overrun with oilfield trucks and workers.

On my way home. I have federal jury duty next week that I absolutely could not get out of. At least they let me pick the week. Plus my mother-in-law fell breaking her arm and shattered her kneecap. My wife is doing the best she can but I'm sure she could use some help.

For once the Lancaster planners did their job with no games. When I turned down the first preplan yesterday I stated as the reason "Hometime Phoenix, must get home ASAP". An hour later I got a load that picked up at Dow Corning in Waxahatchie going to Phoenix.

 

I just missed you Steve, left Lancaster this morning now sitting in OKC at the Flying J on the north side.

 

In MN somewhere along I-94.

I deliver this load tomorrow late afternoon in Elwood, IL, so about 550 miles to go.

I called my DM to let him know I would be heading over to the Manteno terminal the next morning to get my bit inspection done, as well as a couple issues with the truck I've been putting off.
Nothing real serious... a check engine light and a bunk heater problem. But it's starting to get cold enough to need the heater so I better get it (everything) fixed.
I had him set my PTA to the following day, figuring a day in the shop.

Not long after I get a message that the load had been rescheduled for delivery at 1300 tomorrow, when I had a window until 1930 and it's a drop.
Well, I can't make it by 1300, even with a strict ten and no pre-trip or breaks along the way.
I sent a Mac-22 saying I'd be there at 1630. So far no reply.

I'm really glad to be out of Montana and North Dakota . No T-Mobile there, so roaming with very slow speeds.
I've been bouncing back and forth in that area for a couple weeks, and I'm hoping to get something better from IL.

The miles have been very good, though. I don't think I've done less than 500-550 per day average in that time, except for the 34 I had to take.

And a message just came in... PTA update, 10/09 0800 - so they noticed the Mac-22 and it's cool.
So I'll have a relaxing couple days and then hit the road again for points unknown.

 

Terminal el paso. Was sent a pplan and declined it. Almost 1500 miles, but drop in Findlay on Saturday and no freight there for the weekend and burned out running up north all the time and I know what it will be like trying to get something decent out of there. Short 300 mile loads

 

So glad I waited. Just got a 2k load for Sunday to Williamsburg and know that I can get decent out of there on Monday so can end up with a great week

 

VA? ... I'll be there Friday.

 

Loves at West Tupelo, MS or some junk, drop in Opelika, AL tonight and hope for something nearby.

 

I think VA is big enough for both of you!