Joe & Tow's new trucking adventures/ex GTI thread

Yeah, darn those weekend-wanting pricks. Lazy SOB's. Gotta learn how to work, kid.

 

I am now several years older than both my parents were when they died...almost 10 in my mother's case. She died of emphysema, a horribly debilitating disease.

 

It's good to focus on our health these days. There are many factors working against us and "staying healthy" isn't easy in this business. There are just too many Cinnabon outlets in truck stops! In my case, I have very old ancestors and those who died relatively young. I have no idea what factors work against me, so I take care of those I can. I actually lost weight and blood pressure with Gordon, which is pretty amazing considering the trips I took through Wyoming in winter.

But it will never be "easy," will it? So we all struggle.

 

Sorry to hear such bad news. I know losing a family member is tough to deal with.

 

I am sorry to hear the sad news about your mother in law. I haven't been checking this web site lately since
I was busy going back to Texas to recover my truck that's been down there since August 17th. I know how your
family feels since my Dad died at the age of 86 last year. My deepest sympathies to you and your family...

 

Tuesday morning wake up call.

Delivery is 3 miles away. Waiting for load outa Dallas.

Load planner starts working TX in an hour or so.

 

We've all been running consistently and/or pretty hard. And we have had mostly good weather. I see a little snow is forecast for Donner soon. Time to start thinking about cold weather.......

Time to fire up the bunk heater and make sure it's working.

And about time to swap over to cold weather wiper fluid. Thinking back to GTI puting 40 degree fluid in the truck during a p.m. in December; next run had me on 80 during a blizzard.

And of course start stashing you winter blankets , gear, and survival food in the truck.