It is 59 degrees and raining here in Belleville this morning. That's also about as warm as it's suppose to get all weekend! But I guess if the worst thing in my life today is the weather, things really aren't all that bad. But I truely am missing the beach and sun. Especially on the weekends; Sundays.
I was successful adding another driver though. And just in time. George is going to be off another month or so dealing with personal issues. He assures me he wants to come back. I hope so.
My new guy - Virgil - drove big trucks 30 years ago but has since retired from a large areospace company in STL. But he still likes to drive! We completed 99% of everything yesterday. He and I will review some DOT compliance things -- like log book and securement rules today. And then off he goes Monday or Tuesday.
My truck is in the shop with my trailer getting oil/filter and other preventive maintenance stuff. I also head out Tuesday or Wednesday for CA. Yes Sam, I really AM coming!
I have a 2nd cousin who is getting married. This is the same one that immigrated to Israel last year. I think I now know why. She and the groom are in Los Angeles preparing for "The Big Day" next weekend. And I'll be there. Just proves, I'll drive ANYWHERE for a party!
I have a couple of tenative things set up. I found a small, aluminum jet boat going to LA and another motorcycle. Should be an intersting - and light - load going down the road; two Harleys and a 21' jet boat. Hopefully I can put it together.
So that's the latest as I prepare for the next leg of Westward HOOOOOO.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Spring has Sprung -- A Change is Comin'
For much of the past 5 five months I have felt like my head was spinning. Not in the sense that I am dizzy (tho there are probably some that might argue that). But rather in being over-whelmed with things; like I'm missing or forgetting something.
My world changed forever on Dec 10 when my father was admitted to the hospital. We buried him less than six weeks later. Shortly after which my mother moved from her 3,000+ sqft house in GA to a 900 sqft beach cottage in FL. My mother now lives next door to me. I was fortunate to be able to maintain my business (for the most part) during all of this.
But it has taken a toll on my mental self. And I think it is time for me to get back to what I was doing before that made me happy -- Travelling the USA. Do not read this the wrong way, tho! I have no regrets over my choices these past months. NONE of them! (okay, maybe one) When my mother called me that Friday afternoon to tell me dad was going in the hospital, there was never a question what I NEEDED to do. I would do nothing different now in retrospect.
But I feel like I have done my job. I have taken care of my parents; no different than they took care of me 50+ years ago. I now need to get back to MY thing.
That will start Tuesday. I had to get my truck worked on to make it road-worthy again. That's done. All that's left is to pack and go. I will go to IL, where my business is based, and try to add on another driver first. I will go back on the road from there. Eventually getting out to southern CA for a cousins wedding in late May. Ironically, I made this same journey last year. Deja Vu
So, since I will be back on the road again, perhaps I can find some fodder for this page again.
My world changed forever on Dec 10 when my father was admitted to the hospital. We buried him less than six weeks later. Shortly after which my mother moved from her 3,000+ sqft house in GA to a 900 sqft beach cottage in FL. My mother now lives next door to me. I was fortunate to be able to maintain my business (for the most part) during all of this.
But it has taken a toll on my mental self. And I think it is time for me to get back to what I was doing before that made me happy -- Travelling the USA. Do not read this the wrong way, tho! I have no regrets over my choices these past months. NONE of them! (okay, maybe one) When my mother called me that Friday afternoon to tell me dad was going in the hospital, there was never a question what I NEEDED to do. I would do nothing different now in retrospect.
But I feel like I have done my job. I have taken care of my parents; no different than they took care of me 50+ years ago. I now need to get back to MY thing.
That will start Tuesday. I had to get my truck worked on to make it road-worthy again. That's done. All that's left is to pack and go. I will go to IL, where my business is based, and try to add on another driver first. I will go back on the road from there. Eventually getting out to southern CA for a cousins wedding in late May. Ironically, I made this same journey last year. Deja Vu
So, since I will be back on the road again, perhaps I can find some fodder for this page again.
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