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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Devil's Slide In Utah
It looks like where the mountain was pushed up and then the long inner part wore away over the millienia. It's been shored up a bit with cement but still, you gotta admit, this is impressive!!
Right below it, a river is running. I have video of it but can't get it to load. As soon as I figger it out, I'll post.
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Why Do Guys Think...
I'm pret' sure there isn't a female on that truck, too. If there is, perhaps she should rethink her life partner/co-driver/hubby.
Good Lord.
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
"Waiting For Daddy"
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Kind Of Unnerved After Last Night
The rain just hit like a sledgehammer. Then, this morning, I heard that several children were killed or missing and that adds to my unease. Blessed babies!
Now it's only raining pretty good. Gonna take a little bit to get centered. Somehow I don't feel like my usual smarty pants self. Things like this will do that to you.
Now it's only raining pretty good. Gonna take a little bit to get centered. Somehow I don't feel like my usual smarty pants self. Things like this will do that to you.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
I Am Blogging From The Middle Of A Tornado
I'm seatbelted in. I've said a prayer. Hubby is driving slower. Rain is slashing at our rig. Lightning is flashing everywhere.
We are on I-29 in MO.
Told my family that if anything happens, I love them greatly.
We are on I-29 in MO.
Told my family that if anything happens, I love them greatly.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Freakin' Woman Gave Us Wrong Name Of Road
So we just went about 20 miles out of our way and finally found the customer.
I'm about to scream.
Just think, all you newbies out there, THIS is only ONE of the stupid things you'll have to deal with.
Howsoever, I'd rather put up with THESE idiots rather than working at, say, Walmart and putting up with THOSE idiots.
I'm about to scream.
Just think, all you newbies out there, THIS is only ONE of the stupid things you'll have to deal with.
Howsoever, I'd rather put up with THESE idiots rather than working at, say, Walmart and putting up with THOSE idiots.
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And Another Thing
All the locals just point ans say "It's right down the road." Then they point thataway.
As if I know where their g*ddammed biz is. Geez loueeze.
As if I know where their g*ddammed biz is. Geez loueeze.
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Can't Find Friggin' Customer!
Hell, this customer is 4 miles on a grey line road off the interstate. And it's windy to boot. Barely enough room for a big rig.
Who the hell puts a biz in such a place?? Were they smokin' crack? Such idiots.
Damn!
Who the hell puts a biz in such a place?? Were they smokin' crack? Such idiots.
Damn!
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Looka The Size Of That Splatter!!
Hubby has had to stop several times this evening to clean off the windshield. I thought a rock had hit one time
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Self Explanatory, I Should Think
Can anyone hazard a guess WHERE this entertaining car might reside?? One clue, it's on the west coast.
Yeah....
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Wearing Your Jammies Out And About
He is still in drawstring jammies (striped) with a checked shirt. Whatta match!!
I think he had shower flip flops on.
Just a relaxed Saturday morn, looks to me!
Sorry the pic is so bad but my phone camera wouldn't work fast enough. Use your imagination, okay?? You know I wouldn't lie to you anyway!
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Yes, That Is An Almost Life-Sized Doll
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A Really Bad Thunderstorm
Right now, the wind is pushing us around. I'm surprised it's not blowing cars off the road, but there is still time.
Scary.
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A Certain Group Of People That Should Go Home
I don't even feel comfortable writing their ethic name but every time I deal with them, it gets worse. Running into me (that happened jus a few mi8nutes ago) or blociking my reach in Walmart.
We've given them the benefit of the doubt but to my eyes, they don't care.
Truly I wished they'd go back to whereever they originally came from.
I know, not politically correct but they don't try or seem to care.
We've given them the benefit of the doubt but to my eyes, they don't care.
Truly I wished they'd go back to whereever they originally came from.
I know, not politically correct but they don't try or seem to care.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Hubby And I Can Never Split Up....
It would upset our dogs!!
We took out beloved KW900L in to get a broken thingy in the A/C fixed and couldn't leave our doggie babies in the truck. The mechanic needed to get in and out of the cab and one of our lambchops is really territorial about the truck. She knows it's HER big rig and don't you forget it!
Well, we took them for a walk around KW's property and then the skies decided to drop some rain. We went into the drivers' lounge and watched TV with the dogs in our laps.
Hubby had to get up several times to check on whatever and each time he left, my dog would do this high pitched whine and her eyes never left the doorway hubby had walked out. His dog plastered her little body to my leg and her eyes were big as saucers!
As soon as hubby would walk back in, the whining stopped (which went over well with the other drivers there) and his dog practically lunged into his arms then moulded her little body to his chest and wasn't going to let go. Poor babies!!
So, there you have it. Hubby and I have to stay together through thick and thin, richer or poorer because of our precious lambchop doggies....
We took out beloved KW900L in to get a broken thingy in the A/C fixed and couldn't leave our doggie babies in the truck. The mechanic needed to get in and out of the cab and one of our lambchops is really territorial about the truck. She knows it's HER big rig and don't you forget it!
Well, we took them for a walk around KW's property and then the skies decided to drop some rain. We went into the drivers' lounge and watched TV with the dogs in our laps.
Hubby had to get up several times to check on whatever and each time he left, my dog would do this high pitched whine and her eyes never left the doorway hubby had walked out. His dog plastered her little body to my leg and her eyes were big as saucers!
As soon as hubby would walk back in, the whining stopped (which went over well with the other drivers there) and his dog practically lunged into his arms then moulded her little body to his chest and wasn't going to let go. Poor babies!!
So, there you have it. Hubby and I have to stay together through thick and thin, richer or poorer because of our precious lambchop doggies....
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Fried Pecans And Boiled Peanuts
Oh no, no, no, hell no, no, no, no. What some people will eat!! No!
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The Nerves On A Horse's Head
This pic was linked on one of my horse boards. Pretty cool, eh? I can't copy the link (I'm still phone challenged) but it's at chestofbooks.com/horse or really similar. You can probably google the above and find it.
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Argued With a City Cop Today...
Hubby kept telling me to shut up but I was only "a little" wrong (if you consider parking in the yellow line median of their main street) and it wasn't the big deal he was making it out to be.
The backstory...we needed something for the truck (because I had accidently broken it yesterda) and was looking for a Walmart. Went down the mainstreet and couldn't find the Wmart. So, we saw a General Dollar and thought that'd be fine.
I parked in the median and put on flashers. I've seen oodles of car haulers do this plus I've done it several times.
Anywho, he came stalking over and asked why I thought that particular spot was a parking spot. I said I was out of the travel lanes. He said it was a turn lane. I said I didn't see the turn lane painted on the road nor those cute arrows that point the way. I also asked if there were a city ordinance against what I was doing.
He asked for my DL (drivers license for those of you in Rio Linda) and insurance. Cop told me to pull over about a block down, just get outta the street! So, I did.
He checked my DL and insurance and cam back. He asked why I didn't go into the Safeway lot. I pointed out that my rig would prolly damage the asphalt and then SW would want us to repair it.
Cop gave my DL and insurance back and told me to get out of there and next time think about where I parked.
You bet, I said. I appologized profusely and got out of there asap.
Yep, sometimes it pays to just appologize but let the cop know your side of the story instead of wimping out.
The backstory...we needed something for the truck (because I had accidently broken it yesterda) and was looking for a Walmart. Went down the mainstreet and couldn't find the Wmart. So, we saw a General Dollar and thought that'd be fine.
I parked in the median and put on flashers. I've seen oodles of car haulers do this plus I've done it several times.
Anywho, he came stalking over and asked why I thought that particular spot was a parking spot. I said I was out of the travel lanes. He said it was a turn lane. I said I didn't see the turn lane painted on the road nor those cute arrows that point the way. I also asked if there were a city ordinance against what I was doing.
He asked for my DL (drivers license for those of you in Rio Linda) and insurance. Cop told me to pull over about a block down, just get outta the street! So, I did.
He checked my DL and insurance and cam back. He asked why I didn't go into the Safeway lot. I pointed out that my rig would prolly damage the asphalt and then SW would want us to repair it.
Cop gave my DL and insurance back and told me to get out of there and next time think about where I parked.
You bet, I said. I appologized profusely and got out of there asap.
Yep, sometimes it pays to just appologize but let the cop know your side of the story instead of wimping out.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Anyone Else Find This Spooky??
*shudder*
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Friday, May 13, 2011
A Goodwill With A BMW For Sale
Yep, saw it today. We were tootling along on US 89 in Florida, along the Gulf Coast and saw this little gem.
I knew we were in ritzy territory but who the samhill gives a Beemer to Goodwill??
Rich people, that's who, really, really rich people.
I woulda gotten a picture but we were so busy agoggling at all the $$ sights that we forgot to have the camera out!! Some photogs we are!! Still, you can use your minds eye and imagine, I'm sure.
I knew we were in ritzy territory but who the samhill gives a Beemer to Goodwill??
Rich people, that's who, really, really rich people.
I woulda gotten a picture but we were so busy agoggling at all the $$ sights that we forgot to have the camera out!! Some photogs we are!! Still, you can use your minds eye and imagine, I'm sure.
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
TA Has The Best Showers But A Waitress Who Needs Another Job
I just lurve those big ol' shower head that put out lots of water. No wimpy little stream like Flying J's...but nice volumn of water and plenty of force behind it.
Just pure heaven when you're hot and tired and want to get clean.
The only downside was the waitress in their restaurant wasn't too good and was more interested in talking to friends than policing her tables. I didn't want to leave a tip but hubby prevailed and left a dollar or two. Gah!!
Just pure heaven when you're hot and tired and want to get clean.
The only downside was the waitress in their restaurant wasn't too good and was more interested in talking to friends than policing her tables. I didn't want to leave a tip but hubby prevailed and left a dollar or two. Gah!!
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Am In FL...Did You Know It's Freakin' Hot Here??
We are only one mile from the sun. Yes, it's that hot. Yesterday, my truck temp showed 106! Right now, it's 97.
Trying to get this pipe loaded and get the hell outta Dodge to parts cooler.
Our a/c froze up and I turned the truck off for a bit and water just poured from under my beloved KW900L. So, we sat for a bit with only the APU on and then turned on the truck.
Blessed cold air is now flowing!! Ahhhhh!!
Trying to get this pipe loaded and get the hell outta Dodge to parts cooler.
Our a/c froze up and I turned the truck off for a bit and water just poured from under my beloved KW900L. So, we sat for a bit with only the APU on and then turned on the truck.
Blessed cold air is now flowing!! Ahhhhh!!
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Do You Know What Is In Sausage??
I didn't.
Was tootling down I-45 and was listening to the CB when a female driver got to talking about her loads.
Turns out she hauls cow entrails. For those of you in Rio Linda, that's the lungs, lymph nodes and other ooky stuff that is left over after all the steaks are cut away.
Anywho, she said she asked the receiver what they did with said entrails.
Yep, they use it to make sausage and hot dogs.
I have not touched a sausage pattie or vienna sausage since I heard this. Hubby was amazed. He said he'd known it for years, found out when he worked in a slaughterhouse as a teen.
Gross, just flat frickin' gross....
Was tootling down I-45 and was listening to the CB when a female driver got to talking about her loads.
Turns out she hauls cow entrails. For those of you in Rio Linda, that's the lungs, lymph nodes and other ooky stuff that is left over after all the steaks are cut away.
Anywho, she said she asked the receiver what they did with said entrails.
Yep, they use it to make sausage and hot dogs.
I have not touched a sausage pattie or vienna sausage since I heard this. Hubby was amazed. He said he'd known it for years, found out when he worked in a slaughterhouse as a teen.
Gross, just flat frickin' gross....
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Can We Outlaw 4-Wheelers Off The Road??
Would love that. Just us big rigs and not having to worry about dumbasses behind the wheel.
I can dream, can't I??
I can dream, can't I??
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When Will People Learn To Merge Properly??
It's truly 'mazing how some people actually have a driving license.
Here we are, going down an interstate and some hayseed is on the on ramp.
What do they do?? Poke along ever so slowly, then I get to slow and downshift and maybe move over a lane to let the bumblebee in, just so THEY won't killed in the process.
Geez.
Another variation of this is someone driving along about 20 miles under the speed limit.
You come up on them and , of course, there is a 4-wheeler on your left side who won't move, so you have to slow down. Then you have to wait for an all clear then go around granpa and gram-gram Moses....
If you're going to putt along, why don't you take secondary roads and stay the h*ll off the interstate?? If you can't run with the big dogs, stay in the playpen. Good Lord, it's not hard to figger out!! We'll all be safer too!!
Here we are, going down an interstate and some hayseed is on the on ramp.
What do they do?? Poke along ever so slowly, then I get to slow and downshift and maybe move over a lane to let the bumblebee in, just so THEY won't killed in the process.
Geez.
Another variation of this is someone driving along about 20 miles under the speed limit.
You come up on them and , of course, there is a 4-wheeler on your left side who won't move, so you have to slow down. Then you have to wait for an all clear then go around granpa and gram-gram Moses....
If you're going to putt along, why don't you take secondary roads and stay the h*ll off the interstate?? If you can't run with the big dogs, stay in the playpen. Good Lord, it's not hard to figger out!! We'll all be safer too!!
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Reason #1,289,673 Why Us Truckers Are So Feckin' Grouchy
It all started just as I was pulling out of a rest area and moving slowly. I don't think I was out of first gear even. Inchin' along.
Then a fat-ass (looked like) late 60 year old dimwit male steps off the curb right smack dab in front of me. He looked right at me and kept walking across...wasn't going to stop. Hells bells! Didn't I KNOW he was important and the First Law of Physics (look it up, I'm in no mood to tell you) don't apply to HIM????
Did I mention that I'm at 75K+ pounds and he was a weasley 250??
Yes, I stopped for the idiot. The downside would've been too great for me.
Then, I went down the road a bit and stopped at a truckstop. The frontage road turns off and then you have about 1/5th of a mile to turn into the entrance.
So's, I turned off and happened to look into my rear view and there was a car right beside me going the wrong way till we got to the entrance. The frontage road is two way mind you....dumbass...
Anyway, being the pro driver I am, I slowed to let him on by and get off the road.
But I was so annoyed at two dumasses in the space of 15 minutes I blurted out to the girl behind the fuel desk about dumasses and it's a good thing I'm a professional driver and saved his ass.
The guy was standing right behind me....hehehehehe!!
Loves it!!
Then a fat-ass (looked like) late 60 year old dimwit male steps off the curb right smack dab in front of me. He looked right at me and kept walking across...wasn't going to stop. Hells bells! Didn't I KNOW he was important and the First Law of Physics (look it up, I'm in no mood to tell you) don't apply to HIM????
Did I mention that I'm at 75K+ pounds and he was a weasley 250??
Yes, I stopped for the idiot. The downside would've been too great for me.
Then, I went down the road a bit and stopped at a truckstop. The frontage road turns off and then you have about 1/5th of a mile to turn into the entrance.
So's, I turned off and happened to look into my rear view and there was a car right beside me going the wrong way till we got to the entrance. The frontage road is two way mind you....dumbass...
Anyway, being the pro driver I am, I slowed to let him on by and get off the road.
But I was so annoyed at two dumasses in the space of 15 minutes I blurted out to the girl behind the fuel desk about dumasses and it's a good thing I'm a professional driver and saved his ass.
The guy was standing right behind me....hehehehehe!!
Loves it!!
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Sitting Hen
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Boise, ID...W Need To Have A Talk...Now!
I just drove through Boise and I don't know what the problems are, but your drivers are getting worse each of my trips.
One little blue car just had to get by and ignored my blinker. Okay, when he gets ran over 'cause he wouldn't give way, don't look at me. I was more interested in the big rig coming onto the road and he would do WAAAYYYY more damage to me than the little blue car.
But I watched the little blue car and he sure thought he was someone important!! He tried to cut off an Oversize but had to back off. The Oversize isn't going to pile his load and kill oodles of people vs. one little blue car.
My point is, the drivers of Boise are getting noticeably worse. Even the nice weather doesn't tame them!!
One little blue car just had to get by and ignored my blinker. Okay, when he gets ran over 'cause he wouldn't give way, don't look at me. I was more interested in the big rig coming onto the road and he would do WAAAYYYY more damage to me than the little blue car.
But I watched the little blue car and he sure thought he was someone important!! He tried to cut off an Oversize but had to back off. The Oversize isn't going to pile his load and kill oodles of people vs. one little blue car.
My point is, the drivers of Boise are getting noticeably worse. Even the nice weather doesn't tame them!!
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The Road That Never Ends
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Deep, Deep Volcanic Ash
Anywho, hubby says the ash is hundreds of feet deep!! Can you imagine?? Mind boggling.
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Plastic Staples And Fall Protection Harnesses
We have to be protected from ourselves now.
A certain customer and their insurance carrier just got to fork out several millions of $$ because a couple of drivers fell off their loads and seriously injured.
I'm pretty sure the insurance company wanted to recoup as much money as possible and looked for the deepest pockets around, settled on the lumber company.
Okay, now I'm sorry someone was hurt but now ALL drivers have to wear this fall protection harness to save us from ourselves. Then, yesterday, I noticed that the staples used to keep protective plastic in place, is using plastic staples.
Good Lord, I didn't even know plastic staples existed!! I mean, it's not like they are going to hurt any less should you catch a bit of thumb. Maybe from an infection POV, but the stapler is out on the docks and everyone and their mother is touching it.
I don't get it.
So now all drivers are inconvenienced big time when we load at this particular place. We are getting to the point that we dread going there because of the hassle. Even the loaders are getting testy because they are catching it from the bosses and from the drivers. The one guy yesterday, who is normally nice and even-keeled, was flat rude. Not like him one bit.
Sad but SOMEone has to protect us!! We aren't capable, don't you know!!
A certain customer and their insurance carrier just got to fork out several millions of $$ because a couple of drivers fell off their loads and seriously injured.
I'm pretty sure the insurance company wanted to recoup as much money as possible and looked for the deepest pockets around, settled on the lumber company.
Okay, now I'm sorry someone was hurt but now ALL drivers have to wear this fall protection harness to save us from ourselves. Then, yesterday, I noticed that the staples used to keep protective plastic in place, is using plastic staples.
Good Lord, I didn't even know plastic staples existed!! I mean, it's not like they are going to hurt any less should you catch a bit of thumb. Maybe from an infection POV, but the stapler is out on the docks and everyone and their mother is touching it.
I don't get it.
So now all drivers are inconvenienced big time when we load at this particular place. We are getting to the point that we dread going there because of the hassle. Even the loaders are getting testy because they are catching it from the bosses and from the drivers. The one guy yesterday, who is normally nice and even-keeled, was flat rude. Not like him one bit.
Sad but SOMEone has to protect us!! We aren't capable, don't you know!!
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Our Country Is In Serious Trouble....
On one of my horse boards we have and Off Topic Day. That means that we can talk about anything at all, not just horse stuff.
Welp, someone stated a thread about "United" States.
I'm telling you, I had no idea we had so many pointy headed nimrods on that board. One guy/gal pointed out to my post (of course it was MINE) that they were working in and Ivy Tower and tried to rebut my post.
Talk about someone who NEEDS to get out and about with us great unwashed!! At first, I thought it was funny or a spoof, but when I reread and thought about it, you better hope and pray (and vote) that these types of knotheads don't have control of this country for one minute longer than needs be!!
I have traveled most of the way around the world plus being a truck driver and talking to all sorts of people and, honestly, I have a more realistic view of our country than the aforementioned pointy headed nimrod.
I am still in amazement. That part has been closed for now but the mods periodically throw it open to let people ramble on. You can bet your bottom dollar I'll be there to "talk" to them again and, I'm sure, get some real gems that I'll be sure to share here!!
Stay tuned!!
Welp, someone stated a thread about "United" States.
I'm telling you, I had no idea we had so many pointy headed nimrods on that board. One guy/gal pointed out to my post (of course it was MINE) that they were working in and Ivy Tower and tried to rebut my post.
Talk about someone who NEEDS to get out and about with us great unwashed!! At first, I thought it was funny or a spoof, but when I reread and thought about it, you better hope and pray (and vote) that these types of knotheads don't have control of this country for one minute longer than needs be!!
I have traveled most of the way around the world plus being a truck driver and talking to all sorts of people and, honestly, I have a more realistic view of our country than the aforementioned pointy headed nimrod.
I am still in amazement. That part has been closed for now but the mods periodically throw it open to let people ramble on. You can bet your bottom dollar I'll be there to "talk" to them again and, I'm sure, get some real gems that I'll be sure to share here!!
Stay tuned!!
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