Back in August I took the time to sit down and write to one of our senators from Oklahoma. As many of you may remember Sen. Coburn R.OK proposed his budget cuts which included cuts to Veterans Affairs. I went to Dr. Coburn’s website and sent him my feelings on this issue. Well this last […]
Hi all. Here again in Eagle Pass, TX. Me and PDB Been loggin’ the miles this tour. 5500 since last home time (just tryin’ to keep up with MR) Mostly up and down I-35 with a detour to chicago and Nogales, AZ. lookin’ forward to Turkey day. I might actually be home this year. last […]
It also happens to be Veteran’s Day so say thank you to a Vet. Please remember freedom is not free.
Our office has just been alerted of the death of boxing legend “Smokin’” Joe Fraiser. From the “Thrilla in Manilla” to the “Fight of the Century” in Madison Square Garden, Joe was one of the most dynamic sports figures in the 1970’s.
If we believe the media, “Gas Prices are too High, People are not traveling as much” “The Job Market is the worst it has been since the ’30s And people do not have money” Etc. Well I say that it is BS. Traveling down the highways of our nation, there is more Traffic than ever […]
Well as MR said in the last post “Hey Lucy I’m Home“. Good to be home, I’m taking all of my 3 accrued days off. I want to thank all of you for traveling with us this tour. Hope you got a little glimpse of what life Is like out there for a Over The […]
Well here we are in Whitestown, IN. We unloaded at 0dark30 this morning in Chicago. Deadheaded 120 miles to Rochester, IN. loaded, and brought the load to a team to deliver tomorrow morning in Norman, OK. Now waiting till tomorrow with 3 other drivers to combine all of our freight onto 1 trailer. Happy trick […]
Our office has just learned of the passing of an Okla. broadcasting icon. Bob Barry Sr. was 80 He was found in his Norman home Sunday afternoon. Bob was the voice of the OU Sooners from 1961 until his retirement at the end of the 2010 football season. He was also the sports director for […]
Ok after loading in So. Cal. we went to Calexico,CA and loaded more. I had to show the forklift driver how to make 1 box fit. I have to do my job and his too! Then we swapped with another team (2 drivers) so it could deliver on time. went back to calexico an dropped […]
Good morning all. Today finds us in beautiful smoggy, downtown Ontario, CA. It’s still dark here I am ready for summer to come back. Don’t like the short days, I definately am not a fan of getting up in the dark. Anyhoo, we have 2 stops this morning out here in the LA area, then […]
Been having phone browser problems. Hi all, from N. OKC. – Unloading @ 122nd and Broadway Ext. We spent Monday driving around Miami Beach, FL in the rain, because someone could not deliver last Fri. We finally got our load P/U at 1600pm and had to drive out in rush hour in the rain (remind […]
Well today finds us in Gaston, SC. Waiting to get loaded. Just had a good phone call with MR. Hope you get to feeling better. We are scheduled to deliver in W. Palm Beach, FL on mon. the 17th at 0630 Then go to Pompano Beach, FL to P/U for Dallas, TX. It’s nice to […]
Well, kids here we are back on the road. Heading for Charlotte, N.C. can you say yoyo?
We have just learned of the death of Actor Charles Napier at age 75. Many do not know the name but remember his rolls, notably as the tough talking Intel officer in Rambo II but most remember him as Tucker McElroy the “Lead Singer and Driver of the Winnebago” from the Blues Brothers. Check out […]
I originally put up a post just before I got rolling Tues. morn but I guess it did not go thru, I’m still learning to use the phone as a browser. Anyhoo, I just made it home gonna take the 12th off and get back on the road Thursday the 13th. Talk to all of […]