I'm a Truck Driver

Howdy all! This has been a very long day. I delivered my load here in Joplin at 0600 and then went through the maintenance bay at the terminal. Of course, I told you earlier that the truck was put into the shop for a lot of work. It was taken to Kenworth this afternoon. I walked back and forth from the drivers lounge to the truck shop many times, lugging my computer and clothes bag each time. Finally, at about 1400 I learned the truck would not be back over to the terminal until late tonight and then it would go into the shop at the terminal for more work. So, I am being put up in a hotel tonight. I am in the Holiday Inn. Got a couple beers for free and ate chips for dinner. I was not very hungry, so the chips were just fine. But, the hotel is really nice. It is strange to be in a hotel room though. I am enjoying watching TV right now.

Well, I am finding my time on the road and here at the terminal pretty lonely. I am talking to lots of people, but when I am by myself I continue to think about how much I would like to be talking to Rich. I sure enjoy getting emails from my friends and family. Especially those that are telling me what is going on in their lives. Some of the forwards are OK, but not the same as kind of talking to each other. There is so much going on that I would love to be able to tell Rich. I miss him so much.

I will really be glad to get Millie out here with me. I have noticed that dogs are really great to have around when you are sad and possibly crying. They come up and lick your face and have such loving sympathy. They never turn their backs on us, allow us to make mistakes and forgive us all the time. Sometimes I think I trust animals more than I trust people. Animals are genuine. Not all people are. It will definitely be nice to have sweet little animal to hug and love. I think I will be much less lonely when Millie is able to join me.

Well, maybe tomorrow my truck will be ready to go and I can get on the board for a load.

See ya!!