What a Blast!!!

We had a blast today!! We figure we won't get a load out until Monday so we decided to check out one of the places on our list of places we want to visit. We went to Gold'n Gems Grubbin' north of Atlanta. We saw it on the Travel Channel. We bought a bucket of rocks and sorted through looking for gems. It was chilly out and a little drizzly, but we were under cover so we didn't get too wet!

We felt like little kids playing in the rocks! We brought a lot of "pretties" home and left a garnet there to be cut and mounted for my birthday. Right now its about the size of a golf ball so it should come out really nice! We also found a good size emerald, some rubies, tiger eye, amethyst, citrine, and others. We figure we can get one cut every few months if we keep working! LOL

Rainy Day in Georgia

Well, we're north of Atlanta and it's raining. BUT, it's also in the mid 50s, so it's NOT snowing! Not sure what our plans are for today, but thought I'd share a few more photos.

It's a Beautiful Day!!

Atlanta has been a wonderful change from New York! It's in the high 60's here today and I'm in shorts and a t-shirt. I have to laugh because the locals have coats and even gloves on and I'm in summer clothes. I guess that's how you tell a Yankee down here! LOL

After we delivered our load, we found a park to let the dogs get out for some exercise.

We all enjoyed getting out and walking down the path and enjoying the mild weather and sunshine.

Sosa and Zeke met a spitz named Nutmeg. Zeke really wanted to play but she was older and didn't want anything to do with him! Poor Zeke.

Waiting for a load and hoping it goes further south!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

We are traveling through Virginia today. We slept well and played ball with Sosa and Zeke in a big field at the rest area. They had a good time! Right now Dana is driving, Sosa is sleeping on one couch and I'm sitting on the other. Zeke is with me right now, looking out the window. He goes up front for awhile then back with me!

Enjoy your day and be thankful. I'm thankful for my family, scattered as we are, and that I'm employed and spending everyday with my best friend!

Love to all out there!!

I should have known....

As usual, I spoke too soon! LOL We planned to head home around noon if we didn't get a load. 1205 we got a load offer to go to Atlanta GA. It needs to be delivered by 5 pm Friday, so we got 48 hours to make an 18 hour drive. : ) So, we're spending the night at a Virginia welcome center. Not nearly as many trucks in the rest areas tonight. A lot of drivers headed home for the holiday.

While we are getting to go somewhere warmer (thankfully!), it's still 8 hours from Mom and Dad. :( Who knows, maybe we'll get sent further south.

I'm really proud of my niece, Emily, who has started her own blog. Keep writing, Em!!

Thought I'd share another pic from the other day....can't remember where.

Turkey Day Eve

Well, it's the day before Turkey Day. We're still in NY. We had a good supper and slept great last night. This morning we had a leisurely breakfast and are preparing to move out around noon. Panther asked drivers to remain available until 1500 today, so we could still get a load.

We'll head home for a couple of days. All the blankets (seat covers) and rugs need washed so going home will be good. : )

I thought I'd add a picture we took driving through northern NY last week. Thank goodness the snow didn't last long!

Slow day

Well, we delivered our load around 0430 today, parked for a nap and headed south. We wanted to stop to see the Falls but it was cold and rainy and we were tired. I'm sure there will be another opportunity!!

We're sitting at a truck stop west of Syracuse waiting for a load out. Zeke likes to go out to the end of the lot where there's a field that still has some snow. He likes to hunt in the snow for whatever it is he thinks he finds. He's so silly sometimes! All the way back to the truck he tries to chew on Sosa's back legs.

Sosa likes to spend most of his time sleeping but today he sat in the front seat watching trucks for awhile. People always give him a second look as they walk by.

Talked to a good friend of mine today from my previous life. : ) Thanks for the phone call!!

Told you it was a slow day..... LOL That's how it is sometimes, but its still fun.

Remember, smile; it makes people wonder what you're up to!!!

A funny thing happened....

We delivered our load early this morning and headed to a truck stop for breakfast and a shower. While eating breakfast we saw a guy that could be kin to our friend Pat. Talks like him, walks like him....

After breakfast we returned to the truck for shower stuff and watched one truck take the front corner off another while driving through the lot. Couldn't believe it. The poor guy who got hit was asleep in his truck! What a lousy way to wake up on Monday morning!!

After our showers we returned to see a different truck stuck. Not in the mud...he had tried to drive over the grassy area into the parking spot instead of pulling into the lot and backing into the space. His tractor got hung up in the grass. HILARIOUS!!! So now, not only was his tractor hung up, but his trailer was blocking a street into a residential area.

We watched the NY State Patrol officers laugh at both drivers. We figured they handed out some pretty pricey pieces of paper today.

Since things happen in threes, we decided to exit that property!!! We moved west to Syracuse to await pick up for our next load. We'll load at 22:45 tonight and head to Ontario. We're hoping the snow stays east of us.

Stay tuned.............

Getting Started

So, we started this trucking adventure finally together in late October. Just the four of us....Dad, Mom, Weasel Head, and Badger Belly. Moving from a three bedroom home into a 96" sleeper has been a challenge.

Weasel Head (aka Sosa) and Badger Belly (aka Zeke) have adapted well. They sleep a lot while we drive and sit in the front seats whenever we leave the truck. They are great security!

We have been running to eastern NY a lot as well as Canada. We've seen some beautiful sights. We've seen some really stupid people!! LOL

Visit again.....we hope to keep you updated on our travels.