I am not pleased to announce that the motel gave me $10 off my credit card. Personally, I would have been happy with $30 which would have brought my bill down the $40 that was posted outside. I will never stay there again but the odds of me doing another 34 hour break at that same location, 1 in 5000 at least!
We drove nearly 580 miles today from our morning drop of the pallets in Illinois, to Missouri, and back to Illinois. I was lucky on the pickup of the live load as the appointment was for 3 PM and I squeaked in at 1 PM and was on the road by 2:15. I am hoping I am just as lucky tomorrow. We are only 9 miles from our drop but the appointment isn't until 10 AM. The shift starts at 6 AM and I am hoping if I am there and waiting, that they will let me squeak in as well.
My parking job at the truck stop leaves little to be desired but it is intentional. I took two parking spaces as the back of the trailer is in the lane next to me. I pulled in directly behind another truck on the outside lane. Remember the last time I did that? I was blocked in by another driver who was a total JERK and wouldn't move so I could get out. I was assisted by another driver in getting the one driver to move and they nearly started swinging fists! With this angle, if someone does try that again, I will be able to get out. Of course, this might piss off a driver if they wanted to park in the lane next to me but oh well! I have seen many truck stops packed to beyond full........if that driver can make a spot, it will be taken!
It is good to be back in the truck......kinda! The view of the open road is much better than the view from that motel room ;)
See you all in the morning!
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