Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Hello again from Mauston, WI..........

And what a long day it was, a whopping 230 miles!  Dang nab it!  I was able to drop that load this morning before its appointment, saving us 3 hours to only get a load of pallets from the same location to deliver 357 miles north......tomorrow at 8 AM!  This is suppose to be the season to be jolly and full of retail deliveries!  What is wrong with this company?????  I think WE all know the answer to that one!

So, I made a day of it!  We stocked up at Walmart, I got my hair trimmed (and Mom, NO to cutting it off.....yet) and we stopped early enough for a nice walk, wash a small load of laundry and now, time to finish my movie.  I am double layered in clothes as it is 24 degrees here and I am watching my IDLE time.  I feel great so it shouldn't be an issue tonight..ya right, it won't be down to 20 percent......

My fingers are crossed for Marie as she has an interview tomorrow with a trucking company that is working the oil fields in North Dakota.  I told her if she could do the job, I would apply as well.  It pays over $20 per hour for up to 70 hours per week with overtime.  It just sounds sooooooo freaking cold and miserable, I would have to work for my paycheck and break many nails!

Do let me know your thoughts on the letter as I might have to use it soon.......you all have been riding with me for quite some time and I am sure, have your own personal thoughts.

See you in the morning!

4 comments:

James Aka Bob The Builder said...

Break those nails, it's about time you sweated a bit.

Matthew said...

The letter is good, except you mention people with APU's but don't actually mention you don't have one or that having one would solve your problem - it is obvious to you truckers, but wouldn't hurt to call out as a solution.

James Aka Bob The Builder said...

Call Grandma asap. She could use ya right now. Charlie passed on this morning.

TruckAbout Reia said...

Good information Matt......and thank you James, she is doing much better now.