This ones for Bill....

So you say it's been awhile since I last said anything, well yeah it's been. There was nothing to say, nothing exiting happened....well then again maybe not...I finally lost the Peterbuilt, that truck (while it was roomy and comfortable) gave us the most problems we had for a long 8 months. We finally handed the truck in to the Charlotte OC with an over heating problem that they could not fix and sent the truck out to a CAT dealer for repairs, I didn't hear of that truck since. I received the flagship orange colored Freightliner (which I prayed for) since returning from my vacation. Once back on the road I couldn't stop running miles, they kept me so busy it wasn't hard falling asleep at night even though I've been missing not having my wife around with me. She had been in the truck with me for 2 years and it took a little getting use to with her not around. I still miss her..Well...you got it...it is what it is right?...Miles, like I said had been good until 2 weeks ago when I lost my trip planner. Miles has been a struggle since and the girls in the office is trying to get a handle on it, I just hope it happens sooner than later. Places I traveled since returning,...I'll say the 1 place that sticks out is the Willie Nelsons truck stop in Texas. I had a load that headed to Laredo TX that had a little time on it. I stopped at that truck stop around 4:30 one Thursday afternoon. Now I heard about this place in the past, but didn't stop until that day. When I entered the convenience store side, I walked down this hallway that was loaded with Willie Nelsons memorabilia and a room that captured his awards. Displayed were items like Platinum albums and movie memorabilia from movies he acted in. The truck stop had a restaurant, a bar, a radio station and a concert style room that hosted live concerts on Fridays and Saturdays. I arrived on Thursday and you guessed it, I missed a concert. So I did the next thing, check in the saloon, there's always something happening. Bingo, live band playing in the bar. I met with a couple of company drivers during dinner than headed over to watch a live band play called the Honky Tonkers. They were good and I really enjoyed myself that night, I've been wanting to watch a band(I didn't care what type of music) play live. Since then it's been nothing but work and I still enjoy driving and meeting other drivers within our company. I still keep up with Bill because someone needs to keep tabs on him. Lets just say I keep him on the right track to success...hahaha...lol..It's visa versa......but after all....it is what it is right?....well until next time....aloha Gus