Monroe, LA

This is a pic of our rig while we were at Boomland at the Bernie Exit on I-55 in MO.
Arriving in the fair town of Monroe around 6 this evening. A very pleasant day of driving the weather was beautiful temps in the 70's. We left at 7 this morning. Called Judy (my sister) and they left around 5 and were staying in Palestine, TX. We plan on getting to Weslaco Sunday afternoon. Not much to comment on tonight.

Ready to GO!

Well, the time is here and I think I have everything I need for our trip. Planning on leaving around 7 in the morning. Willard and Glenda are following us down. Marv and Judy are leaving in the morning also but they are going a different route. Besides 3 trucks pulling fifth wheels would slow us all down if we all went together.
Probably Monroe, LA, will be our destination for the first night and then Victoria, TX. Will be arriving in Weslaco on Sunday. Hope I didn't forget any bills that should be paid. And of course, the dreaded taxes are paid. Looking forward to relaxing and hopefully enjoy the warm weather for a while.

tree is down

This is our youngest grandson, Eric, enjoying the wrapping paper.
The Holiday decorations are gone, the house is empty once again ...well maybe not completely. On with the next phase of life.
Took Sara and Chuck to the airport yesterday. Now to fill that void we are preparing for our journey to Texas. I guess you might call us "temp" winter Texans. Our plan is to stay just a couple of weeks.
Had a great Christmas! The best part was that everyone made it home at the same time.
Today there was a special about Alaska on the travel channel. That will be our next "big" trip. We were there in 2002.

just got home from trip to Lafayette, LA. This was 26th trip of the year delivering rvs. Some of the states we delivered to have been....OR, UT, NJ, NH, CN, WI, MN, GA, TX, LA, IA, MO, TN, VA, and Red Deer, AB. Along the way we have encountered interstate closure because of icy roads. DOT checks in WY, and break down in MS. For the most part the trips are without incidents.

the tree is up

the tree is up and the stockings are all hung with care in hopes that saint nick will soon be there...well maybe not just yet the shopping is still to be done.
Made it home last evening from Layfayette, LA. This was a pleasant trip with no icy or snowy conditions.
How would you like to drive this truck around town? This was taken in Canada.

December already...

Well we made it home safely. Had bad weather the entire way. What a relief to be home! (for a little while) He left this morning to pick up another trailer and then head to Louisana. Of course, stopping by here to pick me up. Christmas shopping will be at the truck stops instead of malls.

Doesn't really look like much snow, but the wind was terrible. Just waiting now for the winds to calm down. Sara, aren't you proud of me for adding a pic?

Ooops!

made a mistake, (imagine that) we are in Fergus Falls, MN

Blizzard!

Here we are in a Super 8 in Fergus Falls, ND. We've had quite an experience with this snow. At least I have internet. Thanks Sara for the wireless card. The Interstate is closed so our departure from this fair city is indefinite. Oh well, we are warm and have almost all the comforts of home. Oh, by the way, we are heading for Red Deer, AB.

HOME..

Made it home from Boston about 7:30 this morning. So tired tonight! This is going to be short. At the moment I am listening to Holiday music on my ipod and checking prices on some gift items. Little disappointing to find out that the ipod is $30 cheaper at Sam's. Oh well I have it now and am enjoying it. Just added more Christmas music and my contacts to it.

Johnny.........

still in Boston...... What an enjoyable evening last night. Can you imagine dinner with Sara & Chuck and watching the Man in Black movie? It was great! Now for the day shopping and spending time with Sara & Chuck for tomorrow it is heading back to MO.

IPOD!

well here we are still in Boston.....sitting again in
sara & chuck's living room. But today I am playing with my new IPOD (Christmas in November)and listening to THE MAN IN BLACK. How appropriate on the day of the movie. Actually I am amazed at what an ipod can do. Oh well, doesn't take much to excite me.

I would rather live my life as if there is a God. and die to find out there isn't
than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is

boston visit

here we are sitting in sara and chuck's living room while they are working....dad in the recliner reading "klondike fever" and me online. WOW! What a life. Looking forward to seeing the Johnny Cash movie MAN IN BLACK tomorrow night. Thinking seriously about an ipod. Maybe, just maybe Sara will help me decide on which one.

testing...1...2...3

i'm just getting started, so bear with me!