So where was I, oh yes - the whole cooking dinner thing. It was really yummy, turns out we didn't have as much rice as I thought we did so I ended up cooking some noodles and dad and patrick both loved it so YAY :) Its been awhile since i cooked something interesting - I missed it, so i've decided to make an effort to cook/bake more often.
Job hunting: still going with that. I haven't had any work from my current employer in about 3months now which is frustrating, its not really their fault, its just how things are at the moment. I've been continuing my efforts to find something with more hours. I'm more than happy to keep going with my current job if my second job's hours fit its just a case of getting that other job. I've been touching base with places i applied at when i first got here but unfotrunately nothing's come up. I'll keep it up though - something will come along I know it will. I just need to hang in there and stay positive.
Oh I mentioned the challenge for this year huh? well there's a wee thing called "101 things in 1001 days" that I decided to do. I'll post my list here in a few days, I still have 1 more thing to add to the list and to triple check I haven't got multiple's again heh. Its actually a lot more fun than doing new years resolutions. I'll talk more about it next time though k?
The weather has been insanely hot for my tastes. There are days when I have to force myself to eat even the smallest thing cos the heat has supressed my appetite. Then there are the days when its so hot you'll break a sweat just walking from the lounge to the kitchen for a drink lol those are probably my least favourite days. But they do say the first couple of summer's are the worst for people who didn't grow up here. Though I know a few people who grew up here who still struggle to make it through summer.
Well i'd better finish this up, i've got some emails to send :) I'll try to remember to update tomorrow!
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Heerrrrrrrrrrrrrre's.... KIWI!
Thats right folks i'm back to using blogger and back to my old blog. I was thinking about starting a new one for my life in australia but thats just too much hassle!
Anyways Welcome to 2009! I hope everyone had a great holiday season (no matter what holidays you observed), and are having a prosperous and happy new year!
Christmas/yule for us was great, we spent it with family and went away with them for a few days. I got spoilted rotten! and feel very blessed by the generosity and love my australia side of the family showed us. Because money was a little tight for us this year, we decided on something creative and personal, I printed some of my photos and had them framed for various family members. I was a bit nervous how it would all go over but they really enjoyed it and appreciated the effort.
We spent a few days up at my aunt and uncle's farm and had an absolutely blast. I rode the quad bikes on my own, learnt how to shoot a bow, went 4 wheel driving, lots of bush hikes and spent plenty of time relaxing. All in all it was an amazing time and I can't wait to go back.
Unfortunately its 4:30pm and I need to finish this so I can go cook dinner, I'm making chicken caccitore! just part of my little challenge for this year (which i'll explain when i finish my update later - providing I can kick hubby off the computer later to finish it otherwise it will be tomorrow).
Anyways Welcome to 2009! I hope everyone had a great holiday season (no matter what holidays you observed), and are having a prosperous and happy new year!
Christmas/yule for us was great, we spent it with family and went away with them for a few days. I got spoilted rotten! and feel very blessed by the generosity and love my australia side of the family showed us. Because money was a little tight for us this year, we decided on something creative and personal, I printed some of my photos and had them framed for various family members. I was a bit nervous how it would all go over but they really enjoyed it and appreciated the effort.
We spent a few days up at my aunt and uncle's farm and had an absolutely blast. I rode the quad bikes on my own, learnt how to shoot a bow, went 4 wheel driving, lots of bush hikes and spent plenty of time relaxing. All in all it was an amazing time and I can't wait to go back.
Unfortunately its 4:30pm and I need to finish this so I can go cook dinner, I'm making chicken caccitore! just part of my little challenge for this year (which i'll explain when i finish my update later - providing I can kick hubby off the computer later to finish it otherwise it will be tomorrow).
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
From the land down under...
Another update!
For the most part things are situation normal. Still job hunting, still doing housework, reading, and ocassionally playing world of warcraft.
No news yet on the bookstore job, still keeping my fingers crossed. Apparently over here when people say oh we'll call you on x day or we'll meet you on x day..they don't really mean that at all! silly people! Its okay though, i'll give it a few more days then i'll put that firmly in the "unsuccessful catagory". Meanwhile i'm still looking for other possibilities. I'm thinking I might have to go back to telemarketing, if only i could find one that wasn't in the CBD and had earlier hours. Its a pain living out in the "suburbs" because it takes so long to travel, but to be honest it takes longer to go by car than by bus if you're going in the city - buses get right of way ALL the time and heaven help you if you're not letting that bus go first...it'll run you over!
So today i'm just relaxing, doing a bit of writing and listening to music. Waiting for the 2nd load of washing to be done so I can hang it out and then i'll be done for the day..YAY! I'm planning on curling up on the couch with a book, or maybe decorating my bedroom - i'm thinking about hanging some of my photography on the walls. Though I need to talk with dad about that, and about what I could use to stick things to the wall.
Last night was quite cute - Jasper was a really good boy during dinner, he didn't beg or anything. So pat gave jasper a smacko's (i swear i just saw his head pop up when i typed that lol..the dog is amazing!). When pat gives him smacko's he makes him do tricks for them, sit/lay down/roll over that kind of thing. Last night he decided to try a new command - stay. He actually obeyed!!! which is shocking, considering it apparently took him 3 years to learn to sit (his old owner told us she had such trouble getting him to listen to her). So we were utterly amazed. He got lots of hugs and "good boy" compliments.
A few days ago dad got a soft toy shaped like an alligator (a joke), anyway we've been playing with him with it - he doesn't like it at all, it scares him. Anyway last night he was curled up on the couch next to me, and i slipped it between his paws while sleeping. Amazingly he stayed there like that, then pat tried to grab it... he started growling and snarling at him! like he does when pat's tickling my feet and jasper doesn't like it (he's my little prince in puppy armor). I nearly fell off the couch I was laughing so much. Jasper even went so far as to give the toy a bath, so cute! I got a couple of pics I just need to put them on the computer.
Well folks, I should go - the washing machine just beeped at me to signal the washing is done so i'd better get to it.
i'll leave you with a few photos of our gorgeous dog, Jasper....
For the most part things are situation normal. Still job hunting, still doing housework, reading, and ocassionally playing world of warcraft.
No news yet on the bookstore job, still keeping my fingers crossed. Apparently over here when people say oh we'll call you on x day or we'll meet you on x day..they don't really mean that at all! silly people! Its okay though, i'll give it a few more days then i'll put that firmly in the "unsuccessful catagory". Meanwhile i'm still looking for other possibilities. I'm thinking I might have to go back to telemarketing, if only i could find one that wasn't in the CBD and had earlier hours. Its a pain living out in the "suburbs" because it takes so long to travel, but to be honest it takes longer to go by car than by bus if you're going in the city - buses get right of way ALL the time and heaven help you if you're not letting that bus go first...it'll run you over!
So today i'm just relaxing, doing a bit of writing and listening to music. Waiting for the 2nd load of washing to be done so I can hang it out and then i'll be done for the day..YAY! I'm planning on curling up on the couch with a book, or maybe decorating my bedroom - i'm thinking about hanging some of my photography on the walls. Though I need to talk with dad about that, and about what I could use to stick things to the wall.
Last night was quite cute - Jasper was a really good boy during dinner, he didn't beg or anything. So pat gave jasper a smacko's (i swear i just saw his head pop up when i typed that lol..the dog is amazing!). When pat gives him smacko's he makes him do tricks for them, sit/lay down/roll over that kind of thing. Last night he decided to try a new command - stay. He actually obeyed!!! which is shocking, considering it apparently took him 3 years to learn to sit (his old owner told us she had such trouble getting him to listen to her). So we were utterly amazed. He got lots of hugs and "good boy" compliments.
A few days ago dad got a soft toy shaped like an alligator (a joke), anyway we've been playing with him with it - he doesn't like it at all, it scares him. Anyway last night he was curled up on the couch next to me, and i slipped it between his paws while sleeping. Amazingly he stayed there like that, then pat tried to grab it... he started growling and snarling at him! like he does when pat's tickling my feet and jasper doesn't like it (he's my little prince in puppy armor). I nearly fell off the couch I was laughing so much. Jasper even went so far as to give the toy a bath, so cute! I got a couple of pics I just need to put them on the computer.
Well folks, I should go - the washing machine just beeped at me to signal the washing is done so i'd better get to it.
i'll leave you with a few photos of our gorgeous dog, Jasper....
Monday, March 3, 2008
Writing from the house...find out why....
Firstly I should apologise for the lack of updates recently. We've been having a heck of a time with our laptop.. first the inverter (what we plug into) died, so we replaced it. Then the power supply went dead, which we replaced (and it wasn't easier either trying to find a specific shop that sold this one specific product http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/batteries/pfq-2731785.htm ) . We got that fixed and things were going great for a few days then....nothing...the laptop utterly stopped working! Its probably the screen, so our information on the hard drive will be fine and Patrick's brother will be able to get it off that so we don't lose anything. But still its frustrating, especially after the drama with trying to buy a laptop at Best Buy a few weeks ago (utterly rude to us and uninterested in us spending any money there). So we're at a dead end there. We have to wait for the tax cheques to come in before we can decide whether to get one in Aussie or just get one here.
The other (actually its bigger news than the computer issues) thing going on is that Patrick has quit his job because of pay issues, as in.... they were holding back our pay rather than paying us. We had our trip information turned in before time but they still didn't give us the money, instead we got a whopping $5.65 after tax for the week *insert glare here*. So he called up and asked the company what was going on, just looking for an idea about what happened, one thing lead to another and they started threatening him to charge him for out of route miles and other such things. So we dropped the load off that we were under, and headed to the yard to clean out the truck.
We arrived home last night to find one of our cheques here, but its the smaller of the two so hopefully the other one (the federal) will be here on Monday or Tuesday so we can book our tickets and have an idea of when we're flying to Aussie. Of course that also means that i've got a lot of stuff to sort out and fit into a suitcase before then, but i've done it before - I can definately do it again.
So thats basically whats been going on with us, hope things are well with you guys.
I'll update again soon, xoxox
The other (actually its bigger news than the computer issues) thing going on is that Patrick has quit his job because of pay issues, as in.... they were holding back our pay rather than paying us. We had our trip information turned in before time but they still didn't give us the money, instead we got a whopping $5.65 after tax for the week *insert glare here*. So he called up and asked the company what was going on, just looking for an idea about what happened, one thing lead to another and they started threatening him to charge him for out of route miles and other such things. So we dropped the load off that we were under, and headed to the yard to clean out the truck.
We arrived home last night to find one of our cheques here, but its the smaller of the two so hopefully the other one (the federal) will be here on Monday or Tuesday so we can book our tickets and have an idea of when we're flying to Aussie. Of course that also means that i've got a lot of stuff to sort out and fit into a suitcase before then, but i've done it before - I can definately do it again.
So thats basically whats been going on with us, hope things are well with you guys.
I'll update again soon, xoxox
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Distracted by relaxation
Whoops! I guess I've been a bit distracted the past couple of days relaxing and trying to get a bunch of things that need to be done, done, in the short time that we're at the house hehe.
For anyone who might've tried calling but didn't get an answer - i'm sorry! We're having phone issues at the moment. We think that something happened to the phone line in the lounge on the part of the line thats outside..because the jack in the kitchen works just fine, but it means that the phone isn't always able to be heard when it rings. Failing that - there's always our cell phone (which has a land line number so its charged at the same rate as landlines).
OH! I found this on youtube.com the other day.... Fred Dagg doing "We don't know how lucky we are"... enjoy! Classic Kiwi
Then of course how could I forget... "Gumboots" also by Fred Dagg (no video, just audio)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7X2b2x7Fw4o
Okay thats all I'm sharing with you guys for today hehe. I found them yesterday and just had to show them to my house mate Hobbit, she cracked up, thought they were fabulous YAY.
For anyone who might've tried calling but didn't get an answer - i'm sorry! We're having phone issues at the moment. We think that something happened to the phone line in the lounge on the part of the line thats outside..because the jack in the kitchen works just fine, but it means that the phone isn't always able to be heard when it rings. Failing that - there's always our cell phone (which has a land line number so its charged at the same rate as landlines).
OH! I found this on youtube.com the other day.... Fred Dagg doing "We don't know how lucky we are"... enjoy! Classic Kiwi
Then of course how could I forget... "Gumboots" also by Fred Dagg (no video, just audio)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7X2b2x7Fw4o
Okay thats all I'm sharing with you guys for today hehe. I found them yesterday and just had to show them to my house mate Hobbit, she cracked up, thought they were fabulous YAY.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Home.... At Last!
Wednesday 13th February:
Well we're back at the house for a few days YAY.
The past few days have been...very, frustrating to say the least. Having to wait until nearly midnight at a place to deliver one day, getting it to another driver who had been waiting since 8am the previous morning for it (note: 9 hours before we got the load information to get it for him, he was waiting for it and being told it was already on its way). Then spending 7 hours waiting to be loaded at a place in downtown Chicago - we're talking deep in the heart of chicago here people, where semi trucks really shouldn't be but yet there seemed to be an overwhelming amount of them trying to cram into spaces and get into buildings made about 100 years ago when trucks were a lot smaller lol. So rather than dwell on that I'm going to focus on the positive - we're at home, and dammit we're relaxing.
We got into the yard really late last night, so Pat's brother picked us up this morning. Came back to the house and watched a little tv, played a little WoW, started responding to some of my backlog of emails and im's from the last couple of days. Now we're watching movies. Tonight we rented "Family Guy: Blue Harvest", "The Invasion" and "Lake Placid 2" (pat's choice). Family guy was the best of the lot, very very funny and geeky if you like star wars and movies making fun of other movies then this is definately one for you.
I think I'm going to have an early night, time to catch up on sleep.
Rachie-babe.. I'll complete the quiz thing tomorrow when my brain is actually functioning hehe!
Well we're back at the house for a few days YAY.
The past few days have been...very, frustrating to say the least. Having to wait until nearly midnight at a place to deliver one day, getting it to another driver who had been waiting since 8am the previous morning for it (note: 9 hours before we got the load information to get it for him, he was waiting for it and being told it was already on its way). Then spending 7 hours waiting to be loaded at a place in downtown Chicago - we're talking deep in the heart of chicago here people, where semi trucks really shouldn't be but yet there seemed to be an overwhelming amount of them trying to cram into spaces and get into buildings made about 100 years ago when trucks were a lot smaller lol. So rather than dwell on that I'm going to focus on the positive - we're at home, and dammit we're relaxing.
We got into the yard really late last night, so Pat's brother picked us up this morning. Came back to the house and watched a little tv, played a little WoW, started responding to some of my backlog of emails and im's from the last couple of days. Now we're watching movies. Tonight we rented "Family Guy: Blue Harvest", "The Invasion" and "Lake Placid 2" (pat's choice). Family guy was the best of the lot, very very funny and geeky if you like star wars and movies making fun of other movies then this is definately one for you.
I think I'm going to have an early night, time to catch up on sleep.
Rachie-babe.. I'll complete the quiz thing tomorrow when my brain is actually functioning hehe!
Friday, February 8, 2008
I didn't forget about you guys.....
Tuesday 5th February:
Its Super Tuesday in the US, its where certain states vote together on one day to decide who the people want each party to have for their official nominee for the 2008 presidental elections. So its a pretty huge day here for people, especially since there's so many candidates to choose from.
So we've made it through Oregon, Washington and Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho safe and sound. In fact, Montana is so stunningly beautiful, especially with 8-10 feet of snow on the ground. I wish we could've been here in a car so we could explore more. They have laws against strip mining here, so there's a lot of old, huge trees adding to the picturesque landscape.
We delivered yesterday in Idaho, and it turns out our reload was out of the same place we were dropping off at. Much to my amusement. They told us to just leave the trailer we were delivering and take the preloaded one we're to deliver in Alabama, which saved us a lot of time waiting around.
The roads are clearing up, which is very good news. Some roads still have icy slick spots but they're few and far between. We're staying in Nebraska tonight and we'll continue on our way to Alabama in the morning.
One of the coolest things happened today, we saw a herd of Antelope grazing on the side of the road in Wyoming! Thats pretty unusual sight to see especially if you're not from around that area. I felt kinda bad for the trucker in front of us who had one of the antelope running across the insterstate in front of him, it made it safely, and the trucker didn't have any accident so its all good. It definately made my day. I love seeing wildlife in their natural environments and alive.
Wednesday 6th February:
Its seeming to take forever to get where we're going today. The roads aren't too bad, and the weather is sunny for now (a cashier at a truck stop said it was snowing in Wichita (Kansas) so we'll have to see. We're on our way to Oklahoma, and hopefully going to meet Pat's sisters! This will be my first time ever seeing them in person, and pat hasn't seen them since before he left for new zealand all those years ago. Marj and Alan are in Oklahoma with the sisters too so it will be wonderful to see them again.
So i'm adding yet another state to the "new visited" states... Kansas. It means that my list of states I haven't been to is getting smaller and smaller. I know there are a few tat we definately wont be going to, like say Alaska, and Hawaii hehe but its definately making a dent in it.
We were actually meant to be at the house today, this was our scheduled home time but obviously that isn't going to happen so we've changed it to Wednesday 13th February. Most of the reason for this is because we're filing taxes when we get in next, so it can start getting processed and making its way to us. Fingers crossed it wont take too long, and we can buy our tickets to Aussie.
I'm guessing you guys have heard about the tornado's hitting across the US, and more specifically in the area we're heading to. All the weather reports we've heard so far say that today's the last day they're on alert, that things will be calmer there tomorrow so thats a relief. I feel absolutely horrible for the people who lost family members, friends, houses and everything else like that in the mess. I cannot imagine how terrifying it must have been, especially happening at night time. One news report said that in Kentucky a tornado was reported on the ground for over an hour! thats really crazy. We've got a few friends in the area's hit by the tornado so I'm hoping they're alright and safe.
UPDATE:
Just got back to the truck from our visit with the family. It was really awesome to finally see Heather and Brandi (pat's sisters) in person, and I got to meet my neice (Brandi's daughter Kymmi). Unfortunately there were issues and we weren't able to see Heather's daughter Daylyn which was sad. All in all it was a truly wonderful evening, lots of laughter and good conversation.
Thursday 7th February:
Early morning start today, so i'm feeling a bit zombie-like due to lack of sleep, its okay though hopefully the dispatcher will let us have an easy run this weekend so we can rest after a hectic couple of weeks.
Today we're heading towards the area's where the Tornado's hit on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. They say the weather's cleared up and that there's no more threat so thats a relief. We'll be going through Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama (all of which were hit) So thats a little unnerving. I feel really badly for the people who've lost so much to these tornados, that the media is calling the worst group of twisters in 2 decades. hmm, we just got passed a pick up with decals saying its an insurance claim person, he'll have a pretty busy day today.
UPDATE:
Well we're parked for the night and i'm definately ready to call it a night even though its only 5pm, we're going to be up about 1:30am and leave out here about 2am to get to the customer and deliver. The funny thing is, they said this was a time sensitive load, the only times we could choose between was 6am friday or 6am monday.... ?!? I don't know about you but i'm worried about what might happen if you tried unloading this load at any other time than 6am hehe just kidding. The customer is just picky I guess.
Anyways i'm off to bed, goodnight guys! I'll try to write again soon. Missing you all xoxox
Its Super Tuesday in the US, its where certain states vote together on one day to decide who the people want each party to have for their official nominee for the 2008 presidental elections. So its a pretty huge day here for people, especially since there's so many candidates to choose from.
So we've made it through Oregon, Washington and Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho safe and sound. In fact, Montana is so stunningly beautiful, especially with 8-10 feet of snow on the ground. I wish we could've been here in a car so we could explore more. They have laws against strip mining here, so there's a lot of old, huge trees adding to the picturesque landscape.
We delivered yesterday in Idaho, and it turns out our reload was out of the same place we were dropping off at. Much to my amusement. They told us to just leave the trailer we were delivering and take the preloaded one we're to deliver in Alabama, which saved us a lot of time waiting around.
The roads are clearing up, which is very good news. Some roads still have icy slick spots but they're few and far between. We're staying in Nebraska tonight and we'll continue on our way to Alabama in the morning.
One of the coolest things happened today, we saw a herd of Antelope grazing on the side of the road in Wyoming! Thats pretty unusual sight to see especially if you're not from around that area. I felt kinda bad for the trucker in front of us who had one of the antelope running across the insterstate in front of him, it made it safely, and the trucker didn't have any accident so its all good. It definately made my day. I love seeing wildlife in their natural environments and alive.
Wednesday 6th February:
Its seeming to take forever to get where we're going today. The roads aren't too bad, and the weather is sunny for now (a cashier at a truck stop said it was snowing in Wichita (Kansas) so we'll have to see. We're on our way to Oklahoma, and hopefully going to meet Pat's sisters! This will be my first time ever seeing them in person, and pat hasn't seen them since before he left for new zealand all those years ago. Marj and Alan are in Oklahoma with the sisters too so it will be wonderful to see them again.
So i'm adding yet another state to the "new visited" states... Kansas. It means that my list of states I haven't been to is getting smaller and smaller. I know there are a few tat we definately wont be going to, like say Alaska, and Hawaii hehe but its definately making a dent in it.
We were actually meant to be at the house today, this was our scheduled home time but obviously that isn't going to happen so we've changed it to Wednesday 13th February. Most of the reason for this is because we're filing taxes when we get in next, so it can start getting processed and making its way to us. Fingers crossed it wont take too long, and we can buy our tickets to Aussie.
I'm guessing you guys have heard about the tornado's hitting across the US, and more specifically in the area we're heading to. All the weather reports we've heard so far say that today's the last day they're on alert, that things will be calmer there tomorrow so thats a relief. I feel absolutely horrible for the people who lost family members, friends, houses and everything else like that in the mess. I cannot imagine how terrifying it must have been, especially happening at night time. One news report said that in Kentucky a tornado was reported on the ground for over an hour! thats really crazy. We've got a few friends in the area's hit by the tornado so I'm hoping they're alright and safe.
UPDATE:
Just got back to the truck from our visit with the family. It was really awesome to finally see Heather and Brandi (pat's sisters) in person, and I got to meet my neice (Brandi's daughter Kymmi). Unfortunately there were issues and we weren't able to see Heather's daughter Daylyn which was sad. All in all it was a truly wonderful evening, lots of laughter and good conversation.
Thursday 7th February:
Early morning start today, so i'm feeling a bit zombie-like due to lack of sleep, its okay though hopefully the dispatcher will let us have an easy run this weekend so we can rest after a hectic couple of weeks.
Today we're heading towards the area's where the Tornado's hit on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. They say the weather's cleared up and that there's no more threat so thats a relief. We'll be going through Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama (all of which were hit) So thats a little unnerving. I feel really badly for the people who've lost so much to these tornados, that the media is calling the worst group of twisters in 2 decades. hmm, we just got passed a pick up with decals saying its an insurance claim person, he'll have a pretty busy day today.
UPDATE:
Well we're parked for the night and i'm definately ready to call it a night even though its only 5pm, we're going to be up about 1:30am and leave out here about 2am to get to the customer and deliver. The funny thing is, they said this was a time sensitive load, the only times we could choose between was 6am friday or 6am monday.... ?!? I don't know about you but i'm worried about what might happen if you tried unloading this load at any other time than 6am hehe just kidding. The customer is just picky I guess.
Anyways i'm off to bed, goodnight guys! I'll try to write again soon. Missing you all xoxox
Friday, February 1, 2008
Update from Idaho
Update:
We made it to the next truck stop, the winds had died down by the time we had something to eat at the truck stop. After thinking about it we decided to try for the next truck stop and made it here fine. The winds weren't too big of a problem and neither was the snow.
We got our new appointment time for our load, and the company seemed to have changed their tune from "get there as quick as you can" to... "drive safely, we don't want you to have an accident" leading us to believe they might have had something go wrong with a driver in this part of the country, thats being hit by the storms so they realised that we weren't slacking, and the roads have been that crazy, opening and closing numerous times a day.
So its all good, the snow storm hitting at the moment is the last one that they had forecast for the area for the time being, so we should make it to the customer just fine.
We met up with another driver this morning at the truck stop we stopped at for lunch. He'd left Portland Oregon 3 days previous and was due in Wisconsin tomorrow. He'd only been able to go 100-200 miles a day on his way over here because of the storms. When you consider that you can go about 600-700miles in a day thats a huge difference. But its better to be safe than sorry especially when it comes to stormy weather.
I'll try to update tomorrow, but I'm not sure what our connection will be like so we'll have to see.
We made it to the next truck stop, the winds had died down by the time we had something to eat at the truck stop. After thinking about it we decided to try for the next truck stop and made it here fine. The winds weren't too big of a problem and neither was the snow.
We got our new appointment time for our load, and the company seemed to have changed their tune from "get there as quick as you can" to... "drive safely, we don't want you to have an accident" leading us to believe they might have had something go wrong with a driver in this part of the country, thats being hit by the storms so they realised that we weren't slacking, and the roads have been that crazy, opening and closing numerous times a day.
So its all good, the snow storm hitting at the moment is the last one that they had forecast for the area for the time being, so we should make it to the customer just fine.
We met up with another driver this morning at the truck stop we stopped at for lunch. He'd left Portland Oregon 3 days previous and was due in Wisconsin tomorrow. He'd only been able to go 100-200 miles a day on his way over here because of the storms. When you consider that you can go about 600-700miles in a day thats a huge difference. But its better to be safe than sorry especially when it comes to stormy weather.
I'll try to update tomorrow, but I'm not sure what our connection will be like so we'll have to see.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Wow!
Firstly, let me say Hi and welcome to my new readers! My apologies if it took me awhile to get you the link to my blog. I have a horrible memory, thats my only excuse really. Its really nice to have this blog, it makes it a lot easier to let you guys know whats going on with us. Feel free to leave lots of comments and check back often! I've been slack lately about updating but in my defense, its been so busy! its nice to have a few days to rest, relax and catch up on things.
Yes! we're finally at home, and really enjoying our home time. Today I did some laundry, cleaned the house a little, played with settings on my computer to make it run a little better, which was interesting. Watched a little tv and played world of warcraft for a wee bit.
We're staying at home until Thursday when we're heading out on the road again for 2 weeks, so if you want to call tomorrow/tomorrow night would be a good opportunity.
Well i'm gonna go end this post and start organising the photos that i've been meaning to post for awhile! enjoy!
Yes! we're finally at home, and really enjoying our home time. Today I did some laundry, cleaned the house a little, played with settings on my computer to make it run a little better, which was interesting. Watched a little tv and played world of warcraft for a wee bit.
We're staying at home until Thursday when we're heading out on the road again for 2 weeks, so if you want to call tomorrow/tomorrow night would be a good opportunity.
Well i'm gonna go end this post and start organising the photos that i've been meaning to post for awhile! enjoy!
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