Got on the road from Laramie, WY early this morning.
Was driving along I-70 about 50 miles east of Denver at about 2:45am local time, had my cruise control set at 73 (speed limit is 75 there). I was the only vehicle anywhere in sight. All of a sudden one of my worst fears of night driving almost came true! There was a deer standing right in the middle of my lane. This was not just any deer, this was the biggest buck I have ever seen. This thing was the size of a cow!! The rack on his head was huge!! I hit the breaks to release the cruise control and rapidly changed lanes. I just missed hitting him by inches!! If I had hit him he would have destroyed the front of my truck. Would have taken out the radiator and who knows what else under the hood. The hood & bumper would also have been toast!! At least I know my heart works good!!!
Stopped and ate dinner at "The Big Texan" in Amarillo, Texas then continued on to Quanah, TX to spend the night in a restaurant parking lot. Drove 698 miles today.
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