Saturday, April 16, 2016

First thing this morning I took the truck over to the shop and had my generator serviced.  It was way overdue and really needed it.  UPS delivered my Tennessee permit this morning but not until 9 am local time.  Finally got on the road. Had a very nice uneventful day on the road.  Stopped for the night at the TA truck stop in Cartersville, Georgia.  In Georgia I can drive on Sunday so I'll keep going in the morning.

Friday, April 15, 2016

Checked out of the hotel this morning, went over to the shop and got my truck.  Went over to Caterpillar just a couple miles away and loaded a Caterpillar 12M Motor Grader that is going to Ocala, Florida.  Can really see how bad the economy is.  I have never seen this lot so empty!!  There were only five machines there, and I took one of them!!  I just hope and pray that another Democrat does not get elected to fill the White House this fall.  If that happens you can kiss this country goodbye!!  Won't survive another four years of this.

Had to wait for my Arkansas permit go arrive before I could go.  It finally arrived and I left.  Unfortunately I wasn't able to go very far today.  Had to stop in West Memphis, Arkansas to wait for my Tennessee permit.  It is on it's way via UPS and will be here in the morning sometime.  So, a very early day today and a very late start tomorrow.  But it sure feels great to be moving again!!!

Thursday, April 14, 2016

They put my truck back together today and it runs.  I'll pick it up in the morning.  FINALLY!!!

Glad to get out of this hotel and back on the road.  Speaking of hotels, I looked out my window this evening and saw this...

The world is full of crazies!!  Ya just never know what you're gonna see next.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

OK, here's the "Readers Digest" version of the story on my truck.  I have several problems in the engine.  Basically it should have an in frame overhaul because of when it overheated.  Here are some photos of it now.

But I can't afford that right now so they are doing only what HAS to be replaced so I can get back on the road again until I can get some money ahead to get the job done right.  By the way, if any of you are not using Lucas Oil in with your engine oil I strongly suggest that you do!  It really does make a difference!!  It should be ready tomorrow or Friday.