DG:  Woke up about 4:00am, had almost 500 miles to go to deliver some roofing supplies to Firestone in Prescott, AR.  My delivery time for this was between 8:00-2:00, no way I was going to make 8:00 so shot for 2:00.  And made it. Quick unload, 45 minutes from dock to having papers in my hands. However, my next load was picking up in Little Rock at 2:00, and that is 90 miles away. My teleporter was on the fritz so I had to drive. Traffic, almost to a standstill. Got there around 3:45, made good time in spite of the traffic. However, when I pulled up to the gate the place looked abandoned. One gentleman was going out the other side, he stopped his car and got out to open the gate so I could get out of the road and to tell me that they quit loading around 3:00 and everyone is usually gone by 4:00. Well it was after three but not quite four but I let that go as all personnel but him were already gone. So I came to a Love’s truck stop about 10 miles away and here I will stay until the morning and head over around 7:00 as I think he said they open again at 7:30. 

One good thing I got out of that, if they stop loading at 3:00 in order to get out by 4:00 that means they should be pretty quick. Here’s hoping. 

This is the case that usually holds the smoked meats that come out of the built in smoker at the Blytheville Travel Plaza. We’ve told you about this place before. Some of the best BBQ on the interstate. If not the best. However, when I got here, around 8:00 am, as you can see, it was empty. A tear ran down my cheek as I stood there staring. One of my fellow truckers saw me, put his arm around me and told me it would be okay. I think he was sad too.  Oh well, what are you gonna do?  I didn’t even feel like a biscuit at that point. And next I’m going to Des Moines, IA so won’t be going by there for a while now. 

I hope this video comes through. I noticed all of the corn was planted at an angle that created this interesting view as I drove by. 

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So here’s what I found after dark sitting right next to me. I don’t think these at intended as Christmas lights. 

Tried to get my tea pot to work to no avail. Instead I went inside and got a mug of hot water and put a tea bag in it. Good. 

Annie – Mom had physical therapy again this morning and it wore her out again.   I keep telling her that it’s a good thing but I don’t think she believes me yet.  They work her pretty good.   Good thing is it’s only 4 days a week so she has a break until Monday.  

I baked bread today.   I took a loaf over to Aunt Gladys while it was wa and she called to say it was good.   Wish I had thought to take a picture.    Next time.  

Mom and I watched a couple of Hallmark mystery movies tonight until I couldn’t hold my eyes open any longer. Time to turn in.   Doctors appointment at 10:30 tomorrow.    

Good night y’all.