Lunch at New Mexico farm

I cannot believe what we did for lunch today. We are at our pickup spot: an onion farm in southern New Mexico of all places. We were hungry and it was lunch time for the farm workers. We saw people coming around the building with plates so we thought there must be a vendor. We walked thru the mud (in flip flops...blech!) to the food and realized it was just for the workers. Matt, in all his wonderfully bold glory walked up and asked if we could have some, offering to pay. The white guy said, "Oh, there isn't enough for you." This Mexican guy said, "Yes, we have enough." (white people are so stingy!) The food was so good and they didn't want anything for it. It's all part of the adventure!

Sigh...Still stuck in Texas

Could be so much worse but we're out of money and things to do. We should definitely get the truck back tomorrow which will make 8 days in the shop....stupid! Matt's no longer roaring with anger...more like down to an underlying seethe. I know some people will say, "See? Told you this was a mistake." But to that I say, "See, I'm with my honey and enjoying life! So there!!." I'm out here for the adventure cuz it's my turn! I've been home working and raising babies for 20 years so now I'm going to be selfish if that's what you want to call it. The money will follow. Okay, off my soapbox! LOL

Stuck in Texas

Well, we never made it Vegas. The truck broke down in Ft. Worth, Tx and we've been here ever since. It hasn't been horrible except for the fact that we're not making any money. We're at a really nice hotel with pool and jacuzzi. Yesterday we went to the Stockyards which I didn't even know existed. It was really interesting. Hopefully we'll get out of here tomorrow but it just depends on if they can get the truck fixed. We may go into Dallas today just for something to do.

Trucking

Well, I got my permit to drive the truck. We took chicken from Missouri to Indiana then got this hot, hot load of cold, cold ice-cream to Vegas but it would explode I'd we take it over the Rockies so we had to take the scenic southern route. Lost 3 hours in Dallas due to a flat tire and now our turbo went out just past Ft. Worth. Matty is fit to be tied...

Trucker Training

All is well here. I passed 2 parts of the written test but missed the 3rd part twice by just a couple of questions. I get 2 more chances tomorrow but hopefully I'll only need one. I took the eye test and they said I don't have to wear my glasses to drive but I really do particularly at night.

I bought my leather gloves today and then got my toenails done! ha!

I had to call AT&T to quit today because Prime said they would not let me continue if I didn't. They had to have an "end date" listed from my previous employer. I don't see what the difference is if I'm not technically employed by Prime yet but whatever. They said do it so I did and it's done! I'd better for real make this thing work now!

Annoyed (grrrrr ) and Happy! (Hooray!!)

So I just found out that I completely lose my insurance which was kind of the point of going on leave instead of just quitting which I specifically asked about ahead of time and they said I keep my regular insurance, I just pay for it which is only about 100.00 a month...well now they tell me I can pay for COBRA, (aka lying, ripoff SOBs) for $1,200 a month...HELLOOOO!! REALLY??!!?? WTF!!! If I could afford sh** like that I would need the stupid job in the first damn place!!!
In case you hadn't noticed I'm a bit miffed and I've been holding back in saying anything because I didn't want to leave on a bad note but now I don't effing care and I know for a fact that there are people who can and probably will read this post and get me fired but I don't care because I have bigger and better things to worry about now!

Matt will be home tomorrow; we will leave on Saturday and next Tuesday I will start orientation to get my CDL permit. Matt will train me to drive the truck and we'll be off! Hooray! I'm so excited and scared but I'm sure it will be wonderful once we get thru the initial madness!

Almost ready....

Just checking in. Been spending quality time with my kids before Matt gets home Wednesday. We'll leave together on Saturday....more to follow....