Tag Archives: inside a semi truck

They Finally Caught Me!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Craig

So, about the first of the year, USX announced that they were changing the idle parameters of the trucks.  We were not happy about this.  What they did was when you brought the truck in for service, they changed the … Continue reading →

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Fun at Home

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Craig

So, we had a great drive down the California Coast on the 101.  Made me realize how much we need some beach time.  We made it to Baltimore and had extra time until our delivery so Anne’s great friend Katie … Continue reading →

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The Miles Are Piling Up

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Craig

What a great week after a full week that was part time off with family and planned and then a few days in the shop to get the air conditioning fixed….again.  But Anne already talked about that. We came back … Continue reading →

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Good and the bad.

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Anne Leonard

We have spent a wonderful few days in Snohomish with Craig’s family and friends. Went to a Mariners game (unfortunately they lost), birthday dinner with Craig’s best friend Scott and his family, lots of eating out. We found Craig’s new … Continue reading →

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Inside the truck video

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Craig

OK, I have been planning on this for a long time and I finally got it done.  With apologies to our Producer/Director son for the shaky camera work and no script. http://youtu.be/Pg0lGiWs9rg Let me know if you have any questions

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Mt Shasta

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Craig

In the gorgeous Northern California sunshine this morning.  The view is not too shabby from our front porch while I eat my oatmeal .

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Great Breakdown!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Craig

Sometimes the timing is just perfect.  We were very overdue for maintenance on the truck.  We get an oil change and lube every 35,000 miles and we were about 10,000 overdue.  Also had a couple of minor issues with air … Continue reading →

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I want a shower and I want it NOW

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Anne Leonard

Unfortunately we are taking the back roads up through Colorado on our way to Oregon. Love the fact we will be driving by our house and may be able to see some of the kids and get Lil Bit’s stitches … Continue reading →

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Never Know How To Dress

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Craig

It is so funny, the weather extremes can be…..extreme.  In the last week we got stuck in Rock Springs Wyoming due to a very light load and very high winds. (3375 lbs and 65 mph respectively) We had to wait … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day in Oregon.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Anne Leonard

We are sitting at the shipper waiting to be loaded and head to Memphis. We have 4 days to get there and they are not open on the weekends. Trying to decide if we take a leisurely drive or just … Continue reading →

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