It's a lot like camping!

Adjusting to life on the road is really not all that difficult.  I tell everyone it's a lot like camping.  And it is.

As a kid, I used to go camping with my grandparents often.  They belonged to a camping club and went camping every 4th weekend of every month.  Obviously, I could not go every month, but they would take me as often as 5 times a year! I used to tell people that I grew up in a KOA.  Actually, we almost NEVER stayed at a KOA, but most people know what a KOA is so I use that as a reference.

The only difference is that I'm out here for weeks, opposed to days, at a time.  I really do enjoy the solitude, believe it or not.  Although it can become very lonely and boring if one allows it to, it's actually quite refreshing not having to listen to the boys fighting all the time.

I'm learning new tricks of the trade, as well.  Some truckers actually bring little BBQ's and BBQ themselves a steak once in awhile.  I saw one guy with some kind of an electric skillet and he was making himself some stir-fry, it looked like, in the cab of his truck.  And I thought I was being clever with my water boiler and a microwave!

On the plus side, I have gotten better at backing up a 53 foot trailer!  And I still haven't hit anything yet, knock on wood!  I know I shouldn't jinx myself like that, but hey, that's quite an accomplishment for me.

And as I sit here writing this, I'm watching a guy trying to back up a car hauler into a parking spot.  He's tried, and given up on three spots already.  He's currently working on number 4.  He's almost got it too.  I decided that no matter how much money those guys make, there's NO WAY you'll ever get me to pull one of those things around.  I mean, think about it... he's got two cars hanging off the back end of his trailer - one up top and one on the bottom - and he's also got one hanging right over his head.  No thank you.  You can keep that freakin' job!!

I do know that next time I go shopping for food, I'm getting a larger variety.  I am already tired of eating pasta all the time.  Most of the healthier options in the non-perishables are composed mainly of pasta.  It does, after all, store quite nicely.  And now that I know that my little fridge works, I'm getting some fresh vegetables and fruit to bring with me to.  Don't get me wrong... I do like those little fruit cups and V8 is a favorite as well, but they just don't compare to fresh... you know what I mean?

So if you know a truck driver, and decide you want to spend some time out on the road with him or her, just remember to pack like you would for a weekend camping trip.... except pack for 2 weeks, opposed to 2 days.

By the way, car hauler guy finally got his rig parked.  Yay!