Well, we got our load of trees to Calexico, Ca so alot of kids in Mexico can have a Christmas tree now. We got notified in the middle of the nite a load was ready for Laredo Tx for us for pick-up as soon as our 10hrs down time was up (0600 CST/ 0400PST). So we got up at 3am local to find the trailer in the large parking area CFI uses there. After we hooked up, checked in the office on the way out, we were on our way. We headed down the road about 55mi to Yuma, and waited to 7am to call my parents. Jim, my trainer, gave me a couple of hours to visit with them. It was good to see them and their new place. Got a shower, some of Dad's french toast, and headed back to the truck. Showed my new home (the truck) to them, then off toward Laredo, Tx. We made it to El Paso for the nite and stayed at a Petro. There is a Iron Skillet resturaunt in the Petro's and this nite was a Thanksgiving Buffet. I got to have my turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, yams, and pumkin pie. It was really pretty good. Kim was also at a Petro in Virginia, but said her buffet wasn't that good. Sorry Bud!
This morning we left about 7:30 and drove to Laredo. Got here about 5:30. This is a CFI terminal. Lots of truck, trailers, maintenance, and a driver area. We are on the board for a new load and started at #33 on the waiting list, so you can tell its a busy area. There is alot of freight up from Mexico, to be delivered all over. Should get out tomorrow. In the break area I also ran into on of the guys that was in our class at Crowder. He had been east and said it was a pain. Told him thats where Kim has ended up.
We'll see where tomorrow sends us. Whave moved up to #26 in about 3 hours.
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