Oh Boy another day almost down and one to go, I took the truck out today first thing at 08:00AM I stopped at the Auto Parts store and got 2 gallons of Rotella (I carry one in the truck) and a filter for my Duramax. Then I went to Jiffy Lube and had the oil changed and all the fittings greased. For some reason Jiffy Lube and Valvoline stopped carrying Rotella so I have to bring my own oil, I brought the filter just in case they didn’t have one. They charged $32 for a 4X4 service where they grease it and check all the gear boxes and fluid levels and top off anything that needs it, that is if you supply your own stuff. So counting the $34 dollars at the Parts Store it was $66 to have it serviced before the trip home, Money well invested.
I then had to make a run to Big Lot’s for Wendy, her cordless phone quit so I bought one there and two bottles of Gas Line antifreeze for her car. Then a stop at the Grocery store so she has some food stocked up until she can get to the store on the Handicapped Bus, she won’t be able to drive for several more months.
I have decided on the southern route as it look’s like the snow line is just north of Columbus OH and running northeast. Hopefully that will keep me on clear highway and I will just pay the turnpike tolls, It does add about an hour to the total drive time, but better safe than sorry.
I remember one trip home from PA with Donna in February many years ago, when they had just had one of those Midwest Blizzards and it took two days and it seemed endless with hundreds of cars and trucks in the median or ditch. I just don’t want a repeat of the trip from Hell.
Wendy had a low sugar incident today and got dizzy and sweaty, we measured it and she was 72, so she drank a can of soda and laid down and is now feeling better.
I have had that happen if I fast and not eat so I know what that is like, she said she is going to bed right after supper , and I know those diabetic incidents just take all your strength away.
Not much else going on just a day closer to heading to the Show-Me State, Hear that Rigg’s, Oh I know I just said that the other day, Be a good boy. Yall be safe out there, hear. Sam & Donna.
T-MINUS 36 HOURS AND COUNTING, EH?? WE WILL BE RIDING ALONG WITH YA, ...I PROMISE WE WON'T BACKSEAT DRIVE...IF YOU HAVE A GPS, I HOPE HE DOESNT' GET LIPPY LIKE OURS DOES...
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog from time to time. You are a great brother to take care of your sister like you have. We are a couple hours west of Scranton. We just wanted to wish you a safe trip back home tomorrow. Take care! Connie & Barry
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have everything ready to go. Sorry about Wendy's bad day. Hope all is well now.
ReplyDeleteDon't know what Rotella is, but it sounds like you are all ready to go. Safe travels, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteGood job in getting the truck all ready to roll! Don't forget to check your tire pressures too!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be an exciting trip home, can't wait to hear about your homecoming!
You're just about ready to roll Sam. Drive carefully and stay warm. You'll be home before you know it!
ReplyDeletehave a safe journey back home!..Riggs and Sadie and Donna are waiting!!
ReplyDeleteI guess it's just one more sleep now and you'll be rolling on home.
ReplyDeleteWendy is going to miss you. What will she do without you? you've been there so long she will have got so used to you being around and fixing things up.
What a welcome is waiting for you. I can just see Riggs grinning from ear to ear.
Safe travelling and wish Wendy a Merry Christmas for me.
All the best on the way home Sam.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip home!
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