Joshuab3687 Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Just thought I'd start this thread to update my daily travels. As of today, I'm at home in Northwest Arkansas. I'll be heading out tomorrow, bound for Houston to deliver on Monday. I'll try and update daily. Maybe if I'm in your area we can meet up and have a mini "Vape 'N' Greet"!
Tam Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) How interesting! I'm looking forward to hearing about where you are and where you're headed. How long does it take from home to Houston? If it takes more than one day, I'd find it fascinating to hear where you stop each leg of the way. Edited March 30, 2014 by Tameiki Joshuab3687 1
joejoevapekins Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 If you are ever in the fort worth area hit me up. I'm heading out tmrw
Compenstine Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Ever come north to michigan He is planing a trip to GR so we can meet up. I told him to invite you as well. I'll bring the Juice! LOL Joshuab3687 and Tam 2
Vispera Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 He is planing a trip to GR so we can meet up. I told him to invite you as well. I'll bring the Juice! LOL Sounds good to me I know where to go for good food and beer Joshuab3687 1
Compenstine Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Where at? So long as he has a place close to park his rig.
Vispera Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Theres tons of places not sure about parking but im sure I could find a place
Compenstine Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Cool, A place on Alpine would be best for me. I'll be coming down 37 to Alpine.
Joshuab3687 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 How interesting! I'm looking forward to hearing about where you are and where you're headed. How long does it take from home to Houston? If it takes more than one day, I'd find it fascinating to hear where you stop each leg of the way. From my house to Houston is gonna be about 13 hours. I can only legally drive a max of 11 in a day. I'll be heading out around noon or so and probably stop somewhere just south of Dallas on I-45. Then get up in the morning and head the rest of the way in.
Tam Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 You said you'll stop near Dallas. Do you have places in mind where you can park your rig or do you have to do a search each time?
Joshuab3687 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 You said you'll stop near Dallas. Do you have places in mind where you can park your rig or do you have to do a search each time? I-45 is a highway I travel very frequently. I have several places (truckstops) that I have in mind. If I get there and any of them are full, I know of a few places that aren't truckstops I can park in. Our company has a contract to haul Home Depot and Lowes loads, so if I need too, I can park at one of those as well.
Joshuab3687 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 Made it to a truckstop just south of Dallas! 195 miles from Houston. By the time I get there, morning rush hour will have thinned down. I wonder what my next load will be and where it'll be headed? Doesn't matter to me. As long as I'm moving, I'll be happy! Lol Tam and Mtdobies 2
Tam Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 So now you have the rest of the night off to relax and take it easy before starting off again tomorrow?
Joshuab3687 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 Yeah, I'll be getting up at 6:40 CST and rolling out by 7
joejoevapekins Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Yeah, I'll be getting up at 6:40 CST and rolling out by 7 I just made it to fort worth myself lol. Time to start my 12hr shift after driving all night to get here
Joshuab3687 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 After an exhasting wait to get unloaded, I'm now on the east side of Houston, picking up a load of drilling pipe going to Midland, Texas for delivery tomorrow. And I know that I'll most likely pick up a load out of Rotan, TX after that. Probably back to the Austin, TX area. Once they get me in Texas, like to keep me here till its time to go home! Lol
Mtdobies Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Texas has some nice truck stops though, besides the traffic being a pain that's gotta help. Joshuab3687 1
fishguy1123 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Bring some texas BBQ when you come north! lol
Joshuab3687 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 Bring some texas BBQ when you come north! lol No can do Fishman! It wouldn't last to the nearest county line! Lol
Joshuab3687 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 BTW, I wanted to male it known, that I have a trainee with me. So, I don't want anyone thinking that I'm posting and driving! The motoring public's safety is paramount to me! Tam 1
fishguy1123 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 That's a lil harsh....... No love for the north I see! Safe travels and crapy food to you then.... LMAO
Joshuab3687 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 That's a lil harsh....... No love for the north I see! Safe travels and crapy food to you then.... LMAO Where are you up north? I plan on getting up to Grand Rapids, MI in a few months to meet up with some of our esteemed members here. I'll buy ya a beer! I gots love for northerners. Its just that food doesn't last long around me! Lol
fishguy1123 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I'm east of those guys, probly 1 1/2 hrs ish..... Keep me in the loop when you get ready to come to the mitten and I'll see if I can make it over.
Joshuab3687 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 I'm east of those guys, probly 1 1/2 hrs ish..... Keep me in the loop when you get ready to come to the mitten and I'll see if I can make it over. Absolutely bud!
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