Reefer Madness

Received notice via the QC that "pets will no longer be aloud due to security issues for the food supply."  Use any reason you wish, "we have now established a no pet policy..." whatever, but do not wrap your new ideas around "security."  I know I work for a refrigerated carrier, we haul reefer units; however, someone has been out in the trailer with the doors a little to tight.

I am in Segovia, TX tonight.  For some reason I keep thinking of Princess Diary, the Kingdom of Genovia.  Will leave here around 4AM to head for Austin.  As I look out the truck window the grackles are preparing to roost for the night.  They are circling a field across the freeway with scrub oaks and small bushes.  They make noise all night long; however, it is not just one noise, it is an entire conversation.  If I had great hearing they would drive me nuts (to late isn't it?), but since I only hear less than 1/2 normal, I find them entertaining. 

I had a shower Friday in N. Palm Springs, CA, knew I would not be able to take one on Saturday in Deming, so I was looking forward to filling up in Van Horn,TX at the Loves where I could take a free shower. WRONG! "We are sorry but our restrooms and showers are out of order.  We have porta potties at the west side of the building."   Yes I needed to use the indoor plumbing by the time I got to Van Horn (or in this case the outdoor plumbing), but I really wanted a shower.  I get the privilege of discovery here in Segovia.  Shower and Laundry maybe?