Old guys on the road...
As Doug and Fellette are currently without high-speed internet access, they've asked that I let you know that they're alive and well and staying with one of Fellette's relatives in Alabama for the next few days. What follows is one of Dad's "spare blogs" for just such an occasion...I am sure as you are driving around, particularly on highways, you have seen many RVers on the road. That would include tent-trailers, campers, travel-trailers, [like ours], large vans, and rigs that are as big as Greyhound buses, some towing trailers.
You likely assume that the "Big Rigs," as the buses are called, are all driven by ex bus drivers or truck drivers with years of experience. Not so. As we move across the country we find that most of the outfits are driven by guys like me. Somewhat older, and have not had vast experience in this type of thing, and are somewhat apprehensive about highway driving. Their spouses of course assume they are in good hands with their man at the wheel.
Beside each one of the Old Guys you will most likely find an Old Gal, with about 10 pounds of maps and books on their laps. Often times with a computer or navigation aid in their hand as they roll across the country. Country driving is easy, the test of the mettle of the team is when things get tight. Like at an interchange that has five lanes and several routes you can take. All at 80 to 90 kph. This is where the Old Gal makes it or breaks it OR the Old Guy makes it or brakes it!
The local drivers and commuters are whizzing by you so fast you sometimes think you are standing still. They are sometimes tolerant of us, they seem to know that in many cases the people in these rigs have not the faintest idea of where they are going, or how to get there. It is by the Grace of God and a small amount of skill that we get to our destination.
It is so reassuring to get to your home for the night and drive your rig in amongst similar people who have all gone through the same experience as you have, just getting there. And then tomorrow, you go sightseeing and only have to be concerned about how you get back to where you left your trailer during the day!
posted by Craig @ 3:54 PM
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