Off And Running Again

@porwest (92705)
United States
August 23, 2022 4:30pm CST
It's that time to head back out for another work road trip. This time back in through Wichita, Kansas and Kansas City. I will head out tomorrow morning and be back home on Friday. It is always a love, hate thing these days. The long spans in the truck, driving can put my back all to hell, and of course the hotel rooms don't leave much room for comfort either. At the same time, it does get me out of the office for a few days and of course, I get a little break from the wife. Hey, she gets a break from me too. lol It is what it is, it's good money and the trips are usually profitable, if not on the front end, certainly on the back end. And of course, it must be done. Sometimes it does afford me a bit more time to spend with the fine folks here as well. So, I GUESS that's a plus? Some might say yes. Others might be violently shaking their heads no. Onward and upward.
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@moffittjc (121739)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Aug 22
I love road trips and would probably enjoy work trips like that to some extent, although if I had to do it constantly I may not enjoy it as much.
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
24 Aug 22
It has its plusses and minuses for sure. I think they were more enjoyable than they are now at one time.
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@moffittjc (121739)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 22
@porwest I guess things can wear on us or change over time. I used to love long road trips, especially driving at night. Nowadays, I hate driving at night.
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
26 Aug 22
@moffittjc It is weird for me because I have become the same way. The glare of the headlights drives me insane. I just can't do it like I used to. Hell, when I was younger I could drive straight through for 14 hours. Now I get three hours in and am looking for a hotel. lol
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@RebeccasFarm (90520)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Aug 22
I think it is rather exciting actually.
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• Arvada, Colorado
25 Aug 22
@porwest Hmm, yes that might be nice to go to other places
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
25 Aug 22
I guess it would be more exciting if I didn't go to the same places every time. lol
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
28 Aug 22
Kudos to you for being among the truckers still doing their jobs. People don't realize how important you guys are until they go the the grocery store to empty shelves. Travel safe.
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@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
28 Aug 22
@porwest The part about long spans in the truck confused me. Have a good trip anyway.
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
28 Aug 22
I agree with you 100%, the importance of truckers and the work they do to make sure we have what we need. Although, I am not a trucker. lol
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
28 Aug 22
@clrumfelt lol. No worries. The company is a Silverado diesel. I am in sales and spend a lot of time on the road visiting my customers. I sell parts for concrete mixer trucks and concrete batch plants.
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@kaylachan (71918)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Aug 22
That's part of the job.
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
25 Aug 22
Yes. It is. I guess that is part of what they pay me for. lol
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@kaylachan (71918)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Aug 22
@porwest Yeah. At least you're not doing for free. LOL
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
26 Aug 22
@kaylachan Yes. That is a BIG part of my willingness. lol
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@lovebuglena (44731)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Aug 22
Does your wife ever come along on your work trips?
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@lovebuglena (44731)
• Staten Island, New York
30 Aug 22
@porwest she can go out and do stuff while you work, no?
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
27 Aug 22
In the eight years I have been doing this, she has not come along yet. But she is able to if she wants to. But of course she works too and she'd have to take time off to do it. I think she would be bored.
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
30 Aug 22
@lovebuglena Not really. She'd have no transportation, and I am never in the same place for long.
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
24 Aug 22
Those long hauls can be tiring and lonely. I knew a guy whose wife rode with him. Does your wife ever go with you? Do you wear one of those wide support belts for your back?
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
24 Aug 22
@porwest It has to e boring driving a truck on the highways all day. You should wear a back brace. They’re helpful for a bad back.
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
25 Aug 22
@RubyHawk I know. My wife nags me about it all the time.
@porwest (92705)
• United States
24 Aug 22
My wife can go, but of course she works too and would have to take time off to do it. It would be fun, and we have talked about it. But I think it would be boring for her. I don't wear anything for my back.
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@popciclecold (39543)
• United States
23 Aug 22
Sure hope you have something to help your back,
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• United States
24 Aug 22
Have a good time and be safe. It is always good to try something different and new, like a change of scenery. Even though it is for work, try to work in some fun as well. I'm not married but can understand how great it can be to miss each other for a few days and just focus on yourself. Take care and be well ya.
• United States
26 Aug 22
@porwest You're welcome, ya all we can do is try.
@porwest (92705)
• United States
25 Aug 22
Fun is hard to work in since it is mostly work. But I do try. Thanks.
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@RasmaSandra (80847)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Aug 22
I wish you a safe trip and I hope you can enjoy your stay at the hotel,
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
25 Aug 22
Once I am "into" it, it gets better. It's the getting into it part that is the hard part. lol
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@Dena91 (16686)
• United States
24 Aug 22
I am not sure I would have wanted a job that included travel. I like to travel for leisure, on my time schedule. I wish you safe travels
@NJChicaa (120180)
• United States
24 Aug 22
My ex LOVED all of the traveling he did for his last company--whether it was just a day trip to DC on Amtrak or overnights/multiple days to Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, CT, Denver, San Francisco, etc. It was all too hectic for me but he thrived with it. Now that he is back at his former company (as the head honcho) he doesn't get to travel or even work from home any longer.
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
25 Aug 22
I certainly don't mind it. I am not sure I necessarily WANT to do it though. It depends, I guess, because again, it's nice to get out of the office for a bit.
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
24 Aug 22
I agree with everything you said except that I don't need a break from my hubs. I wish I could spend more time with him. Keep that retirement date in mind!
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@porwest (92705)
• United States
25 Aug 22
I think that is more of a woman thing than a man thing. lol
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
25 Aug 22
@porwest Definitely. My husband likes his alone time.
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