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DATELINE: HOME

Pardon me, dear readers, for my silence the last few days. Since I've been either at or near home, I've been a bit too busy to report to y'all. But tomorrow morning I head back to my truck and get back to work. But first a recap of the first half of this week.

As you recall, on Monday morning I had a delivery to make in Ferndale, MI, after which I would start my home time. Let me tell you about that delivery. The company is alongside a residential neighborhood in town, on a narrow, two-lane street. Their loading dock is just off the street, which meant a tight spot to squeeze my 53-foot trailer into. It took a while, with many pull-up adjustments, but I finally made it. I knew I would, but I also knew it would take a while. All in all, it took about two hours from the time I arrived there 'til they finished unloading the trailer, then it was off to Romulus to park the truck to begin my hometime. Many thanks to reader Jerry for the ride home, by the way.

Being home for a day and a half has been terrific. Well, except for all the work I had--and still have--to do on tax returns and accounting for my home businesses.) I timed it perfectly to be here for nice warm weather. Plus I got to go to the first round NIT basketball game between the Michigan Wolverines (GO BLUE!) and the Utah State Aggies. Michigan won 68-58. More thanks to reader Jerry for the ticket. The missus also made me a batch of seafood chowder, recipe courtesy of The Common Grill cookbook. It's one of my all-time favorite dishes from one of my favorite restaurants. Get out to Chelsea, MI and check it out.

So that's what's been what during my absence from these airwaves. I hope you haven't missed me too much. I'll be back tomorrow to let you know where USA has sent me. Until then, thanks for reading, and keep on truckin'.