Break Time Outside of Big D

DATELINE: HUTCHINS, TX, 5:15 p.m. CDT

Miles Today: 0, Zero, Zip, Nada, Zilch

It's my off day (from trucking, anyway) since I've burned up the hours I can work in the 8 days (including today) since I got back on the road. So I'm taking a break to re-set my 70-hour counter. But I have had some things to take care of, anyway.

I did manage to finish up my tax return, so that worry's outta' my hair. I also returned to the online Poker racket, with some success. Instead of detailing that here, I'm gonna' write it up next on my other blog, http://ziptochips.blogspot.com. Check that out if you're interested.

So, it's been a grey day here in the Dallas area. The forecast called for thunderstorms, some possibly severe, but we ain't had none of that yet. It hasn't even rained very much (some, but nothing heavy). It has been quite windy, as my truck's been shakin' a bit. And lately the sun's been peeking out pretty brightly at times, including right now as I type. I don't know what the evening holds in store, if the storm front has fizzled or if it's gearing up. I haven't been inside to check the Weather Channel on the TVs hanging from the ceiling in the building. (Nor have I checked online; guess I could do that.)

Not much else to say about my day today. I did grab breakfast this morning in Carl's Jr.--a Steak & Egg Burrito, probably the best breakfast burrito available out there. Mmmm, mmm, tasty! But I've fought off the urges (so far) to eat another meal in there. I'm trying to stick to the food I have with me in my truck.

Thanks for peeking in today. Drop me a comment, question, and/or multiples of each, and keep on truckin'.