Hi all, well checked out of the Sandman Hotel and went to H&R.
Saw Deb and was told I had to bobtail to High River (100mls) and pick up my trailer. All went sweet, helped a mate slide his axles as they had frozen solid then on my way by 2pm. As it was so late I could not clear meat inspection so dropped the trailer in the yard and went to Safeway as they are open all night and have wireless internet. In the morning I found out some trailers had been broken into and boxes had been stolen. Bear in mind 50 x 25kg of prime rib costs a fair whack.
Anyway, meat inspection was busy but I was cleared to go in about an hour so off I went to pick up my truck. From now on I shall call her 3929 which is my fleet number.
I got to Billings Montana about 1730, the picture above is the city from the main road that runs by the airport.
On the way though there was a few dramas. The snow in Alberta/Montana is very dry, almost like flourand it likes to get blown about. The pic above shows how visibility can be reduced instantly if the wind pics up or a truck clips some of the snow. I went from 65mph to 20mph in a matter of seconds as I was totally blinded.
At Billings the handover of the rental truck went smooth and I set off in 3929.
The comfort,space and gearbox seemed like heaven considering what I had been used to for the last 13 days, it was a pleasure to have her back.
Today,saturday 30th has been pretty uneventful really. Bought a few bits and pieces from Walmart and drove 805km. Parked at the Flying J Limon/Colorado which is a bit of a hole as the truck park is a dust bowl. Still, it has everything you want and good food.
Right, off for some tea now, its 1930 and going to check the menu for something different to eat.
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