Another Parting

Eric heads out again today.  This week it’s not just him I say “see you Saturday” to.  Alex is going along for the week.  They head out this afternoon for Canandaigua, then on to Connecticut and Pennsylvania.  And, that’s all before Monday morning. 

Alex in the first truck

Alex likes to go along with his Dad.  He’s a good traveler, and he’s also the only one who still has time off in the summer.  Matt works now, and he also has the celiac dietary concerns.  Traveling and eating on the road is a little harder when you have to be gluten free.  Living out of a truck is a little too much “roughing it” for me.  There is a microwave and small fridge on board, but there’s no potty or shower.  There’s also the idea that you have to climb up and down a mini ladder each time you get in and out of the truck.  My back and arthritic knee would be giving me fits. I went along on a day’s outing in the very first truck Eric had, and the ride was so rough in that truck that I was exhausted when we got home! I felt beat up from head to toe.

Alex in the second truck

Hopefully Alex will get to see some of the sights (New York City?) and maybe a few trains along the way.  He always takes lots of great pictures. The new truck will be more comfortable for him as there’s a bunk bed in the back (no more sleeping in a sleeping bag on the floor).  There’s also air conditioning so it won’t be so warm at night. This new truck is a Cadillac compared to the first truck, and it’s a step up in comfort from the second truck. 

Eric with first truck

Second truck

Eric with third (new) truck

So have a good week, guys.  Stay safe and have fun.