I thought I would give you an idea of my typical day as a truck driver on the tour.
I wake up and start packing Rose and my sleeping gear and then head for breakfast with the rest of the campers. Some bikers get up early so they can beat the heat. Did I mention how hot it has been here. Each biker is responsible for packing up there gear and bringing it to the truck. Each day there is a sweep team which loads the truck. I make sure that the truck is loaded properly. I do a pretrip of the truck each day. I drive for 1-2 hours per day. Ed rides with as the truck is his mini office.
I usually do not take the route the bikers take because the roads are narrower and I do not want to take out any of the bikers. I am on the interstate mostly. When we get to the new camp Ed directs me where to park the gear truck. This truck is very manuverable considering its size. I have had to park it in tight spots. In Le Grande they have lot of low trees hanging over the streets so I had to navigate them so I will scratch the paint job.When it is parked then I help unload the gear bags from the centre isle of the gear trailer. After that my job for the day is generally. I try to help around the camp as much as possible.
We are in Baker City Oregon camping in a High School Field. Rose and I went to the Oregon trail Interpretive centre which was very interesting.
It does not sound very exciting but I am enjoying myself and enjoy meeting all the bikers. It is not same for me as the bikers because they have different experience that I do but it is still great.
Hopefully on my next blog I will have some pictures.
Gods blessings We look forward to hearing from you.
Steve & Rose Dykstra
4 comments:
Hi Steve and Rose:
We are enjoying reading about your trip as it is happening, lots of new things to see for you! We are home from camping adventures in the Shushwap, and we are having summer at the moment (meaning the weather is warm).
Harry and Betty
P.S. Great typing!
Hi Steve and Rose: Just read your blog for the first time. What an awesome adventure you are on. We continue to pray for you and the tour.
Looking forward to seeing some of your pictures.
Your house is still standing when I drove by it today!
Lloyd and I did it!. We put the house up for sale.
Having our 2nd showing tomorrow.
Take care!
Lloyd and Jeannetta
Hi Steve & Rose,
I finally got to read your blog today. Thank you for informing us how things are going on your trip. What an experience that must be to be with all the riders, listen to their stories and also have time to explore some of the p[laces you stay. Best of all is that you do it together with Rose.
Blessings on all your help Steve and Rose.
Adriaan & Jose
hi steve and rose:
following your blog and enjoying the ride. May you enjoy all the great sights and sounds and scenery as you travel each day. Stay safe and healthy. God's blessings to you both.
Marilyn V
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