Hello Friends:
In a couple short hours we will actually be on our way. A minor problem with the truck delayed our departure for a week. As you previously read, a short delay can lead to a longer delay because of permitting issues and rules relating to the ability of the truck to move through certain states at night and on weekends, thereby making Monday the only really logical date for the truck to depart. On Friday, I spoke with the driver/owner and understand that he is pulling out very early Monday morning so that he can hit the Arizona state line just at sunrise so he can make as much distance across Arizona as possible. Arizona does not allow a "super load" to move on their highways after sundown or on weekends. We understand that the truck will be moving at around 50 mph and thus making as little or as much as 500 miles per day. We also understand that the boat should arrive in Rockport, Texas on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. We hope to be in the water by late Thursday.
For the last week, we have been at my mom's home in Van Nuys. We have had a terrific time here. She and Ron could not have been more accommodating. It was stressful at first because we did not know if or when the truck was actually going to leave. Is it possible that we get a call in the morning from the trucker with yet another excuse for not leaving? Sure it is. But, we are being optimistic that we will be out of here. Nevertheless, we want to thank Arline and Ron for all their courtesy and cooperation. They both did a lot to make this difficult time very enjoyable.
So, the next time you hear from us will either be from the road to Texas, or when we actually get there.
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