tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30295825304309788082026-09-07T00:22:59.290-05:00Life from my windshield.MilTruckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08069524458766298477noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029582530430978808.post-88824158062901297762022-10-29T22:00:00.001-05:002022-11-16T13:28:00.576-06:00

 That's not me... this isn't happening...I'd ask that if you can while you read this post, you listen to Radiohead "How to disappear completely".Scene:Your father is in the hospital bed. He can't speak, or understand others. His eyes are not opened, yet he tries to sit up and get out of the bed. His brothers, and family watch, but do nothing. You turn to see this as you talk with the

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 What are the things that make my life... well, my life? What rarifies it? What combination of experiences, feelings, and thoughts make it my own? While we all have some shared experiences with some people, and different ones with others, to the point of being able to clearly express our feelings and thoughts with memes, and movie references. What if it's the combination of the rarified

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Yesterday I took a trip to independence pass. It was a great little get away. At some point I'd like to spend the night and see the stars from the midpoint on the trail. I'm going to share some of the photos and a video the Google helped me create. As usual, they just don't capture the feeling of being surrounded by all that beauty. The parking lot for the pass was packed as one would

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At one time in my life I was so relevant that people wanted me dead,  and they did their best to make that come to pass. I sometimes lose my perspective on life,  and I find that thankfully someone or something usually reaches out to remind me and set me straight. Today it was a leader I will always look up to,  and I bet he doesn't even know what he did. He is once again, and

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I am destined to roam A weapon at my side What home can I find here?

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To whom it may concern, During a recent flight from Billings to Portland, I had an opportunity to experience something rare these days. Excellent customer service. Your team members Salvatore and Melanie in the cabin crew were exceptional. From the start of our boarding process and safety briefing, Salvatore brought gentle humor and a very human approach to his briefing. It was refreshing to

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The other day I grew a year older, and someone who I am connected to through a loss we both felt in very different ways sent me a nice message. It made me stop, yet again and think of the great person we both shared a loss for. I thought of this and wanted to share it here... Relationships are windows in our life and heart. I see a large white open room, big like your schools gym when you

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I'm going to add this personal post to a mostly vanilla web-page. Funny as I type this, I'm thinking it's a good analogy for what I'm about to discuss. Some songs I keep around be cause they make me happy, some because they make me remember. The one I'll share with you today does something I'm going to try to explain, but I may fail miserably. Wish me luck. The song: Head Downby Nine

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I have lived mostly in WI for my entire life. Don't get me wrong, I travel a lot, and have been overseas, but I always wound up back in WI. Tomorrow that changes. I will wake up early, unplug my RV, hitch up my car, and drive out of Wisconsin. I'm headed to Montana, my new job, new area, new challenges, new fun, and all new adventures. I hesitate to say home. As I have for several years. I do

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This Blog has taken several turns through the years. First It was about my 2nd Deployment to Iraq. Where it was from my windshield in convoys and during missions. Eventually when I came home it moved on to being about my job and the travels that it took me on. Still a windshield of sorts. A 3rd deployment saw my blog shut down for safety due to our mission. The windshield went dark. After

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This World is Only Illusion... Trying to Change You I know some folks it has managed to change. It sometimes looks like a good thing, some times it feels so right... but in the end the illusion is swept away and only the reality of the decisions they made are left. This is one such story. I met a man. I didn't want to meet him. He was going to be in my way you see. I had just returned from my

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What I can say: Thin walls, but great decor, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. The place makes up for the thinner walls on most of my stays here, and if there is a noise issue, the staff is quick to fix the problem.

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What I can say: They have a helpful staff, but are somewhat overpriced for the area in my opinion. The rooms are clean, and updated.

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What I can say: Paper thin walls, Decent TV, Decent Internet, Front counter staff is a bit short with you at check in. No explanation of breakfast, etc...

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Last week saw me in Denver, CO I flew on Southwest from MKE to DEN The early morning flight was uneventful with decent customer service. Initially I did not rent a car. I stayed at the LaQuinta in the Denver Tech area: $65▼La Quinta Inn & Suites Denver TechCentermore info‎ 7077 South Clinton St Greenwood Village, CO 80112 (303) 649-9969 lq.com‎ &

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Last week I had a KIA Soul for a long trip to the UP (Upper Michigan). MSRP: $13,900 Starting $18,145 as tested MPG: 29-36 My trip took me 750 Miles in a mix of weather from heavy storms and 65F to Sunny and 90F. I was able to manage an average MPG of 30. First off let's not go much further until we discuss this vehicles first decision maker. The styling. If you hate it, no reason to

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I just want to be clear here Memorial day is about honoring those who gave all. So please today of all days, don't thank me for my service. Instead, thank those who didn't make it back, and their families and loved ones. Take a moment to look at those who gave you the freedom we all sometimes take for granted and thank them in your own way. Iraq: http://icasualties.org/Iraq/

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During a recent vacation to Colorado Springs, we took a drive up Pikes Peak for some amazing views. The total elevation is just over 14,000 ft. and it is some times used by car makers for high altitude testing on vehicles. I was in luck, as Ford had chosen the same day to test five upcoming models! Here are the photos (All copyright of Travis Taylor) First the group as a whole:

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Quite a view is offered by the St Louis Archway.

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We took this Dodge Charger out for a week long spin during a little vacation time. (finally) The Chargers page can be found here. It's models range in price from 25K ish to 47K ish. As tested was around 26K (some options included) We ran it 684 miles and managed to return an average of 28.6 MPG. Now, before I move on further, I MUST explain that the MPG would have been higher (

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I had this Jeep recently on a trip to New Orleans. I drove about 135 miles in the 2012 4cyl, 2.4L 4WD CVT automatic Jeep Compass. The weather was great, about 75-80 all week. We had some rain, but not much. Here is a rough map of my travels that week: So, I was excited by the thought of a small Jeep, with better gas mileage, and hopefully an interior and 

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I had the Jeep for a week recently while I was in Alabama. Sadly, I was only able to put on about 60 miles. Here is a rough map of my travels: The weather was 75-80F and sunny each day. Now, before I get started I should warn you we own a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee and we love it. It won't die, and we love that as well. Here it is all dressed up for winter: So with that said, I'm going to

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Not sure what film, but we stumbled into them taking a shot while we walked through. Something with Ninja's in it... interesting.

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What I can say: Surprisingly quiet, kind staff, costly breakfast with runny eggs.

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I drove the Impalla for a week long trip in Denver, CO. It can be found here: Impala The weather ranged from 60s and sun to 32 and snow. Here is a rough Map of my travels which totaled for the week about 80 or so miles. I don't normally rent a "standard"size car, as I'm sure you can tell by my blog, however this week I would have some co-workers with me and needed the

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