It's a Volvo!
Hello!
Thanks for the comments already Luanne and Lisa!
Just as I suspected might happen....there's been a change in plans already.
Even among the changes and going without much sleep, we still were capable of getting everything in order...again... so far......
Ralph went on a search to check out thoroughly all the details on the Kenworth engine. Well after several phone calls the verdict was that the CAT engine from 2007 -2009 has had some problems. Problems covered by warrently and recall, but problems in the eyes of a trucker mean time...even if they are covered when/if something goes wrong. And supposedly even after the problem is fixed....there are still some problems.
So, that put us in a hunt for a different truck. Our truck will be signed on with Schneider transport and so we are using Scheider finance to finance our truck. The woman we have been dealing with has been awesome! Karen has a great personality and has worked her tail off to keep us moving forward. But in going through Schneider it does limit our truck choices a bit. But we found a Black Sable Volvo in Memphis Arkansas. The Kenworth we were going to buy was in Green Bay Wisconsin. That meant that we would drive there and pick up the truck and go to orientation in Green Bay WI. Instead, we are picking up a rental car in South Bend and driving to Memphis Arkansas to get our Volvo. Then we will drive to Dallas, TX for orientation. Wow! We were planning to go farther up into the frozen North and now we are heading to the mild south. :) I guess I better get use to those changes, eh? I hope there's room to pack my all seasons' clothing!
The Kenworth had a double bunk/2 beds. One on the bottom and an upper bunk. I kept trying to think of a way to get a portable table for the truck, just so there would be some type of convenience for food and etc. I kept picturing it in my mind, saying Lord, we need some type of table. I had seen pictures of 'condo trucks' they have all the immenities...and a hefty price tag, and really too much truck for my hubby's kind of trucking. But I still wanted a table. Well when we went searching out new trucks we paused on the Volvos. Ralph had driven one years ago and loved it. He said it was the best ride he's ever driven as far as comfort. So, we began checking them out. I don't think he even realized that Schneider had Volvos available. He had his mind set on the Kenworth. But he is OH so glad we prayed and asked the Lord for guidance. He is so excited about the Volvo.
Oh, yeah, and about the table. The inside of the volvo we are getting has a bottom bed and a top bed... BUT, the bottom bed folds up into two bench seats and a table pops up!!!! I'm so excited about this. I feel like I at least have some type of 'homey' feel goin on for me. We are going to eat there, play dice and cards and I'm going to be using it much for writing on my new lap top!
I cannot believe how excited Ralph is about this change in jobs and life together. He's like a little kid in a candy store. He's been waiting for this day for a long time. He's been talking about us trucking together someday for many years. I just couldn't really see it happening. I thought, yeah.. maybe, when the kids are grown.....but as I found out, when the kids are grown, they're still your kids...and then they have kids, and your motherhood grows into nanahood. But the Lord knows, He's known, He's been preparing me slowly, but surely. Whew... even now when I write this, I leave myself wiggle room. lol
Ralph did say if I got too homesick at times he'd bring me back to stay awhile. I wonder if I will, come home and stay awhile... or will I continue on steadily...being a continuous business partner. Doing the bills, balancing the checkbook, and keeping the logs. I mean we will be home every 2-3 weeks, but that's a long time for a girl like me. However, if I stayed home awhile, I would miss his smiles, the winkin' and the kissin'....:) We always have such fun on the road together when I've hitched a ride throughout the years. He winks at me. He reaches over and holds my hand. He calls me sweet names.
I better watch out, I could talk myself right into this truckin thing. :)
I have so much to do this week to prepare!! Will it all get done?
'til next time...
thanks for ALL the prayers!!
ps Lisa.... Whatcha doin' the weekend of the 6th? ;) looks like we'll be in your area girlfriend!
Thanks for the comments already Luanne and Lisa!
Just as I suspected might happen....there's been a change in plans already.
Even among the changes and going without much sleep, we still were capable of getting everything in order...again... so far......
Ralph went on a search to check out thoroughly all the details on the Kenworth engine. Well after several phone calls the verdict was that the CAT engine from 2007 -2009 has had some problems. Problems covered by warrently and recall, but problems in the eyes of a trucker mean time...even if they are covered when/if something goes wrong. And supposedly even after the problem is fixed....there are still some problems.
So, that put us in a hunt for a different truck. Our truck will be signed on with Schneider transport and so we are using Scheider finance to finance our truck. The woman we have been dealing with has been awesome! Karen has a great personality and has worked her tail off to keep us moving forward. But in going through Schneider it does limit our truck choices a bit. But we found a Black Sable Volvo in Memphis Arkansas. The Kenworth we were going to buy was in Green Bay Wisconsin. That meant that we would drive there and pick up the truck and go to orientation in Green Bay WI. Instead, we are picking up a rental car in South Bend and driving to Memphis Arkansas to get our Volvo. Then we will drive to Dallas, TX for orientation. Wow! We were planning to go farther up into the frozen North and now we are heading to the mild south. :) I guess I better get use to those changes, eh? I hope there's room to pack my all seasons' clothing!
The Kenworth had a double bunk/2 beds. One on the bottom and an upper bunk. I kept trying to think of a way to get a portable table for the truck, just so there would be some type of convenience for food and etc. I kept picturing it in my mind, saying Lord, we need some type of table. I had seen pictures of 'condo trucks' they have all the immenities...and a hefty price tag, and really too much truck for my hubby's kind of trucking. But I still wanted a table. Well when we went searching out new trucks we paused on the Volvos. Ralph had driven one years ago and loved it. He said it was the best ride he's ever driven as far as comfort. So, we began checking them out. I don't think he even realized that Schneider had Volvos available. He had his mind set on the Kenworth. But he is OH so glad we prayed and asked the Lord for guidance. He is so excited about the Volvo.
Oh, yeah, and about the table. The inside of the volvo we are getting has a bottom bed and a top bed... BUT, the bottom bed folds up into two bench seats and a table pops up!!!! I'm so excited about this. I feel like I at least have some type of 'homey' feel goin on for me. We are going to eat there, play dice and cards and I'm going to be using it much for writing on my new lap top!
I cannot believe how excited Ralph is about this change in jobs and life together. He's like a little kid in a candy store. He's been waiting for this day for a long time. He's been talking about us trucking together someday for many years. I just couldn't really see it happening. I thought, yeah.. maybe, when the kids are grown.....but as I found out, when the kids are grown, they're still your kids...and then they have kids, and your motherhood grows into nanahood. But the Lord knows, He's known, He's been preparing me slowly, but surely. Whew... even now when I write this, I leave myself wiggle room. lol
Ralph did say if I got too homesick at times he'd bring me back to stay awhile. I wonder if I will, come home and stay awhile... or will I continue on steadily...being a continuous business partner. Doing the bills, balancing the checkbook, and keeping the logs. I mean we will be home every 2-3 weeks, but that's a long time for a girl like me. However, if I stayed home awhile, I would miss his smiles, the winkin' and the kissin'....:) We always have such fun on the road together when I've hitched a ride throughout the years. He winks at me. He reaches over and holds my hand. He calls me sweet names.
I better watch out, I could talk myself right into this truckin thing. :)
I have so much to do this week to prepare!! Will it all get done?
'til next time...
thanks for ALL the prayers!!
ps Lisa.... Whatcha doin' the weekend of the 6th? ;) looks like we'll be in your area girlfriend!
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your new journey sounds so exciting. I often get a serious case of the wanderlust, but it is not my time to do this. I always used to say I wanted to be a server on a train and criss cross the country. I look forward to living vicariously through you. Give a honk when you hit the frozen north!
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Well, I think you'll have a good time with me! I hope to recieve many things from the Lord to write about and share. I love His stories! The fun, the heartfelt and the inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI was scheduled to be there until the plans changed! But I'm sure I'll be passing through many a times.
annie :)
Im really truly excited for you and dad. As a daughter you want to know that your parents are together! As much as I may miss seeing you at times. It makes my heart so happy to know that you will be together!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my page! :)