There are times like this when sulking over the lost time and losing the opportunity to make money would be a waste of time in itself. Everything I could get done at a truck stop, short of my laundry, was done, and rather than invest the time in my future business plan, I decided laundry was a priority, and chose to get closer to my next load assignment, and find a stop with some machines. I found that stop at the Pine Cove Travel Plaza, off I-94, in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. The first thing that came to my liking was that it was located behind an outlet, Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, on WI 26. On the other side of the interstate was a Wal-Mart. I loved it. But first, time to settle in, and sleep.

      The sun edged through the cracks in the curtain, and I naturally woke up at about 5:00 A.M.  I have always been slow to get my act together, except when it was time to roll for an appointment. This morning, I made the investment to use fuel to get to those machines, laundry was the first thing on my list, and the rest of my casual plans could be decided while doing this chore. I got a Blog out for the 100 Day Countdown Blog, and got the close folded and put in their place. I actually find Blogging a pass time, while doing laundry. It never has to be that long, and you get to express yourself, and where you have been.

      With a little breakfast brought back to the truck, it was time to clean the truck, sort of, but it is presentable. Then, it was time to just take a little walk. I haven’t been able to make this a daily exercise, but when I can, I walk the lot of some of these outlets and malls, to window shop, and exercise. It’s hard to run in work boots. Starting out at 9:00 A.M., I’d be back to the truck by 9:40. From there, the trailer was swept out for the next customer.

      Remembering the one store, Direct Tools Factory Outlet, I thought I would inquire about a broken switch one one of my table tools at home. I got a list of other store locations, and like Staples, Wal-Mart, and Dollar General, I now have a resource for other projects, in this case, not totally computer or truck related. I have carried around some battery operated power tools for the last two years, hoping I would put to use the tools to create a craft out of wood, for whatever purpose, and make the projects no more than two hours at a time, especially for those 34 hour breaks. But with everything else on my mind, the inspiration never came…until now. I walked out with a package of saw blades for my battery operated saw. Next 34 hour break has to include a Home Depot for some small supplies, and in between, I’ll need to focus on a project. Two already came to mind.

      By eleven O’clock, I was back in the truck, to do this quick “down time” Blog, before a nap, for about an hour. Then it will be time to switch gears, and focus on rolling towards Milwaukee, and from there south east, until midnight.