Oct 14, 2003

I fueled up, then parked. I let Lori get ready for bed while the truck was not moving while I went into the OC for a shower and some coffee. I started driving at 0130.

I had a long night ahead of me because for some reason, Illinois, among other states, says that having trucks limited to 55 MPH (20% slower than cars) is a safe thing to do, despite mounds of evidence to the contrary. Actually, it is a revenue generating law. They know that most truck drivers are willing to break the 55 MPH limit in order to get to their destination faster, and they can fill their coffers with the ticket fine money.

And so it was. I made it to "The World's Largest Truck Stop" in Walcott IA. I always like browsing their store. I was tired, and decided to wait for Lori to wake up rather than getting back out on the road.

When I next awoke, we were in Lincoln NE. Lori pulled over for the final time today at the Bosselman Travel Center in Grand Island where I took over. After downing a Subway Coldcut Trio and filling up my 16oz TA travel mug with fully caffienated coffee, I hit the road.

Along the way, you would see the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. Stop if you can, but there is not much room for the big trucks.

I did not stop until the Cheyenne WY TA at midnight. Time to do the log up.