Duncan, SC

Took this picture this afternoon. At first glance, it appeared there were mountains on the horizon, but no, that's definitely a big pile of thick, black clouds. Eh, it was pretty impressive in person. Not sure if the pic does it justice.

So, I stopped for fuel this morning and took a much-needed shower. Not long after I got rolling again, the Qualcomm beeped with a message reminding me that "it's Good Friday and not everybody works all day, so keep moving!" This, after I've busted my hump this week. I guess she thought I was playing hop-scotch in the parking lot and wanted to make sure I got to the receiver before the they closed. Whatevs. I deliver the freight, they pay me, and I ignore stupid messages like that one.

Speaking of delivering freight: After I got backed into the dock this afternoon, I'm informed that there's a $60, cash only, fee (a "lumper fee" as it's called) to unload the trailer. So, I made a run to a nearby truckstop to get the dough. Where's my "I carry no cash" t-shirt when I need it? Cash only. Psshh.

I'm headed to Texas again. Not a bad ride, really; I can set the cruise on 64mph and let it roll most of the way. And I've already got a load coming out of TX, so that's a plus.

I checked the news a few times today - something about four pirates vs the US Navy just seems pathetic. Actually, something about any pirates vs the US Navy is pathetic. I know it's a more complex situation than my superficial label implies, and I certainly don't condone their actions, but the Wall Street Bull has nothing on those four guys.