My Truck

My 2003 Chevy Silverado 4 x 4

This is a photo of my truck.  I love my truck.  It's 12 years old and somewhat of an oddity, in some way that I don't fully understand... it's a 1500 HD, 6.0 liter, V8, 3/4 ton, 4 x 4.  Whenever I used to get the oil changed at those fast oil and lube places they always wanted to dispute about how much oil it needed, etc., and I always had to pull out the engine specs.  The mechanics always thought the engine was smaller than it was... I guess now these trucks are called 2500's?  Or maybe it has a lighter frame than a 2500... I do not know.

Anyway, this country widow couldn't get along without her truck.  It's dusty and a little banged up, but country trucks are supposed to be dusty and banged up.  That's because we really use them.  And it's extra dusty because it's harvest time around here.  I only get 12 mpg, and repairs can be pricey, but it hauls stuff for me (even if it's only from the front of the property to the back of the property) and gets me out of here in the winter time, like nothing else could.  It seats 5 people very comfortably, has a Bose sound system, heated seats, auto 4 x 4, power everything ... and it's paid for.

Yesterday I didn't work outside because I had to run errands in town.  I still managed to get in my walk up the field road when I got home, after putting away all my purchases and starting some laundry.  Whenever I go shopping I get this elated feeling on the way home, thinking that I'm done with my shopping chores.  Then when I get home, I have a let down when I realize that I still have to unpack everything and put it away.  This is especially shocking to me when I'm returning from a major grocery shopping trip.

Yesterday I bought food and some clothing... and even a country widow lady likes shopping for clothes!

That's it for today...

Blessings,

Katrinka