Day: March 23, 2026

Off to work. Both in the office and the car deals over the phone as time allows. This is the week to deal with the quarter coming to a close, gas prices uncertain and potentially motivated sellers. If I don’t end up buying a truck this week I don’t care but it would be nice so I can order a camper shell and start prepping for summer.

Cloudy and dark this morning. I decided to ride in for more energy as I am nervous knowing the high stakes negations and life choices ahead this week. Need to oil the chain first on the bike as it got wet on Friday. Truth is I am nervous but I shouldn’t be. I’m the one buying, and it’s not like it’s a sellers market with gas prices and quarter closing out. I plan to put in offers to a few dealerships. The more the merrier, as they say. All of the trucks aren’t perfect but they can be good enough at a price.

Off to work on my bike, and I am hoping I won’t get soaked on the way home. Do need to stop and get milk, assuming it’s not raining too much on the way home. Cornmeal pancakes with onions for breakfast. And lots of coffee. Tough sleeping, I feel like it’s time for battle and decision making. I know it’s kind of silly though, I don’t end up a new truck this week, it’s not the end of world. 🛻 Maybe I just watch the hot garbage fire in the Middle East and wonder what the hell I’m getting myself into. ❤️‍🔥Trust me I know what garbage sometimes smells like when you burn it, and I’m sure there will be fires in the future as I stare off from the tailgate of my truck, watching the flames flicker in the distance.

It was nice seeing the parents last night. I left the leftover beef stew in dad’s car, but Mom is going to freeze it. Should be god next week, my freezer is actually fairly full after shopping on Saturday, but I could have made room by taking ice out of the freezer. I keep ice in my freezer mostly for camping and keeping things cool, and I haven’t bought a truck yet, so no camping for now. Honestly, I am not sure if I will get out to wilderness for an overnight until I get a camper shell for my new rig, I could tent or hammock camp. I don’t know, with gas prices, I think I will likely want to stay home more then travel this summer. I might not do Michigan this summer but instead a very relaxed week in the Green Mountains. That would save a ton of money but still be a lot of fun.