end of the first week back ..

Busy, and tired.. not jet lag, but similar.  Nice to sleep in my own bed. Just me and the cat. He was happy to see me. 

The car made 1/4 million miles.. and needs some service.. brakes and oil and AC compressor. 

I spent a considerable amount of time by myself, with only my thoughts. Surprisingly I was very peaceful.  Driving is my mental cure.

Sure, I thought about the past situations, but not the consuming, beat myself up, converations I usually have.. like what did I do or not do...q

I did enjoy the scenery and the road..

That was the point. 

I had car issues to deal with, and route issues, and having lost my travel contacts..navigation... and wondering where to have dinner.. lodging decisions.. all the things that goes with traveling solo.

I was able to find my way, join a traveling group or two for a while.. 

Then after the Rally was over..and I fimally got my car back.. the return road trip was mainly just me and the car..over all that part went pretty good.

The visit in the Springs went better than I thought it would. 

I went by the old house.. they took out the rest of the bushes.. and cut down one of the trees.. 

But its not my house anymore..

Good for them.

The old friends were happy to see me. I found out most of the old haunts are not the same .. new owners, closed..or just different.

I didnt make it to visit the old job. That may have been a good thing to do. I tried to contact A.. but no.. had the wrong number. 

The ride back was good.. made good time.. had a day to recoop..

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No local contact.  Figures.. that book is closed.. for now.. 

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I figured I spent $1000+ in fuel

Traveled 8800 miles..

And I havent figured the lodging. 

A few bucks..im sure.

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Work made a few updates..the remote project has been cancelled..so all the work I did before..for nothing.. I need to go back and ripout all the equipment..dismantle the antennas.

Hire climbing crews to take them out.

Sooner the better.. 

I spent all day in a satellite dish.. making repairs.. in the heat.. I hope its gonna work tomorrow..or else I will need to buy some parts.. 

Never a lack of things to get done.

I have home stuff to do.. car service and some house stuff. 

And I working coverage thia Sunday night too..

Welcome home...

R