I made it back into WI today. This trip has been horrible. To top it off I have caught a very nasty cold and feel like shit.

I got to the yard fairly late in the afternoon and put my truck in the shop to be serviced, have the APU repaired, and to get a stone chip repaired in the windshield. The glass guy won't be there until tomorrow morning so they put me in the hotel for tonight.

I walked over to the Applebee's next door for a couple of beers and to spend a bit of time talking with some people who know me and one or two who don't. As there is a lot of ice on the ground just walking over there and back was a somewhat dangerous venture. I nearly busted my ass a couple of times. One of the slips kind of wrenched my back a bit and I suspect I'll be feeling that come tomorrow morning.

This cold is really kicking my ass. I feel like shit and my ribs are sore from the coughing. I had a nice hot shower which helped loosen up my chest and head a bit, but not nearly enough. Every time I cough it feels like my head is going to explode.

They'll have my truck ready sometime tomorrow morning but in the meantime I am going to relax and try to get some rest.

Folks at Applebee's were very curious about my electronic cigarette and I had to spend some time, several times, explaining just what it is and how it works. I have a feeling that PureSmoker.com is going to see a sales boost sometime soon.

Man, I really do feel like shit. I am done now, just don't feel like typing any more.