My truck is in the shop yet again. Earlier today I noticed steam coming out of the stacks. That's not normal. I had topped off the coolant yesterday and kinda wondered about why it was low. The heat, which will usually run you out of the truck was weak to the point that my feet were numb from driving and I was wearing my insulated gear to keep warm, was just not there.
Between yesterday and today I lost 2 gallons of coolant. That's not normal. Way too much. The shop checked it out and pressure tested the system and determined what I already knew, it was going out the stacks in the form of steam.
Yet another engine problem, and while it hasn't been checked yet I already know the problem. Either the head gasket is blown or the head itself is bad. Again.
Tomorrow I'll take it down to the engine shop to be checked out. I'm betting it'll need a new head. Again. For the third time. In the meantime I am in the hotel not making any money. Again.
I walked over to the Applebees next door for a couple more than a couple of brews and to see some folks who kinda know me. I had a pretty good time there.
There is one server who works there who is easily among the most beautiful people I have ever seen. Her smile is simply amazing. It lights up a room. By any definition she is beautiful.
She was among those who greeted me when I went in and we chatted for a bit. If I were 20 years younger I would be chasing after her with a passion. Instead, I settled for her hug and smile (just for me) and some chatting. Damn she's beautiful!
I think she should go into movies, and have told her so, because I think everyone would be enchanted by her smile. It really is that amazing. She just keeps doing what she's doing, accomodates the old trucker who comes in and smiles for him, and nothing more. What a waste, the world would truly be enchanted by her smile.
Ah well, such is this thing called life. Would that I have met someone so enchanting 20 years ago. But then, I was seriously a geek back then so it wouldn't have mattered anyway.
Hell, I'm still a geek now.
Nothing wrong with just looking and appreciating the beauty before you. Some people I meet out here on the road, including this truly beautiful woman, seem to like me. That's a good thing and I think is a sign that I am doing ok. Obviously I am not a total jerk if people take a liking to me.
I just try to talk to people like they're people and just be friendly. Somehow it seems to work despite my flaws. I'll never understand why people in general seem to like me as I am about as flawed as one can get.
The fact that someone as beautiful, and I mean that both physically and personality-wise, could like some piece of trash like me well enough to rush up and give him a hug, is beyond me. The world is a very odd place indeed. But then, that's what I like about it.