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There is, and always has been, the open invitation go get into trouble. It lies there in waiting, just around the corner for the unsuspecting Driver away from home.

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I stay behind

September 12, 2021 Mike Murchison

Even when I had the truck with more horses, more power. When I had the lighter loads, I stayed behind.

When I had the faster wheels, or had to be there at my pickup or delivery point before her, I stayed behind.

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On Labour Day, thank you for your labours

September 5, 2021 Mike Murchison

I watched an elderly fellow hobble across the parking lot to his truck. Curious about his trailer, I walked over and asked how much he could pack into that wagon.

Montana says "good night." Mike Murchison

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Up where the clouds can bump your hat off

August 29, 2021 Mike Murchison

Because the elevation is up there, the clouds can bump your hat off sometimes, and the stars….well…they just like to show off .

But my point is this: She’s getting cooler at night. Starting be an extra blanket kind of night. That’s okay, but soon, very soon, the frost will set in. The wind (which they call Mariah) will start demonstrating her constant ability to blow a man’s hat off much better than the clouds.

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On an “Off Day,” coffee matters

August 22, 2021 Mike Murchison

But when an Off day is saddled with a cup of coffee that is just so off…well, hell. You might just as well stay under the covers and count timbits.

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Mike’s mechanics

August 15, 2021 Mike Murchison

Alberta trucker Mike Murchison sees a lot of mechanical equipment in a day. These shots represent a small proportion of the work required to get food from field to table.

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