A life well lived
Photo: “A life well lived” by Mike Murchison There are times when we catch ourselves asking the question “Why am I doing this? What is the end result of long days, hard roads and tired bodies?” Doesn’t matter what we
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On the Road with Mike Murchison
Alberta trucker Mike Murchison shares his experiences on the road through music, photography and humour.
Away from home, avoiding trouble
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
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
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.
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Up where the clouds can bump your hat off
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
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
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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God does feed the birds of the air in His way. One way or another we are looked after.
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Train of Thought
Alberta trucker Mike Murchison meets a lot of freight trains while out on the road. Here are some of his most memorable images.
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