To me it sounds like something worth making a change for. You drove before
without Harri, you can do it again, and now you'll get to see her more often
at home. Sounds like she's also ready for a change. You could talk into a
hand-held tape recorder, then leave the tapes home for her to hear while you
are gone. That way you will still be able to talk to Harri on the road,
without Harri being on the road, and Harii can listen to you if she misses
you, too.

"Dan M" wrote in message
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Boy, this is a tough call.

Another trucking company has been calling me, trying to get me to come
drive a dedicated route for them. I talked to them a week ago, and
they're offering a good deal - substantially more money than I'm getting
now, home one or two nights during the week, and home one and a half to
two days every weekend. Plus paid holidays (something I don't get now).
Overall it sounds like a sweet deal.

The down side - they don't allow pets in their trucks! Excpet for
drivers who lease a truck from the company.

I don't think Harri would have a problem with being a full-time house
kitty. When we left the house this last time (a couple weeks ago) she
wasn't really eager. She would just as soon have stayed under the
recliner with Tabitha. She didn't protest going on the truck with me,
but she has been pretty bored these last couple weeks. I think the
novelty has worn off and now it's just hours and hours of boredom
punctuated by the occasional exciting kitty walk.

I'm the only one who would have problems with this! I can't imagine
being on the road without my Roadcat by my side. Since early November
I've had Harri with me all day, every day, every place I've gone. When I
need someone to talk to, I talk to Harri. When I need someone to explain
my worries and fears and sorrows to, I talk to Harri. Oh boy, I do not
look forward to going on the road without her!

However, circumstances seem to be conspiring to keep me from doing so. I
was supposed to report or orientation in LA Monday morning, but right
now (Saturday evening) I'm sitting in the Sacramento yard without a load
on me. We'll see what happens tomorrow.

What I REALLY want to find is something I can do from home so I can have
all my kitties with me. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Dan