I'll Get Even

My friend, Dale, took this picture of me and my load. It just happens to be the lightest day I've ever had (4 hours, 55 minutes and 155 miles). Just wait, Dale, I'll catch you with a load of only four or five boxes. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

See Dale's Blog here: http://stoneroads.blogspot.com/

Buffalo In Red Bluff?

Yes there are Buffalo in Red Bluff and you can see this herd just once in awhile off Interstate 5 between Jelly's Ferry and Wilcox Roads. Looks like I caught them during their rest period. I've also seen long horn cattle grazing in this same place but never both Long Horns and Buffalo at the same time. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Big Day For The Working Man

Its a good thing I had my favorite stop today at Hampton Inn & Suits. I needed this complimentary breakfast to handle the big route I had. I logged in 270 miles over some pretty rough roads and made 47 stops. Its a good thing Mike took one of my stops in Cottonwood as I didn't have enough cargo space to handle those three large boxes. Thanks Mike! (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Big Load For The North Route

Dale is the boss man here in Anderson and when he says "jump" we just say "how high". He's got a Money Route but today he's got a big load for Northern California and especially to two of his favorite stops: Fort Jones and Happy Camp. You got miles to go before you sleep so we'll leave the light on for you, Dale. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Another Big Day For The Working Man

They say the economy is slow right now but it don't appear to be so on Richard's route. He's got a big day today but then this is just an example of the kind of load Richard has almost daily. But have no fear, Richard knows how to get the job done. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Working Man's Route

Mike has his work cut out for him today with this load. But then its no surprise to Mike because he delivers this kind of load almost daily. I can't believe he got all these boxes into his van but he did. What a guy to have on our GSO team. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Scenic Highway 36 West

I'm, not sure what kind of trees or bushes these are but they are very plentiful and beautiful as you travel Highway 36 West from Red Bluff to Platina. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

On The Way To Rancho Tehama

This big cattle ranch is located on Rancho Tehama Road just off Paskenta Road. The community of Rancho Tehama is another four or five miles further west. As you can see, they just got done bailing hay and its waiting to be stored for later use. Most people think of hay in the large block style bale but the new method is in large rolls shown here. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Country Crossroads

At least two or three times a week I'm at this country crossroad. South on Paskenta Road takes you to Flournoy and Paskenta and north on it takes you to the turn off for Rancho Tehama. Go east on Gyle Road and you come to Interstate 5 which takes you to Red Bluff or Corning. Last week a farmer was killed near this area when he fell into his hay bailing machine. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Almost Gone But Not Forgotten

I bet this weathered old barn could tell some stories and probably goes back to 1882 when Cottonwood was just beginning as a Stage Coach Stop. This one is located on Gas Point Road in Cottonwood. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Dairy Farm on Dusty Way at Rawson

These Holstein Cows are not laying down on the job. This is their rest time after being fed and milked.. I guess the few that are standing are looking for a place to flop. They better watch out for the cow dabs. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Working Man Route

Its usual that we get light loads the first work day of the week, but not so for John. Look at all that paper. He'll have his hands full today making these deliveries. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).