UPDATED 03/04/2011. Finally found my password. I will be updating soon. Sign my guest book while you are
here ~Thanks~
You can see photos from when we went to Washington,
D.C. in April for the Convoy. Photos are now up online. See button in right
hand column to view photos.
The red/burgundy truck in this video is of us in Harrisburg, PA.
during the convoy!
Here is what has been happening! Before fuel went through
the roof?
Welcome to my
home. I put these pages together to share pictures with family and some
of my bestest friends in and around the world. I have truly been blessed
with a wonderful family and terrific friends. I wouldn't trade them for
anything in the world. I have been blessed by their love, their
kindness, their caring, loving hearts. I can't think of anything more in
this world I could ask for. I have it all with you my family and
friends. I wish you all good health and a life time of happiness, you
all are so deserving of it. Thank you for being as wonderful as you are.
Everyone is welcome to visit. You might find something you like here.
E--mail is always welcome. Don't be shy ... WRITE ME! I answer all my
mail. Might take me some time, but I'll get to you. I have moments when
I am right on top of the computer. Then I have moments where I don't
look at the thing for days, even a week or two.
What's new? So much has
happened since we last saw each other!?
Well as some of you know we found our family. The side that we
haven't seen since we were young children. It is the most wonderful
thing to happen to me I have been in the best mood ! Use to think there
was just myself, my sisters, my brother, mom and dad. Plus my wonderful
husband and children. We never saw anyone. Never went to visit anyone
and the reasons why .... well let's not worry about the why, let's just
say: "It's wonderful to have you all in our lives again"! All of You!
My sister, Robin and I have been doing things together. It's been a
lot of fun. Wish we could do more of it. Seems two years ago we had
plenty of time to do a lot of things. But the past two years it seems
there is no time or money to do anything. In 2005 year we traveled to
Buffalo New York twice to visit our brother who neither of us had seen
in 12 years. Had a great time while we were there. We had hoped to get
up there again, but that didn't happen. Just too many things happened at
one time and we found ourselves having no time at all ... My hope was to
get her to the ocean that year, but that fizzled because freight got
slow and money got low! Maybe next year? How bout it Rob? I sure hope
so. We were having so much fun!
Trucking is in the genes? We come from a very long line of trucker's
in the family. Dating all the way back to the 1940's. The boys grand
fathers did it (Paul's dad, both Paul's brothers, my Grandfather and my
Dad). The boys, dad (my hubby) drives truck (can you believe 40 yrs. in
2008 wow!)
Sept. 2004 we retired our Black Volvo. She was just getting to be too
costly with repairs. I told Paul enough already. I am tired of watching
him lay on the ground in the winter! It's time to buy another truck. He
said we shouldn't. I said we could! So let's do it!!! We had money in
the bank and things were going really good ( UPDATE:
I sure didn't see the fuel crunch coming ahead. Had we known then what
we know now??? Well read on because the Freightliner wasn't where it
stopped. Things were that damn good.) So we did! You will see
pictures of it on the photo pages.
Some of you might remember that my son Curtis had a dream to drive
tractor trailer like his dad. Well his dream came true. Both the older
boys were driving truck over the road The boys loved it! They
traveled to TX., KY, MS., AL., AR., TN., WI., MI.,OH., etc., you get the
ideal. They would go just about every where, but they hadn't been beyond
Texas.
The boys came to dad and I asking us to buy trucks so they could
driver for us. We had no intentions of spreading this operation and
farther at all. But they are our sons and we thought it would be nice to
have a family operation. We knew the cost was going to choke us, but we
were willing to take a chance.
April of 2005 we did it again! We bought a second truck. Curtis was
driving that. Another freightliner. Again you will see pictures of it on
the photo pages. Curtis had been driving truck if can you believe it
since he was 19. It's true. He was working for mom and dad and liked it
alot. In 2007 he was complaing about the Freightliner asking us to get
him another truck. So in June 2007 we purchased another truck a
beautiful white 2005 Peterbilt. Actually we purchased 2 of them. A white
one and a burgandy one. The burgandy one was purchased for Nathan. After
we stuck our necks out and invested so much becauseof whining from
Curtis who was tired of his freightliner, Curtis decided he wanted to
change careers and he is now a electrical engineer or something like
that.
He says he misses driving and he wants mom and dad to find something
for him to do on the weekends, but weekend work is pretty hard to find.
There's nothing we can do for him there.
When he sprung that on us we about choked. He's never been stable any
where. He gets bored and moves on. he's always been that way. But we
sure didn't think he'd do that to us. Especially since he was the one
who talked us into it. We could of kicked ourselves in the ass for
holding onto the freightliners instead of using them as trade. So now we
have 5 trucks. Yup 5 and the fuel is killing us.
Nathan was working for a company driving long distance. No we hadn't
purchased a truck for him back when we made the first purchase for
Curtis. Nathan came to us asking us over and over. We were a little
nervous about it because it was a huge committment considering the price
involved for everything. In 2005 we purchased a 99 Freightliner for
Nathan also. He loved his Freightliner. He's a good worker. never
complains about much of anything. Takes good care of the equipment,
works his behind off let me tell you. Nathan never wanted to drive
truck. But ended up being the most dedicated and most committed. He was
thrilled when we finally agreed to buy the freightliner. He was even
more surprised when mom and dad got him the 2005 Peterbilt.
He deserves it. Wouldn't matter if he was our son or a hired driver.
Anyone who works that hard deserves to be spoiled once in a while. We
couldn't be more proud!
So we have 5 trucks. Curtis lets one sit. Nathan and Curt's
Freightliners were parked because they were driving the new Pete's. Now
you are asking what happened to the other trucks? Well we hired
driver's. We had no choice. We didn't want to go outside the family, but
these guys are just like family. We ran an ad in the paper and as luck
would have it, we were blessed with two excellent drivers. Both of them
are hard workers and dedicated, honest and just great in every way. They
seem very happy with the job, the trucks and us. We hope these high fuel
prices don't beat us all down, because we want to keep them for a very
long time. Great job guys. Thanks you for everything. Without all of you
we wouldn't be the company that we are.
There is still a truck sitting. We just spent $14,000.00 to put a
engine in it (that's another sour story). We invested the money (kicking
ourselves a million times over) before fuel got this high. I told Paul
we've been making these payments on that truck for four months. I think
we should leave it parked and continue making the payments. At least if
it's not on the road we aren't running up the fuel bill more. Freight is
down and so are the rates. It just don't make sense to put a driver in
it and cost ourselves more money. She's sitting until fuel comes down,
rates go up or hell freezes over. Which ever comes first.
In 2006 both boys got married. Both boys have children. Nathan has 3
(2 girls & a son). Curtis has 2 (girl and a son).
Joseph is doing good. Can you believe that he is 17 years old
already. Wow! time sure flies don't it? To think when we all first met
and started talking he was just turning 5. Yeah that's what I mean! I
home school Joey. It's not bad. I've done it for seven years now. I would
rather he be in school with his friends, but I have a problem with the
teachers attitudes and how everything in this world has been taken out
of shape and blown out of whack.
Some teachers seem to always be in a bad mood. A joke isn't
considered a joke anymore, anything you say, can and will be used
against you! Everyone is much too serious. Looking at a little girl or
asking question is now considered sexual harassment in school. Curiosity
is a crime now!
Kids can't play cowboys and Indians with imaginary or paper guns
anymore, just going bang with your voice makes it a terrorist threat.
That's what boys did when I went to school ... G.I. Joe, cowboys and
Indians. Our childrens imaginations are being erased and everything has
to be real. I'm an adult and I still have some wacky imagination
(laughing), if anyone took that from me, I'd be bored and I'd be lost.
So I brought my little boy home to be schooled, where he can relax and
be a little boy!
I talk with family and friends on the computer often. We either chat
in AIM or we write a lot of e-mails to each other. So much nicer than
those high phone bills I use to have. The only time we really talk on
the phone is when there's a real emergency or someone needs to be walked
through something. Otherwise we talk online. It's noticable to come the
beginning of the month when the phone comes in the mail. We don't talk
much online. We meet once a month to catch up. Or sometimes when one of
us is bored ... we send e-mail saying "Chat tonight at ???" See you
then!
Oh you stick around and I'll be talking more .... I can sometimes do
that. I talk so much more on paper then I do in person. I am shy in
person, but you give me a paper and pen, or a webpage and keyboard and
hang on! I can talk and talk and talk ... Haven't you caught on already?
I'm doing it now!
I love you all ... each and
everyone of you. Drop me a line in e-mail .... see that little itty
bitty button on the bottom of the page that says : E-Mail? Well click it
and say "Hi"! .....
Ruffle through the pages where the old stuff is and see the new stuff
that's been added. I have to do so much more work on these pages! Until
then ....... Have fun!
Love, Brigette
Some of you
passing through here probably remember me as ~Sassy~ or ~Truckinsassy~.
Yeah it's me! I've added new things to my pages this year. You can read
a little bit below about what's been happening in my world.
If you remember me, then you know I am out_spoken and speak my mind
about how (I) personally feel, see and experienced things. More times
then I care to remember my stories upset alot of trucking wives and
driver's. They'd get upset with me for sharing things. Hey! I am not
sharing or speaking for anyone else, but myself,based on my own
experiences. No two people see, think or feel the same way. Although
there have been plenty of letters received by me years back from people
who experienced the same situations or close to the same.
I am not writing asking you to agree with me .... heck No! Chances
are there are a lot of things you think, feel and see that I don't agree
with, but I won't bad mouth you, slander you or hurt you intentionally.
I had one wife who was rather upset with me for my poetry. Said it
made things sound bad. Now correct me if I am wrong, but poetry is
what's in the heart. At the time I wrote them it came straight from my
heart. So to her I say, "Unless you've walked in my shoes don't tell me
what I should or shouldn't say!" I write about me, myself and I. I do
not speak for anyone else. Just "ME!"
The old pages are back! Yes, I will be sharing some of the old
trucking stories and other things I had on my pages in the past. You
will also find new adventures through out my pages. My holiday pages
will be back also. The Halloween page is up and ready to go! Everyone
knows how I love the holidays and making holiday homepages!
I look forward to meeting you and sharing tales. Come on in and make
yourself at home. I'm a really cool, easy going person ... I love
people, music, stories, pretty much everything in general. I know I
sound a little snippy at the opening, but "I'm Cool ......
Honest!"
This is the banner my sister had displayed for all traveling the
Interstate to see. Is this support or what? Everyone should do this! She
is not a trucker or truckers wife. She's the sister, sister-in-law, aunt
and daughter of truckers! You don't have to be a trucker or know a
trucker to support them and yourself against the rising fuel, gas and
oil prices! The banner says it all. It does mean ALL OF US!!!!!!
This site was
designed by ~Brigette~!. A good many of the graphics, clipart,photo's
and stories belong to Brigette. If it belongs to someone else or I
located it some where else you will most likely find a link to that
source listed at the bottom of the pages.
If I find any of my stories, graphics, images, clipart etc. on your
site I will not hesitate to report it to your server and your homepage
provider. I don't mean to be a bitch, but fact is, I left because of
cheaters and theives who stole things that did not belong to them. They
then placed it on their own pages taking credit for the work! Currently
I have no intention of making graphic links with our tractor trailers
etc.. Many passing through here wil probably remember me because of the
tractor trailers graphics we'd design. We are currently looking into
making disk of these items to be purchased in the future. For now enjoy
the new pages.
I'm back and I'm as mean as ever! Actually a little bit mouthier and
meaner. Most of you have known me for years. I've been online since 1993
and I am a pretty easy going lady "UNTIL" someone tried to step on my
toes by stealing my ideals, graphics and thoughts. I am really fed up
with people thinking they can do whatever they want and thinking they
will get away with it. I will raise the roof if I am pirated again! It's
against the law!
If you can't take the heat, then don't touch the
kettle!
Help yourself to the graphics you know for a
fact are not mine or that I authorize. ( You will find links at the
bottom of some of the pages to get your own ). If in doubt ... write
me.
Just bare with me. These pages are a work in progress. Meaning we are
currently
Keep coming back because I am always adding something new when I
get in one of my rare moods!
Hey! Don't forget to sign our guest book when you return. That will
be up and running then as well.
I do not claim
to be a professional at designing webpages. At least I don't have a
degree to do it. I am self taught and love the challenge of learning and
experimenting with new things. I do my best, but sometimes I make errors
and maybe a link might be broken or there is some other problem. Drop me
a e-mail and I'll get the problem corrected as quickly as possible. I
design pages for myself and my visitors. I also design on the side for
people. Sometimes sites I linked to disappear from time to time and you
will find a broken link. It's hard to keep track of them all sometimes.
If you find a broken link PLEASE drop me a note and let me know what
link it is.
My pages are designed "JUST FOR FUN!" Nothing more and nothing
less. Just a place where we can hang out and share stories. All the
stories shared throughout this website are true and based on the
personal experiences (I) myself had! Some stories are what I've
personally witnessed and what changes I personally feel could be made!
All stories, articles on the Brigette Pages are my own. Most
Graphics and Images are also my own or made by my son. They are copy
write � 1996 - 2008.
Do not copy, write, change, or use in anyway! You may not use my
stories without my written permission.Thank you very much in advance for
your understanding. Sincerely, Brigette
UPDATED: 04/30/2008
You will find all the photos I
took at the convoy in Harrisburg, PA. from 3/31/2008. I was in the
passenger seat so the photos I was able to get are not perfect. I
also took photos at the Gables while we waited to head to
Harrisburg, PA.
Was a witness to the impact the
high fuel prices are having on his buisness and other trucking
businesses. He testified before the "House Committee on Small
Business"
This is a very interesting
video. It is 1 hr. 15 minutes long so be sure to have your drinks
and a comfortable chair. Interesting information about oil in
Alaska.
Rising Gas & Energy Cost.
There are graphs showing the oil companies profits over the years. I
did write a letter asking her "What about Now?" Truckers and
Families need help NOW!
A place to share with others who feel like you are feeling right
now. Current discussion is these high fuel, gas, oil & grocery
prices.
You are welcome to start a topic of your own as well. Not limited
to or restricted to the listed topics. (ADVERTISING WILL BE REMOVED)
This board is strickly for truckers, their families, friends and the
general public. Not for spammers and advertisers!
The topic right now is fuel, gas, heating oil and groceries and
the affect the high prices are having on you. So many truckers are
losing everything because of them. We know it is not just the
truckers feeling this pinch. Share what they are doing to you. What
changes have you had to make? What sacrifices you have had to
make?
This is to see how real people vote and answer questions. I've
never personally been approached for my opinion or ask how I would
vote. So I thought it would be interesting to see how, "WE THE
PEOPLE" answer questions.
Local Stories & Newspapers Cover Story News from
all over the country! - Below -
I have a lot of my own
trucking stories all the way down below. The stories go back many
years ago to the current. They are my own personal thoughts and
feelings.
I am not asking anyone to agree or disagree with me. This is how
it happened to us personally. This is how I personally feel. This is
how I see things. I do know I am not alone, it's just there aren't
many who will stand up and run their mouth like I will and sometimes
do. The following pages have a little bit of everything. And hey!
I'd love to hear your thoughts and your stories. Happy
reading!
We will soon be in for the fight of our
lives, our livelihoods and our families survival. When do we
finally say, "ENOUGH" !
Crazy
Ass Peterbilt About
the Peterbilt who tried to run me and my son off the road on
3/19/2006.
Our
leasing Nightmare Read all the fine print and make sure you ask alot of
questions before signing a lease. If in doubt or you are new to O/O
ask questions of other
O/O.
Do you
remember this morning kids show? This show aired in Pennsyvania only. If
you didn't live in Pennsylvania (Scranton, Williamsport, Harrisburg
etc.) you probably don't know this kids
show!
Our
Sunday Drives Just some ramblings of days gone by! Families don't
spend time together anymore ... We loved family
time!
If
I've mislead you! ~Sorry~ Some say I don't share the true and
lonely side of being a truckers wife! So I will .. here and
now. My personal feelings
&thoughts.
All stories, articles on the Brigette Pages are my own. Most Graphics and
Images are also my own or made by my son. Do not copy, write, change, or use in
anyway! You may not use my stories without my written permission. They are copy write 1996 - 2011. Thank you very much in advance for your
understanding. Sincerely, Brigette
You can see photos from when we went to Washington,
D.C. in April for the Convoy.
