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to Trucking Introduction 10 www.studentdriverplacement.com May '14 by Tim Brady M oving into May and spring's in full swing, fl owers blooming, grass turning green; truckers have more time to enjoy the world outside their trucks. Let's see what our two truckers do with free time OTR. What are three non-trucking activities you enjoy when you have free time on the road? Naomi: 1.Scrapbooking - I keep a small bag with me and do a page each week. Photography is a passion of mine. I have pics printed from my phone; just bought a very nice camera and have been tak- ing a ton of pics. 2. Watching a movie snuggled up with my husband. 3. Playing with Princess Paws (aka my dog!). Ben: Calling family and friends; catching up with them. I have an astronomy app on my Kindle and like to check out the stars when they're visible. I also have a few interesting games on my laptop. What's been the most interesting, fun ac- tivity you've done to date while OTR? Naomi: Two: indoor cart racing in Cali- fornia, and the rose gardens and Japa- nese gardens in Fort Worth, Texas. Ben: I haven't really done much that was 'interestingly fun.' I drive and then go on break. I don't go far from my truck. What one place have you traveled past that you'd like to return and explore when you have the opportunity? Naomi: NIAGARA FALLS; Meteor Crater and West Yellowstone to snowmobile. Ben: Portland, Maine. I'd like to go eat a fresh lobster on the coast, looking at the ocean. I traveled through there about 3 months ago. Best ways to find an extracurricular activ- ity you can enjoy while taking a 34-hour restart? Naomi: Be creative, look online, ask the cashiers and wait staff. Ben: I've taken 99% of my 34-hour restarts at home. But I would get on Google and fi nd a good restaurant and movie theater nearby, and go eat and watch a movie. What It's Really Like Trucking, Part 29 Stop and smell the fl owers Continued on page 12... intro trucking 0514.indd 1 4/21/14 9:31 AM