Truck Stop Weary, Numero Tres

 Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1988 from Marc Wise's" Truck Stop"
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1988 from Marc Wise’s” Truck Stop”

Wayne is caught up in the ambiance that IS a Pennsylvania truck stop.  So filled with anticipation is he of this new day, that he could barely push his hat down on his head.  And who could blame him?  Just walking into this charming lounge would brighten anyone’s day.

Sikeston, Missouri 1990
Sikeston, Missouri 1990

Across this great nation of ours, other truckers speedily consume their meals, rejoicing at the prospect of what the road will offer.  George can barely contain himself.

Bristol, TN  1994
Bristol, TN 1994

Harlan is busting at the seams.  As soon as he finishes this cigarette, it’s out of the comfort of this red booth and into the luxury of the big rig.

Houston, TX 1989
Houston, TX 1989

Young Buck, Jr is positively stoked to be spending the day with Buck, Sr, rolling across the wide open spaces of Wyoming, counting bug corpses as they splatter on the windshield.

Sinclair, Wyoming 1988
Sinclair, Wyoming 1988

Dick shares a glance with Kevin, a glance that conveys what words never could.  Finish up your pie there, son, and let’s hit the road.  Back to the snow and the relentless wind.  We don’t get paid to sit.  Well, technically, we DO, but you know what I mean. 

Boise, Idaho 1990
Boise, Idaho 1990

8 thoughts on “Truck Stop Weary, Numero Tres”

  1. The top picture was taken Before “Trucker hats” became popular by celebrity morons who thought they were hip or Ironic for doing so. I love the dazed and confused look..

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