Bertha's Adventures

Bertha's Adventures Trucking since 1990 I've been trucking since 1990 and I've been an owner/operator for almost 20 years. I'm not much of a talker but I don't mind listening.

I've pulled dry van and done almost 10 years of flatbedding. I acquired Bertha in 2016 after almost 23 years of wishing for a big bunk. She's definitely been a challenge and a learning experience. Besides trucking, I love to write fiction, have a small graphic design shop, and an obsession with crafts of all varieties. Just don't ask my opinion if you truly aren't up for an unfiltered reply.

I got a different chair today. The old rocker recliner had all but given up the ghost and after 30 years it deserved ret...
08/05/2026

I got a different chair today. The old rocker recliner had all but given up the ghost and after 30 years it deserved retirement. 🤣 That poor thing was literally falling apart at the seams. Not the fabric, the wood joints. 🤭 The springs in the seat were felt the instant you sat down, one of the arms was beginning to give way to gravity, and the reclining footrest hadn't worked in years and the rocking part was just an old memory. 😂 Kinda like life; it looks great on the outside...🙃🙄😂

But I digress...

I found this lovely Lazy Boy in pristine condition at a local yard sale for $25!

AND!

*drumrolls*

It has a matching ottoman! 😁

You can't beat that with a stick! Beside now I don't need a hand up to get out of my chair. 🤣 That was getting demoralizing! Now I don't have to try and get off basically the floor! 😂 Trust me it was a sight I didn't want anyone seeing!

As you can see, Mr. Ish has reclaimed his spot on the back but at least now I'm not in danger of tipping pot over tea kettle onto my head when he jumps up. This one doesn't rock! 🤭

Crisco is slowly healing and only rarely holds his paw up and he isn't sure about the new chair yet. ☺️

I'm still in physical therapy and occupational therapy and I'll be in that for a few more weeks.

I hope everyone else is staying safe! 💚💚💚

07/31/2026

RIP Bertha... 😭

Insurance made it official. Despite my hope to the contrary, they totaled Miss Bertha. I don't have the funds to keep her and get her repaired myself.

I'm really disappointed and angry because I had planned to do a lot of upgrades this year. I had just a couple of weeks before the accident put almost $6k in her steer axle.

I had her new colors picked out for her paint and interior design too...

This is going to take me time to get my head wrapped around this. I feel like everything got ripped away from me without me agreeing to it. *heavy sigh*

I'm still off work and doing the rounds of medical appointments so I can't even plan ahead... I feel lost and overwhelmed.

💔

An Ish of the Day for your enjoyment. 😍 My son caught Mr. Ishy mid-blep!
07/22/2026

An Ish of the Day for your enjoyment. 😍 My son caught Mr. Ishy mid-blep!

07/20/2026

Crisco is slowly healing but he's still holding his paw up. He is putting some weight on his paw now though.

Ish has become very jumpy since the accident which makes me sad. Hopefully over time he'll settle again.

I'm still waiting to hear about Miss Bertha...

07/07/2026

Annnd we're back at the vet because someone who shall not be named...*coughCriscocough* ...managed to get his cast off last night and give me a heart attack! 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️😅

Cats! 🤣

He jumped up on my bed and proceeded to spend 30 minutes washing his paw as if it had been defiled. 🙄

He's getting different one as I type. Pray he'll keep this one on! 🙄

Mr. Crisco's paw is broken! 😭
07/06/2026

Mr. Crisco's paw is broken! 😭

07/05/2026

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! We got rained out so they rescheduled for next Saturday. Im ok with that.

I've been working on the Truckers Load Journal for a while but I really wanted to create a special cover for this year. ...
07/04/2026

I've been working on the Truckers Load Journal for a while but I really wanted to create a special cover for this year.

I initially created it because of comments and conversations with other drivers. I have been road testing it for a little over a year now and I think it is a great tool for those that prefer a paper-based tracking system.

I'm still working on some other printable to add but they're not quite ready.

Let me know what you think.

07/02/2026

Crisco's vet says she doesn't think any is broken. She didn't think an x-ray would be necessary right now. She also checked his "muder-less mittens' (he's declawed, no I didn't do that to him) and said his toes beans looked like they had been cut but was healing. She gave me some different pain meds with anti-inflammatory for the next few days and said to keep an eye on him and let her know.

Crisco was a good boy and maintained his 'Chonk' status by gaining some weight. 🥰 but not too much.

And Mr. Ish is using the automatic litter box like an old hand. He has definitelyearned his "Tough Trooper" award for sure!. Crisco won't go near it and has sadly started doing his duty on my clothes and blankets. The vet checked for a possible UTI and I'm going to add their old litter box beside the automatic one and see if that corrects the issue. It's too dang hot to be doing that much laundry!

Poor Mr Crisco-bisco! He's had such a rough time! Send lots of love for the Le Chonk Brothers!

07/02/2026

Mr. Crisco is headed back to the vet today. He still won't put hardly any weight on his paw and the Gabapentin really didn't help.

Haven't heard anything back about Miss Bertha so I'm on pins and needles waiting to find out something.

I've been to my doctor too and have more tests (xrays, etc) scheduled.

I'm trying to finalize a new cover for my Trucker's Load Journal for the 250th Anniversary of America. I'll share that in a couple days so you guys can let me know what you rhink.

I'm going to keep this short because typing is pretty slow right now.

💚

Keep good thoughts of Crisco. :(

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