This rusted, yellow bulldozer seems a bit out of sorts in this field of snow, but even in the heat of summer, I think this machine would have some trouble getting to work. The first job that I ever had was delivering morning papers down Allen Avenue. My little alarm clock would buzz off at around 5 AM, and I was off. If I was smart, I'd jump out of bed, dress head downstairs and out the door. Some mornings I wasn't. I'd shut those eyes for just... and it was over. I hated getting out of that routine and heading out an hour later. The whole morning looked different. More people out and about. Cars I had never seen. Customers at the door asking, "Where you been?" It doesn't happen often these days, but if I roll over and see the number 6, the day always rolls along with me trying hard just to play catch-up. That's not a feeling I like to experience... except on weekends.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Rusted Yellow
This rusted, yellow bulldozer seems a bit out of sorts in this field of snow, but even in the heat of summer, I think this machine would have some trouble getting to work. The first job that I ever had was delivering morning papers down Allen Avenue. My little alarm clock would buzz off at around 5 AM, and I was off. If I was smart, I'd jump out of bed, dress head downstairs and out the door. Some mornings I wasn't. I'd shut those eyes for just... and it was over. I hated getting out of that routine and heading out an hour later. The whole morning looked different. More people out and about. Cars I had never seen. Customers at the door asking, "Where you been?" It doesn't happen often these days, but if I roll over and see the number 6, the day always rolls along with me trying hard just to play catch-up. That's not a feeling I like to experience... except on weekends.
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I don't know Birdman, I am tired of my alarm clock going off every morning. I so look forward to the day I can sleep tile 7.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the reasons why weekends are so nice! :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
the day just gets away from you if you dare to snooze a bit longer... hate that too!
ReplyDeleteSleeping in on the weekend is such a luxury, I'm looking forward to it already! Enjoy your weekend Birdman.
ReplyDeleteI never see the 6 if I can help it!
ReplyDeleteRusting away in Maine today
ReplyDeleteWithout delay
What else to say?
Rusting away in Maine today
If I could pray
Here's what I'd say
Take away the rust
Turn it into dust
Lest I make a fuss
And move to Florida!
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Hmmm. Well, my day usually starts at 6 or a little before. But I agree with you that if I get up at 6:30 or 7, my day is NOT as good as it could have been!
ReplyDeleteYeah. I usually get up around 6 without the need for an alarm. Often earlier. It is sick.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely old machine in its dotage.
ReplyDeletei wish i could get up that early! your day is so much longer in that way.. but i cant go to bed early, i just cant sleep then. only when its really important (like i have a presentation, or need to catch a flight) i can get up, usually without an alarm. maybe its all in my head.. ?
ReplyDeleteLove this shot... amazing how many pieces of equipment are left to decay in the elements! Will you consider entering it in my 'Weekly Top Shot' meme? We're on Week #17 and I'd love to see you share with me and my readers! Here's this weeks' link: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=6220
ReplyDeleteNice old tractor.
ReplyDeleteWow, you're an early riser. Before I messed up my knee, before I blew a disk, I used to get up with a 5 in the first clock position and get out to run before work. Now I feel a bit more like the old dozer.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you decided to join us and share at Weekly Top Shot :-) I hope you'll come share again...
ReplyDeleteMy alarm clock wakes me every morning at about 4 a.m.
ReplyDeleteHe's called Jim, my faithful doggy companion. He gets me up, then goes back to sleep; but I love him lol
I think that bulldozer could tell some stories.
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