The truck stops are interesting but the cigarette smoke and the noise sometimes overcomes the positives that are there. I have been to some truck stops that almost rivals Walmart in merchandise and groceries. That makes them more intersting because if you are a road warrior, a stop like that increases the stop value. Neat merchandise, clothing, CB radios, lotsa groceries, gas values, particularly good food and all that increases the stop value.

I have nothing against people enjoying a good smoke and on occasion, I enjoy a good cigar. I had some great Cuban’s in Buenos Aires where you can buy them legally. But some of the truck stops are over abundant with cigarette smoke and diesel noise.

Maybe a minor complaint, but one that is a little irritating to some.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN