A SURPISING TRUCK STOP

We pulled into what looked like a rundown dirty little truckstop.  Being tired just coming off a long run, post trip inspection completed, we decided to get some sleep and climbed into the bunk.  Not long after we finally were able to doze off, we are practically launched from the bunk with an awful noise that sounded like an explosion and what felt like our truck trying to take off on it's own.  We had been hit by a semi driver trying to park his rig.  OK....I am thinking this stop is getting worse by the hour.

Awake, confussed and not happy about the truck getting slammed, I got all the information I could from the other truck (and forgot to get the drivers name).  Deciding I had had enough of this place already,  heading for the fuel desk I began the walk across the parking lot.  This is when I noticed there was a truck repair shop on the premises.  Ok...that's a welcome sight.  A little further on I noticed the fuel islands.....there must have been a dozen of them.  Plenty of islands means less wait to fuel.  Hmmmm.....2 kudo's for this place.

In the door I go......merchandise seemed a little sparse, not alot but deffinately items that would be needed.  OK....I like that.   The restroom facilities were a bit dummpy to say the least...thank goodness for trial size lysol and hand sanitizer.   Time to eat.  This is where I almost walked out.  The breakfast buffet was..... shall we say "untouchable", I would not have touched it if I were starving.   Beyond the breakfast bar I ventured into the main area of the restaurant.  Nothing fancy....2 counters and old time diner booths w/tv boxes.  I really was ready to call this place "Not in my lifetime".  Then the aroma of fresh vegetables caught my attention which caused me to investigate beyond the obvious.

Lo and behold the salad bar:  now this is where things began to take a turn.  This salad bar sparkled.  Everything was fresh, nicely presented, and they had a very nice variety of choices and fixin's.  It made me begin to think there may be hope for this place.  Then, I noticed the main course buffet was missing.  About that time a waitress greeted us with a shy smile and offered the lunch buffet from the dinning room around the corner.  Different.  Ok....so let's check it out.

The lunch buffet had 2 soups, some dressing,  mashed potatoes and 2 gravys.  There were meatballs and goulash.  Not alot to choose from.  I opted for the goulash and some dainty bread off the nicely presented bakery table holding a variety of baked goods.  My Husband  made a plate of the remaining menu.   Both meals proved to be very tasty and satisfying without having to return to the bar a couple of times.  We each had only 1 plate and the salad bar.  On to the table.

Sitting at the booth, I questioned the waitress if the tv actually worked.  Being tight with a quarter I did not want to attempt losing it in somethat that looked aged and disfunctional (much like the appearance of the truckstop to begin with).  Of course she had no idea if it worked or not.  What the heck, I dropped the quarter and pushed a button...and son of a gun if that tv didn/t fire right up with a clear picture, nice sound and controls that did as they were made to do.  My Husband and I enjoyed dinner and a show for under $20 that day.

We walked out of the truck stop after browsing and chatting with the folks and patrons, and laughing.  By the time we got back to the truck we were in much better moods, felt rested and content.  Realizing this, surprised me.   I don't feel this way walking out of a modern place with all the best aminities.  To top it all off, we learned this place sported a motel right there inside with the restaurant, store and fuel desk.  Onc could even get a massage!!    Yha, I decided enough was enough and didn't want to push my luck to investigate any further!! ;) 

So ,  KUDO'S  to the  All American Pilot Truck Stop.  Located at exit 10 off I-78, Frystown PA.
(And, if ya happen to venture that way, let me know how that motel/massage thing turns out).

See ya on the flip side.

GYPSIE

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              If you are sitting on your donkey and I threw stones at you, would you be stoned off your ass?

                                Lesson:  Don't sit on your ass when someone is throwing stones!!

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