Introduction

The story begins with Del Platt working with a double bit axe in a stand of aspen trees harvesting tiny logs called excelsior bolts. The bolts are loaded onto semi trailers and the trailers are pulled to market by either a Mack or a Reo truck.

Love and Adventure

Del soon falls in love with the trucks and even deeper in love with Dosia, his adopted first cousin. Soon they arrive at the church with the Mack and its towering load of bolts. They elope and begin an adventurous life on the haul roads of Michigan and of vast America expanses.

Life on the Road

Each night they cuddle upon the Mack seat, their romance freeing their minds too far from money woes; truck repairs, and balding tires.

Story Elements

In addition to woe, the story is packed with humor, romance, and delightful interactions of colorful characters. The author prefers to write stories with surprise endings.