| No disrespect intended, but driving for haulage | | | | computer. Basically, they work just like a regular |
| companies is a bit like being a snail...you take your | | | | dance mat, but require a lot less energy. Just plug in, |
| home around with you wherever you go. It might | | | | select the style of game, hit Start and then get |
| not be your real home, but it certainly gets to feel | | | | those fingers moving on the arrows as they light up. |
| that way when you spend so many hours in the cab. | | | | Games Consoles |
| You might not be able to get home and just splodge | | | | Games consoles might have been around for years in |
| on the sofa in front of the TV, but that doesn't | | | | one form or another, but they just keep getting |
| mean that those stopovers have to be dull and | | | | better and better. Being small and easy to just slip in |
| boring. There are so many cool gizmos and gadgets | | | | a pocket, the Nintendo DS is a superb choice as the |
| on the market these days that can help you too | | | | batteries last for several hours and there is a huge |
| while you're away a few hours. | | | | selection of games. You could either go for fantasy |
| The Usual Stuff | | | | games, sports-related games, driving games (if you |
| Of course truckers have had radios, CD players, DVD | | | | can bear the sight of yet another stretch of road), |
| players and TVs in their trucks for years. They can | | | | or alternatively you might like to pit your wits against |
| create their own little home entertainment centres, | | | | one of the crossword puzzle, brain training or Sudoku |
| and with so many great movies and so much great | | | | games. So you see, working for haulage companies |
| music to choose from, these offer a great | | | | still allows you to keep your mind razor sharp and |
| opportunity to snuggle down and relax during rest | | | | have loads of fun in your down time! |
| stops. Nowadays, those who are driving for haulage | | | | Chess Computers |
| companies often need to carry a laptop computer | | | | If you're really into strategy games, then a chess |
| too for work purposes, but of course these also | | | | computer can be a great little investment. These too |
| offer another great source of entertainment. | | | | run on batteries, and you'll be able to play for hours. |
| Give Those Fingers Some Exercise | | | | Unlike trying to play the game on a smaller hand-held, |
| If you do carry a laptop with you on your long | | | | electronic console, a chess computer has the benefit |
| journeys, a really fun little gizmo that will keep you | | | | of regular-sized playing pieces which many might find |
| occupied for ages and give at least part of your | | | | easier to handle. All those hours on the road working |
| body some exercise, is a USB Finger Dance Mat. | | | | for haulage companies could be a great opportunity |
| Although originally designed for bored office workers, | | | | to hone your skills so that next time a friend |
| they are also great fun for people who work for | | | | challenges you to a game, the only 'mate' you'll be |
| haulage companies and who have access to a | | | | talking about will be 'checkmate'! |