Tonight Bossy is in Rawlins Wyoming after an eight-hour drive and she is using the hotel voucher she didn’t get from Holiday Inn Express, and Bossy is sorry but did she previously refer to her favorite hotel chain as Holiday Inn Select? No wonder Bossy can’t get no endorsement love.
Rawlins Wyoming is a sweet little town. Especially if you favor gun racks and ghosts and dog grooming salons.
We interrupt this Bossy already in progress for an editorial:
Anyway. Bossy woke up very early this morning in Boise and hit the road:
The landscape was ever changing as Bossy moved from Idaho through Utah and into Wyoming:
Bossy even managed to snap this very candid photo of Dooce Country:
Driving, mountains, restroom, driving: that pretty much sums up Bossy’s weeks on the road. Bossy knows she is still way behind in posting about some of the incredible things that happened during this Excellent Road Trip. For instance about Orlando and the funny sunglasses story, and about San Diego and her soul sisters there, and about Portland and the fact that Bossy inadvertently stood four people up—but whenever Bossy sits down to describe these events, something gets in the way. And that special something goes a little like this:
Kat says
April 17, 2008 at 11:44 pmI’m the first comment on one of Bossy’s excellent blog posts? No way!
I wish Houston was a stop on your road trip. I am SO enjoying reading about it and seeing the pictures.
Franca Bollo says
April 17, 2008 at 11:46 pmAt least you have “zzzz” floating above your head instead of a thought bubble asking, “Where will Bossy poop?”. And we ALL want to know … door open or closed.
Love the hose. Must have picked them up in Dooce country.
Mocha says
April 17, 2008 at 11:48 pmYou can keep the hose but please pass the Depends because I’m pissing myself at the excitement of seeing you again.
That was supposed to be charming.
kate says
April 18, 2008 at 12:10 amthat is totally my ex-husbands broken down effing red stupid truck.
Natalie says
April 18, 2008 at 12:12 amI LOVE Holiday Inn Express too! We just drove across country ourselves and these were a must. BUT we did once come across a town that didn’t have one and decided to stay at the Hampton Inn instead. OH BOY, was it a wonderfully pleasant surprise!! So much so that we were THIS CLOSE to buying their bed/bedding/pillows, we loved it that much. Give it a shot, you won’t be sorry!! And I’m also sad you drove right through Utah without so much as a hello. Sniff, Sniff. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Imaginina says
April 18, 2008 at 12:13 amThe sky is so blue in Rawlins! Could you write us a song about it?
All Adither says
April 18, 2008 at 12:19 amThe photo of the snowy mountains in your mirror is a stunner.
Amy says
April 18, 2008 at 12:29 amWhat kind of camera are you using? I would try blowing some air at it, maybe with a can of air like you’d use to clean your computer. You might stop at a camera shop of some sort where actual trained people could help you. Or a Best Buy, for that matter. Those are a little easier to find.
Or you could just name the seagull and call him your Road Trip Mascot.
Just Jamie says
April 18, 2008 at 12:43 amYou know, it really is something incredible, this trip you’re doing. We all see it, on our screen. Some of us are fortunate enough even to meet you in person, but what a social leap and risk, a cultural outing into this cyber-world of friendships, strangers, and question marks. Keep going. You’re truly making modern history.
whiticism says
April 18, 2008 at 12:56 ami think you might be overlooking the possibility that the “seagull” could be a “sylph,” also known as a mythological fourth dimensional creature sent to save us all from chemtrails…yeah. I got a special sneak peek into this particular brand of crazy while I was a reporter for my local paper. here’s a link to a youtube video that just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside my padded cell. http://youtube.com/watch?v=EYD17oaf0dE&watch_response
amber lee peace says
April 18, 2008 at 12:58 amWhy ARE you wearing support stockings, dear Bossy?
Karl says
April 18, 2008 at 1:08 amStop at any camera shop/photography store. Have them blow out your lens, perhaps a very soft camera brush. Or you could buy a can of compressed air in any electronics/computer store and try it yourself.
Dharmamama says
April 18, 2008 at 1:33 amHey – no dog hair under the bed! Your accommodations are improving.
Thanks for sharing your trip. Those mountains, younger than the ones on my side of the country, are amazing.
Ok, Where Was I? says
April 18, 2008 at 1:50 amBringing sexy back for sure! Check out that toe band.
Tootsie Farklepants says
April 18, 2008 at 2:04 amWHITE SUPPORT HOSE! I think my heart just stopped. Not good BOSSY, not good.
Beth from The Funny Farm says
April 18, 2008 at 2:10 amSave your money and just crop/photoshop it out. Do you REALLY need that corner of the photo ANYWAYS?!!!???
😀
Foolery says
April 18, 2008 at 2:44 amWas sexy lost? I thought it lived here with me and my VeriGross Veins. Ah, support hose — a possible deterrent factor? Wish I’d thought of it . . . in 1984.
Di says
April 18, 2008 at 5:19 amAre you going to stalk Dooce while you are out there???
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
April 18, 2008 at 5:59 amNo men appeared to be harmed in the making of this post. Whew. I can take a break.
Nancy says
April 18, 2008 at 6:55 amDooce County and no welcome mat? Yanno, there’s always room raiding in San Fran when she’s there to speak.
Be safe … “keep on trucking” girl!
moosh in indy. says
April 18, 2008 at 6:58 amFourth dimensional creature or I have a brush that will cure your seagull fourth dimensional creature in no time. I even have a camera guy who could fix your seagull who kinda looks like a fourth dimensional creature.
The Domestic Goddess says
April 18, 2008 at 7:32 amDood, that seagull is a total stalker. You might wanna look into that.
golden says
April 18, 2008 at 7:36 amAwww, are you legs and feet swelling from all the driving? Hopefully the support hose will keep you in good shape.
mr.lootiatto says
April 18, 2008 at 8:15 amdon’t dare remove your signature piece seagull.
And there you have it, you won’t have to sign any of your photos when they become famous! You hang in there baby girl.
Manic Mommy says
April 18, 2008 at 8:20 amI’ve always wondered; at Holiday Inn Express, can you get eight hours sleep in only six hours?
I don’t know if it’s a seagull but it definitely appears to be a harbinger of some sort.
Sleep all you can; you’ll have post fodder for months when you get home.
Debbie says
April 18, 2008 at 8:23 amDooce, schmooce. You’re much funnier. And have you seen the way she torments her dogs?
Lulu says
April 18, 2008 at 9:00 amI kind of like the seagull. However, I think that you should change the type of bird depending on what part of the country you are in.
Kristi says
April 18, 2008 at 9:12 amWhatever you do, DO NOT BLOW THAT COMPRESSED AIR INTO YOUR CAMERA! That speck is most likely on the mirror inside your camera. Look in your owners manual and it should tell you how to lock the mirror up so that you can GENTLY brush the lint off with a special camera brush and a special camera blower. It could be on your lens too and that would be way better because there is way less risk of damaging anything.
Or you could just remove the seagull in Photoshop.
feefifoto says
April 18, 2008 at 9:24 amDid Bossy happen to experience the Midwest’s excellent earthquake last night? We’re so excited that she’s on her way, there’s a whole lotta shakin’ going on.
What? Too corny?
junebug says
April 18, 2008 at 9:28 amI really like that picture of the snow on the mountains in the rear-view mirror. So cool.
Dara says
April 18, 2008 at 9:42 amThat’s it!!! I am so totally renting a mimi-camper and hauling me and my three kids off for an excellent road trip!!
I already own a couple pairs of those cute white hose, so I am set to go….
madge says
April 18, 2008 at 9:47 amlove the carpet.
MamaMo says
April 18, 2008 at 9:48 amEVERY town should have a cute Thai restaurant.
Momo Fali says
April 18, 2008 at 9:58 amDon’t remove the seagull! It’s Bossy’s Road Trip companion. Like Tom Hanks’ Wilson in Castaway.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
April 18, 2008 at 10:10 amOne thing I found out the hard way in Wyoming on a Sunday. You. cannot. get. liquor. on. a. Sunday. In California, we like to keep the booze flowing freely every day of the week!
And Bossy used the words San Diego and Soul Sisters in the same sentence. And here I was starting to think it was all in my imagination!
Motherofbun says
April 18, 2008 at 10:15 amMs Bossy, I know you are supposed to come to St.L. Am dying to know when. Thankfully I found your trusty map and the list of bloggers you plan to catch up with here. Now… To go bother them!
Barb says
April 18, 2008 at 10:19 amLulu is right – don’t blow air into your camera. Don’t know what kind of camera you have. I have a Nikon D80. I have a stalking seagull too. My lens and mirror checked out okay. Conclusion is that I have dust on the sensor. A camera shop can clean it, but I am going to clean it myself (with supplies bought at a camera shop)as it’s my understanding dust can be a common occurrence. Good luck
Barb says
April 18, 2008 at 10:20 amOops! It was Kristi who gave you the cleaning advice. (see my comment above).
mp says
April 18, 2008 at 10:50 amBossy…aren’t you glad that we had the earthquake this morning…before you got here!! We planned it that way..didn’t want to scare you!
Crabby McSlacker says
April 18, 2008 at 11:04 amWhat a coincidence!
I too have a blog.
I also recently traveled cross-country.
And after a long day of driving, my spousal equivalent and I ended up spending the night in Rawlins Wyoming! (But in a crappy little campground ’cause we had a camper van and a cat).
That’s where the coincidences end, however, as you turned your cross country trip into an amazing, amusing adventure for your readers while I made my readers write their own guest posts.
Rawlins was, um, an “interesting” stop–and by “interesting” I mean kinda redneck and creepy. Sorry, to those who live there, (and to rednecks) perhaps I was just in a bad mood that day.
Mr Farty says
April 18, 2008 at 11:25 amMaybe BOSSY could take her D80 (not a stalker, no, no, just a lucky guess) into Crick camera shop while she’s in Kansas City. Oh, but then what would she take pictures with while it’s being fixed? Hey, maybe Nikon could sponsor Bossy with a new camera every week?
Meg says
April 18, 2008 at 11:33 amSupport stockings. That’s so smokin’ hot. Almost as hot as my bunion and hammertoe put together.
Suzy says
April 18, 2008 at 11:55 amI’ll help you get rid of the seagull if you help me get rid of the black dot on mine. And FYI, tried compressed air etc and nothing worked. Have yet to find a camera shop but as soon as I’m able to walk again I’ll look for one. In the interim, AMEX refunded me my $$ for the camera since I bought it on their card and they back up a warranty for another year.
Suzy says
April 18, 2008 at 11:56 amP.S. Can’t BELIEVE you missed Hollywood! For the Santa Monica pier?????? Oucha magowcha.
HeyJoe says
April 18, 2008 at 12:03 pmAre you on your way to The Doocey Inn?
peppermint T says
April 18, 2008 at 12:27 pmDon’t feel bad, Bossy. My town doesn’t have a cute Thai restaurant either. It doesn’t even have an uncute one. Apparently the msg — I mean, Chinese buffet is supposed to fill my Thai void.
JCK says
April 18, 2008 at 12:30 pmBeautiful country you’re traveling through! Best to avoid the gun racks.
Roz says
April 18, 2008 at 12:41 pmAnyone else read that “New Boots” sign as “New BOOBS”?
Deb on the Rocks says
April 18, 2008 at 12:59 pmI think it would have been easy to find the Dooceblurberry. Just ask the nearest UPS man where he delivers the most boxes addressed from Apple, Flor, IKEA and other one-word name interior design furnishing companies. Bring treats to get past the dogs. And Leta.
Biddy says
April 18, 2008 at 1:45 pmwhy the bloody hell is bossy staying in so many hotels suddenly?
i thought hotels weren’t in the budget?!?
maybe next time, bossy should get Winnabego to sponsor her road trip…
Biddy says
April 18, 2008 at 1:46 pmby the way, you DO know those sexy support hose are probably doing you more harm than good right?
David says
April 18, 2008 at 2:30 pmSince it sounds like you are sleeping for about 3-4 hours maximum each night, I don’t think we have any right to complain.
Carrie says
April 18, 2008 at 2:57 pmWhen we honeymooned in Yellowstone (part of which is in Wyoming) the weather did all of the following: sunny 80 degrees, rained cats and dogs, freezing snow! You just can’t bet on the weather there.
Have fun!
dlyn says
April 18, 2008 at 2:59 pmThis is a pretty good article about dust on digital SLR sensors: http://www.dmcphoto.com/Articles/SensorBrushes/
Based on his advice, I sent away for the Copper Hill cleaning kit. I have several foreign creatures residing in my photos, so I can’t wait to get the kit and get rid of them. You can take your camera in for a cleaning, but a lot of shops aren’t willing to do it and will just send it in to the manufacturer for you. It is such a common occurance that the kit seems like the best long term solution. Short term, I would Photoshop the seagull out.
Howard says
April 18, 2008 at 3:16 pmRawlins, huh? That’s where Mom’s car broke down on her way out here on the 3rd. No, I’m not trying to jinx you.
surcie says
April 18, 2008 at 3:56 pmI’d love to know, what’s on Bossy’s Excellent Roadtrip Soundtrack? Books on tape?
Melanie at Beanpaste says
April 18, 2008 at 4:47 pmThat thing is strangulating your knee.
Jen M says
April 18, 2008 at 5:12 pmLOVE the hose. Don’t forget to twist your ankles, flex your toes, and move your legs when you’re on straight stretches of road!
whall says
April 18, 2008 at 5:35 pmGun racks are the new Martha Stewart living accessory every home simply MUST have.
FeeFiFoto says
April 18, 2008 at 11:32 pmNo offense, but is the singular of “hose” — “ho”?
MaryBEth says
April 18, 2008 at 11:55 pmdear Bossy
you are the bravest of women taking a road trip all alone!
if you pass by THe Mojave desert and THe Joshua Tree National Park-just send up a smoke signal-I would love to show you are amazing desert- fix you my hubbys famous western steak and a fresh margarita!!
So-not-June-Cleaver says
April 21, 2008 at 9:55 amBossy, For goodness sakes, if you’re going to bring sexy back – and I believe you are – remember the cute ankle bracelet goes on the outside of the hose! Ok? It’s not too late, I’m still available to ride shotgun if you need me!
Take care, SNJ
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