BIGOTRY

The car needed an oil change so I looked on line to see what places there are in Luray. The only one mentioned was “RAMSEY'S AUTO SERVICE.” Please remember that name in case you are ever in Luray. When I arrived there I saw a sign that said: “ENGLISH spoken here. If you don't understand English go back where you came from.”

Now I doubted the wisdom of pointing out to Mr. Ramsey the efficacy, or lack thereof, in printing a sign in a language that gave instructions to people who didn't speak that language. Obviously, the sign wasn't meant for tham at all. It is intended to shout to the world: “I am a bigot and I want to associate only with other bigots.”


I got my oil changed somewhere else where the only sign said: “Cash or check only. No plastic.”

POPCORN

I may like Luray BUT besides no decent coffee, there is nowhere to buy a bag of popcorn. Who ever heard of a Walmart that didn't sell popcorn?

time to get ready

another night of comfort done. I ate, drank, and slept well. Unlike Saturday night when it was so warm and humid that I couldn't sleep because of Guy's panting. Last night would have been worse because it was about a million per cent humidity with thunderstorms so I couldn't have opened the door and windows like I did on Saturday. Luckily, it seems that after the showers today it will get a little cooler and less humid. I really have to get off my duff and look into heading north.

it's confusing

why after lots to eat and more to drink, it is now almost 11 and I am not in the least bit sleepy, yet I am ready to crash by 10 on the nights I am in the car. I guess I just want this to last.

Plus I still have some wine to finish.

OUCH

Gone are the days of $35 Motel 6's. $60 after tax this weekend. O well.