Hello, this page is more light hearted and less political than the rest. Here you will find some of the crazy things that have presented themselves to us along this trip. Please don't take anything serious on this page.
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THE HOLLYWOOD EFFECT Within our time in the states, we have seen some movies in our spare time. I think that some comments have to be made about the quality of films which Hollywood is churning out these days. Take for example, Terminator 3. Here is a very successfull series of films that had a fairly feasable plot, realistic action sequences and overall well produced. But a movie series has to die sometime. But they want to milk the franchise for as much money as they can. Some good examples of this are the Aliens movies, Star Wars, Robocop and Batman. All went too many sequels too far. Leave poor Mr. Schwarzenegger alone, hes old now (like most of these super-stars). Maybe he will have better luck in politics......
THE MULLET Upon our quest to the west, young Jim has taken notice of the various fashions(?) around the US, and one in particular has caught his eye. It came out of the eighties, probably where it should have stayed, the mullet of course. So Jim went to the nearest barber and demanded the finest mullet they could give him. I watched in astonishment as the transformation took place in front of my very eyes. He even purchased a set of red braces to complete the image.....
THE HEADWIND Now we were not expecting a headwind when going north up the Californian coast, but we coped with it. We were'nt even expecting to cross a set of mountain ranges before the Rockies, but we crossed the bastards fairly rapidly. Heck, we thought it was all downhill from the continental divide, but it wasn't, and we soldiered on without moaning too much. But when someone said that when we reach the central states, the wind would be behind us, they were either talking out their derriere, or trying to make us feel better. Jim and I have been fighting the find for a long time now, and while it does keep us cool, we'd rather not have it at all. It does't seem to affect Jim as bad, as he is lower to the ground so there being less wind resistance (and his mullet having aerodynamic properties). Hopefully the wind will change direction soon, its non too pleasant being down-wind of a vegetarian...
THE AUTOMOBILE One of the first things that hit us when we got off the plane back in L.A. was the great hunking pieces of metal growling down the highways. Back in old Blighty, at the moment off-road vehicles are becoming more and more popular, and I believe this to be a direct influence from America.The truck reigns prominently in this country, with its oversized tyres and an engine that could probably pull a bus full of sumo wrestlers up a mountain. I seriously doubt whether these petrol guzzlers have even set off road or touched a blade of grass in their entire life.I guess its like a fashion thing to own one. Maybe everyone will be driving tractors in a few years time.....
THE SOCK PUPPET SYNDROME Recently we have become a bit worried about Christ, who is travelling a feww hundred miles south of us right now. We fear that,travelling alone for long periods of time combined with the fact that America can get crazy sometimes, may have pushed poor old Christ over the edge. What form this insanity will be manifested as is unknown to us,but we suspect its probably a sock puppet or invisible friend. So be on the look out for a crazed cyclist speeding down the highway, wearing only one sock. Best to give him plenty of room if you pass him in your car....
THE DAMN SPRINKLERS Camping is tough enough in the US. You either have to pay out a wad of dough for some pikey RV park with a cess pit toilet, find a field somewhere and hope the farmer does'nt shoot you in the morning, or find the local state park. We usually go for the later,which is where the next gripe comes from.Picture the scenem you've just set up your tent,your tired and you just wanna go to sleep.You close your eyes and just as you start to nod off, you hear the put-put of the sprinklers starting. Its like being under attack from machine gun fire. There are many different designs we have come accross out here, but the worst has to be the guerilla sprinkler. These little buggers pop their heads out the grond when you least expect it and zap you in the back. Jim has grown a complete hatred for these irrigation devices of woe. But I guess America would'nt have so much green grass without them.....
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