11-16-08 Sunday (Another One Bites the Dust)

Jim is in bed with a headache. We think it's his contact lenses because the doctor changed the brand and the prescription. They're the same brand I wear, meant to sleep in and no hassles for 30 days a pair. Advil will be his friend for today. Well, OK, Wal-Mart's Equate (store brand) will be.

Depending on how his headache is, I may very well be gracing you with my famous day of nothing blog entry. Oh goody.

Just a thought; perhaps the Mormon videos with probable subliminal messages in conjunction with his new contacts, have created this headache? Nah, he had a headache a day or two before we went there. Quit blaming everything on those people.

I forget what we were going to do today. Jim had some of the day planned out already. I think it was a state park or something. It's been cold here so we typically have to dress in layers when we take these day trips. I track the weather on my Google homepage for cities we're planning to visit. St. George, UT in the Southwestern corner, runs about 9 degrees warmer. I'll be loving that. It seems like since we've been in Salt Lake, St. George has had the picture perfect weather.

We've been here so long, I don't even care about the mountains. I look at them and think "They look like they're in the way." When I see something for a while, I no longer appreciate its beauty. I can't help it. It probably happens to all of us. When is the last time you appreciated natural beauty in your own area? Be it a stream, lake, flowers, mountains, beach, etc. This is a once in a life time trip for us; one that many may dream about and all I do is bitch, right?

I spent an hour reading someone's gay fulltimer RV blog I stumbled on. Their blog seems to be more about the destination than the getting there for now. Our blog is about the destination but also the day to day silly stuff and definitely the getting there. Right now, theirs is focused on California which is great for us as that will be another destination in the near future as the cold approaches. They include reviews about various tourist spots (to some I've been to back in 1985) and RV parks. I'll be referring to his blog often as a guide for things to see.

We've not done anything today. It's 5pm and it's getting dark so sightseeing is not an option. We did however, talk to our parents today. It's so sad to talk to them weekly and learn of yet another business in their town that has met with a financial demise. Nevermind sad, it's downright scary.

Allegedly, these, per a website, are dumb Utah laws in existence.


Dumb Utah Laws

It is against the law to fish from horseback.
When a person reaches the age of 50, he/she can then marry their cousin.
It is illegal not to drink milk.
It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. You can have them, but you just can't detonate them.
Birds have the right of way on all highways.
A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
You're not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.2% alcohol.
It's legal for restaurants to serve wine with meals, but only if you ask for the wine list.
It is considered an offense to hunt whales.

Kaysville
You must have identification to enter a convenience store after dark.

Logan
Women may not swear.

Monroe
Daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor.

Provo
Throwing snowballs will result in a $50 fine.

Salt Lake City
No one may walk down the street carrying a paper bag containing a violin.

Trout Creek
Pharmacists may not sell gunpowder to cure headaches.