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So I’ve only been in the deep south now for a few hours, and I’m already amazed at how different things are down here. Jim and I were commenting on all the billboards that we saw on our drive from the tiny airport to our hotel. We drove by cotton fields and saw more pickup trucks than I’ve ever seen in my life.

Ahh, I love girls with southern accents.

I’ve always wondered why the hotel staff does that cutesy triangle fold thing on the end of the toilet paper roll. It’s just going to get undone when I wipe my ass.

I’m timezone confused…

I wonder how Ophelia is doing. She’s never spent this much time without me before.

This will be my last post in at least a week. I’m heading for Alabama in the wee hours of the morning tomorrow, and I’m not sure if I’ll have internet access and/or time to post anything else.

It’s been a busy weekend so far. I had to get a new pair of shoes on Friday, since I had a small accident last week being chases by adolescent girls. Fighting this cold hasn’t made things any easier, but all the drinking I’ve done this weekend sure made it a lot funner! Saturday was grape stomping at Cinnabar which was a great time, except for when I got stung by a bee on my big toe on my right foot. Ouchie!! It’s still a little swollen today, but it’s not really that bad. I did get a lot of sympathy though, including some nice touches from a cute girl (who Lora claims I only like for her…umm…tracts of land).

Here’s a picture of the gang!

Today is rest day. I still need to pack, but you know I won’t start that until like hours before I have to leave. Then It’s off to the middle-of-no-where! Wish me luck

Saw this today:

• Fifty percent of pizzas sold in the U.S. have pepperoni on them.

• One out of every three people can’t snap their fingers.

• Houdini was 5′1″ tall.

• Colgate faced a an obstacle marketing its toothpaste in Spanish-speaking countries‹Colgate translates as “go hang yourself.”

• The first Lifesaver flavor was peppermint.

• Plants are 90 percent water.

• According to researchers, eating is the favorite pastime of American adults. Sex is eighth on the list after fishing.

• The shortest “ology” (study of) word is oology or the study of eggs.

• The forward slash character on your keyboard is also known as a slant, virgule or solidus.

• Sesame Street’s Snuffleupagas’ first name was Alyoisus.

• About 50% of the world¹s scientists are working on military projects.

• The California ground squirrel is immune to rattlesnake bites.

• Roman Emperor Caligula made his horse a senator.

• The average Las Vegas resident spends $846 on gambling each year.

• On The Simpsons, the mouse is Itchy and the cat is Scratchy.

• The stall closest to the door in a public bathroom is the cleanest, because it is the least used.

• McDonald’s milkshakes contain seaweed.

• The motto of the American people, “In God We Trust,” was not adopted as the national slogan until 1956.

• Americans spend more than $630 million a year on golf balls.
  

So, I’m listening to the online auction for the the Enron assets and it’s amazing how much people will pay for some of the stuff. An Enron bag with various Enron stuff went for $175 each, beer mugs went for like $25. I’m waiting for the LCD monitors, but I doubt that I’ll be able to get anything for a reasonable price. It’s worth a shot

S: Is this for real?
M: Yep.
S: Really? You guys are here for me?
M: Yes.
S: Wait…I’m in some guy’s place who I don’t know…
M: It’s for both of you.
S: Ohhhh…hehe…ok, then!