drinking and driving

been having a problem getting things out of my window on this trip. first, the mishap in fargo, nd. and another in boulder, co. now on my way to the grand canyon...

feeling a little unfresh today. in the mouth area mostly. though i'm unfresh in all areas. there's a bottle of mouthwash hiding under the blankets in my back seat. i search for it while keeping one hand on the wheel. one eye on the road. where is that piece of...? oh, there it is... got it! i bring it to the front. take off the cap. pour some of the minty beverage in my mouth. drinking and driving. kids, don't try this at home. i'm a professional. i then proceed to gargle. swish swish... gargle gargle... swish swish... i roll down the window. swerving into the left lane accidently in the process. fluck meelk!! (hard to say "fuck me" with liquid in yr mouth) i'm doing too many things at once. i regain course. okay... okay... i get in firing position. turn my head slightly left. ready... aim... and... fire!!!

fplasch!!! blahck!! plooh!!!

the wind blows all the mouthwash back into my face and hair. all over my chest and arm. the driver's side door covered. i roll up the window i unsuccessfully spit out of. dry myself off with a dirty shirt. then wipe the door down. notice this rather large strand of mouthwash spit still remaining. can't help but laugh. and take a picture. "the deathcab. not only a fine automobile, but also one helluva spitoon."


i actually like this photo a whole lot. one of my favorite landscape shots.