i hope that's not a rectal thermometer

been driving about 2-2.5 hrs now. crossed the california border not too long away. only at least 7 more hours to go... guess i could be using this time to think about all the important things in life that i have yet to figure out, instead of looking out the window mindlessly at all the pretty things going by. like - "how is it possible that my car is still running?" or "how is it possible that i'm still living in my car and wandering the country?" or "when am i ever going to have an income again? (still don't as of 4/16/06. make a donation please!)" or "how is the deathcab going to 'die'... again?" or "how many days is it going to be until i get my next shower and/or lay?" or "how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a..."

"OOH, LOOK! THERMO-METER!! THERMO-METER!!"

not just any "THERMO-METER," but "the world's largest THERMO-METER" ...according to the billboard sign i just passed. of course, it's not actually big enough to see what the temperature is, but...

so, this is what baker, ca has to offer. a giant thermometer. must be one hell of a town. it's a shame my brakes aren't working right now, or i'd pull over and take a gander.

you know, a lot of people thought i'd search out this kind of crap while on the road? the world's largest so and so - thermometer, rubberband ball, burger, butt plug... no, i don't search these things out, they just magically appear before my eyes. it's really quite amazing. and no, i haven't actually seen the world's biggest butt plug, but i'm sure if and when i do, i'll let you know.