07/10/2006 Bakersfield CA. Off the road.
Hello again Fruende,
Well, here I am back in Bakersfield. No more desert, no more scenic wonder. It has been a marvellous week. Having survived the initial trauma, I went on to see wonders. I don't need to rehash the trip as you would have a good idea of what I have experienced (well some of it anyway) through the blog. I drove out of the desert today and through a few small, nondescript towns. I had a bad moment as I drove past my crash site...bastard bend. Anyway, once I got into Bakersfiield, I did what I do best and got lost. Fortunately I drove into a parking lot at the end of a one way street to turn around when this kid starts gesturing to me. I asked him what was up and he asked if I wanted to get the truck washed for 5 bucks. I was planning to do this anyway so I said OK. A bunch of high school kids were doing a fundraiser. They did a good job too. While I was waiting, I got talking to the lady taking the money as well as the dad of one of the kids. We had a good chat and when the car was done, the kids came over and I regaled them with humourous tales. They loved it when I said "bloke" and 'bugger" and "mate". Of course, they asked me about Steve Irwin. They laughed when I told them no-one says crikey in Australia. I returned the truck and got a lift back to the hotel by the owner's (of Eaglerider) grandson. Good to get calls from Maryann and Arthur. Thanks. Now I'm a bit bored. Not much to do around here so I'll just rest up before I grab a bite to eat. There's a wedding going on here so I might not get a peaceful nights sleep! There's a good fight on TV tonight so I hope I'll be able to catch it. Had great Mexican for dinner last night in Ridgecrest. (Thought I'd forego the Carls Jr) Shabby little place, the food was beautiful...and cheap. Hey, forgot this: last time I stayed here, before the ride, I was on the balcony having a smoke when the foreman of the work crew who were remodelling the hotel, called from downstairs "hey, Danny Bonaduce!" I laughed and he asked if I get that a lot. Funny guy. Tomorrow, back to LA. Paul was going to come over from the UK to catch up with his brother but he's decided not to now. Probably a good thing. I would have been too hungover to see any of Hollywood...would have been fun though. So, I'm going to see some sights, go to Knotts Berry Farm and ride the Monster Roller Coaster they have there, try find some good music and walk the Walk of Fame .
Had Hershey's chocolate bar last night. Bloody awful chocolate. Miss my Cadbury's. Speaking of Chocolate I made a mistake in my last entry. The 100 Grand bar was a peanut (what else?) and chocolate concoction and the Three Musketeers was the whipped choc on choc thing. If you want to post comments, I think you have to create an account (easy to do) and log in. Alright, I'm done for now. Might get me a few Buds, and crash the wedding! Love to you all. Be in touch soon
Well, here I am back in Bakersfield. No more desert, no more scenic wonder. It has been a marvellous week. Having survived the initial trauma, I went on to see wonders. I don't need to rehash the trip as you would have a good idea of what I have experienced (well some of it anyway) through the blog. I drove out of the desert today and through a few small, nondescript towns. I had a bad moment as I drove past my crash site...bastard bend. Anyway, once I got into Bakersfiield, I did what I do best and got lost. Fortunately I drove into a parking lot at the end of a one way street to turn around when this kid starts gesturing to me. I asked him what was up and he asked if I wanted to get the truck washed for 5 bucks. I was planning to do this anyway so I said OK. A bunch of high school kids were doing a fundraiser. They did a good job too. While I was waiting, I got talking to the lady taking the money as well as the dad of one of the kids. We had a good chat and when the car was done, the kids came over and I regaled them with humourous tales. They loved it when I said "bloke" and 'bugger" and "mate". Of course, they asked me about Steve Irwin. They laughed when I told them no-one says crikey in Australia. I returned the truck and got a lift back to the hotel by the owner's (of Eaglerider) grandson. Good to get calls from Maryann and Arthur. Thanks. Now I'm a bit bored. Not much to do around here so I'll just rest up before I grab a bite to eat. There's a wedding going on here so I might not get a peaceful nights sleep! There's a good fight on TV tonight so I hope I'll be able to catch it. Had great Mexican for dinner last night in Ridgecrest. (Thought I'd forego the Carls Jr) Shabby little place, the food was beautiful...and cheap. Hey, forgot this: last time I stayed here, before the ride, I was on the balcony having a smoke when the foreman of the work crew who were remodelling the hotel, called from downstairs "hey, Danny Bonaduce!" I laughed and he asked if I get that a lot. Funny guy. Tomorrow, back to LA. Paul was going to come over from the UK to catch up with his brother but he's decided not to now. Probably a good thing. I would have been too hungover to see any of Hollywood...would have been fun though. So, I'm going to see some sights, go to Knotts Berry Farm and ride the Monster Roller Coaster they have there, try find some good music and walk the Walk of Fame .
Had Hershey's chocolate bar last night. Bloody awful chocolate. Miss my Cadbury's. Speaking of Chocolate I made a mistake in my last entry. The 100 Grand bar was a peanut (what else?) and chocolate concoction and the Three Musketeers was the whipped choc on choc thing. If you want to post comments, I think you have to create an account (easy to do) and log in. Alright, I'm done for now. Might get me a few Buds, and crash the wedding! Love to you all. Be in touch soon
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