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May 06, 2004 9:59 AM- day one
As with all my travels, there's good news and bad news. In this instance, the bad news is not so very pleasant. I advise you not to read beyond the good news unless you are the open-minded, compassionate type of very experienced traveler. The good news is that my worries about the place I found to stay were entirely unwarranted. This is the dream. I'm in a compound of six 100-year old adobe casitas owned by a guy named Joseph. Last week the place was packed and next week the place is packed, but this week I have it all to myself. So all the peace and quiet I desired is delivered in full. There's any number of patios and an outdoor hot tub (with a fireplace) and it's private and perfect in every way. Plus, Joseph picked me up at at the airport (at no charge) took me to the market (the place has a full kitchen so I can make my own meals and keep my own crazy writing hours) AND I had booked the smallest place, Casita Chiquita, as I was trying to be fiscally responsible-- $100 a night. When we pulled in, Joseph said, since there are vacancies this week, I've upgraded you to a bigger casita at no charge! Damn. So, all is beyond well-- the fridge and cupboards are full, the plaza is a few blocks up the street, I've settled in and feeling so blessedly lucky.
So . . the bad news? A guy I've never met but heard about from pregnant friends decided to join me on this trip. It seems my decision to up the weights at the gym caused my body stress and strain and so, Roy D. was my travelling companion across 4 flights and I thought I was gonna die. How the hell do people deal with this. Ugh. Sorry to share, but this is affecting the entire trip. I'm so sad and feel like such a FLAMING (ha) loser. Gotta just deal. But Roy D. is every bit the fucking pain in the ass I'd heard he was and then some. I can't help but feel that somewhere in my youth, or childhood, I must've done something terribly, terribly wrong. P.S. any and all solutions to get Roy D. to hit the road and never come back would be most welcome-- as would any words of sympathy.
got 2 cents?
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kim says:
I could say just be honest, or you could liCK food off of your plate, pick your a-- ALOT, pretend you have tourettes syndrome, breathe very heavily and wear knit hats. Silence could work. Never talk. Never. Or just a simple "this isn't working for me, hit the road, Roy D."
posted on: May 06
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wee says:
Roy D.?!! I have this image of a very fat, balding, mustachioed greaseball in a polyester suit with fancy cowboy stitching and a bolo tie with a stone bigger than my head on it. It's not a pleasant image. But many, looks like you found yourself a little slicee ' Santa Fe heaven, BP!!! Hope it is every bit as inspiring and rejuvinating as it looks! And just so you know, the otter and I decided that our roadtrip will have to wait until you get back and we can install you in the jumpseat instead of the Jack White cutout.
posted on: May 06
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yogagirl says:
Oh I get it, ROID. Roy D is your DOMS talking....try taking a hot bath in some epsom salts...with a vodka martini.
posted on: May 06
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yogagirl says:
forget the part about DOMS. I'm much dumber than I appear on TV.
posted on: May 06
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santa fe girl says:
Oh Wee-- I'm in and Jack's out?!! I am SO SO happy.
Thanks for the advice YG-- I did that last night and it doeshelp alot.
Kim, your approach might just be the ticket--tell him to make like a banana and split. OUCH--wait, maybe not that . ..
posted on: May 06
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wee says:
ack! Okay... I totally didn't get that the first time round. I thought you had this strange man accompaning you. I kept thinking...what does that have to do with her working out? Is he like a personal trainer? Of course, now I have an image of a fat, mustachioed bald guy wearing a bolo tie stapled to your ass. Yummmmm-moo. Have I mentioned lately that I'm ...ahem...blonde?
posted on: May 06
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Chrishawn says:
ROFL!!! I was so totally clueless when I first read this until I started reading the comments and alas! FINALLY I understand! Geez! I hope ROY D. hits the road so you can enjoy your travels :)
posted on: May 06
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