Driving in Massachusetts

It takes 8,460 bolts to assemble an automobile, and one nut to scatter it all over the road. ~Author Unknown

I had to do something yesterday that I haven't done in ... ten years? Drive into Massachusetts.

:::shudder:::

The last time I drove past exit one (I admit to going into Tyngsboro to visit Trader Joe's, but that's barely across the border) was when I had a friend visit who wanted to see Boston. Lest you think I drove into Boston, let me disabuse you of that notion. I drove into Andover where there is a "T" station and we took the "T" into town.

I like Boston. I completely enjoyed walking the Freedom Trail and visiting various places. I don't like driving in Boston. Not only are the people plumb crazy down there, but the highways are confusing and the traffic is bad no matter what time of day. I'd love to take DD down to visit the Museum of Science or Franklin Park Zoo, but I can't face the drive.

Yesterday, though, my SIL was dropping off her vehicle to get a moon roof put in and needed someone to drive her home. This place didn't have a key drop, so she had to go during the day, which dramatically limited the number of people who could help. She wasn't going to Boston, or I would have had to draw the line. Even so, I was terrifically stressed by the idea.

Thankfully, we made it there and back in one piece (obviously), but holy cow -- I've gotten spoiled living in small town New Hampshire. At two in the afternoon we STILL hit places with bumper-to-bumper traffic. I nearly pulled over and kissed the "Welcome to New Hampshire (Bienvenue!)" sign when crossed the border.

It's good to be home to rural-ish New Hampshire.

Do you like driving in the city?

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You Are Reasonable

You have a strong sense of responsibility. You always want to do the right thing, no matter the context. You are orderly and organized. You appreciate the stability routine brings to your life. You are simply a good person. You have high standards you uphold, but you don't boast about your morals. You expect a lot of yourself, but you're tolerant of others. You know that no one can be perfect.

The Dark Room Color Test

That's actually pretty close ... maybe 90% right. Huh. All that from a color.

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Flat

Remedy it, or welcome it: a wise man's only two choices. ~Terri Guillemets

Had a really nice day yesterday. Took Dakota to the dog park to play with her friend, did some weeding, watched "Eureka" and "Warehouse 13" (was terrifically behind on those), and worked on the website. It was really relaxing...

...right up until I got a call from my DH that the boat trailer had a flat and he was stuck on the side of the road.

*sigh*

He had help coming for the trailer, but didn't know how long it would take so asked me to drive up and get all his passengers and bring them back. It was late, it was dark and off I went on my almost hour-long drive there and another hour back.

We got home quite late. He wasn't too far behind me. But, wow, did it end the lovely day (for them, too) on a downer.

Oh well. At least we're expecting nice weather again today. I plan on doing some garden clean up. Most of my perennials are past, so I need to cut them back before they reseed. I really, REALLY don't need any more coneflower or black-eyed susans.

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You Are Cranberry Lemonade

You are sassy and snarky. You are full of attitude. You may be a bit sharp and sour at times, but you're always lively. You bring a bit of zing to every occasion. You are loud, honest, and spirited. You love to tell it like it is. You're one of a kind, and people love that about you.

What Flavor Lemonade Are You?

LOL... that's pretty much right.

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