Sad about girls 23 May 2004, 22:33

Today we blew half a tank of gas driving in the countryside. Everyone we met (well, they were each behind a counter) was amazingly quick to laughter. And where else do you get asked, “Are you here for the rodeo?” We photographed a delapidated barn with a tragically crushed spine. Will let you know when that’s developed.

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What Austin’s disgruntled housewife Nikol Lohr will miss about Seattle:

1. Having most everything—groceries, general stores, restaurants, bars, movies, junk food, vet, massage therapist, shopping—within walking distance.

13. The fabulous weather. When it’s not cold and rainy, it’s just stunning.

What she won’t miss:

1. Dirty looks from strangers, people who never nod or say hello to passersby, the general unfounded haughtiness. And the suspicious, grouchy way it makes me feel towards everyone I encounter, whether or not they’re being dicks.

11. Outrageously priced real estate. Even when you don’t want to live in a place, it’s crushing to see impossibly expensive real estate. Austin’s getting up there, but buying a home is not an unreasonable dream.

12. Lack of parking, and planning my day around whether I have a good parking spot.

But wait! There’s more (including a wacky dream about Ewan McGregor being her boss at McDonald’s)!

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