This is a true story. Just before entering California, I stocked up on groceries in Brookings, Oregon. Among the groceries was a bag of tortilla chips. Later that afternoon, shortly after crossing into California, I pulled to the side of the highway for a snack. I opted for tortilla chips and salsa. And what happened next is truly amazing! After opening the bag of chips, the first one I grabbed was almost the exact same shape as the state of California. Again, I am not kidding! And, no it was not a special bag of "California" chips, but regular ol' chips. I did not alter the chip at all. I fact, I saved it to show others. I think this must be an omen. I don't know what kind of omen, but I feel pretty strongly that it's an omen.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Tortilla Chip offers Golden State welcome
This is a true story. Just before entering California, I stocked up on groceries in Brookings, Oregon. Among the groceries was a bag of tortilla chips. Later that afternoon, shortly after crossing into California, I pulled to the side of the highway for a snack. I opted for tortilla chips and salsa. And what happened next is truly amazing! After opening the bag of chips, the first one I grabbed was almost the exact same shape as the state of California. Again, I am not kidding! And, no it was not a special bag of "California" chips, but regular ol' chips. I did not alter the chip at all. I fact, I saved it to show others. I think this must be an omen. I don't know what kind of omen, but I feel pretty strongly that it's an omen.
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Wow, you could probably sell this on eBay and fund the fuel for the rest of your trip ;-)
ReplyDeleteHave been enjoying your blog. Living my dream vicariously through it is great. I recall that you are traveling in a Winnebago View. As a person who has not yet done any RVing but is itching to get started, I am wondering how the View is working out. As a single person, I do not feel I need anything bigger but am wondering if it can be taken into cities and parked. Among the things I hope to do is to visit museums, take in some performances, etc. in cities along the great highways of the country. I have some difficulty seeing myself tow another vehicle so am hoping that the View is small enough to get into cities. Hope to hear from you and perhaps meet you along the way some day.
ReplyDeleteWhy not look for a chip that looks like Arizona? At least here in Lake Havasu City we can play golf in shorts. Nice and warm here pal.
ReplyDeleteJerry W.
Chuck:
ReplyDeleteI find it surprising you found yourself without much to say on your 3,000 mile trip to "sunny" CA. Just a thought, but what about the fun experience "chaining up" over the Siskyous, Shasta, and even the Oregon coast? The comraderie of the chain up area is food for a complete novel. Thank God for truckers who are willing to help us novices put on those new-fangled loup chains. Oh, yes, and those winery employees stay home from work with a bit of rain like we Seattlites do with the "threat" of snow. The best weather we had on the same trip was in Washington!
I understand your delight in finding such a treasure. I once bought a potatoe that looked exactly like Richard Nixon. But, I didn't save it.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Chuck,
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed reading your journal. There is nothing more peaceful than a long road trip, as you shared in your blogs. I am looking forward to a trip from So Cali to Seattle in the very near future. Wishing you many more peaceful and beautiful experiences as you travel through this wonderful world.
All the best.
SOCALIGIRL
Greetings Chuck,
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed reading your journal. There is nothing more peaceful than a long road trip, as you shared in your blogs. I am looking forward to a trip from So Cali to Seattle in the very near future. Wishing you many more peaceful and beautiful experiences as you travel through this wonderful world.
All the best.
SOCALIGIRL
I think you should have the tortilla chip gold plated, especially since you found it in the 'golden state'.
ReplyDeleteHi Chuck: Well stranger things have happened. I
ReplyDeletejust think it's coincidental but hey--one
never knows. I would preserve it somehow and keep it for future conversations or just a
keepsake of your journey. BTW, I want to conveymy condolences to your father who passed away. Here's a
strange coincidence: My mother also aged 87 passed away Superbowl Sunday Feb 3rd. She was laid to rest here in PA on Feb 9th. So I can empathize. I am still grieving and it's gonna be a long hard journey of sorts for me, as I took care of her for the last 25 years. Her bedroom beside mine still bears the fragrance of her perfume she wore, her nic nacs, clothes and such. She made it to her BD on Jan 10th and surprisingly her ballons are still flitting about. Maybe in some strange kharma way they are friends in heaven. Peace be with you! Angie
Chuck,
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. After losing my dad 35 years ago at a young age of 56, I can share with you that you will never get over his loss;It just gets a little easier every day.
Take good care of your mom.
Marilyn
Chuck-Just read about your father passing away and it sure brought tears to me as he must of been proud of you as i can see you sure looked up to him.--At this time on behalf of my family and myself we send our thoughts and really enjoy your RV issues .Terry-Thunder Bay Ontario Canada.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your blog, and find alot of great ideas and news to share. My condolences on the loss of your Father. It is an experience we all must go through in this journey of life, but one of the hardest to bear! May the comfort of those near and dear to you be a help. Take care of your Mom, it is she that suffers the most.
ReplyDeletechuck my condolences to you and your mom, i too have lost both of my parents and dad was 49 and mom 65 it just goes to show we should all hold each other tight as we make our way thru this wonderful world. god bless you.
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