As if by magic, there were new spring leaves outside my windows today.....the birds urgently called to each other announcing their swollen gonads.....and squirrels were barking in the trees outside....males, I assume, telling other males....I've got a woman and a tree and a nest so buzz off.All this lovely sunshine and blue skies and raw nature totally paralyzed my vacation plans. I should have reserved my flight to Long Island?NY today for my June vacation.....because I'm using my frequent flyer miles and the times and days available are awful already. But instead, I announced to the men folks that I was considering driving to New York in my convertible....so I could have it on the island and drive along the Ocean and Sound roads with the top down and the music blaring.
Let me count the ways they murmured over and over what a bad idea this was.....the small matter of 1200 miles.... at least 2.5 days of driving one way.....the reality of bad weather.....the fact that we would still have to rent a car because my convertible is a two-seater and the family won't fit....plus groceries....plus luggage.....etc etc etc. Bless them they are so logical...but this is a matter of the heart and spirit.....not the cerebrum.
(this is my car riding in the belly of an airplane)
If only American Airlines would allow me take her on board.....stash her in the belly of the plane...she isn't that big....and I would pay all of my precious miles for the chance to feel that ocean wind kissing my cheeks. I know I know....I could rent a convertible but I checked and Lagaurdia doesn't handle them....besides it wouldn't be the same....riding in an imposter Gina car.
So the men folks are encouraging me to come to my senses....be logical now......and I guess....if I want the ocean wind to kiss my cheeks..... I could use my extra days there to go to the nude beach.....but I would be happier in my car....hair flying....cheesy songs blaring....and going zoom zoom.
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