Apr 5, 2008

Bossy’s Excellent Road Trip: Day Eight? Nine? Ten?

Blame her. The one standing to the left of Bossy in the photo. Her name is Wendy and she is one of Bossy’s best friends. Wendy lives in Scottsdale, and Bossy is staying with Wendy, which means Wendy is making Bossy stay up until one in the morning drinking wine and applying facial masks. Her fault. Don’t believe Wendy when she argues that Bossy brought both the wine and the facial masks, because that would just be the truth.

The drive from New Mexico to Scottsdale was smooth sailing. Smooth sailing without the boat:

Absent from the day’s drive were any traces of an anxiety attack fog, and Bossy’s friend The Sleeping Bag celebrated Bossy’s good spirits by situating itself in the second row of seats:

As the temperature transitioned from the low 30s to the mid 80s, Bossy and her Sleeping Bag enjoyed the six-hour drive free from all worries:

And the landscape slowly changed from this:

To this:

And finally this:

This morning Bossy awoke to sliced grapefruit straight from the backyard tree. And a desert in bloom:

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39 comments

1. 1
   on April 5th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
   stepher said:

   Beautiful photos.

   My husband and I just returned from a trip to Death Valley so the desert landscape brings back fond memories.

   Continue to have a blast and thanks for bringing all of us along for the trip!

   Stepher


2. 2
   on April 5th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
   Scottsdale Girl said:

   First? Really?

   Now I REALLY look like a stalker.

   Don’t you LOVE IT HERE? WARM!


3. 3
   on April 5th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
   Scottsdale Girl said:

   Oh thank god Stepher beat me to it. Cancel the police


4. 4
   on April 5th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
   Miss Wisabus said:

   I’m quite called at the moment. It helped to look at that last picture.


5. 5
   on April 5th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
   MamaMo said:

   Love the desert flower photo – absolutely beautiful. What an amazingly beautiful and diverse country we have, eh?!


6. 6
   on April 5th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
   Jen said:

   Found you from PW’s site! You’re fab and your blog is fun!
   


7. 7
   on April 5th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
   Biddy said:

   *sigh* i love the southwest!

   be sure and get a picture of you in the hot convertible!


8. 8
   on April 5th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
   meleah rebeccah said:

   i love that you use a seatbelt on your sleeping bag.


9. 9
   on April 5th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
   Meg said:

   Meg thinks the Sleeping Bag should start his own blog!


10. 10
    on April 5th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
    boots586 said:

    Sleeping Bag has to get a name. Something with the initials REI.


11. 11
    on April 5th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
    Cheryl said:

    Hello Bossy.Just wanted to let you know, I’m along for the ride.


12. 12
    on April 5th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
    Nina said:

    I think America is just too damn BIG!


13. 13
    on April 5th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    It’s hot in the desert. But it’s a DRY HEAT.
    Just like the inside of an oven.
    Wear Sunscreen.


14. 14
    on April 5th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
    Just Jamie said:

    You’re getting warmer …

    Can you see San Diego yet from your cute little convertible?


15. 15
    on April 5th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Is Bossy sure that’s not Cowboy Josh stuffed in the bag strapped to the seat?


16. 16
    on April 5th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    Hi Wendy!
    Tell me, is the face mask edible? Eatable? Can you eat it?


17. 17
    on April 5th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
    Swistle said:

    OMG, for a second I thought we were supposed to blame her for BITING YOU WITH THE BITE OF THE ZOMBIE.


18. 18
    on April 5th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
    dlyn said:

    Lovely face masks, but no photo of the wine? That doesn’t seem fair.


19. 19
    on April 5th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
    corrie said:

    I thought Bossy was in a convertible… in the photos the roof of the car looked so, so solid.
    Maybe a few pics of Bossy torturing her hair for a change (as opposed to the other way around) with the top down and the curls flying about is called for !


20. 20
    on April 5th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
    MommyTime said:

    I am glad that if you are not catching up on your rest with your friend, at least you are doing relaxing things. At some point you will have to sleep a little. Just not while driving. (Obviously, Saturn, she knows that! I’m just being a smart-ass.)


21. 21
    on April 5th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
    Foolery said:

    Careful — Mr. Sleeping Bag may get car sick riding backwards. You don’t wanna have to clean up a bunch of stuffing.


22. 22
    on April 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
    junebug said:

    At first I thought your mask was just a dirty face from all the road trip dust.


23. 23
    on April 5th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
    sonrie said:

    I seatbelt my groceries. I think it makes them feel more secure. I am sure you’re sleeping bag thanks you.


24. 24
    on April 5th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
    All Adither said:

    Arizona kicks ass.


25. 25
    on April 6th, 2008 at 12:51 am
    Wendy said:

    Did you see any “Don’t pick up hitchhikers” signs near the PRISONS?! Those are my favorite.


26. 26
    on April 6th, 2008 at 1:15 am
    JCK said:

    All Adither nailed it. Let’s hope you don’t see any hitchhikers trying to lure you with those gorgeous wildflowers!


27. 27
    on April 6th, 2008 at 1:53 am
    kate said:

    oh man. i’m totally channeling you. instead of finishing my bossy’s coming to do list. i. did. a. facial. i swear. there’s a blog about it. *insert twilight zone music here*


28. 28
    on April 6th, 2008 at 2:14 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Thank goodness! Taut, poreless skin is a prerequisite for hanging with the SD bloggers!


29. 29
    on April 6th, 2008 at 3:14 am
    Camille said:

    Dang it, Bossy–you’re making me miss home. Specifically the free citrus.


30. 30
    on April 6th, 2008 at 4:36 am
    Dara said:

    this is so much fun….I wanna go on a road trip.


31. 31
    on April 6th, 2008 at 8:13 am
    Momo Fali said:

    You talk to the sleeping bad, don’t you?


32. 32
    on April 6th, 2008 at 8:47 am
    mr.lootiatto said:

    oh my god…whiteface…
    I immediately thought of a new dress brigade in the Mummers parade…The HONKY brigade…


33. 33
    on April 6th, 2008 at 9:56 am
    laska said:

    I remember that sign from our move to Arizona from Tennessee 21 years ago and how freaked out it made me. Especially when my mom declared it was time to get out and give the dog a chance to go to the bathroom.


34. 34
    on April 6th, 2008 at 10:03 am
    Sarah Rogstad said:

    Wow, I like watching your adventure. Very fun. ANd a great way to meet people you have taked with via the internet.
    Thanks for the journey.
    SARah


35. 35
    on April 6th, 2008 at 10:44 am
    amanda said:

    I am feeling the call of the road…common sense tells me that with my contractions going as they are, my flight will be short.


36. 36
    on April 6th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
    Surcie said:

    Now THERE’s a smile. Wine’ll do that for/to ya.


37. 37
    on April 6th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
    Kit said:

    Oh, Bossy, this makes me miss my Arizona home that I left so long ago…why did I ever leave? Now I’m here in the cold, DEAD Northeast…and did I mention the cold? And the no flowers…and the death?
    Jealous.


38. 38
    on April 6th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
    psychophant said:

    wow!Beautiful sky!


39. 39
    on April 6th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
    Lynn in Tucson said:

    Okay. A best friend. I, too, would choose Phoenix over Tucson if it came down to a best friend.

    Maybe.