The Chore Day
We washed tons of dirt from truck and trailer, had an oil change, endured the Post Office, did laundry, got my Mac issue resolved at Alaska’s only Apple store, explored downtown Anchorage and the excellent visitor centers for information on hiking trails, researched churches for Sunday, moved the camper to a full service site. I did not take a photo with my main camera for the first time this trip (couple with the iPhone). We enjoyed a delightful meal at Tequila 61. Mexican featuring local seafood - very special. We were so full we skipped ice cream. Oh my, send help something is wrong with the Hilemans.
Cadillac’s Most Correct Viewpoint
So what is the t-shirt mystery? Open Secret Communiques. “Open” because they are out in the air, “Secret” because you must attend indoctrination classes for years, “Communique” because, well I am not going to spell out everything for you. It is obvious once you begin to understand the HP. I will grant you the example that the chauffeurs provide for me is either deeply disturbed or mis-aligned with reality most of the time. But I persevered and ferreted out the truth usually kept for the indoctrination period that occurs for miniature HP’s when the buses unload them at various herding centers. I digress. The HP are clearly simple organisms and have a difficult time sharing with or even identifying their peer groups. Unlike we gregarious and engaging Moose who are related to, well, all other Moose, so maybe that makes it easier? I digress. Anyway to make sharing easier they adopt a shirt that says “I was here” or “I was indoctrinated here” or “I am a dolt and not to be trusted.” As they process down a street, they note others with their tribal emblems and can engage in “Small Talk” (not sure on that point) with them and not be threatened. For example, they see someone with a shirt that says, NCSU. So if you are NCSU or Raleigh you have instant rapport, if they are, say, App State and you are distant from the Home Base, it does not matter and you engage with good results. If, however you are very close to Home Base with the same combination of T’s you must ignore or belittle their choice. See, it is a challenge to unravel. Same is true for destination The rude and stupid tees separate wearers into various castes with the clever ones ruling over all. Only the Moose shirt seems to garnish universal acclamation. You are likely marveling about my outstanding ability to decipher complex social norms. It is OK to be impressed. Tomorrow - how to use our inside information to advance Moose Rights.
Birthday Dessert
Cadillac leading the Lu Lu Belle through the ice bergs