It's officially been nine months without a car. At first it was great not owning a vehicle. I dont have to worry about inspection stickers, speed cameras, gas prices, insurance payments, car payments, and constantly having "clean out car" on my to-do list. It was refreshing not having a car. I was enjoying listening to my ipod, and starting my day with a morning walk. But the honeymoon is over. I want a car again. Monday morning, Brisbane saw a lot of rain. The only way for me to get to work is walk. I went outside, late as usual, ready to brave the rain with only an umbrella. My umbrella failed me as I was splashed by a passing car. My pants were pretty soaked. Just as I'm thinking that I could probably dry my pants off with the hand dryer in the bathroom, I am splashed a second time. It was like a cartoon. This time, I was COMPLETELY soaked. I went home, changed, and waited for a cab...and only an hour late for work1
Tuesday morning was definitely off to a better start. It was still overcast, and just barely drizzling. About halfway to work, I take my umbrella down. The sun was starting to shine, and there was only an occasional rain drop. As I'm waiting for a pedestrian light to change, I felt an one of those occasional drops - no big deal. Then I feel another one right on the top of my head. But this one was bigger...and wait - WARMER. I instinctively touch the top of my head, and yup - just as i suspected--- BIRD SHIT!!! But this isn't dainty American white bird droppings. This is yellow, chunky, a la curried lentils, Australian bird poop. absolutely disgusting. I can't wait to return to Texas and drive a car that will shelter me from the elements. Oh, and take up dove hunting in retaliation against birds. all birds.
PS. i've been shit on by birds three times in my life. Is that normal or above average?
PPS. "lemonade" in Australia is carbonated (aka Sprite)
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in Italy being shit on by birds is a sign of good luck and good fortune. Yeah, I know. It's a good thing the rest of Italy is so beautiful, wonderful and nice.
Mike
I think you are way above average on the bird poop. I've only been hit half a time (only half the poop hit me).
when will everyone be on board with the fact that birds are pretty much disgusting disease-carrying rodents? for christ' sake, they made a horror film about them.
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