Well.....just in case I forgot how annoying the advertisements were in the lead up to the State Elections...I have had a reminder compliments of the United States elections. I had originally thought it was ok....as it didn't seem as though one party was slinging off at the other party (unlike our own politicians which, despite being the lowest of low, manage to scoop a little more out of the pool when in comes to slandering their opponent) but now that I have heard the ads over, and over, and over, and over (you get the picture?) I am not so sure. I haven't quite worked out how these elections work, but from what I have learned a party must submit a "proposal". These proposals are given a number...and coming election day....you will vote for the proposal that works for you. The adverts and signage in the streets keep referring to "props" and the relative number. As I type this, another add comes on in support of "Prop 32". The next ad to come on is requesting that voters vote "no to Prop 37". The elections will be over in a couple of days and it can't come quick enough!
Okies....a road rule in the USA that scores high on my weird-o-meter. If you are wanting to make a right hand turn....and if the light is red....and if there is no traffic coming along, you can make the right hand turn through the red light. At home, this would be the equivalent of making a left hand turn. Whilst the Bear has readily accepted (and used) this road rule....every single fibre of my being screams "nooooooooooooooooo". I thought this road rule was worth mentioning. The drivers here create their own road rules it would seem anyway....so am fairly sure they would proceed through the red light irrespective even if there was the rule where you stopped on a red light and had to stay put! They drive like freakin' nutcases. Either that, or they are genuinely trying to break a world record. Suggestions of these could be as follows:
* fastest land speed record
* fastest LA freeway speed record
* fastest shave or make up application whilst keeping steering with your knees
* largest amount of lane changes without using an indicator
* largest amount of lane changes with eyes closed
* most amount of speed changes within 100 metres
* most amount of speed (in their blood)
* fastest to go across 8 lanes of traffic in a single bound
* fastest to go across 8 lanes of traffic single and bound
* fastest to bound across 8 lanes of traffic whilst single
There are an absolute stack that I could think of. Another thing that happens here is....unlike our amber colour taillight assemblies.... most cars over here just have their rear indicator as a flashing of the red brake light. This is even on semi trailers! I find it terribly bizarre!
Went back to Hollywood today and walked along where the stars are. I was astounded to find there wasn't one there for me. I feel that I am a more deserving recipient than Winnie the Pooh! However....I mingled with ease among the many stars that were milling around the place.....Darth Vader....Mickey Mouse...some dude with fake muscles wearing a blue leotard and tights. It was clear that they accepted me as one of them...and adored me more than life itself. They followed me and the Bear down the street trying to shove pieces of paper at me. The Bear said it was advertising...however we both knew that they were love notes.
We had lunch at "Hooters" which does not have bare breasted women serving like I had thought. They are fully clothed women (albeit skimpy) that have precious little in the way of personality or brains...not that I am judgemental *rolls eyes* They were true ambassadors for the clothing retail stores here in Los Angeles....those that feel that skinny girls are the only ones that deserve clothes. Dead set....there are NO fat racks here in LA! The Bear and I pounded the pavement looking for clothes for the shape-challenged (I need a warm jacket to take to New York) however to no avail. *sigh*
Tomorrow we are heading to Universal Studios which will be just awesome! On Saturday we are thinking of going and stalking *cough* a few celebrities and/or their homes. Several tour companies want to charge an arm and a leg for a tour....where as we bought a map of celebrity homes and crime scenes (yeah I am a freak) so that we can figure it out ourselves! Watch out Gene!
PS: We have found the illusive Monte Cristo Sandwich. It sells at Jerry's Restaurant and delicatessen at Marina Del Ray....for $16.95. Woot! Now I just need to find someone who sells grits!
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