You can thank FedEx for taking advantage of COVID to provide crappy service and no longer guarantee delivery days and times, forcing me to drive 200 miles (one way) to deliver a proposal.
That is so not cool. And I get it. I do not miss having to deal with shipping anything.
But you’re reminded me of a company I worked for where money was right and the prez didn’t trust any Courrier to bring payment. I went threw times to and from Kingston (3 hours one way) and once to an from Wakefield (2+ hours one way). Back in ’91 or so. I loved it. Paid me 25¢/km and I got out of the office. I always volunteered!
You got to see cool stuff along the way as well.
Not really. The 401 has to be THE dullest highway… Mind you, the Wakefield trip was always nice. And I always stopped off in this little shop with hand-crafted table cloths and such. I was quite the level of “Kid Kodak” I am now – and cell phones were not a thing that back then, either.
I hope you had a good collection of CDs and a player then?
The first trip I had NO RADIO IN MY CAR at all! Was a little less enjoyable, needless to say. Also pushed me to get one. I had bought my brand new Hyundai Excel in December 1990 and it came sans radio. I had to order one, can you believe it? The second trip, I used my boyfriend’s car – he was so cheap, he demanded half of my earnings. Sheesh. 😉
That’s pretty chincy. The $ for the mileage wasn’t enough?
That’s what I meant. Of course it made sense as it was his car. We get paid mileage for the use of our car. I was using his. At the time, I was like wait a minute! But really, he was generous in letting me keep half…
That’s right. You were a volunteer. I would of let you keep it all.
You are most generous.
Plus he earned way more than me!
Thank you FedEx (and Tim) for these cool road trip pictures!
You are welcome, JYP from both of us.
Graffiti out int he middle of nowhere seems odd, though back east we would sometimes see graffiti painted on big rocks in wilderness areas. Usually the road ran near by.
Someone went to a lot of trouble to do this. Graffiti can be pretty but my attitude depends on the messaging. Some people use it as a platform to say hurtful things.
I enjoy graffiti very much…in most cases. The last
Picture of the building with the clouds is my favorite.
Some cities, Cleveland, Ohio especially, hired graffiti artists and they made beautiful murals off a highway.
I’m over on your blog now. I didn’t finish visiting after dinner. I got caught up in the Queen’s coverage.
I have an art commission, so it’s good for drawing to. xo
it’s all cool. Thanks, Resa.
They left me hanging, I gotta know what I’m worth more than… anarchy, a penny, the queen’s inheritance….this is going to drive me crazy all night.
Off Center & Not Even 
Growing up in Los Angeles, graffiti has always been pleasurable to me. Much to see, and many different types too.
Thanks, Jeff. We have a lot downtown.
Welcome, Tim. Yep, makes sense.
Hah! Love it. I think they really get a chance to stand out in the middle of nowhere. And yes. YOU ARE MORE THAN! Excellent words…
So far, F&R Graffiti has been wholsome art and tags. Thanks, Dale.
Indeed. And so lovely of you to share with us
You can thank FedEx for taking advantage of COVID to provide crappy service and no longer guarantee delivery days and times, forcing me to drive 200 miles (one way) to deliver a proposal.
That is so not cool. And I get it. I do not miss having to deal with shipping anything.
But you’re reminded me of a company I worked for where money was right and the prez didn’t trust any Courrier to bring payment. I went threw times to and from Kingston (3 hours one way) and once to an from Wakefield (2+ hours one way). Back in ’91 or so. I loved it. Paid me 25¢/km and I got out of the office. I always volunteered!
You got to see cool stuff along the way as well.
Not really. The 401 has to be THE dullest highway… Mind you, the Wakefield trip was always nice. And I always stopped off in this little shop with hand-crafted table cloths and such. I was quite the level of “Kid Kodak” I am now – and cell phones were not a thing that back then, either.
I hope you had a good collection of CDs and a player then?
The first trip I had NO RADIO IN MY CAR at all! Was a little less enjoyable, needless to say. Also pushed me to get one. I had bought my brand new Hyundai Excel in December 1990 and it came sans radio. I had to order one, can you believe it? The second trip, I used my boyfriend’s car – he was so cheap, he demanded half of my earnings. Sheesh. 😉
That’s pretty chincy. The $ for the mileage wasn’t enough?
That’s what I meant. Of course it made sense as it was his car. We get paid mileage for the use of our car. I was using his. At the time, I was like wait a minute! But really, he was generous in letting me keep half…
That’s right. You were a volunteer. I would of let you keep it all.
You are most generous.
Plus he earned way more than me!
Thank you FedEx (and Tim) for these cool road trip pictures!
You are welcome, JYP from both of us.
Graffiti out int he middle of nowhere seems odd, though back east we would sometimes see graffiti painted on big rocks in wilderness areas. Usually the road ran near by.
It’s interesting where you find graffiti. Thanks, Lavinia.
Someone went to a lot of trouble to do this. Graffiti can be pretty but my attitude depends on the messaging. Some people use it as a platform to say hurtful things.
These artist seem pretty low key on the messegaes.
Yes, I saw that 💜
Once again.. amazing where you find it Timothy.
Truly amazing. Thanks, Shey.
One of the artists is the same as in Tank Art! 😉 I like the peeling of the green stuff!
You notice the alien artist. Those green things are asphalt shingles. They most likely contain asbestos. Thanks, Marina.
Doesn’t sound healthy!
Not at all.
I don’t like seeing graffiti on abandoned old buildings in the country. It strikes me as disrespectful to the building and its history.
That’s a good point. I think disrespect is part of the point of graffiti. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
Nice again my friend!
Thanks, Inge.
Wonder how many different “artists” were involved here. Those green scale looking wall coverings are interesting. Have never seen that type of siding.
Those are asphalt shingles. As I mentioned to Marina, they probably contain asbestos. Thanks, Maj & Sher.
I enjoy graffiti very much…in most cases. The last
Picture of the building with the clouds is my favorite.
Some cities, Cleveland, Ohio especially, hired graffiti artists and they made beautiful murals off a highway.
Thanks, Nancy.
OMG!
What can I say? LOL!!!!
Still, it’s a universal language. We speak it here, too. xo
I thought you might like some of the F&R graffiti. Thanks, Resa.
BTW I did a couple more posts on F&R graffiti.
I’m over on your blog now. I didn’t finish visiting after dinner. I got caught up in the Queen’s coverage.
I have an art commission, so it’s good for drawing to. xo
it’s all cool. Thanks, Resa.
They left me hanging, I gotta know what I’m worth more than… anarchy, a penny, the queen’s inheritance….this is going to drive me crazy all night.
Hahah! You were the only one to mention that little problem with the ending. It makes you wonder doesn’t it? Thanks, Brian.