June 25, 2010 Spokane to Maple Valley

Last week, we were headed back to MV from Spokane on the same day that Hoopfest was starting in Spokane and the same weekend as the Coeur d'Alene Ironman. Lots of extra people on the road, made for some good photo opportunities...

Hulloh Willllll-bur!

Does she think she has a CB radio in her hand?

It's Tink (on the steering wheel)

Looks like the driver's 3rd hand is being used to pluck a chin hair. Obviously - she needs one to hold the smoke and the other to hold the wheel.

Couldn't resist including this shot of the same plucky driver, showing off her spare hand.

Her look screams "Calgon, take me away"!

Awwww...

The TERMINATOR

The fluffy seat belt cover, pairing nicely with the next photo:

Nothing like a shag carpet covering the steering wheel!

Hard to believe she would take her hand away from the fuzzy cover even for a moment, but I guess when you are the conductor of your own imaginary orchaestra, duty calls.

She must've been a cheerleader in a past life.

Lots of speed traps this day...we spied this WA State Trooper plane on patrol.

This guy actually saw us coming and had his wave ready when we bailed by at 75 mph.

Guess it's nap time.

Pay no attention to the girl behind my hand...she's not really there...just look at me.

Not the typical senior, the gold watch, sure, the dark glasses (although a little smaller than one would expect), but the wifebeater? It's not THAT warm yet!

His enthusiastic wave made up for the frowny face.

If you look closely, you can see us in his glasses.

Hey! What are you guys smirking about?!

Okay - now - here's the scoop, so we passed this car full of girls just outside of Medical Lake. The driver, she's looking thrilled. The passengers are all asleep or in their own little worlds.

as I was saying... snoozerville.

Now - let's get the party started...they found our photo project funny apparently.

Yep, she's still laughing, having awoken the back-seaters now, too.

Even calls mom and little bro in the Suburban ahead to tell them how some weirdos are taking photos.

Next thing we know - they are taking OUR picture the next time we passed. And then, for some reason, the driver thought it would be even more hysterical to come flying past us on the left. It was totally legal - other than the rate of speed.

Uh Oh... The driver's mom should be proud, as she pulled right over as soon as she saw the State Trooper pull onto the freeway. A little guilt as we drove past. :(

They didn't really just take my picture, did they? Or maybe she was just relieved that SHE didn't end up being pulled over by Mr. State Trooper.

Singing along, just minding her own business...

La La La - still singing.

Wait a minute - out of the corner of her eye, she spots something odd...

I know my singing was da bomb, but No autographs please.

Okay - so this wasn't actually ON I-90, but right along next to us.

Who drives with a toothpick hanging out of their mouth? Isn't that some kind of hazard?

Clearly - not impressed with our project, or our SMILE sign.

I suspect this guy is sporting a Utili-kilt.

No WAY is she old enough to be driving! Wait, maybe it's just my eyesight that's starting to go.

Unique approach to the do-rag - tied around your bun and sticking through the back of your ball cap.

Maybe he figures if he throws up a PEACE sign, we won't notice how badly his windows need a washing?

HAY!

If that seatbelt were any higher, she might not be able to see through it!


There's gotta be a story here...brothers, headed to the big city for the weekend, they've got their shades, they've got their pink flip phone...the world is theirs.

I will not look, I will not look, I will not look.

Love how the sunshine highlights his white beard.

Again, lots of extra speed enforcement on the freeway that day.

Wondering if the sun only shines on goatees?

The dad in this car was NOT happy with us taking pictures and distracting the driver...but ahem...what about the fact that she doesn't even have both hands on the wheel?

Looks like she should have a cigar (a la Groucho Marx)

Not too sure whether this guy was waving at us, or if he was just making a feeble attempt to hide the wife breastfeeding a baby while flying down the freeway. Shame Shame!

Before...

After... See - we do brighten peoples' days!

These ladies could use a little brightening...

Sir, how do you like the bird poop on your car?

Eh...so so

Noise cancelling headphones worn by the passenger. Sending the driver a message perhaps?

Who's your Daddy?

Maybe if I nonchalantly wave over here, he won't catch me...

When opposites attract?

Back of sister's car going the opposite way while we were doing a combined 140 MPH. Really, it was her. And the photo would've been of her whole car if the car right ahead of her hadn't been quite similar (at least at that speed)!

Thanks to all of our fellow drivers that day that made the trip oh-so-much more fun!

April 30, 2010 Maple Valley to Spokane, WA

It's been a long winter, so we were thankful for the opportunities between downpours and hailstorms to get some photos of our fellow travelers along I-90.




Not sure if this was "Peace" or "May the Force Be With You"

Your Star Wars pillow...never leave home without it!

Drivers Ed: Freeway Driving. I'm sure that with all of our speeding up to pace cars, this dad was telling his daughter what NOT to do when driving on a freeway!

What a way to ruin an afternoon.


I'm sure that's EXACTLY what this poor guy was thinking.

Cowgirl Up - at least that's what the window sticker on her truck said.

Happy to see us, no doubt! Although she looks like she could be muttering something derogatory to herself...

That smile may have been frozen on her lips. She was wrapped in a blanket with the sunroof open, so that she could hang onto the rope keeping the kayaks on her roof.

Can't touch this. What is MC Hammer doing on I-90?

Peek a Boo - EYE see you!

This guy was quite Focused!

Testing to see if his window was down?

I don't watch The Office (who has time?), but if I did - I would swear this guy was Rainn Wilson.

Is this Mork? Na-Nu Na-Nu mister!

Road trip is a perfect time for a mother-daughter chat. Captive audience, teenage attitude is optional.

Maybe she's annoyed because everytime she puts on her bikini top - the rain starts to fall.

If you want to keep your truck looking brand new, you should make sure to look forward!

Okay - these guys look like they are straight out of Terminator!

She really was waving, not just trying to block our shot!

At least it was 2 fingers, and not just one!

These two ladies (from Tracy's Scrappin' Barn) gave us the best laugh that we have had since starting this project. We took photos of them, then they turned around and did the same to us! Maybe we've started something!

If you are in the area, please stop by Tracy's Scrappin Barn in Garfield - tell her we say hello!

C'mon are the humongous shades really necessary - I mean, half the time it was raining or hailing, and the other half was overcast.

Breaker Breaker 1-9er - we got some weirdos with a camera comin' at us.

This guy was so happy, he was using 2 hands to wave at us!

Looking forward to the next Road Trip!

Trip coming up...should be some good photo ops...

Apparently, we haven't taken enough road trips lately... but - fear not, (or maybe we should all fear) we are tripping tomorrow to Spokane for Bloomsday. Should be some good opportunities there!

August 9 - Portland to Maple Valley

Just realized that we missed posting these few DriveByPics!

This was a trip south on I-5 to Portland to help our friend celebrate his 40th birthday - yes, Brian, this was for you!


It's a Monster Truck!

I thought texting while driving was illegal in Oregon.

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me sing!

Hello! Watch the road!!!

Peace out dude.