Cross-country tour: Day 6
On our way Bloomington, we stopped to get gas in the middle of Missouri nowhere. We were shocked to realize it was the same little gas station of the “If you don’t know nothin’, I don’t know nothin’.” incident a few years back. Here’s the story.
Maz really needs to go to the bathroom so we pull off at the next available exit. There is nothing to our left, but to the right sits a lonely Conoco. “Thank goodness!” says Maz. Maz enters the station and glances around. “Which way is the bathroom?” The surly attendant replies with a monotonic drawl and a frown, “We ain’t had water here for 3 days.” Maz’ consternation is apparent so the attendant continues, “I been goin’ out back…” “Out back?” Maz asks. “On the buildin’…” There is a pause as Maz imagines peeing on the back of the building. With the same monotonic drawl, the attendant says, “If you don’t know nothin’, I don’t know nothin.” The immediacy of his need pushes Maz to take the advice. As he sheepishly makes his way back through the station to leave, the attendant says, “Come again.”
The attendant this time was a different person, equally surly. Still no water. No matter though, we had a little patch of ice to play on and our lunch included the anxiously awaited sprouts, so we were happy.
he he he….
ice.
wait ’til ya get to Montreal.
: )
actually we got a big dose of ice and snow going over the rockies again. barely made it… we’ve got chains, so hopefully we’ll be okay in montreal…
heehee. . the glamorous life of a touring musician!
Bwaahahaha! Loved the Conoco story!
Now a bit worried for you after reading about your driving on Day 4′s post…. Montreal is full of slopes, all snow / ice, and snow tires are required by law at this time of year. Yikes! Drive safely, guys!