Let me get that straight before I even start.  On a personal level, when I’m sitting in traffic, the last thing I care about is if the dumb ass in front of me believes actors can do it on cue, whether or not all those who wander are lost, or whether their dog is their copilot.  I operate on the premise that those who don’t know me don’t give a shit what I think.  I expect reciprocity in this matter, and thus principally don’t believe in bumper stickers.

That said, a friend from work recently left for a vacation in Cannon Beach.  I received this email from him:

No pictures, no movies – just thoughts.

So I drive through all two blocks of Cannon Beach, all of which are dedicated to the Beach – Kites, bikes, sand castles, and more.

I’m getting into ‘Vacation’ now, and looking forward to going to sleep with the waves riding up on the beach.

As I pull into the hotel parking lot, I get stuck behind a car that won’t seem to turn – and I have no idea what’s going on.

While I’m waiting, I notice a bumper sticker – “I see Dutch people”.   [sigh]

First lesson of my 2009 vacation – no matter how far you go, you can’t escape the Dutch Monkey.

I think we can all agree that I need this bumper sticker.  Accepting donations now.