When we travel, it's usually by car and it's almost always in the general New England area (I don't much like to fly). If you've ever driven around New England you know that there is a Dunkin' Donuts in every town. Some towns have two. To pass the time while driving, one of our favorite car-games is "Dunkin' Spottin' ". Now I know that it's not terribly clever or educational but it's fun and no matter how often we do this, I'm still utterly amazed at the sheer number of these franchises. Don't get me wrong, I like DD as much as the next coffee-loving-donut-eating-girl but I've always thought that two or three miles wasn't asking too much to drive for my fix. (After all: you can't buy 'em in the grocery store...). But I digress.
Our recent trip to Martha's Vineyard started out with Niall driving. Jake and I were engaged in a heated debate as to whether the driver had an advantage at our little game. It was my assertion that the driver is more tuned in to the general surroundings and therefore has an edge. Niall disagreed. When he took the position that the driver was on the lookout for more clear and present danger than donuts, Jake (remember, he's ten) flatly asked "You mean, like bacon?"
I hope he can remember his wonderful sense of humor today. This morning he marched squarely into a school where he has only set foot once, where he only knows only one person and where the other kids have been for five years. Needless to say, he was not exactly smiling when we said goodbye. I've been sitting on my hands or biting my nails all day. I'll let you know how it turns out.
good luck to jake. i feel for him. i hate those situations where i don't know anyone. :(
Posted by: maya | September 03, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Oh, I hope that he had a good day!
Posted by: Sarah | September 03, 2008 at 09:10 PM
i think i am lost or you are lost. i'm going to try to delete your subscription and try again.
Posted by: jacquie | September 03, 2008 at 09:14 PM
Good luck to Jake! Little prayer going up right now for him!
Posted by: Andrea | September 04, 2008 at 09:19 AM
I completely agree that there is a Dunkin' Donuts in every town in New England. It's perfect for my traveling because I love coffee and need it to make car rides survivable. I hope Jake had a great day at school!!
Posted by: jessica | September 04, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I hope Jake had a good day. Boy do I miss D&D. We lived in Boston for years, and I have missed so many things...including the Dunkin' Donuts on every corner. I really enjoy your blog and think the new mast head is terrific.
Posted by: Molly | September 05, 2008 at 06:59 AM
There are over a dozen Dunkins in my town. More than twenty in the tritown area. At some you can stand in the parking lot and see the next one down the street.
And yes, we do have them in the grocery store. The carriages even have built-in cupholders.
no joke.
How was the big first day?
Posted by: elizabeth of course | September 05, 2008 at 08:26 AM
I love your banner!
Posted by: ...loveMaegan | September 05, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I hope you son enjoys his new school. There is nothing like New England in the fall. I would like to invite you to partipate in a fall quilters blog giveaway that I am hosting.
Posted by: Debi Lohr | September 06, 2008 at 12:27 AM
school and kids... it's always a worry. I found that I worry much more than he(they) do and often unnecessarily!
Posted by: monica | September 08, 2008 at 01:44 PM