[Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, Bemidji, MN]
6/12/99
Dear A,
Camped out here last night in the van, at the foot of Paul & Babe. There’s a big lake and a tiny carnival. Two teenagers working the concession stand took a shine to me—stoked to see an adult in a Buzzcocks shirt. To them, I’m basically a yeti. They gave me free food and a ride ticket and held the cat while I took them up on it. I’ll never take the Tilt-A-Whirl again. I’d like to say that’s the last mistake I’ll make on this trip, but I’m trying not to make any more promises I can’t keep. —R
P.S. For the record, Edith loves hot dogs
P.P.S. Montana is beautiful, let’s go there