![[ Hicks ]](denver08.jpg)
Stopped at a traffic light, we came across the emblem of what makes America great - a country hick driving a rusted out old Ford pickup, holding his ballcap in his hand while he scratched his head.
![[ Getting ready ]](denver09.jpg)
Janice had made it pretty clear that - due to some personal events in her life - she really needed to go on a bender. We both suited up and posed for a shot in the living room, with the camera resting on an ironing board I had just finished using to make the lines on my shirt straighter. Yes, I ironed on this trip. I'm that kind of friend.
An aside: Do you like the shirt? Credit to my fashion designer.
![[ Virginia and Ron ]](denver11.jpg)
From there, it was on to meet up with Virginia (Janice's cousin) and Ron (Virginia's fiancé). First we had an excellent dinner, then we hit the bar - where I broke out the camera for some alcohol-induced mugging.