Over the past thirteen years, I have commuted back and forth from Star Valley to Jackson for work. In that time span, I have seen almost everything imaginable; from nearly impassable weather & road conditions to the beauty of Western Wyoming. I have seen horrific accidents and on occasion, I have been lucky enough to encounter a thoughtful motorist that needs to express their appreciation for my driving ability by saluting and showing me that I am number one. This evening’s commute has possibly provided me with one of the most memorable moments yet.
I need to regress for a moment and preface the remainder with a few thoughts. I have been born and raised in the Valley and was fortunate enough to grow up on a ranch. In that time frame, I have transported many different types of animals in vehicles, trailers, four wheelers, etc. I have hauled cattle and horses. Everyone has dog in their vehicle. I have brought baby chicks & ducks home in my vehicle. I have hauled swine to slaughter and sheep to market. I took my cat on a Sunday drive. I have even been a passenger when transporting ‘domestic’ elk to a holding pen. This being said, I couldn’t imagine being surprised by any type of animal in a vehicle.
Back on track….This evening’s commute started like any other; seatbelt securely fastened, both hands on the wheel (10 & 2…thank you Mr. Lamb), eyes on the road scanning for eminent danger, and the possibly distracting music at a low accommodating level. I cautiously approached a fellow commuter, who was going well below the posted 55 MPH speed limit. As I was patiently waiting for an appropriate time to perform a legal and safe pass, something in the rear of the vehicle caught my eye. In the rear hatch of this Subaru was a little white bunny rabbit. I had never thought about commuting with a pet bunny rabbit, but why not. Was the bunny real? Upon further analysis and observation, I could clearly see that the rabbit was in fact real and there was more than one…three to be exact. After a few “Ahh” moments, as in Ahh that bunny is cute, I crossed off the experience in my “Bucket List” data bank. The opportunity to pass the slower commuter was made available. As I began to pass, the moment that will be forever branded in my brain, transpired. What type of music was this driver listening to? One of the bunnies began to move in an unexpected manner. He almost looked like he was dancing. Was it the Macarena? The Electric Slide? The Cotton-Eyed Joe? OMG!! Mr. Bugs, a regular lothario, & his partner weren’t really “dancing.” I guess that could be argued also. The music artist Shalamar sang the tune “Dancing in the Sheets”…thank you Footloose Soundtrack. The Bunnies were doing the Lambada, the Forbidden Dance.
Yes folks, I saw two bunnies, doing what bunnies do, but at 55 MPH & in the back of a Subaru. I laughed out loud. It may very well be one of the “you had to be there” moments, I only hope you find enjoyment in this lighter side of commuting experience.
I need to regress for a moment and preface the remainder with a few thoughts. I have been born and raised in the Valley and was fortunate enough to grow up on a ranch. In that time frame, I have transported many different types of animals in vehicles, trailers, four wheelers, etc. I have hauled cattle and horses. Everyone has dog in their vehicle. I have brought baby chicks & ducks home in my vehicle. I have hauled swine to slaughter and sheep to market. I took my cat on a Sunday drive. I have even been a passenger when transporting ‘domestic’ elk to a holding pen. This being said, I couldn’t imagine being surprised by any type of animal in a vehicle.
Back on track….This evening’s commute started like any other; seatbelt securely fastened, both hands on the wheel (10 & 2…thank you Mr. Lamb), eyes on the road scanning for eminent danger, and the possibly distracting music at a low accommodating level. I cautiously approached a fellow commuter, who was going well below the posted 55 MPH speed limit. As I was patiently waiting for an appropriate time to perform a legal and safe pass, something in the rear of the vehicle caught my eye. In the rear hatch of this Subaru was a little white bunny rabbit. I had never thought about commuting with a pet bunny rabbit, but why not. Was the bunny real? Upon further analysis and observation, I could clearly see that the rabbit was in fact real and there was more than one…three to be exact. After a few “Ahh” moments, as in Ahh that bunny is cute, I crossed off the experience in my “Bucket List” data bank. The opportunity to pass the slower commuter was made available. As I began to pass, the moment that will be forever branded in my brain, transpired. What type of music was this driver listening to? One of the bunnies began to move in an unexpected manner. He almost looked like he was dancing. Was it the Macarena? The Electric Slide? The Cotton-Eyed Joe? OMG!! Mr. Bugs, a regular lothario, & his partner weren’t really “dancing.” I guess that could be argued also. The music artist Shalamar sang the tune “Dancing in the Sheets”…thank you Footloose Soundtrack. The Bunnies were doing the Lambada, the Forbidden Dance.
Yes folks, I saw two bunnies, doing what bunnies do, but at 55 MPH & in the back of a Subaru. I laughed out loud. It may very well be one of the “you had to be there” moments, I only hope you find enjoyment in this lighter side of commuting experience.
3 comments:
He He, I remember this! :)
Bwahahaha!!!
ROFL! That is too funny!
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