i know it's muddy and snowy and wet and gross outside. i know we're going to be driving behind semi trucks that will dump slush all over us. i know it won't do much good.

but after three weekends on the road in a disgustingly dirty vehicle, i couldn't do it again.

i washed the explorer in 4 degree temps today.

the funny thing was, i had to wait IN LINE at the car wash.

you gotta love south dakotans.