We made our way northwest through the high desert all the way to downtown Boise, Idaho where we stopped for coffee and records. Downtown Boise is a pretty nice place to be. Shady too. Not shady like someone tried to sell me a watch. Shady as in it’s known for being “the city of trees.” And boy did we need that shade. One hundred degrees in the sun but quite comfortable in the shade.

After coffee we made our way to The Record Exchange where I, much to Corey’s chagrin, scored a late 1980s acoustic set by Gun ‘N Roses performed at CBGB.

In-between record stores and coffee shops we entertained ourselves by reading right wing bumper stickers. My favorite was “criminals love gun control, it makes for a safer work environment.” Others were a bit more dark. Like this one on the truck parked near our hotel:

Others signage spied along the route was a bit more confusing. This one definitely sent mixed messages.

It’s a crime to drink on the premises. But it’s only a misdemeanor, so you do you.