Wait until the last radio station fades away and the only diner is the leathery hot dog spinning in the ‘warmer’ at Last Chance Gas. You can’t miss it, it’s the only building in sight on the wind swept plains. To be sure there is a crudely painted sign by the road. Cash only.
The EX was a nightmare long trip driver. The longer away it was the more he’d get agitated over other drivers, etc. He would never let me take over the driving either.
Now I enjoy long driving trips not that I take that many. New adventures and all. As time marched on I would say (in my head) next time I’m flying and you can meet me there. He was always just fine when we got to our destination.
As for you Amanda, at least you haven’t asked for a pit stop yet :-)
I love the coincidental timing of this; some friends of mine are doing this now, but in reverse. They flew from Denver to Minneapolis, and have rented a car to drive through the Upper Midwest. They’re not going because of a wedding, and I’m aware that this strip takes place 4 years ago, but I can still smile at the coincidence of the overall theme and location!
stairsteppublishing almost 2 years ago
At least you got out of the driveway before Amanda started asking Are we there, yet?’ Count yourself lucky.
Ricky Bennett almost 2 years ago
No such thing as a “small trip to another state” in the western US. It’s a loooong way from South Dakota to the Rockies.
Doctor Toon almost 2 years ago
We moved from Fargo, ND to Fort Collins , CO when I was a kid, took a few trips back to visit relatives
Dad would get us all up early and he and mom would tag team drive the trip in a day
Just as a kid in the back seat reading comic books that was a hard day
Janet Gamble Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Don’t make Dan turn the car around!
goboboyd almost 2 years ago
Wait until the last radio station fades away and the only diner is the leathery hot dog spinning in the ‘warmer’ at Last Chance Gas. You can’t miss it, it’s the only building in sight on the wind swept plains. To be sure there is a crudely painted sign by the road. Cash only.
BJIllistrated Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The EX was a nightmare long trip driver. The longer away it was the more he’d get agitated over other drivers, etc. He would never let me take over the driving either.
Now I enjoy long driving trips not that I take that many. New adventures and all. As time marched on I would say (in my head) next time I’m flying and you can meet me there. He was always just fine when we got to our destination.
As for you Amanda, at least you haven’t asked for a pit stop yet :-)
MissyTiger almost 2 years ago
I love the coincidental timing of this; some friends of mine are doing this now, but in reverse. They flew from Denver to Minneapolis, and have rented a car to drive through the Upper Midwest. They’re not going because of a wedding, and I’m aware that this strip takes place 4 years ago, but I can still smile at the coincidence of the overall theme and location!
RWill almost 2 years ago
“Keep that up, lamb, and you’ll spend the rest of the trip in a child seat in the back.”