We gave new meaning to the concept of Western Expansion today as Thelma and Louise safely crossed the Mississippi with 8 kids in tow on Day 1 of the Crazy Tour.<\/p>\n
So far, so good.<\/p>\n
While the 5 hour trip took closer to 8, I blame that on an extra lunch stop in the parking lot of a sketchy floor tile and wood laminate store in Paducah, Kentucky rather than the lush rolling green pasture of a roadside park we had originally envisioned. Rest Areas were not abundant on I-24 in these parts; and the natives were getting hungry, so we pulled into the biggest parking lot I could maneuver and dined by a sale of porcelain tile of questionable origin and a peach stand in which we purchased 308 because nothing says, “Charge me the non-local price for All Consumer Goods,” like rolling up in 34 foot RV with a Yeti strapped to the back and a dozen people scarfing down Pub Subs on hot asphalt. In Paducah.<\/p>\n
But let’s not let this eclipse the wins of the day, of which there were many.<\/p>\n
1.) I filled up that big ol’ gas tank without having to make an insurance claim. Twice.<\/p>\n
2.) The kids played Uno with actual cards and not on an electronic device.<\/p>\n
3.) We made it to the campground with the same number of passengers we started with.<\/p>\n
4.) No one cried. Not even me.<\/p>\n
5.) Truffle cheese and wine for dinner, S’mores for dessert. <\/p>\n
Bring on Kansas City.<\/p>\n
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