OK, well...I've slept on it, and though I really, really wannna see you, and I think camping would be a lot of fun, I think I'd better give up this particular scheme. There are just too many puzzle pieces to work out. For one, I'm supposed to pick up the kids halfway down the state on Saturday, so I'd have to figure out another ride for them, but the only person I can think of is Jim, who I'd hope could come with me...without him, I'd have no other even semi-adults along for the ride. And then I'd have to figure out a sitter for the dogs...usually I could ask Dad about leaving him home if there were younger kids around to keep an eye on them, but they're out and about all weekend, and though Jim housesit for me while I was at Entmoot, I had one less dog then, PLUS I'd like him to be along, as I said.
Then there's the issue of figuring out food for several days, so it doesn't cost an arm and a leg, which it would if we did much eating out, even at places like BK.
Margaret said "Buy her a bus ticket all the way here and we'll split the cost!", but I didn't think that would appeal much. ;-) They went on one long bus trip with Mom and have a much idealized view of what it's like. But the offer stands, I suppose!
On the other hand, I still get a moot with Suzi, and only an hour away! What a spoiled brat I is...
And if you're home over the summer (when do you leave?) maybe we can add your place to our road trip plan. We're still thinking about that. If we DID do it, it would probably be the last week of June...coming right up...scary! That's the only time Jim gets off, or in any case the only paid time off he gets.
Ah well. It would have been fun but I guess we really should have planned earlier.
We'll get together sometime. Too bad it can't be now, but I understand completely.
Woo Hoo! I'll find out more about the timing for Sunday and freepmail you the details.