A wonderful collection of road trip memories, Dave. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it again. Reminded me of our family's cross country trips during that same decade....not vacations, but military transfers from one coast to another. Not several weeks of vacation, but rather a 7 day trip, one state blending into another as we snaked our way across country. No air conditioning, or Game Boys, or DVD players to entertain us kids - we made up games and songs as we went along and dealt with the Texas heat as best we could. There was no time for sightseeing, we saw America through the car windows, but it was a great time for us kids.
On another note, I've been watching films this morning on FOX of the horrible devastation throughout the Gulf states. The need there is enormous and overwhelming and my prayers go out to the people and the rescue workers.
yes Lori..I wish I were closer.. to do "whatever"... guess particularly my chaplain background might be useful..the pocketbooks are pretty empty & the back is pretty sore but there are so many ways to help. .. and so far away we feel so helpless.
You know after years of being away from the coast, I continually say I cannot wait to get back to the ocean(someday maybe?).. still feel the same. The ocean has a powerful draw.. for me.
Geez! How come everyone keeps talking about *Texas* heat - ever been through Arizona?! :)