Road Trip '14

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Captain's Log: Trip day 7. Enjoyable day with the kids at the hotel and AdventureDome. The kids were able to ride a lot of rides without waiting. Driving down Las Vegas Blvd was an interesting experience. The money and effort put into those few miles is mind boggling.

Since we are now one week Into the trip, I will share a few stats. Approx 2500 miles. 18.1 Mpg. 3.21/gal lowest fuel cost. Cabin pressure peaked at 6.3 on the last big day of driving.

By the way, cabin pressure is not a controllable thing. There are many triggers. Boredom of the older siblings. Any sharing event can turn into disaster. Traffic jams. Perceived seating injustices. Drive up windows (similar to the ant being cooked under a magnifying glass by the sun). Disorganization of the should be organized stuff. Anyone causing such disorganization. .. I better not say (just ask MP). Packing and unpacking. Etc.

I better sign off now. Long driving day tomorrow.

3 comments:

UnknownJune 13, 2014 at 6:22 AM
My suggestion to resolve cabin pressure over 5.0; Find nearest exit and take it. Follow signs to nearest ice cream store. Exit cabin, order, and Relax. You can add benadryl to ice cream of those who were responsible for cabin pressure increase.
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NortonsJune 13, 2014 at 8:17 AM
Ann - this is MP. Believe me - if we had seen an exit in some of those stretches of az desert, we would've totally done what you suggest.
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NortonsJune 13, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Do they make Benadryl in candy form? Captain.
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Passengers

Captain: Those who think they know the driver, decider-of-bathroom-breaks, and designated packer may see another side of him on this trip. Then again, maybe not.

Mary Poppins (MP): Close your eyes and try to picture the always-gets-shotgun cheerful-except-when-she's-not mom on this trip. If you pictured group singing, you've about got it.

LeMoN: Oldest son. Pushed trip to this year before his legs outgrow the backseat of any vehicle. Retains every bit of information heard or read, even when appearing to be sleeping.

Flip Flop: Oldest daughter. Started packing sometime in 2013 and is pushing hard for an increase in the number of outfits allowed. Foodie, even at campgrounds.

GPS: Twin. Has an innate ability to know if we are headed the right direction. Will call out mile markers every step of the trip unless he is sleeping. Infinite supply of questions ready for every mile.

Slim Jim: Twin. Has extra edge in seating assignments because of propensity (inherited from MP) to motion sickness (may or may not be impacted by slim jim addiction). Sees all aspects of the trip as glass-half-full; peacemaker.

Hummingbird: Youngest. Must be surrounded by cozy pillows, blankets, etc and have her space *just* right, yet has a hard time sitting still - anywhere. Takes trip traits of all her siblings and wraps them into her own unique package. Owns the question: "How much longer?"