Hello,
I worked on the day they flew in so Leroy
picked them up using the newer car. As I was driving to work in the older car, the
check engine light came on. I drove with caution and a bundle of nerves the
rest of the way. At yoga others assured me that it would be ok to drive home. A
quick call to Leroy confirmed that notion. It was all fine, but Leroy was not
able to get an appointment to have the car checked until after our camping trip
in MN. All five of us fit in our car, but there are no seats to spare and not
so much packing space. However both Sarah and Leroy felt we could do the
camping trip with just this car. Earlier Leroy and I had looked into renting a
larger vehicle, but because we are now past 65 years old the price was noticeable
higher. We could have had Sarah sign for it, but I am not sure she wanted to do
all the driving.
Brian was bringing most of the food so
we did not have to take a large cooler. These girls know a lot about packing
lightly and swimming suits do not take much room even if they are not used. I
was impressed. The tent was probably the largest item. We got sleeping bags and
pads for all, in the vehicle as well as clothes. Our sleeping bags and pads are
quite compact when not in use. It was tight, but not overwhelming. We were even
able to add three fold up chairs. Two of them are camping stools so they are
more compact and one foldable foot stool/seat that Brian made in High school
shop class. The pack ability of this crew silenced my objections. We headed off
to the north weighted down, but a seat for everyone. The car groaned a little
as it felt the load.
These girls are also good travelers. I
did not hear much complaining about the length of the trip
Paula
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