This is not our first road-trip rodeo. We've toured a bit as a family, and (in theory) learned a few lessons.
- You are your own mule. You carry what is yours.
- Pillows are a luxury item. Sometimes there's room for luxury in our lives; sometimes there isn't.
- You don't need near as much as you want. There's a point in the metaphysical realm where stuff turns into crap.
- It is better to wash clothes than store dirty ones in the back of the hot van.
- TheBowling6 are unable to learn the lesson of the book: heavy, fragile objects which are better appreciated in limited quantities.
In preparation of the 4 Corners Quest, the Mrs. developed a trip-specific packing list, including types and quantities, handed out 4 copies, sent the children upstairs, and assumed the best. As they returned down the stairs with a duffle in tow, she asked:
- Did you pack?
- Did you follow the list?
She failed to follow the advice of our former actor-President:
Trust, but Verify.
- Emily brought one pair of socks.
- Louise did not bring a toothbrush.
- Garrett brought no underwear.
- Garrett brought no jammies.
- Garrett brought 2 t-shirts and 7 pair of shorts.
- Elizabeth fetched clothes out of the dirty clothes basket, adding a certain 'essence' to the rest of her bag.
- Elizabeth packed a bottle of water, which opened and soaked all of her and her mother's clothes.
I was smrt enough to let the Mrs. pack for me. And, after a few verbal transgressions on previous trips, have learned to enjoy whatever is in there.
