Day one:
Today consisted of riding, riding, and even more riding. We covered about 450 miles today, and we are now resting comfortably in Kingdom City, MO. We seem to be right on “shedule” as dad would say. We didn’t really speak much during the course of the trip. I guess we’re saving up for the remainder of our journey. Guess we don’t want to run out of things to talk about. We ate breakfast at Cracker Barrel (surprise, surprise) and had dinner at Arby’s. One of the highlights of going on a Walker family vacation is what I like to call “Steveisms.” To give an example, tonight David wanted to stop at McDonald’s to get a McFlurry. After about 5 attempts to park the van in a close parking spot (unsuccessfully, I might add) Dad finally secured a spot and let David go in and get his ice cream. Unfortunately, David forgot to get mom’s ice cream and had to turn around and go back, wherein Dad (and I quote) said, “I guess he was so concerned about his McFurry that he forgot to get yours.” Yes, that’s right folks…apparently McDonald’s now serves “McFurry’s” for your enjoyment! I guess it wasn’t too furry for David to enjoy it. This is just one of many Steveisms to come. So far, it’s been an enjoyable first day adventure. However, many questions still remain:
Will David and I need couples’ therapy by the end of this trip? Can one actually divorce his/her parents? Is there anything in Nebraska besides corn? Will mom lose her grip on reality (or has this already happened)? Will dad ever drive over the speed limit?
Maybe I’ll be able to answer the Nebraska question tomorrow…
Land of corn, here we come!
Hi David, Beth, Steve and Carol,
ReplyDeleteWe can't tell you how much we enjoyed reading your first post to the blog, and how we look forward (with baited breath) to the subsequent entries. Perhaps you will want to write a book concerning your experiences. Maybe entitle it something like "Go West Young Couples," - But don't let your marriage GO SOUTH! lol. Seriously, we will all be praying for your safe journey and also that any "McFurry" issues will be fond memories and more cannon fodder for amusing posts (which we will really enjoy reading):)
We will post your link in the church bulletin so everyone can read and enjoy and also can let you know that we are all thinking of you and hoping God will go with you every step of the way and that your trip will be a safe one full of wonderful experiences and memories. Please be sure to take care and be careful - also snap some good pictures. Tell lead foot to SLOW DOWN! :)
love you all,
Carole and Van