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Published: June 29th 2007
The van
The big blue 'camper'. Mile: 0
After nearly two years of planning, we're down to less than one week until our getaway on the big road trip. Much gear has been purchased, house-sitters have been engaged and reservations made, (alas, summer crowds preclude total road trip spontaneity).
Bill has finished the modifications on the van, taking out the center seat and adding a table . Under said table will reside 4 rubbermaid bins. Each of us gets to take whatever we want - as long as it fits into one of those bins. The top box will hold camping gear. The first of many destination stickers has been applied to it - from Archie McPhee’s in our beloved Ballard. Just like an old steamer trunk, the top box will declare our ports of call, the tackier the sticker, the better.
Some important milestones have been met prior to our departure; Kate went through her fifth grade promotion, and Bowen both had his braces removed and… dut da da da… passed his driver’s test!
Check out our route on the map - it’s a huge loop, which we’ll travel clockwise.
More from the road,
Dana
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Gma Jo & Tom
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Make room for us!
If we only bring tooth brushes, can we come too? Good idea to take pix of the pristine interior. Will it be recognizable in 2 days? Bon voyage from the home folks!!