dartonman Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Wife has a great idea....but Im feeling like Chevy Chase in National Lampoon "Vacation".....ready for this one gang...lol....roadtrip from Stillman Valley Illinois to the Grand Canyon.........with 5 kids, wife, and inlaws........yep, toward March 23rd if all works out....rent large vehicles, and drive like crazy........so, since I haven't seen that part of the United States....I think we should do it...........any ideas or advise would help....I think we should start out in the middle of the night so the traffic isnt bad, and the kids will sleep....any and all help on long roadtrips is appreciated....al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** How old are all the kids?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** The kids are 13, 10, 8, 4 and 16 months..........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Prayers are sent buddy!! Your gonna need more help than I can give ya!!! Have a fun, safe, trip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** I am sure that all of you would enjoy seeing the Grand Canyon! However, with all those kids, you have my sympathy! Regardless of when you leave, it is going to be a looooooooooooonnnnnnnnnngggggggg trip for them! Good luck and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Best of luck my friend! Prayers are sent:) No seriously....hope you have a safe and blessed trip with you family! May many memories come your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** MANDATORY: have soemthing that will play movies for the kids, and take a break every few hours, throw everybody out and have races. Pack you own food, so you can save $$ and eat healthy. Lots of car games, math flash cards, etc. so the bigger ones can helpo the younger ones learn something, and eat up time. Take an atlas and work on geography, capitals, landmarks, etc. Need to keep them occupied or mayem and destruction will ensue! Best of luck! I love the G.C.!! HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Be sure to stop and vist all the cousins along the way. Don't miss the house of mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Are we there yet???????????????????? sounds like a good vacation Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Good luck Al. Make sure the kids got plenty of movies that they like and whatever handheld games they can take with them to keep them occupied. If any of your kids get car sick, make sure to give them some motion sickness medicine just before the trip. Again, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Hope you know some good singalong songs. Like said above, try to keep them occupied, so you don't get too many "are we there yet" before you leave Byron Stay alert buddy, and take rest breaks when ever you start feeling a bit fatigued. Sounds like a real fun trip for you and the family. Have fun !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** I HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOOOOOM!!!! Al, I love you bud, but you're crazy. Actually, that's the next place my wife wants to visit. So she's going to Arizona, I'm going back to Hawaii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** that sounds like fun Clark Griswold, I mean Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** [ QUOTE ] The kids are 13, 10, 8, 4 and 16 months..........al [/ QUOTE ] Oh! You need to film this adventure!!! LOL! Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** actually, that sounds like a good trip to make. especially if you have a van or motor home. anything with a bed, a tv/video player, and big windows. this is what lifetime memories are made of. have a great trip, and let's see pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** You are going to wish you were dead! Best of luck. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Remember the line from the movie?? " This is crazy, this is crazy, this is crazy........." My sentiments exactly. Good luck. Hope you guys have a safe, fun trip. Don't forget to untie the dog from the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Several 3-word phrases pop into my mind.............. You are nuts!! Portable DVD player Good luck buddy. You da man. Lapse of sanity. .......and one I can't type here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** [ QUOTE ] any ideas or advise would help.... [/ QUOTE ] yeah dont kill the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** Take along stuff for the kids to do...coloring books....small game to play...lots of snacks....and I'll be praying for you,lol. Sounds like it will be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** I'm guess you get along good with in outlaws I mean inlaws. Like others said take stuff for the kids to do so they dont drive you crazy. Leaving at night is a good idea so you can drive while they sleep. My folk use to always to that with us. Seem to work well. Your a brave man!! GOOD LUCK!! We will all pray for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** give them some cold medicine or dramamine. thats what my parents would do for us when we drove from montana to louisiana. that way we slept alot. and we watched alot of movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Re: ***D-man roadtrip may happen...lol...****** every one seems focused on the kids...what about the in-laws? you have gotten great advice about the kids now you need advice about in-laws......lol you got big...you know whats...i wouldn't try that !!!!! good luck and i will be praying for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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