Road Trip!

Well, here we are on the eve of the first day of our second
major road trip of the summer!

As a former boy scout, I am a bit of a "be prepared" freak, which by the way is the reason I always carry some sort of multi tool. I used to exclusively carry the trusty Swiss Army Knife, but lately my tool of choice has been my Leatherman Charge.

 

Anyway I always get asked how we manage to travel with all the kids. The answer is quite simple really, we all just get in the car and go to where we want to go.

The amount of cash vs the amount of gear we bring depends on the kind of trip. Generally speaking, the less gear we need to bring, the more cash.

Driving trips are my favorite. There is something to be said about driving through the hills in Pennsylvania over winding roads and seeing the scenery unfold before you.

 

 

 

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Good Times at The Games

So we spent last weekend at the Fergus Highland Games and it was a great time! Where else can you wake up to the sounds of pipers piping and drummers drumming.

Aileen placed first overall in her age category!

But one of the highlights has got to be the random jam sessions....


So what do you get when you cross a bunch of drummers, pipers and an old green school bus?

Answer:

Just like Scotland

So here we are on the first of our two family trips this summer. This weekend we are at the Fergus highland games in Fergus, Ontario. The drive was only an hour and a half, which is nothing compared to the mammoth marathon drives we usually do.

Just a tip, when long driving with children, cookies and ice tea do not make for a good mix. Peaches and prunes are not a good idea either.

Anyways, this weekend is all about kilts and tartans. Hey now, this is a family blog.

We are staying in the middle of a field surrounded by other tents and RVs and the weather has been shall we say appropriately cultural.

Thankfully, it hasn't been raining all day . In fact, it cleared up just in time for the festivities to start.

And here is a taste of the weekend festivities!