sf wrote:
> On Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:33:39 +1100, "Farm1" >
> wrote:
>
>> When we go off on longish haul car trips, we always take a basket.
>> Tehrmos, cups, spoons, tea bags, instant coffee, sugar, biscuits
>> (aka 'cookies' elsewhere in the English speaking world), sandwiches,
>> cold water and milk. And sometimes treats like lollies (aka 'sweets'
>> or 'candy') or chips (aka 'crisps').
>>
>> This basket routine seems to be similarly done amongst other coutnry
>> people we know but not something that city people seem to do. Does
>> anyone else do this?
>>
> I'm a city person, so the answer is no. I'm still wondering what the
> heck motivated you to do 1500km in 48 hours? You just had time to
> catch some sleep and turn around for the return trip. I hate spending
> all that time in a car with no reward.

I guess I missed that part! I know some people do that sort of stuff but I
never have. We had neighbors who went from CA to some other state (can't
remember where now) and they'd get their kids up at 4:00 a.m. in their
pajamas and start their trip. By the time they stopped for breakfast
(always at the same place), the kids would be awake. They'd change clothes
in the van then go eat.

The drive took them two days and it was near continuous, only making planned
stops at the same places each time for food and gas. They did pack stuff
for lunch on the first day and also when they returned home but ate the
other meals out. The parents took turns sleeping and driving. And when
they got back they always complained about how grueling it was.