Hah thanks! This pops in my head every once in a while but I forget to look it up when I have a chance to

It’s hard to get over “that”. It feels good but vulnerable to let yourself out. But literally no one cares

https://youtu.be/iHLUIDXmF7c

This scene has resonated with me for a while and I love it and embrace it

Oh that looks so fun! I’ll definitely check it out. I feel that I might be able to scrounge together a group that would enjoy this

Hey thank you for posting that. I know it’s not what you wanted but I am looking for safe resources and this is what I need

(I’m trying to heal from some trauma and ngl seeing it at first was a bit triggering but I feel better after reading that description. So thank you sincerely)

I don’t play dnd but I love cards and dice. I haven’t checked out their merch but I’d love to support them. I’ll check out the dice!

Oh wow, I just had the weirdest dream

It was giving me very “House of Leaves” vibes, though I haven’t read that one either. Given the context I can see how those errors (?) add to the environment of the topic. It is still very jarring but I think Mr. Thomson would appreciate the way it reads

I apologize, I thought there was some sort of weird formatting error. Rereading it with a clearer mind and eyes I realize that was intentional

That isn’t something I’d have gone out of my way to find and read but I’ll check it out after having a recommendation dropped in my lap. My local library only has it on audiobook. 17 hours! Great for a road trip 😄 it seems interesting, and by a very interesting author nonetheless

I’d appreciate that quote more if you could link the original context. It’s very hard to parse

This is how I see the comments:

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I feel this is tangentially relevant, but I can’t squeeze in a lame pun

https://youtu.be/jLkfD8pg_wQ

Yes I did get a lot of good advice! I’m still working through it all really because some things were things I wouldn’t have thought of myself. I do appreciate the time people took for helpful comments

We’ve got plenty of stops to make and all of them are going to be new to the other parties. The kiddo likes the screens but is also equally satisfied staring out the window. I know they’ll both have their minds blown at the sights we’ll be experiencing

And +1 in wholesome snacks and hydrating beverages

Oh yeah thank you! I love pillows and I didn’t think of bringing some extra for traveling

That makes me think of riding in my grandparents car that had beaded car seat covers. They said it helped circulation when sitting for long periods

Those rest breaks absolutely add up no matter how quick you try to make them. Fortunately our major stops are in places large enough to have a store to top up snacks and water. There’s two adults so we’re swapping driving duties to lessen the load

Lol I have had a horrible experience with caffeine pills so I’ve sworn those off. I’ll stop and stretch to reinvigorate myself. I learned myself a lesson after consuming too many nodoz and having a self inflicted panic attack

Lastly that site is really cool, thank you for the suggestion! We’ve got a lot of major stops planned but also some leeway for those impromptu side-of-the-road stops

Oooh yes!!

I’ve been wary of that since I was a kid. I don’t remember the title but I read a book where there was a kid helping his family in the fields and got extremely hot and tired. Someone brought out some cold water and before anyone could stop the boy he drank deeply and passed out. Reading that has stuck around for a few decades lol

But thank you! We’ll bring beverages that are hydrating. The trip will take us through a variety of environments. The drier climates are some of the most beautiful but daunting journeys

Yeah we’ll bring some physical books but I’ve got a kobo I use regularly and the kiddo has a kindle. But yes physical books have a unique presence about them and I can definitely tie memories to physical books, like where I was reading a certain scene. Not so much with an ereader

Yeah I can change a tire but thinking about it all I have is a donut. I’ve been wanting to get a true spare tire; now might be the time to invest in that

Yes thank you for the liquids tip. Definitely will bring a lot, and then a lot more. AAA is great if you have signal but fuck getting stranded without water. We don’t really do soda anyways so we’ll be avoiding sugary drinks and sticking with actual hydration

I get the sentiment. It’s to keep the kiddo busy, but we’re all avid gamers and being forced to take a trip we don’t really want to. So I’m trying to keep it palatable for everyone

We’re going to have a few very long days not including any extra stops we make and a lot of the landscape is frankly boring

Yeah, probably going over the top and as we actually start packing we’ll realize how ridiculous it is and pare it back. I’m a chronic over packer because I make sure every scenario is covered and then not end up needing half

Yeah AAA is fantastic. It absolutely has paid for itself many times over. I just re-enrolled for the trip but I’ll keep it after as well. I’ve just been putting it off for a long time. And don’t forget the discounts that come with the membership!

Yes!! I just got enrolled again. I should have it for everyday as well but I’ve been putting it off. Plus discounts!