The Robertson clan is making preparations for the ever popular family vacation. We are heading to Colorado Springs for a day, then on to Denver for a day, followed by 10 days in Estes Park, CO. We will take in Pikes Peak, the Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek, and of course Whit's end before we relax for a week and a half fishing and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. We have been planning this vacation for a year, the place we will be staying is unbelievable (Worldmark Resort @ Estes Park), and I sooooo need to get away for a little while.
The interesting thing about all this is the preparation that goes into a venture such as this. We are installing a new stereo in the Suburban so that my iPod will hook up in the glove box and the satellite radio will be hard wired in as opposed to that stupid little receiver stuck to my windshield. Then I need three portable dvd players (still cheaper than having them installed in my headrests) because the single unit with double screens that I bought a few years ago is a matter of contention. My son wants a movie with stuff that explodes, Taylor wants princesses, and Morgie wants whatever the other two do not. I figured buying three with separate headphone will cure this one dilemma. Then I have to get someone to feed and water the dogs to keep our investments alive and puppies on the way. I have to go to the pet store and get time release fish food that will keep our 5 aquatic buddies bubbling happily along. Then is is off to Hibdon tire for an oil change and a new spare tire because I just don't want to deal with any major problems along the way - so I will be preemptive in this area.
After all this is accomplished we still must send all the netflix stuff back so we can get two new videos for the road, run to the library for our Nancy Drew, Junie B Jones, and Hank the Cowdog fixes as well as a little HP audio for late night driving. We have to purchase a laptop so my wife can do her homework while we are not at home through the wi-fi connection in our resort.
Then when those tasks are complete all we have left is to fill a few coolers with groceries (tip to the traveler - when going on Vay K you should by some groceries before you leave such as catsup, mustard, and mayo. Maybe the soda and chips, but we have found main courses such as beef and pork are usually of uniform price wherever you go, but the other stuff fluctuates wildly between the local Reasors and the tourist trap minimarts.), get somebody to preach for me while I'm gone, and pack all our earthly belongings into the back of my newly detailed SUV.
I'm sure I've left out some stuff we have to do, but the point is I will do so much getting ready to go I might be to exhausted to enjoy myself while I'm there. Everyone please be good while I'm away. RLR
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Yea, nice, Estes Park really brings out the kid in all of us. I was amazed at what a friendly town it is. I recently loaded up the family, (we are eight) and a friend pointed me to a great web site Estes Park Central here we were able to find a very nice Estes Park Vacation Rentals and home in a secluded area, with the stream right out our back door. The Elk were going crazy in the middle of their rutting and the town was alive. There were plenty of family and kid things to do, and they already are talking about going back. Thanks for the awesome blog, I hope this helps the next family guy down the line. Cheers!
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