Tales from the Road

This is just an example of noises heard from vehicle while cruising Highway 66 and other points west:

- All verses of This Land is Your Land (rinse; repeat) at top volume

- Verbal quizzes covering states, capitals, and failed foreign policies

- Role-playing favorite scenes from Grapes of Wrath (Katie plays all characters)

Actual Quotes that Cannot Be Denied

"Are we there yet?"

"Turn off the radio. We've heard enough Whitesnake to last a lifetime."

"No more trips to Hoover Dam, okay? My bummy hurts."

"Yeah, impressive. I just wish my cell phone worked."

"Can we keep it under eighty, old man? You've got precious cargo back here."

"You smell that? Open a window, I'm dying."

"Raise your hand if you're sick of mountains!"

"Deer ass. Now there's something you don't see every day."

"I never thought I'd be so happy to see Wal-Mart."

"Mommy's cut off - no more water. Eight bathroom breaks in an hour is more than enough."

"Who wants to score some peyote?"

"Bush is right. Plenty of forest left. Plenty."

"I thought this family didn't believe in spanking."

"No more bad words, Mommy. You promised."

"Pay attention to your father before he insults me again."

"Boys! Take a breath."

"Raise your hand if you want to pretend we've seen the Grand Canyon and head back early."

"You know, in this light, you look just like Walter Matthau."

"All I want is internet access and green tea. Is that too much to ask?"

"Patriotism swells in the heart of the American bear."