Good Lord, What Am I Getting Myself Into?

@porwest (112717)
United States
October 23, 2024 6:57pm CST
So, on November 2nd we have to have the camper into the shop by 11AM about an hour away, which is in the area of two casinos in the area, Hollywood and Ameristar, and my mom is really into gambling. So, we decided to try and make a fun weekend out of it and invite mom with the caveat that we have to pull the camper to Wentzville, MO. She has always been terrified about the prospect of riding in the truck with the camper behind us. But I invited her anyway, and even though she is somewhat apprehensive, she's onboard. Gambling is a strong pull. But I assured her, we never go above 65 when we pull (I fibbed a little bit), and it's only an hour. It's going to bounce and sway a little bit, but I know what I am doing, and it will be fine, and we can have some fun. She has never been with us on a camping trip, and if she makes it through this little trek, I told her we might set something up for next April that is about an hour and a half away. Will she make it? I don't know. Will she be nervous? Undoubtedly. But I think it will be fine and she'll figure out it's a piece of cake in the end. But good Lord, what am I getting myself into?
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
24 Oct 24
How long are you going to be gone? Are you going to be gone for Election Day?
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
24 Oct 24
@porwest You haven't already voted?
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Oct 24
@thislittlepennyearns I always vote at the polls, in person.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Oct 24
Oh, we'll be back on the same day. The shop is only an hour away and so are the casinos. So, we'll be home in time for dinner. I would not miss being able to vote for anything. This election, especially, is too important.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Oct 24
You might be making a rod for your own back with this one. She might love it and want to go on all your trips. lol
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Oct 24
Gives new meaning to the phrase, "opening a whole new can of worms." lol. By the way, when's the last time worms ever came in a can?
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Oct 24
@porwest Good point. I wonder where the saying originated.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
28 Oct 24
@JudyEv No idea. I guess I could look it up. lol
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@jstory07 (148701)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Oct 24
I hope you have a good time. I hope your Mom has a good time to.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Oct 24
I am sure she will, even though I think she might be squirming a bit when the camper is behind us.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Oct 24
Hope she enjoys the trip
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Oct 24
I am sure she will, despite her apprehension about the camper being behind us.
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
24 Oct 24
Who knows maybe after that she will be hook and will always tag along
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
24 Oct 24
@porwest let's see what will happen
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Oct 24
You never know. I mean, she knows I know what I am doing, and she even commented on how many campers she saw on the road when she was with my wife when she was off for her gambling trip in Wisconsin and took my mom along so she could visit with her sisters in Milwaukee. If it were all that bad, so many people wouldn't be doing it.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
24 Oct 24
Gambling is such a strong temptation! Have a safe trip and a good day.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
24 Oct 24
For her, it most certainly is. lol
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@MarieCoyle (59106)
24 Oct 24
Time truly does fly, as you well know. It’s good to make all of the memories you can make with her. You will look back someday and be so glad.
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