"It's not as late as we left on the trip from Tulsa to Topeka", Dad shrugged.
"True, but that was in your backyard, and you guys knew every inch of that drive, this time we'll be traversing Ohio back roads we've never seen before!"
"We won't be babysitting the Dakota", Dad added, trying to be as optimistic as he could.
"I'm not so sure the Duster is going to be any better!"
"Well...at least it will make for one heck of a story", he laughed and slapped me on the back.
"Yeah, but I'm not the orator you are...not like I'm going to have everyone standing around in a circle hanging on every word."
"You do alright, don't cut yourself short! Besides that you're a great keyboard jockey!" He laughed at his own joke before I could respond.
"Thanks...I think."