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Show Souvenir Edition 27 The Kanab Area Vacation Guide It Couldnt Have Been This Hard by Wagon Train By Dixie Brunner We all want to do it. Its part of the American Dream. You work hard all year, so youll be able to afford to take a vacation with the fam. But to be perfectly honest, these vacations can be a mixed blessing. Vacation time is meant to be and relaxing. Anyone who be an awkward, getting acquainted period. So Bryan, a number of different likes, dislikes and interests. Trying to keep everybody happy is challenging. says dad to son in back seat,how do you like being in Hey kids, says dad with middle school? enthusiasm ,only 20 more miles until What dad? I cant hear you, we get to see the largest ball of twine responds kid with headphones. Im in the northern hemisphere! listening to Eminem. Imagine that, says teenage I said, dad shouts, how do you daughter sarcastically. Dad, why k like middle school? cant we go to the Forum and see spends seven days, It was fine, dad. But Im a sopho- Ricky Martin in concert? with the kids... or their spouse for that matter, knows theres little more now. Yeah, like mom and dad really relaxation involved. Theres another problem which want to do the family vacation Mom, are we there yet? Whines seems to be exclusive to younger bonding thing at a concert, rechildren. Their torts puberty boy. Why dont we child, in a voice. plumbing works overtime. Its akin go watch a baseball game? I want to go to the mall, adds mom. to the Pavlovs dogs theory. Kids No honey. How much farther? are placed in a car, and instead of My husband and I have four boys, One mile less than the last time salivating, they have to use the and we have a feud restroom. The keys turning in the when traveling over who gets to you asked. What time will we get there? ignition provide some kind ofweird drive, and who has to be car sheriff. The challenge of negotiating Not soon enough, mutters mom bladder trigger. under her breath. Ive gotta go to the bathroom. rough mountain terrain and hairYou just went five miles ago. When you analyze the family vapin curves is nothing compared to I to But really have go. cation, youll discover there are a keeping law and order in the famYou cant possibly need to go ily vacation vehicle. number of factors flying in the face of its enjoyment. Mom, Matts looking mean at again. You can hold it. Im going to have a accident if me, says youngest. Basically, youre spending time shut in a small metal cyclinder (ifyou fly), or you dont stop. Dont look at him Matt, I correct. enclosed in a wheeled metal compartWell hes on my half of the seat, Show me a parent that can call ment (if you drive), with three or four their bluff, and Ill show you one defends son. people that you normally dont spend with more fortitude than I possess. Stay on your own side Danny, I much time with. Youre strangers so to Lets face it, when youre traveling lecture in monotone. I am, hes got a part of his foot on and of the first couple days can with your family, youre dealing with speak, low-stre- ss round-the-cloc- car-traveli- finger-nails-on-the-chalkbo- ng long-standi- 1-H- ng t my side of the line. Space is a key in keeping peace and travel tranquility. You always have more stuffthan you have room for. Being squished together on a cross country trip can try even the most tolerant. My husband always packs the van absolutely to capacity... and then adds golf clubs. Honey, I think youre going to have to leave the clubs behind this time, I say watching dubiously, as he packs, crams and shoves an inordinate amount of things into our small traveling space. No way, he says with determination. Billy, how would you like to ride up on the luggage rack? Youd be able to see a lot. But most ofus will defend the family vacation to the end. They provide a special time to be with the people you love the most. You can enjoy good conversation and activities, that you wouldnt normally get the opportunity to have together. Its a time to make each family member feel loved and needed. Mom, we forgot Andy back at that last gas station, announces brother. We could just leave him, he was acting like a real jerk. After all, family vacations are what memories are made of. The right souvenir our ..at the right price! a and digital services & All Popular Films Cameras & Casual Apparel Indian Pottery & Jewelry Accessories Red Rock Gifts t i i Our frame selection Souvenirs & & Crafts Gift Items Join us at the stunning 2000-seoutdoor Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, Utah. Located one mile before the south entrance to Zion National Park. Concerts every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day! at is unbelievable! PSI sffiHHiassaEse! iPUOTOj 150 West Center TOLL-FRE- E HI Kanab, Utah (435) 644-268- 7 RESERVATIONS LINE: Your hostess: Linda Free Coffee Air Conditioning Cable TV Direct Dial Phones Chatterley Coin Laundry Heated Pool Family Units Combination Bath Shower All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at these locations: Kanab-Zio- n Pharmacy; St. George-- R & K's Bookstore; Hurricane-Zio- n Music; Springdale-Flanigan- 's Drug; Cedar Inn, Desert Pearl or at the gate. City-Munso- n's For additional information or to be placed on a mailing list, please call or write Cultural Activities, Dixie College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. 435-652-79- Mastercard iPY Restaurant adjacent Diner Visa American Express Discover 94 ' J |