The Family History Fun Factor

The more these resemble a Chevy Chase movie from the 80s the better, according to the formula Crisis + Time = Humor.  One of ours that comes to mind was a trip destined for the Grand Canyon that didn’t turn out as planned.  Our transmission went out which resulted in an unexpected layover in Flagstaff, Arizona while the car was repaired.  These people were so familiar with the problem that there was a transmission shop on every corner and they referred to them as “trannies.”  The motel we were staying in overlooked a freeway and some poor soul decided to end it all by walking out in front of an eighteen-wheeler while we were there.  By the time we got to the Grand Canyon time was running out and our three-day stay was reduced to three hours but the good news was that we arrived just before sunset, found the perfect lookout point, and enjoyed that inspiring scene accompanied by someone playing the bagpipes.  So we got quality if not quantity and numerous memories.