It's only a 4 1/2 hour drive

August 24, 2009
Winnipeg

Yesterday Beth McColl & I drove from Edmonton to Winnipeg. We left Edmonton at seven o'clock in the morning. Prior to yesterday, any memories of 13 hour journeys in vehicles were tucked away somewhere in the distant corners of my long term memory. The chances I'd voluntarily drive a full day without stopping were zero. Beth is used to long drives. She enjoys them.

By early afternoon Beth finished her last cup of coffee and I finally realized she wasn't kidding about driving to Winnipeg without stopping. Eight hours after departure, we stopped at a Yorkton, Saskatchewan gas station. As we drove away Beth said "It's only a 4 1/2 drive" to Winnipeg and I absolutely cracked up with laughter. As a result, the quip "It's only a 4 1/2 drive” is now on my personal list of memorable phrases.

We arrived in Winnipeg safe and sound at 8:45 pm Edmonton time.

Thanks for driving Beth!