about the Big Trip, now that it's done

1. whew.
2. whew!
3. we all made it back alive.
4. no one got maimed
   
5. no one got lost
6. no one got so mad they shouted expletives
7. no one's knees gave out
8. at least, not that i saw
9. we had a very memorable time
10. and we'll never forget it.

Family ties that bind can sometimes set you free.