Lost, Hungry, and Entertained: Pr...
Lost, Hungry, and Entertained: Pre-Digital Road Trips

The Gen X Couple by Robin and Chris Ruehrwein

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Summer is here, and we’re taking a nostalgic ride down memory lane with “Road Trip Memories: Before GPS and iPads.” Robin and Chris dive into the chaos, fun, and unpredictability of classic childhood road trips. From giant paper maps that never seemed to fold properly to snack battles and middle-child backseat woes, these pre-digital adventures were full of laughter, arguments, and unforgettable moments. We reminisce about the games that kept us entertained for hours, like the License Plate Game, Punch Buggy, the Woody Game, and even old favorites like 20 Questions and I Spy.

Of course, no road trip would be complete without music—and Robin shares how her dad always picked the tunes, which she used to hate but now truly appreciates. We talk about gas station pit stops, bathroom timing strategies, and the lessons learned from navigating long ... 

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