Trucking

We have been playing a momentum game with trucks in the hills. Since we are hauling so much weight, we cannot speed up very easily, and once we are going fast, we cannot slow down very easily. So, we find ourselves picking up speed on the downhill, and trying to keep it for the uphill stretches. The truckers driving beside us are doing exactly the same thing, and it is interesting to learn how they have to drive. For the kids: can anyone tell me what ‘momentum’ is?

We have not even been able to go the speed limit due to wind resistance in some places. I hear that on of the kids is worried that we are going too fast. I assure you that we are not, Corie! If I can find an online map of state speed limits across the nation, I’ll put it up.

Lastly, I finally stopped one of the classic Pacific Northwest long-style dump truck trailer combos to ask the driver why the trailer hitch is so long. I now know. Anyone curious?