Petersen's Use Family Bus

HELLO FOLKS! — The Hollywood idea of love can probably best described as, 'Lust at first sight'.

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THE FINAL report concerning our vacation is in regards to our family bus. When we bought it, it was between that and a station wagon. We let the children decide and the vote was unanimously for the bus. I had reservations about it but though it would be interesting to have one for a while. I had asked several families who had one and the report was all in favor of the family bus.

Before starting on the trip we thought it would be tiresome to drive long distances. We were pleasantly surprised in that is seemed that it was even easier to drive the bus long distances than with a conventional car. That bus is not as resiliant as a car but what with the roads in the condition that are in today it is not a factor and they do ride easier.

In loading it for the trip we found that there was more room in it than we had anticipated. The suit cases all fit in behind the rear seats and on top of them was room for a comfortable bed. It was generally in use; and large enough for two small children. With the suitcases in the back there was plenty of room under the seats for the water jugs, picnic baskets, and incidentals.

We were 10 in the bus and found ourselves very comfortable. The children could move around, change positions and the smaller ones could stand up if they desired.

A nice thing about the bus is that we sit up two feet higher and thus can see the traffic coming and going.

After the first day we found that it was almost as much fun to lunch on the go as it was to picnic. The back of the motor cover became a table when we were eating and a seat always occupied otherwise.

The jump sear over the front of the motor cover was always occupied too, so with four in the front, one sleeping in the back there was often a seat vacant for lying down for someone else. It was easy for the children to play games as we traveled thus they did not get travel or get car weary. This was unusual to us considering that we traveled 1,900 miles three days going out.

In closing I urge you farmers who haven't had a good restful vacation for two years or more to get plans rolling for one. I know as well as anyone how hard it is to get away. There is always more to do than can be done.

However, a vacation has to be planned as much as anything else. Make plans and stick to them. The work will still be there when you get home.

We all have to get away and see things from a different perspective. I don't believe a vacation costs, it pays, at least if it is done right. It gives one a new lease on life. One gets new ideas that make up for the cost of the vacation.

Actually, a vacation does not have to cost a lot. Food we have to eat anyway and that would not have to be much more than what we eat at home. If you have a good auto, the extra cost is only part of the total per mile operating cost. You don't lose any work at home in the long run as one feels more like working after a good rest. Make it a full two - week vacation at least every two years.Pe