One of the benefits of no longer paying for college tuition is that we have opportunities to do other things. Dow we buy that car made in this century? Or do we take the trip more in tune with our age. Well, we chose the later. It was one of those bus tours where we found our youth, being the youngest by far. We made our way to Rapid City and Mt. Rushmore then on to the Crazy Horse Memorial.
The memorial is a completely independent (no government funding) enterprise that will eventually carve a huge sculpture of the Native American Warrior Crazy Horse. When it is finished, it will dwarf in sheer size, Mt Rushmore. It was initiated by the American Indian Tribes to counter The sculpture of the nearby American presidential monument. The foundation raiser funds by the usual means, gift shop, souvenirs, liquid refreshment in 100 degree weather. What do we come back with as souvenirs? Rocks from the sculpture blasting the size of softballs. It comes with a business card authenticating the rocks heritage.
This is my dilemma, do I put them in my carry on backpack and risk having to explain the two rocks to TSA, or do I put them in the suitcase, risking the over 50 lb weight limit fee of $100. Did I mention the numerous books being purchased for the classroom. Can I write off the overweight fee as a professional expense (kindergarten teacher)? 53 pounds at the airport checkin. With a little creativity we were able to shed a pound and receive a look the other way for the other two.
And yes, the rocks did not leave Texas and the suitcase made weight. The grandsons loved them, the parents not so much.
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