Many years ago, my great-aunt (Grandpa Mitchell's sister) told me that she knew what was wrong with kids today - they don't have enough thrills.  "My dad, your great-grandpa," she explained, "Used to take me on a back road and let me SIT ON THE HOOD OF THE CAR while he drove.  It was great fun, and so EXCITING."

My dad, raised in the same fashion, took us on a back road, tie a TOBAGGAN behind the STATION WAGON , and whipped us around.  It really was great fun.

And now, my own children have been taken down that same back road.  Times have changed and slightly safer times prevail, but the thrill is still there.



*No children or grandparents were harmed in the making of this film.  Although I think Marty's heart does skip a beat any time I say "Want to watch this video of the kids at mom and dad's?"