The Way of The Chooch

On these long drives we have developed a philosophy of the road to keep ourselves sane. It runs like this

1. Our objective is to reach the next hotel in time for dinner. But it’s not enough just to do the drive, we must also Chooch. Chooching means enjoying the journey, taking in the sights and scenery and appreciating what we are doing. It also means keeping up a good average speed and getting on with the drive. 

There are many obstacles in the way of good Chooching. 

2. Trucks - good chooching means that trucks have got to be overtaken. This is an art form - since R&C hasn’t got much overtaking oomph. It requires patience and looking for the moment. When the opportunity to overtake comes then it must be grabbed and not fluffed. Some courage is necessary. 

3. Trucks. Having overtaken a truck it’s important to understand that there is always another truck. 

4. Goats. From time to time a goat will run out onto the road in front of you. You will swerve to avoid it. But it’s useful to know that where there is one goat another is likely to be close behind. Don’t get complacent. 

This is the way of the Chooch.