c. July 9, 1983
Desert travel intensifies the final approach
formula
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Formula
"Phoenix detour to leave Aunt Edna"
33 hours
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Desert travel intensifies the final approach
Description
The Griswolds continue across the desert during the final stretch toward California. The Truckster moves through open road and heat as the family stays packed inside. Walley World becomes the next major destination ahead of them.
Date Calculation
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derived from
c. July 7, 1983 15:00
Phoenix detour to leave Aunt Edna
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Formula
"Edna dies during the trip"
19 hours
derived from
c. July 6, 1983 20:00
Edna dies during the trip
formula
unknown
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"Aunt Edna joins unwillingly"
31 hours
derived from
c. July 5, 1983 13:00
Aunt Edna joins unwillingly
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c. July 5, 1983 11:00
Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip
formula
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c. July 4, 1983
Truckster damage increases pressure
formula
unknown
Formula
"Southwest movement begins"
1 days
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c. July 3, 1983
Southwest movement begins
formula
unknown
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c. July 2, 1983
Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest
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unknown
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"First long-day fatigue sets in"
4 hours
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c. July 1, 1983 20:00
First long-day fatigue sets in
formula
unknown
Formula
derived from
c. July 1, 1983 15:00
St. Louis / Gateway Arch milestone
formula
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Formula
Source event unavailable
7 hours
Calculation stopped: depth limit reached.
Event Context
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Back in Time
Rusty and Audrey absorb the collapse
c. July 8, 1983
Forward in Time
Clark refuses to turn back
c. July 10, 1983
Relationships
- Source Event Phoenix detour to leave Aunt Edna 33 hours
- Derived Event Walley World approach creates false triumph 111 hours
- Derived Event Clark refuses to turn back 1 days
- Character Audrey Griswold Clark and Ellen's daughter, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
- Character Clark Griswold Family patriarch pursuing the perfect Walley World vacation.
- Character Ellen Griswold Clark's wife and stabilizing counterweight during the trip.
- Character Rusty Griswold Clark and Ellen's son, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
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Event Info
Date
c. July 9, 1983
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Chronology
Type
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Importance Level
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Created
June 06, 2026 at 07:36 PM
Last Updated
June 09, 2026 at 07:39 PM
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