c. July 5, 1983 11:00
Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip
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Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip
Description
The Griswolds meet Cousin Eddie and his family during the road trip. Clark brings the family into Eddie's orbit and the trip takes on a new set of obligations. The stop pulls the itinerary away from Clark's planned route.
Date Calculation
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derived from
c. July 4, 1983
Truckster damage increases pressure
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Formula
"Southwest movement begins"
1 days
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c. July 3, 1983
Southwest movement begins
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c. July 2, 1983
Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest
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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
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c. July 1, 1983 15:00
St. Louis / Gateway Arch milestone
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derived from
c. July 1, 1983 08:00
The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.
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Event Context
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Back in Time
Truckster damage increases pressure
c. July 4, 1983
Forward in Time
Aunt Edna joins unwillingly
c. July 5, 1983 13:00
Relationships
- Source Event Truckster damage increases pressure 35 hours
- Derived Event Aunt Edna joins unwillingly 2 hours
- 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 Cousin Eddie Johnson Extended-family disruption who redirects the trip.
- 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 5, 1983 11:00
(Hour precision)
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Importance Level
★★★★★ (5/5)
Verification
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Verified June 09, 2026
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Created
June 06, 2026 at 07:36 PM
Last Updated
June 09, 2026 at 07:38 PM
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