I am not as adventurous as Calvin; nor as sensible as his mother. Perhaps the break from routine will wait for some well-considered measures.
It appears to have reached the deciding point - Snail Hollow is moving to a new location in town. Mom and dad have listened to reasonable voices urging them to give up the rural life with its far-flung reaches, and move into the city with more accommodating services ready at hand. The plan is to be executed within the next couple of months, as the new house is made ready for occupancy. I am going along.