College Boy goes grocery shopping. . .

Next Tuesday AM, Sean is leaving on a 3-day field trip to Medora, ND with his ISP class. My biggest concern is that he actually makes the bus that morning. They leave promptly at 8 and if he misses the bus, he misses the 3-day field trip. Additionally, he is supposed to bring some food and water as only Tuesday night and Wednesday night meals are provided and there is no refrigeration or ability to cook in the park. I suggested he contact Grandpa Williams to take him to buy a few groceries. He did go grocery shopping today and bought water, potato salad, ice cream cheese sticks, cheezits and other bagged chips. He realized that he would have to eat the ice cream and potato salad before Tuesday, but he forgot that the cheese sticks wouldn't last past Tuesday without refrigeration. I also commented that it didn't sound like much food (never mind that it didn't sound very healthy, either!). He said he hoped it would be enough as it cost $40!! When you only have $100, $40 is a big bite. He wondered how I did it feeding a whole family. Yes, groceries are expensive! Welcome to the real world!