I am so happy to here that you made your trip safely and with out the harness. Have you ever seen the email that was sent around with the list of things that we used to do when we were kids well 60's and 70's.. i.e. drinking out of water hoses etc. There is some truth to allowing kids to be kids, but I know the world is a lot different than it used to be.
Anyway long story short... so happy you made it back safe... did you keep the receipt?