Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:29:54 +0100 (CET)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy The Twins XCIII

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A Neglected Boy "The Twins" XCIII
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   Here we are standing on the back porch with Peter and Neil looking at
this big, really Big Black Bear just hanging out lounging around on a limb
about halfway up this tree.  When he heard the not-so `quiet' whispers of
some our crew he opened his eyes slowly but didn't seem to pay much
attention to us.

   Peter and Neil had the video camera running and now 8 other cameras of
various sizes were clicking away.  I think Justin, and Keith were trying to
outdo each other for the best shot.  With all the not so quiet whispers,
and clicking of cameras, "Sugar", the bear now named by several little
monsters, decided to get up and move around in the tree and give the
cameras a better and more personal look at his/her face.  Oh, `what big
eyes you have
Sugar'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7PSwmOkp7E&ab_channel=LarryW.Brown

   Now when that Big Black Bear had turned itself around its head looked a
lot closer.  Now we all see "what big eyes, what big nose, and what big
Teeth" it has.  Lars, Kyle, Justin, and Lukas took a step back from the
railing.  When "Sugar" yawned the boys decided to take a few more steps
back.  Lars looked at Neil and said . . . . "Papa, did you see the size of
his teeth?" ... no need to answer that ... ... we all saw the size of his
teeth.

   The yawn was over and now that `Bear' was wide awake. ...  He was
looking `directly' at what was looking `directly' at him ... ... The
Whippets. ... Uh-oh ... Penny and Silence backed up along with Kyle and
Justin. ... ... Ok, time to move around to the front porch while Neil and
Peter persuaded the bear to take a hike.

   Justin and Kyle had grabbed onto Antonio and Kris's hands and were
pulling them around to the front porch and showing them to the best seats.
I had to laugh a little because they were also the seats between Ethan and
Keith ... Kori looked at me and said . . . . "Double protection from the
`big bad wolf" ... ... The whippets weren't to be left out and just crawled
right up on that long porch sofa half on cushions and half on laps.

   I think everyone jumped when we heard 4 loud bursts from the shotguns.
Neil and Peter soon appeared with good news ... "Sugar" had decided to run
off to find a less noisy place.  Ethan and Keith helped Peter make some
drinks for everyone and Neil started the grill for burgers.

   Neil was at the grill brushing the grates and wiping some vegetable oil
on them when Justin and Kyle walked over and asked............

   ............"Uncle Neil when are you gonna call that Warden guy?"
. . . . Neil looked at Kyle and Justin . . . . "What are you talking about?
... ... "Uncle Neil you know that guy you said you were gonna call about
the Bear, the guy that was here last year with the big drum trap thing
... that guy."......

   Neil had the rug-rats trapped and he said . . . . "Wait ... you guys
said not to call the Game Warden, you were all upset ... right?
. . . . Justin was about to use the `kid excuse' and said ... "Uncle Neil,
we're just kids n that Bear gots to go, just don't hurt it just take him
somewhere nice like California, Ok?" ... Kyle had a much better idea and
said to give him to the National Geographic Zoo.  hmmm, interesting I
didn't know Nat. Geo had a zoo.

   Things settled down when Neil agreed it might be best to call that
Warden Guy with the `big trap thing'; who would have thought that would
bring a smile to Justin and Kyle.  Things really got much better when those
big burgers and country sausages came off the grill and landed on the
table.

   Kyle and Justin were looking at the platter of meat and counting the
burgers and sausages. ... ... "Uncle Neil there are 16 burgers but I
counted us and we're only 12.  ... Does Lars and Lukas get 2 burgers n you
and Uncle Peter cause maybe Lars n Lukas can't eat 2?" ...  The rug-rats
were playing foxy and the rest of us knew just where this was going.

   Neil hugged Justin and told him he forgot to count Silence, Penny, and
Sally, their Great Dane, and she gets 2 burgers and sausage.  Then we all
heard from Lars and Lukas how `Sally' always gets a burger when they have a
cookout.  It's always a treat to see just how big those two rug-rats can
smile.  `Uncle' Neil and Peter were treated to hugs ... no little peck on
the cheek though.

   Dinner was over and the finish was strawberry shortcake.  Antonio got my
attention and pointed at Kyle.  He was counting the number of dessert
dishes and just as he was about to tell Neil there were only 12 ... Neil
handed Kyle and Justin some dog biscuits `not' with strawberries either.

   We said thanks for the wonderful dinner and reminded Lars and Lukas that
the lady from the pony club would be at the farm at 10 am `sharp' to start
jumping lessons.  Now Lars had a great idea.  If they came for breakfast or
even better just come up with us now then they would be on time.  Kori
thought fast and said YES! ... great idea Lars.

   Kori's not tired? ... Nope he is not tired ... Kori's smiling and I
already know that smile and with Lars and Lukas having a sleepover with
Justin and Kyle then...... Well, I don't have to explain his thinking, do
I?........

   Let's see ... Lars and Lukas with us means Neil and Peter get the night
to themselves, Lars and Lukas with Justin and Kyle will mean Kori and I get
the night to ourselves, Oh Yes. ... ... Then there are Antonio, Kris,
Ethan, and Keith and I'm sure they can find something exciting to do.

   For some reason, the walk from Neil and Peters up through the pastures
and barn chores was about the fastest I have ever seen.  There were a lot
of high fives, laughs, and some little twerps doing a lot of
giggling. ........... OMG... holy sh-t no one was watching the
Whippets...................

   .....................Out of sight out of mind ... everyone was thinking
of the excitement and fun we would have after the lights went out.  The
Whippets in the meantime had already found their fun ... yes, yes ... a
nice fresh, still warm very soft, pile of horse poop.  Justin and Kyle were
not happy! Neither were Kori and I. ... Others found the situation amusing.

   I looked at Ethan and he looked at me ... "Forget it Jake" not Dad
... just Jake and the 4 teens were gone.  Kori said .... "Good thing that
tub/shower combination we had Neil put in is big enough for 4 kids and 2
dogs." ... ... I guess Kori is right about that and it does get plenty of
use.

    Now the tub was filled with 4 naked boys and 2 happy Whippets.  We
cautioned the boys to be extra careful that the dogs didn't scratch or step
on `things' and that caused some chuckles from all 4 of the brats.  They
had been in the tub for a little more than a half-hour when I went in to
check on them. ... Oh, I should have waited a little longer............

   ............Seems the boys had done a great job of washing 2 dogs and
then dried them and let Silence and Penny have 4 big bath towels and they
looked clean and happy all curled up and sound asleep.  The boys were not
asleep nor were they washing ... well, they were washing some `things' and
I think you call it "you show me yours; I'll show you mine".

   It didn't bother them at all that I was in the room and Lars pulled the
curtain back and even asked me who had the longest and who was bigger.
Immediately an argument.  Lars says he is longer and Lukas is thicker and
Kyle is requesting a ruler; then they all agreed and begged me to get a
ruler.

   Ok, Justin and Kyle are 10 and 6 months and Lars and Lukas are 11 and
almost 3 months ... counting months is very important at this age.  Out to
the den, open the top-drawer of the desk, fetch ruler and return to the
master bath to 4 awaiting erect `things'.

   I handed the ruler to Lars who pushed it back at me and said
. . . . "Uncle Jake you gotta measure so there's no cheating and do you
measure from the top or under and do we pull the hood back or does it count
because mine isn't as long as Lukas."

   This is serious business.  Every so often they all have to give a few
strokes to keep everything at maximum length.  So, it's measure from the
top with `hood' pulled back.  All 4 boys are standing proudly side by side
... "me first" ... no ... "me first" as one then the other pushed their
little .......... Whippets escaped and I handed Lars the ruler and dashed
out after Penny and Silence.

   I was laughing as walked into the kitchen to find Ethan, Keith, Kori,
Antonio, and Kris all wanting to know the results. ... ... Ha-ha, I didn't
know but did say how cute they were and I thought Justin and Kyle are doing
just fine in that department.  Minutes later 4 charming brats appeared with
the figures............

   ............Kris said . . . . "Hurry twerps who's biggest?" ... now
there was some laughing when Kyle said they should let Kris measure because
he and Antonio do it all the time. ... And the results - - - Lukas is 3.5
inches or 9cm and Lars is just 3mm shorter.  Justin and Kyle are exactly
the same at 2.6 inches or 6.7cm and they both like the sound of 6.7cm
better than 2.6 inches.  Then someone, not mentioning anyone's name, said
they all had a long way to go to get to be as big as Ethan.

   Now 4 tweens are looking at the 4 teens and Lars is holding the ruler
and slapping his hand with it ... the devil was in his eyes.  Kori reminded
Kyle and Justin to take Silence and Penny out, then time for bed and sleep
not just bed but sleep.  Lars and Lukas had big smiles and were humming as
if to say "oh yes go to bed and go to sleep, no fun or anything".

   All 4 boys and 2 Whippets out the back door and 5 minutes later back in
the back door and a race down the hall to the rug-rats bedroom.  I was
turning out the lights in the living room when Lukas trotted out of the
rug-rats bedroom.  Three steps later into Ethan and Keith's bedroom and
right back out and back into the rug-rats bedroom.  I didn't miss that he
had something in his hand. ... ... I can't say I am 100% positive but, it
did look like Oral-delight-gel.

   Kori and I aren't naïve and know that Justin, Kyle, Lukas, and
Lars at this age are going to try stuff.  I would be more concerned if they
didn't.  Now the house is quiet and I think the shower is calling ... yes,
I'm sure of it.

   It wasn't a long shower ... well, that was till Kris wandered in.  He
said it was important and needed to talk; he was saying that as he slid
back the curtain and stepped right between Kori and me.  From what Kris was
saying Keith, Antonio and Ethan were playing some kind of game and he was
feeling left out.  I didn't hear Kori complain and for sure I didn't.

   I felt bad for Kris and so did Kori.  We soaped up a sea sponge and
began to give the poor boy a little attention.  From his reaction to our
attention, it definitely became obvious that Kris was enjoying every little
touch and nothing was missed.  I was thinking about that ruler but it
really wasn't important.

   Kori turned the shower from a medium spray to a mist and `things'
quickly turned hot.  From previous adventures with Kris and Antonio, we
have learned he is no amateur and tonight simply reinforced what we
remembered.  Kris showed us a few new moves he and Antonio have learned.  I
want to know where he learns this stuff.

   The shower was over and it was off to bed.  Kori and I in our bed and
Kris rejoined those other teens.  Knowing what the plans were for the
morning I hope they all have a good night's sleep; it is going to be a busy
day!

   6:40 ! Seriously, who was the brat that opened the door and let the
crazy Whippets in?  I guess Penny and Silence somehow opened the bedroom
door and came sailing through the air landing on Kori and me.  They were
all excited and wound-up and did that sliding under the covers flipflop
thing then poked their noses out from under covers.

   Oh, is that bacon?  The bedroom door was left open about 12 inches by
some brat or brats and that wonderful smell of bacon and amaretto coffee
was riding on the air currents right to our bed.  Kori was wide awake and
tossed back the covers and as he and I hit the floor so did the dogs.  The
Whippets made a mad dash for the kitchen while Kori and I made tracks for
the bathroom .... Ahhhh, pee.  I feel better and hungry too.

   Kori was just about to walk from the bedroom when he turned to me and
said ... "I don't know if I could make it without hearing their laughter."
... He turned quickly and I had no time to reply but was left thinking
about what Kori had said.  He and I love the boys, all the boys, but how we
show it outwardly is different.  Maybe I don't know Kori as well as I think
I do.

    A few steps from the bedroom and across the hall that leads to the
backdoor and we were in the kitchen.  The kitchen most of the time is a
place of happiness, foolishness, lots of laughter and this morning, despite
the time, was a morning of laughter and giggling.  I don't want to know
what some of the giggling was about, but I can imagine.

   I was watching Kori when he grabbed Kyle and Justin and hugged them. He
hugs them a lot but not like this and I was right next to him when I heard
him say . . . . "I love `you two' so much" . . . . he gave both boys a kiss
and that got a reaction from both of them .... "Yuk ! ... Dad, why you gots
to do that in front of everyone?"

   It wasn't even noticed by anyone and Keith was shoving a cup of tea in
his hand and I was grabbing for a cup of coffee, good coffee ... Ethan
makes good coffee.  I thought about what he just said to the boys ... it
was the way he said it ... there was so much more behind the words.
Something was different with Kori............

   Waffles and bacon, laughs and private jokes, and Ethan and Keith were
out the door and, on their way to work.  Kris and Antonio did dishes and
Lukas, Lars, Kyle and Justin took care of Penny and Silence and then
changed for riding lessons ... Oh, sorry I was just informed that it is
`jumping' lessons; they already know how to ride, is what Lars said.

   Everything finished in the house and yes, Whippets in crates and Kori
and I with the boys were on the way to get horses saddled.  Right on time,
the lady from the pony club arrived. ... ... Oh, she was so surprised with
how nice the jump course looked and then had us take everything down and
move it to the far corners all but the 2 low green jumps with side wings.

   The 2 jumps were placed at the center of the course and close to the
fence. Now the surprise for Justin, Kyle, Antonio, Lars, Kris, Lukas.  The
horses could be left with saddles but remove the bridle and put on a
halter.  Kori and I knew what was coming ... the boys didn't.  The lady
said . . . . "Ok, boys set the 3 rails to the bottom so that the top rail
is 14 inches to the very top and `no more'!" ... It was the way she said it
... the tone of her voice.

   Already there were complaining looks but nothing out loud.  Then the
lady continued . . . . "Ok, boy with the `curly hair' you first"
... ... "My name's Kris" ... ... Ok, Kris with the curly hair you're going
to trot and lead your horse around to the jump and you can't stop or
hesitate you must show the horse what is expected ... understand, don't
stop you jump and horse will jump too." ... ... ... I got a look from
Antonio like .. `is this lady a little slow or does she think we're slow?'

   Kori and I have to turn around and have all we can do not to bust out
laughing. ... ... It got worse, much worse, when she looked at Antonio and
said . . . . "Ok, you with the silly grin you're next ... let's go
trot...." ... and that was it.... Lukas and Lars started with giddy-up
Antonio. ... ... Oh, that did not go over well with that Lady, nope not at
all.

   I think a good description would be she reminded Kori and me of a 6-foot
prison guard at a maximum-security prison; it might be that crop she kept
slapping against her leg in those leather boots. ... ...  The morning
progressed and the boys did well and there were laughs as each boy jumped
over the 14-inch rail followed by their horse, most of the time.

   It was noon and the show, I mean lesson, was over and she did tell all
the boys how good they had done and it would be the same time
tomorrow. Each of the boys did smile as she learned their names.  When the
`nice' lady drove off Kori and I heard Lukas shout . . . . "Hey, boy with
the curly hair `trot'!"

   We all cracked up even Kris. ... ... Time for lunch and thankfully we
spotted Ethan and Keith on their way up from Peter's workshop.  How
absolutely rude of some of these boys to be shouting to Keith and Ethan to
hurry up they're hungry and don't want `plain ol sandwiches'.  In addition,
my feelings are hurt because I know they were talking about my sandwiches.
Ham and cheese is ham and cheese but, Keith can make ham and cheese better
than me, geeeeze it's the same ham and the same cheese.

   How many times does Kori need to ask that hands need to be washed and
the Whippets need to go out? ... ... I counted 5 times.

   Today it is gourmet `Ham n cheese' sandwiches with sliced ripe tomatoes,
and lettuce and the secret ingredient is Keith's famous Miracle Whip and
mustard spread, then lightly buttered and on the grill. So..........

   Ok, ok so when Keith and Ethan make it ... it is better.  When I make it
all those brats are telling me they're hungry and starving and when Ethan
and Keith are making lunch all those same brats are nice and quiet and
polite. They don't even have to be asked to help set the table, or get the
chips, or pour the drinks ... no they just do it with smiles.

   All is quiet because mouths are full.  Ethan and Keith had a little
surprise and picked up their tablets and showed us pics of the work they
help Peter and Neil with.  Kori had to laugh when Keith said that is was
mostly Peter doing the work.

   We had seen much of the carvings Peter makes when we were in Valberg at
their studio.  Antonio and Kris had never seen Peters work and were
impressed with everything.  I love the water and wine glasses.  Lunch over
and Kori and I agreed to clean the kitchen while the boys all went for a
ride ........ "and take the dogs with you" shouted Kori as they all marched
through the backdoor with their one-track minds.  The door opened briefly
to let the dogs out; sometimes I think they have the memory of a gnat.

   About 10 minutes later the dishes were done and I was cleaning the
counter and Kori had disappeared to work on something in the den.  The
backdoor opened again and I was about to say make it quick and go back with
the rest of the boys' when Neil walked in.  I know Neil, we grew up
together and I could tell he had something on his mind.

   Neil asked if I had time for a walk.  I turned to get Kori when Neil
said ... "Jake, how about just us?" ... it was right then that I knew it
was something serious.  We walked out of the backyard and along the fence
adjoining the new property he and Peter had bought and then he began
. . . . "Jake, Ethan and Keith have talked to Peter and me about Jabbering
and Kori." ............

   ............I was and wasn't surprised that Ethan and Keith would talk
to Neil and Peter and what Neil was about to tell me wasn't a surprise
either as he said . . . . "We were on our morning break with them and Keith
wasn't' saying a word but I spotted a tear running down his cheek; Ethan
said they were worried about Kori and that you seem to be doing better and
giving more hugs than you used to."

   I didn't realize I was hugging the boys more ... but, now that Neil told
me what Ethan said I guess I am and I know why. ... ... Neil continued
... "Jake it worries me that Keith said that Kori has been less
affectionate toward he and Ethan and they know it's because he's having
trouble with what happened."

   I was getting upset as Neil continued . . . . "On the second day in the
raft Keith thought there would be no rescue and that this would be how
things would end ... fortunately you were rescued.  He and Ethan talk about
the storm and what may have hit jabbering so hard as to cause the large
gaping hole.  They said that when they talk about that night it helps them
to feel better, at least for a little while.  It's after dark when the
storm replays over and over"

   .......... As difficult as it was to listen to what Neil was saying it
also was the reality of what each of us are facing in our own way each day.

   Neil continued . . . . "Keith and Ethan love you and Kori so much and
I'm sure you already know that.  You know Jake, those two boys are very
smart and think that Kori is blaming himself for what happened and for some
reason is pushing them away.  I just thought you should know Jake; Peter
and I have seen a difference in Kori too.  As for Ethan and Keith, I guess
you already know how much they love each other, right?"

   We were on the way back when Neil said . . . . "Jake, maybe I shouldn't
say this but, Ethan loves Kori ... you know that, right? ... not as a
parent, or a brother ... I mean he loves Kori." ... I just smiled and we
walked to the gate.  Yes, I did know and I also know that Kori loves Ethan
and I also know they are so much alike in so many ways.

   Neil said he needed to get back to Peter and the shop.  Just as I was
about to open the gate, we heard shouting, hollering and a lot of commotion
from over at the barn and paddock.  Neil and I started running to see what
was causing the ruckus.

   We rounded the corner of the house and stopped halfway to the fence to
our new hunter/jumper course.  There is no way this is happening.  Neil
already had his iPhone out and taking pictures and video.  All the jumps
had been moved and arranged along the far side fence.  Three of the jumps
with side wings had been set to form a `Jail' ... that's right a `Jail' and
in the middle sitting on a hay bale were Ethan and Keith.

   On one fence post, we spotted Anthony, and on another post, Kris and
both tied securely with rope from the shed.  Kyle, Lars, and Lukas on Peter
Pan, Autumn, and Bolt were riding wildly up and down the full length of the
large paddock shooting at Justin, the sheriff, who had a broomstick rifle
and was shooting back.  Keith and Ethan were screaming for help and sounded
like a pair of old ladies.  I was about to pee my pants.

   Neil looked at me and said . . . . "I thought you said kids don't have
any imagination these days !"  ... ... We turned just in time to see Kori
arriving with his camera.  It was nice to see him laughing at the
shenanigans being carried on by our bunch of wild Indians.

   Things did calm down for a bit, that is till Keith and Ethan helped the
crew reset 2 jumps.  Now we were in for a show.  Yep, horses saddled
halters off and bridles on. ... ... The `nice' lady with the leather boots
and crop, that liked to slap her leg with a riding crop, said Not To Do
This ... but, they did anyway. (reminds me of something someone said about
rules being made to be broken and I had a vision of that `Nice Lady)....

   Boys and horses all lined up at the far end of the jumping course.
They're not supposed to do this.  Kris was first and each delinquent
followed.  Down the left side and over the first jump around and down the
right side and over the second jump. ... ... Kori's camera taking video and
to be honest they all looked good, we applauded ... and the boys were
happy.

   Ut-oh ... ... HEY! ... Ethan not a good idea! ... ... Kori tried to tell
them the `nice lady' said not to do this.  Now those words went in one ear
and right out the other.  The height of the top rail was raised to 24
inches.  Antonio first followed by each boy ... ... Hmmmm, they look good.

   Reset the top rail to 36 inches ... no, no, no I was thinking accident
waiting to happen............. Kris was first.... Down the left side and
approaching the jump he let the horse have its head and right at the jump
it made a sharp turn to the right almost dumping Kris.

   There were lots of laughs.  Kris came around and said it was his fault
he wasn't ready and DaVinci knew it.  Lukas was ready ... "Dad, hey Dad
watch I can do it remember in Valberg we jumped this and even higher."
... Neil looked nervous but shouted back ...  "Go for it".

   Lukas clicked his heels into Bolt at the corner of the left side and
Bolt shifted into a slow canter and then slightly faster approaching the
jump.  We could see Lukas lean slightly forward and right at the
jump............ Bolt hit the brakes............ abrupt STOP! ... ... That
is the horse came to an abrupt stop ... Lukas didn't.

   Shock ... gasps ... Lukas did a complete somersault right over that
jump. Applause, cheers and laughter.  Fortunately, he was fine.  I can bet
he would have rather landed on his feet than his butt.

   That was the end of the show.  Neil told his boys ... "No More of That!"
... I have to smile the way he says things... with real authority.  Now it
was put everything back to where it needed to be for the morning.  We or
should I say the boys would not want to disappoint the `nice lady' with the
leather boots and riding crop.  I think a good grooming for all the horses
is what is needed.

   As Neil was about to head home, he said he needed to talk to Henry,
Antonio's grandfather, about the plans for starting the summer
camp. "Summer camp" not missed by any of the crew ... hearing is good today
and the rug-rats snapped their little heads around and gave Neil a big
smile.

   Tonight, was pizza night and Ethan and Keith along with Antonio and Kris
will run up to Elmer's store for 3 large `everything' pizzas.  With the
horses groomed it was either video games or a movie before dinner and then
came the 2 boys who `never forget' anything saying they just heard the
horny owl and wanted to go find it.

   Kori was quick to say ... ... "Great idea, let's see if we can find that
horny old owl." ... ... now Justin and Kyle were excited and I was just
relieved to see Kori wanting to lead the adventure.  I think the afternoon
antics has his mind off `other things'

   We, including our sighthounds, headed south over the sprawling meadows
that are now the proposed location and property of the summer camp.  We did
talk about that and Kori and I have agreed to join Neil and Peter with the
project.  One really great thing is that Liam will also be involved as one
of the support staff.

   The conversation downloaded into the brains of 2 rug-rats, you know the
ones that have selective hearing, and have now decided that the location is
perfect and it should be built to look like an Old West Town. ... ... Kori
and I looked at them and asked . . .  . "Hey, where did you guys come up
with this stuff and since when did you start liking cowboy stuff?"
. . . . Geeeeze, how do Kori and miss so much with these kids?

   It appears that some of their comic books are about Chinese Westerns
... Chinese Westerns? ... really ... Oh, I would never have thought that.
Now they also have been watching cowboy movies with Ethan, Keith, Lars, n
Lukas.  Kori and I have been missing a lot of `stuff'.

   We must have walked more than a mile and never found the `horny owl'. We
did hear it.  First, it was from the south, then the east ... no it sounded
like it was from the north ... well, we never did find it.

   We arrived back home to find the whole gang.  Our boys along with Neil,
Peter, Lars, and Lukas, who was having a slight limp and wanted a pillow to
sit on.  The funny thing was that Ethan and our teens had run into them at
Elmer's when they were picking up their pizzas.

   Dinner conversation started out with the jumping and then Neil said
something to Antonio about calling his grandfather to talk about the summer
camp. ... ... Rug-rats got right into the conversation with their idea of
it looking like an "Old West Town" with a Saloon and everything.

   I was about to say maybe that wasn't what `Uncle' Neil and Peter had in
mind when Neil said ... ... "hmmmm, you know boys that might be a great
idea for the camp. ...  We can have cabins built to look like an Old West
Town and for the dining room the `Saloon'.

   That started Lars, Kris, Lukas, and Antonio and all their ideas. ... The
conversation did stop when Kyle wanted to know who would be the sheriff and
what kind of gun would he have? ... "Poof" and little imaginary characters
of Kyle with a `Gun' began floating around my head.

   Cookies and ice cream for dessert, then the whole gang settled down in
the living room for a movie not, Nat Geo, nope a movie called
Rango. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9dKa4C2lMY&ab_channel=Creep

   Popcorn, cold drinks and so much laughter. Neil, Peter and, his boys
were off to their Log Home.  Antonio, Kris and, our teens were pretending
to go to their (separate) bedrooms. ... Ha! ... Like Kori and I didn't know
why they had that `King' size inflatable mattress in the music room.

I was counting on some alone time with Kori, I was counting on that.
However, the rug-rats and Whippets had other ideas.  This time Justin and
Kyle's idea was better ... what could possibly be better than 2 rug-rats
and 2 Whippets right in the middle of our bed? ... Geeeeze ...Open the
window who farted? ... "It was the dog Dad" ... yeah Kyle, blame it on the
dog. ... shut up Justin......

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