se115+The+Hiking+Trip

Appalachian Accident
Robert and his father had enjoyed hiking and camping out together ever since Robert was old enough to walk. Their favorite hiking trail was the Appalachian Trail which stretches from Maine to Georgia.They had never walked that far, of course, but enjoyed the section of the trail that passed through their part of Pennsylvania.

Although his dad always picked the date, it was up to Robert to plan the meals, shop for the food, and get all the necessary supplies packed for the outing. Dad always insisted that Robert create a checklist, so that nothing would be forgotten, but sometimes Robert got lazy.

"If we forget anything, it won't be a big deal," Robert explained to his mother, "There are always other hikers around who will loan you a can opener or share their matches."

Mother just shook her head as if she disagreed, but said nothing. She had firmly stated from the very beginning that these trips had nothing to do with her and she would not get involved.Mosquitoes sore feet and using a bush for the bathroom was not her idea of a vacation.

Robert checked the calendar. This weekend was their trip and here it was already Thursday.

He had totally forgotten!

"No big deal," he said aloud. "I've packed our supplies a thousand times."

"Sure you don't want to make a list?" asked his mother, sipping a cup of tea at the kitchen table.

"Never had a problem before," Robert answered confidently. "Besides, if I forget one little thing what could possibly go so wrong?"

If he only knew.

As the sun disappeared, Robert and his Dad decided to make camp for the night. But, before they went to sleep, they wanted to tell ghost stories and find the list of their activities.

"Dad, where is the flash light?" Robert asked as he searched their bags.

"Your job was to pack everything and make a check list. How am I suppose to know where you packed it?" Dad explained.

"I am almost positive I packed it before we left."

"Well son it isn't here."

"Oops!"

"Thanks for letting me down," Dad said. Now, Dad and Robert are sitting silently in the dark.

"Wait Dad, I think we have matches. I'm pretty sure I packed that" They looked and looked, but Robert forgot those too. Now Dad and Robert are stuck in the dark and they have no way to get light.

The sun came up and they decided that they should change their schedule so Dad and Robert can do all of their activities in the day time.

Dad was very mad at Robert for forgetting to pack needed suplies. "I don't know how I can trust you anymore," Dad stated.

"I just forgot,ok. Cut me some slack." said Robert.

"Well you shouldn't have forgotten, it is your job," stated Dad. Next thing you know they were fighting back and forth.

Then, they decided to check in their bag one more time, but it was still not there. As upset as they were they went out to go for their activities as planned.

"Wait Dad, can't we go to bed when it is dark and wake up just when the sun comes up, since we don't have a flashlight."As a matter of fact, Robert's idea came in handy. Even though he had forgotten supplies, it was the funnest vacation ever.

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