gk115+The+Hiking+Trip

__ The Disaster Trip __
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 with mosquitoes,sore feet, and using a bush for the bathroom was not her idea of a vacation.

Robert checked the calendar this weekend for their next 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 was beginning to set,Robert and his dad decided to make camp for the night. Robert was in charge of making dinner, and he totally forgot the most important thing, food!

"Um I think I forgot food" said Robert.

"What?!?!, I thought you said you packed everything you lazy butt!

"Sorry" said Robert

Robert and his Dad had to suffer for two days without food because the park rangers only allowed people to go back and forth every two days. It was the worst camping trip ever. Finally after eating about five berries a day they were allowed to go home.

It's been a week since the horrible trip, and Robert was grounded for a month for forgetting food. It was his own fault for saying he packed everything and really didn't. That's probably their last camping trip in years.