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Roberts Amazing Hiking 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. 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 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.

He got everything he thought he needed for the trip the next day.He even was shore to pack an extra amount of food.The night before the trip came very fast. He was very excited the next morning. On the ride to the starting point his dad asked if he was shore to pack every thing.He said "Yes,"not sounding positive.They arrived at the start and began to hike the Appalachian mountain. seven days into the trip one night.it was very dark and spooky.So they reached for there flashlight and felt nothing there.Robert had forgot to pack the flashlight.THey tried to fing one of the few places on the mountains they came across one but it had no electricity only candles. As you know the people who live up there have there own language.So his dad reached for his translation book it was not there.At this point his dad was very angry.But luck was on there side because the guy happend to speak english.They bought the flash lights, batteries, and a translation book. From that day on he never forgot to make a list again.