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The Camp Out
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.

As the sun begain to set,Robert and his dad desided to make camp for the night. AS dad was litting the fire Robert went inside to get his x box AHHHHHHHHHHHH DAD WHERES MY X BOXS AND THE TV AND OMG WARE IS IT. As robart wock up from his bad night ,mar he disided to go see what else was on the island as he grab his water botel and cell phone. Robert i herd my dad call, "down here" i said. there you are ummmmmm do you know were the mackes are i cant find them. "ut to I think i forgot them". YOU what ummmm well then i dont think we can light a fire. ummmmmmm o i know let me see your glasses ok but i dont know what you are going to do? Haha see it worked.

Uhhhhh that was a good sleep. must have been the full moon.ok well im dieing with out the TV so lets go home. ok pack up camp.