Guardian of the Troop
A Camping Trip You Will Never Forget
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After Hal and Burt left we all peeled off and went to our tents.I tried to sleep but it's not easy to doze off on the ground. I thought of Mark Twain and something he said about the Mona Lisa. When asked about her mysterious smile he said she either had bad teeth or Leonardo had his hand up her dress. I tossed and turned awhile then suddenly something grabbed my foot and and started dragging me out of the tent. I yelled "help" and tried to sit up but I knew it was too late--a wild hog had me and I knew this was it. Then Burt said "Dan.wake up! I've got you a girl." I said "What do you mean got me a girl? "These women Hal and I met have younger sisters about 15 or 16. They are both pretty as Hell. We need you and Donald to keep them busy while we take their sisters dancing. " What about their Mom and Dad, " I asked. Their Dad hauls liqour out of Jacksonville " Burt replied. They ain't got no Momma".
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These adventurous young men can hardly be called Boy Scouts. They deviated so far from what we consider scouts that the term Junior Rat Pack is more appropriate. These guys have fun, sometimes far out fun, but they care about each other and it is evident.
Burt the head counselor has his hands full with this bunch of rogues. And his assistant, Hal is more troublesome than any of the boys. Pat has a Dad that buys him everything and he shares (sometimes). Sammy is not as rowdy as some, but he thinks up things. Glover loves to slice and chop, and Taco who cannot resist peeing in every fire he passes. Donald and I fell for nearly every practical joke dreamed up by the guys, and watched in awe as many of these tricks developed.
All the guys are standing over there by forked tree where Burt skinned the rattlesnake for his necktie. They are waiting to meet you. Come on in, we’ll have some fun.
About the Author
Dan Miot was born, grew up and left
Guardian of the Troop is a collection of many characters and events and is all true though not on this one camping trip and with these character names.
I hope you get to know these people. They’re a great bunch of guys and
Other Books by Dan Miot: Published by Playtime Press:
Children’s Favorite Hymns, 35 favorite hymns, two part piano arrangements. Level II
Children of Light, Piano Level IV
Portrait of
Song of the Earth-Spiritual, Poetic Prose. For more information contact miotd@bellsouth.net All the above in print and available.