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Aborted Campout

2008 Reader Submission
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Picture this:

1. Five young men in various states of inebriation from various types of alcohol/drugs.

2. These same young men have a sudden desire to go camping and float a river.

3. They pack up and head out.

4. The group includes a fellow nicknamed Hoss, who is known by these young men to be a few bricks short of a load.

Off they all go...

Arriving at the campsite, several of the young men proceed to set up the tent. This is an ordeal. Finally, it is managed. Belongings are tossed inside the tent.

Everyone had the "munchies" by the time they arrived so two fellows have been dispatched to collect firewood while the tent is being raised. Finally, the campsite is set and the campfire has begun to smoulder.

This is where Hoss steps in. The fire is not flaming up fast enough. He grabs a can of lighter fluid and sprays the small flames. The flames jump up the stream of lighter fluid and in a panic, Hoss chunks the whole mess into the tent. The tent goes up in flames. Much screaming, running and cursing occurs. People are shoved around and told that they are mother******s and are stupid.

Not to worry, though. A little old man comes rapidly hobbling over with a very small fire exstingisher and attempts to help. Alas, the tent and all belongings are lost.

The campsite is now in an uproar but the intrepid young men are able to sneak out and go home considerably more sober than when they arrived.

* I wasn't there, I swear, and I don't take idiots camping anymore. I also no longer take people on float trips who can't swim, even if they promise to wear their life jackets at all times...but that's another story.*

Submitted on 08/24/2008

Submitted by: K Mason
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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Too bad these guys never made it to the river or we could have had even more humorous stories. As it is Hoss certainly deserves recognition for his antics. Thanks!


James said:
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Quite amusing!! If someone wants to be inebriated, they ought to stay home with the tv on and leave camping to those with more functional brains! Thanks!


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