Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 12:59:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Collins <joecollins7420@yahoo.com>
Subject: cabin by the Lake part 2   chapter 8

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The Cabin by the Lake part II
Chapter 8

That evening after everyone had gone to bed, Dennis and Kyle were sitting
in the kitchen having a late snack and just talking. "Dennis, you dropped a
big bomb shell at the Richardson Ranch today. Are you serious or were you
just talking?"

"Kyle. I was more less just thinking out loud. I wanted to discuss this
with you. I have talked with Mr. Richardson on the phone and he is going to
give us first choice before he puts the ranch on the market. Since we have
two sons now, we have to look out for their welfare. They will both be in
school. Have you given it any thought as to what we are going to do?"

"No, I haven't. In fact this hasn't even crossed my mind. I would like to
hear what you are thinking," replied Kyle.

"We live a long ways from Bend. It would be a long day for both of the
boys, if they had to travel to and from school each day. Of course this
could be done only in the Fall and in the Spring. What would we do in the
Winter months when the road is closed by snow? When they get older, would
they be able to participate in after school activities if they so desired
to do so?"

"You know you have made some very good points for us to consider. Have you
given it any thoughts as to possible solutions.”

"I have tried but I haven't thought about anything that turns me on. We
could board them out but then we wouldn't see them except on the
week-end. We could buy a place in Bend and move Mom and the boys into
it. Both ideas really turned me off. I want to raise the boys and not leave
most of it up to a stranger or Mom. Then I though about home schooling and
using the internet. The boys would miss out on socializations with peers
their own age. I think they need to be around children their own age and
learn how to be sociable The families that have children out here are gone
when school starts. We could move into Bend and we could do the
traveling. Then again we would be gone a lot of the time. Sometimes we
could be gone up to two weeks at a time. So you see, I don't have a
workable solution," said Dennis.

"Holy cow! I think we do have a problem. I would like to hear your thinking
about buying the Richardson Ranch."

"The Richardson Ranch certainly has positive possibilities. There is enough
acreage to raise our stock feed and therefore we would save a bundle by not
buying winter feed. We could diversify and raise horses for sale. The
Richardson property has a large boundary with Bureau of Land Management, we
could run a small scale operation like the one we have here. If we wanted
we could operate a dude ranch in conjunction with the pack operation. There
would be lots of opportunities for unlimited outdoor recreation.,. We
should be able to sell out and buy the Richardson Ranch and still make a
profit. " replied Dennis.

"I must say you have given this a little more than a small interest. I
think you have done a lot of research on line. Now you have aroused my
interest and I can see that we have some planning to do. How about
including your Dad and Terry in our planning?"

"Kyle, at the moment I would like this to be our thing. Maybe we could
involve them later on and have them help put the finishing touching of the
project, if we decide to go through with this. I think we need to put our
heads together and look for other solutions. I know that we can come up
with something that is workable."

"I agree. This is something that doesn't have to be finalized right away. I
know the economy is not very favorable but I know there is money out there
just waiting to be found. Now I am really getting excited and look forward
to this new adventure. Where do we start?" asked Kyle. "I know something
that has to be taken care of right away and it can't wait. In other words
get your ass in Bed."

"That can wait. I think that we just started. We have started talking and
dreaming. That was the easy part, now the hard part looms ahead of us. We
just have to remember to start small and to develop our plans as we go
ahead with our project. At least the kids would be only 7 miles from
school. To hear our grandparents tell it, they had to walk that far in
belly deep snow. The boys would be on the bus for about a half hour before
and after school, " explained Dennis. "Kyle, we had better not wait to long
to make up our minds. I would like to buy Mr. Richardson's breeding stock
from him before he decides to have a large horse sale."

" I agree 100%. Dennis. Will you hurry up and get into bed. We have a lot
of things to accomplish in the morning to get ready for the pack trip the
next day. I can just see the boys and Mom riding down the trial on their
very own animals. At least the boys have something small enough for them to
handle. Mom can relax now and enjoy the trip. Every thing is going our
way."

"Kyle, you had better be good or I will pretend that I am a teacher and
make you do it over and over until you get it right!"

"Dennis, you're just a lot of talk and no action. I will pretend I am the
teacher and keep your after school for being nasty, I mean naughty. Maybe I
should say, nasty and naughty!"  ***** It was hurry and scurry the next day
getting ready for the pack trip. Kyle and Dennis had received only two days
notice and had no time to do a lot of the preliminary prep work. They had
done this type of thing before and somehow always managed to pull it off
with out any serious problems. This time was no exception. By
mid-afternoon, they had the packs all loaded and ready to go.

Joel and Jeremy were about to drive everyone up the wall with all their
nervous excitement. Loretta called and had the boys come down so they could
make cookies for the four day trip the next day. They were getting so they
could almost do the cookies by themselves. Mom went down and thought that
she and Loretta could catch up on the local gossip.

The clients showed up early afternoon, five adults and three children. The
children were about the same age as Joel and Jeremy. Now the boys had
something to do except get in everyone's hair.

While the group was checking in one man about 30 stood out from the
rest. Kyle was going over the rules that everyone was expected to
follow. This man kept interrupting and was very loud and boisterous to the
point of being annoying and quarrelsome. Kyle knew this type and just
ignored him the best that he could. Kyle knew this could turn into a long
and wearing trip.

The next morning the horses were saddled and the packs loaded. Joel and
Jeremy came ridding up to the group. Dennis, who was standing next to
Mr. Loudmouth, was getting an ear full. "Look, here comes two jackasses
riding jackasses and they are being lead by Mama Jackass," the man shouted.

"Mister, I would suggest that you closes your mouth and keep it shut for
the rest of this trip. Those jackasses happen to be my two sons and Mom,"
Dennis said angrily. "I said shut-up! If you can't close your mouth on your
own, then I will close it for you!"

"Yah, you and what army? You're just a big yellow chicken, Cluck! Cluck!"
shouted the man as he gave Dennis a big shove. "Cluck! Cluck!" and made a
lunge at Dennis.

Dennis just sidestepped and hit him hard with a closed fist right in the
eye and another in his mouth. The guy fell to the ground and screaming with
pain. Get up! You worthless piece of dog poop. This trip has just been
canceled. Who is the leader of this group?"

"I am," said an older man.

"I am very sorry but this trip has been canceled. You can stop by the
office after you get your things and get a full refund except for him,"
said Dennis, pointing to the man on the ground.

"Is there any possibility that you would consider. That crying baby is my
nephew. I didn't want to bring him but my sister wouldn't take no for a
answer and insisted that I bring him. I agreed but only on one condition,
any sign of trouble, he would be returned. So as far as I am concerned he
is out."

"That is a different story. I can see no reason to punish all of you for
something that this ugly guy did. I'll allow the trip to continue." said
Dennis.

"Are you sure you won't get in trouble with your boss?"

"Sir, You see that good looking stud over with that silly grin on his
face."

"Yes."

"He and I are owners of this operation. I will not allow Mr. Loudmouth to
remain at our place. I will have our foreman to take him into Bend and dump
him. That is if you agree," said Dennis.

"Where is the nearest airport from here? I will just put him on a plane and
ship him back to his mother. She is just going to hit the ceiling and I
know that he will wish to be back here for you to pound on him. That will
be better than the tongue lashing he'll get from her."

"Please, Uncle Joe, I have learned my lesson. I promise to do better. If
not, then you can turn Dennis loose on me again and then send me home."

"What is your name? I can't keep calling you, Mr. Loudmouth," asked Dennis.

"It is Jerry."

"Jerry, I have to consult with your Uncle and my partner and see what they
think. Have a seat over there on the porch and we will have a little
conference," Dennis suggested.

Dennis walked over to the group and they all gathered around. "I told Jerry
that I would discuss the possibility of him staying and finishing the pack
trip. I am going to leave it up to all of you to decide. If you say yes,
then I will talk with him and lay some rules down and he will have to
following them exactly. If not, then home he goes and I hope that I won't
have get physical again because if I do he will have more that a black eye
and fat lip. So what do you think?"

"Dennis, I am glad you put Jerry in his place. I have wanted to do that for
years but never did. I don't know how long this will last but I'm willing
to give it a try. If need be, I get the first punch," laughed Sherry
Lambert, Jerry's aunt.

"I'm very skeptical about giving him another chance. He has made promises
before and has never followed through. However, if the rest agrees then I'm
willing to take another chance but I get first punch, Sherry," laughed Joe.

"I say let him go. If he calls Mom, Jeremy or me a Jackass again, then the
three of us will get the first punch." said Joel. The group roared with
laughter.

"I keep hearing `yes' let him go. Is their any one who wants to say no?
Remember you vote counts, also," asked Dennis. No one said anything. "Then,
I will go over and talk with Jerry. I think this is going to work out. I
like to think there is some good in everyone regardless how rotten they may
seem to be," reacted Dennis.

As he was walking away, he heard Kyle say, "Can you believe that guy. He
has the most positive attitude that I have ever seen. To him there is good
in everyone. Rarely does he get carried away. Today was one of the rare
occasions and he really surprised me when he got physical. He is usually as
mellow as a little kitten. He loves the whole world and it loves him
back. He is all heart."

Dennis had a long talk with Jerry and then they came back to the group. It
was plain to see that Jerry had been crying. "Hey, everyone mount up. I
want everyone to know that I am not mad a Jerry. Everyone gets one mess up
but only once. Right Jerry?"

"Dennis, I want every one to hear what I have to say. I want to apologize
to Dennis and thank him for waking me up and telling me to get my head out
of the sand and smell the roses. Sorry! I'll make you proud that I received
a second chance." said Jerry with tears in his eyes.

"Apology accepted. Now let's go and have some fun!" exclaimed Dennis.

So the week started and soon everyone had a riding partner. Kyle and Uncle
Joe formed one pair and took the lead.. The kids came behind them. Mom and
Sherry Lambert became a team and behind the kids, them came Sherry and
Joe's two sons, fathers to the kids. Dennis and Jerry paired up and brought
up the rear. On the trail it sounded like a bunch of magpies (a black and
white scavenger bird) squawking over a road kill.

TBC