Sensing an opportunity I asked the kids if they would like to go on the pontoon boat tomorrow as I searched for timber. Plenty of opportunity to fish or watch for wild ducks I suggested. The sad reluctance on their faces as they both said no reminded me how this was going to be a long hard road.

It was starting to get late when Steven mentioned that it might be time to stow away his and Carol's belongings. "Where is your trailer?" he asked thinking that he and Carol would share the small ratty trailer together with me.

"I'm afraid, I'll have to disappoint you Steven. I bought the...