“When was the last time you put the canoe in the water Grandpa?”
“I keep the canoe in the water all year round Granddaughter. It mostly sits idle tied to the pier waiting for its next journey.”
“Who chooses the way?”
“Most of the time I am the one. Other times, it is a passenger that shapes the trip. Every so often, it is determined by the mercy of the river. Now, speaking of mercy, did you bring the marshmallows and chocolate for our overnight stop?”
“I did, graham crackers too.”
“All right! The day is young, and it looks like we are all set for our adventure Granddaughter. Untie the rope, push off, and hop in!”
“It’s nice being here with you Grandpa. I have so many questions for you as we paddle?”
“I didn’t expect ...
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