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Steve Kelsey's avatar

Ron I swing by your site to get refreshed. To be reminded how much there is in the world to write about in a clear direct style. It's like a glass of clear cool beer at the end of the day. Never stop!

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you Steve for your very kind words. I most appreciate them and your readership! Sorry the delay in replying, been traveling, all is out of kilter.

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Steve Kelsey's avatar

You are very welcome James.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Now this whole Indian dance with the canoe coming across the lake strikes me as eerily familiar. We had something similar at the scout camp I attended in Kansas, but without the eagle dance. I can picture the empty canoe with the torch coming across the lake. Thanks for bringing back memories of my scouting days, James. The campfires were a lot of fun. I don't know how you remember so much detail, but I'm glad you do.

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James Ron's avatar

You're welcome, K.C., and thanks for reading! I've enjoyed remembering those days. Scouting and Indians just go together. I remember making our Indian getups was great fun. Saw some native Indian tribes dancing at a Scout conclave in Champaign-Urbana. Made a big impression. Collecting the colorful troop shoulder patches and scarves from around the country was a big deal. We'd trade them like baseball cards.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

You got to dress up as Indians and nobody made a fuss about cultural appropriation. A way different time than now.

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James Ron's avatar

Hi, David. I didn't even think about that. We live in different times now for sure. Thanks for writing!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

"I had one job. And that was to get the Chief onto the landing platform without him falling in the water." I read this and heard myself say out loud, "Uh-oh!"

You are a fine story teller, Ron. You have so many great memories to share with us. Keep it up! You have fans.

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James Ron's avatar

Yes, it would have been a spectacle to dump the Chief. Thank you, Sharron! I sure do appreciate your support and kind words.

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