Sunday, August 15, 2010

Frontierland, January 1960

There are many dangers along the Rivers of America. Yesterday one passenger of our steam boat got a nasty splinter, and have you noticed how itchy the blankets are? Anyway, we are always on the lookout, but the Indian Village up ahead is known to be friendly. I recognize "Stands With Red Windbreaker" to our left, he's a good guy. The village looks kind of deserted, all the canoes are safely stowed, and one of Tom Sawyer's rafts has drifted ashore.


Well, that explains it; they're having a party! Cookies and artificially-flavored orange drink for all. I see that the long house in the distance has tarps on the roof, it probably leaked a lot during the winter rains.

9 comments:

Katella Gate said...

Tang and Tostem Pop-Ups for everybody!

TokyoMagic! said...

"Mother's" Circus Animals and Funny Face's Jolly Ollie Orange

Major Pepperidge said...

Ummmm, tostems!

TokyoMagic!, shouldn't that be the politically incorrect "Injun Orange"??

TokyoMagic! said...

Yeah, that would be pretty un-PC!

How about the unfunny (and painful to drink) "Agent Orange"?

Chiana_Chat said...

"Stands With Red Windbreaker" *g*

JG said...

Ah yes, old "Stands With Red Windbreaker", my old and dear friend. Many moon, many buffalo since we had artificially flavored orange punch by the campfire and spoke the sacred words of obligation in the presence of the Great Chief.

Always stood upwind of him, or you get the drift.

I barely remember the Indian Village for some reason, youth I guess. Photos are still cool.

JG

Nancy said...

haha....

i love the peaceful look of the canoe dock....

someday i am going to take that ride :D

Major Pepperidge said...

Nancy, I've never done it, so you'll have one up on me!

JG said...

Oh, don't miss the canoes! I started that in high school and have never missed a trip since. I think a winter visit might be an excuse to skip, since you do get wet, but you definitely have fun and see the river from a different viewpoint.

Mention my name, they'll give you a good seat.

JG