Yeah, that story about your dad (and the rabbit!) definitely crossed my mind as I posted that note.

My notion ran along the lines of that third episode of the "Lonesome Dove" mini-series.  You know, when Gus charges Captain Call with hauling his remains BACK to Texas.  That chore had a purpose, more for Call than Gus.  I like to think my boys would derive similar benefit... depending upon how challenging I make their trek AND the characters I ask to tag along with them.

That's why they'll need a few good guides.  Might invite Wally13 & Kingfisher to keep the caravan fed with walleye along the way.  Probably would ask Old Salt to tend to the catering... I'm thinking classic Pink Flamingo Chowder at my wake, OS.  Portage Dog should still be spry enough to haul a few packs and fix a few fancy desserts.  I'd ask DentonDoc along to assist with meals AND especially so he & Magic can argue about smoky campfires and how best to keep skeeters away.  THAT is always entertaining... which means we'd have to have PineKnot around to keep them straight about proper firewood to use and how to properly stack it in the pit, etc.  AND, just so HE would be happy and feel safe, we'll ask TomT & Luna along so she can keep those nasty, vicious red squirrels at bay.  Finally, just in case this bunch forgets to bring something, Mossback can serve as official quartermaster.  Geez, I thought I carried a lot of crap on trips; if THAT boy doesn't have it, nobody does.

Dang, this proposed ceremony has become something of a circus, hasn't it?  Seems appropriate, somehow, to save the best "Jimboree" as the last one.

Maybe I'll change my plans and stick around for it.

Jimbo   8-)

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