Old Spice

The girls scoured through ever crack, crevise, door, cupboard, closet and under ever bed, dresser, couch and table. No sign of a would-be rapist/attacker anywhere. Phew!!! They could all eat breakfast in peace and rest and relax or do whatever they wished without fear for the rest of the day. But where had that scent come from? Who had eaten Kim's cheerios? It was a mystery that would just have to stay a mystery.

Judy got out the puzzle and Shauna joined in. Doris had to race tonight and needed to get home to get stuff ready. As with all races, she hoped Ritzy would bring home the dough. If the happy campers chose to stay a couple more nights then she may return in the morning. She'd let them know. They all wished her luck and Doris was on her way out of the campgrounds by 9:30. It was a beautiful morning and the girls were already planning a big pre-lunch hike. The ground was a bit gooey from last nights rain but the trails shouldn't be too treacherous, they decided they were up to it. Afterall, with all that had happened already, they could handle just about anything. Before they walked back to the cabin after the hike they figured they'd better stop off at the old general store to replenish their stock. All agreed and after the half hour of pooping, dressing, chap-sticking and getting prepped for the trek, they headed for the trails.

The trails were breath-taking. The birds were singing, the tree's leaves were rustling."Such a glorious day the Lord hath made!"exaulted Kim, "Rejoice and be glad!" gleefully added Judy. Patsy was leading the way, laughing at pretty much everything that was said. Shauna carried a big walking stick to whack at briars and everyone took in the beauty. Judy had left behind her bag and didn't even miss it! This was a wonderful day with not a care in the world!!

They arrived at the general store and picked up some bread, cookies, chips and all the fixins' to make a pizza. The old man, as nice as ever, sat at the counter and asked how they were and chit chatted with common conversation. He asked if they had everything and commented that they didn't get milk. "Come to think of it, we do need milk," said Shauna "how did you know?" "Oh, just a guess!" the old man said teasingly as he winked. "Everyone needs milk don't they?" They all nodded their heads in agreement. Judy absentmindedly reached for her bag to pay for the supplies and "OH SHOOT!! I forgot my bag!! I don't have any money on me!!" The others looked at each other and noone had even so much as a dime. "We'll have to come back later and get our stuff. We're sorry," Judy apologised. "Now don't you ladies worry about a thing. I'll just bring your bags right to your door. It'd be easier than you having to carry them anyway. I'll give you a few minutes to get back then I'll be on my way with all your goodies."

The happy campers thanked the nice old man, said their goodbyes and went on their way back toward the cabin. "Hey guys" said Kim as she stopped in her tracks, "That smell! That old man smell! It just dawned on me! I smelled it back at the store and it just struck me!" "What are you talking about?" Patsy asked while chuckling. "Hey, you're right!" Shauna added. "He DID smell like an old man!!!" "Guys! Keep it down!!! He'll hear you!!" piped in Judy cautiously. "Of course he smells like an old man. He IS an old man!!" "No! That Old Spice smell we smelled in the cabin. It's HIM!! HE was in our cabin when we WEREN'T!!" Kim peered over her shoulder. She just knew the old man was right behind them and was going to put them all in a bag, take them back to his lair and eat them for his supper."He KNEW we needed milk because he's the one that ate the cheerios too, I'll bet", deduced Patsy. "My bag! My bag! Where's my bag?!" Judy was wringing her hands in worry. She probably had old man repellant in one of it's compartments. Shauna was now ahead of the pack and took charge. "Ladies, we need to hurry. We have to get back back to the cabin before he does. Let's go!" "That old man doesn't scare me" Patsy said confidently. "Yep, I can take him!" "Well, now's your chance Patsy" said Judy clutching onto Kim's shirt, "because there sits his golf cart in front of our cabin".............