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That feeling of when you stop and take your pack off, and the shivers go through your whole body, ugh it still makes me swell with panic.

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Agreed! Sometimes we don't realize how dangerous that can be until we're out in the cold!

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Dec 17, 2022Liked by Cole Noble

Wise choice for a trip you wish others could have. Wise words about the importance of struggle and accomplishment. Wise decision to write down your Grandfather’s words and reflect on them. You just know he’s proud.

Thank you for the captivating storytelling on this one..

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I hope so! Thank you for reading, I'm glad you enjoyed!

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Yes Boy Scouts is an amazing experience to have as a youth. Your story reminded me of my own scouting adventure. The Klondike derby, with a sled that broke a rail... sleeping in an old log cabin that winter night. Waking up to the smell of burnt hair. Someone light the gas oven and burnt their hair and eye brows in the process. Nothing like waking up to the smell of bacon, eggs and burnt hair

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Oh no! I know someone who lost an eyebrow and then some, trying to tend the fire.

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Dec 15, 2022Liked by Cole Noble

Your words have a way of engulfing the reader into your story that, halfway through, I had to grab a sweater. Thank you for another important life lesson. Grandpa was very wise.

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Thank you so much for reading!

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