Sometimes we let the horses wander down into the water to get a drink or just for a change of pace. When we crossed McKinley and went behind the fire ...tation, the stream widened into a little pond. As kids in elementary school it was a big deal to go on field trips out to the pond. We weren't allowed out there during recess. The proud brick back of Kennedy was visible through the stand of hickory trees where we dismounted and spread our blanket for lunch. We sat on the blanket and talked as we. .. Well this is hard to say, but I couldn'treally take to her if you see what I mean.She seemed friendly enough but......... maybe this was just me.We were shown where we could sleep, two to a room, but this didn't worryus in the slightest, we went and got our backpacks, Krystal went with usand the first words she said (apart from Hi, when we were introduced)was, "Uggg your car's a mess, you really should clean it!"I thought 'cheeky bitch' but Kelly hit her with both barrels saying, "sowould. You see, Kat is married. She has lost all love for her husband Frank, and they now have separate bedrooms. But she has to be very careful in her affairs, because she would not be able to explain to her husband, any absences at times when she really ought to be home. Another problem is that she has four adult children, who live outside of this area. So she sometimes visits them or they visit her. Those are additional times when Kat can’t be in my arms and in my bed. And then there’s the fact. She had also been to the meeting of the harbourboard and she had some extra forms for me to sign."Thought I'd save you a journey."I signed off the papers and she stuffed them into her bag thensmiled as she spoke to me."Big things afoot then Bev." Yes, Mac and Billy have been to see the new ship in Amsterdam. Itrust them to have made a good choice. She's only three years old." So, you'll be the owner of two ships now then. Congratulations!"offered MargaretI heard Angela gasp."I thought you were.