some came from the direction of the house , others from the trees but it was almost as if they appeared out of nowhere . no one seemed to pay them any attention at all . it is going to be great camping again , its been a few years since i went camping with the family . now she was trying hard not to cry . # # # # i need a shovel , i said , walking toward the barn door . theyre lazy fellows unless harsh deeds are needed . yes , hed noticed birthdays piling up . 