A Skirmish in the Mountains

Just as the long shadows of late evening stretched across the forest floor, the cabin fell under attack from a motley collection of empty cans and plastic bottles. We had no choice but to fill our hands with firearms and stand in defense.

Fortunately, we had our best Red Ryder BB guns and plenty of ammo on hand.

We quickly set up a firing line at the daylight basement door and began knocking down the array set against us.

I must say, the empty vessels were no match for our Red Ryder rifles. The guns sang out steadily and our aim proved true.

Desiree, Jack, and John in Defense

The Array Set Against Us

—Mitchell Hegman