h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*Pitches old tourister tent with ease - its been done before! Tosses in air mattress, sleeping bag, 3 pillows, warm crochetted afghan, cat bed. Puts food hamper under the picnic table, sets up camp stove and puts on kettle to boil. Drags out folding lounge chair, sets it up.*

Cleo, Dear, your bed's in the tent. Where's your little afghan? Darn, don't tell me I forgot - - -no, here it is. Now, none of your nonsense about not wanting to go outside. This is where you live for now.

*Grabs a stack of books, makes a pot of and settles into the lounge for a read*

Aah - peace and quiet in the great outd ---- what the heck are the neighbors doing?

*Back from the campfire*

Well, Cleo, you appear to have adjusted to the great outdoors. Did you have a good nap in the firelight?

Think I'll put on a pot of campers chilli. *Digs through food hamper* Garlic, farmers sausage, pepperoni, whole chillis, maybe a can or two of beans, spices. *Chops, sautes, roasts, pours in huge pot, and at the same time gets a fire going.* There, let that simmer for a few hours on the fire. Meanwhile, think I'll make a pot of coffee.

Now, Cleo, we really must talk. Its cold in Winnipeg, and its going to get MUCH colder. Here its warm, well, the evenings are cool, but its not like home. What do you think? Should we spend the winter here?

Sorry, didn't notice ya there, what with you being so far out. Welcome to the campsite, and have a six-pack on me. We're not as busy as we used to be, but we still know how to throw a party.

Excellent! The Chilli's about ready. Bowls are on the table, along with buns and butter. Help yourself. Be warned, though, its HOT!