Speaking of snakes and bodily functions, I knew I forgot about one...
A bunch of us advisers were sitting on the porch at Harlan (1998), during the afternoon burro races, when a rather pale-looking gentleman came running up. His eyes were wider than silver dollars, and he was shakin' real bad. Turns out he was in the Red Roof Inn, minding his own business, when a significantly-sized rattler decided to avail himself to the accommodations. His future friend had little sense of humor and got out of there fast as he could. Unfortunately, the staff decided they wanted some snake fritters for supper.
One particular staffer proceeded to load a blank shotgun shell, decapitate the serpent (most of us weren't too happy about the tragic ending, but that's for another thread), then proceed to skin him while he was still wigglin'. The staff deep fried him for dinner. And no, they didn't share with the scouts. Up until the snake's end, it was one priceless afternoon!
Mike Golembiewski
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