This was taken at Death Brook Falls. We wondered why they call it Death Brook, and then, Mrs. Wanders, as she was walking across some slippery rocks beneath the falls... realized that her phone was no longer in her pocket. We soon found her new iPhone 13 Pro, gurgling at the bottom of the brook. But, the good news is that the phone did not die! Take that Death Brook!
Here are some more photos for your enjoyment:
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What marvelous photos, Wanders! Thank you for sharing them. What a serene and beautiful setting. It’s also so good that the iPhone tale turned out well. You and Mrs. W. are major-league campers (that’s one enticing skillet meal, unlike white rice with hamburger gravy). Zak and Iris are bush-league campers compared to you two.
Speaking of the silly couple, Iris will regret saying “Where you go I go, Zak dear” when he takes a Piccodee plunge.
Meanwhile, back at Zak’s answering machine:
Hey, man, it’s Elon! I need to buy Zakkicks from you, like yesterday. A billion two, no questions asked, gotta fend off the tax man by midnight. Call me soonest.
Mommy, it’s me, Tommy. Mom, I’m in jail, no, it’s not drugs, it’s buzz buzz static (hang up).
Iris, this is Dawn. Wilbur is drinking and singing country and western tunes again. He just left here, saying he was going to climb the cliffs at Piccadee Falls. I’m on my way there now.
Hello, Zak, Mrs. Mary Worth calling. I couldn’t help noticing the shirt you’re wearing today when I was checking out the web cam just outside your building. It’s a perfect match for the scarf I wore when I was boating with Dr. Jeff last week. Would you like to have the scarf? For only thirteen, er, eighteen ninety five? QCall me back soon.
This is the National Weather Service with an alert for the Santa Royale mountains. Thunderstorms and torrential rain are expected near Piccadee Falls. Caution is urged for those who are (hahaha) camping nearby. You have been warned! Mwahhahahahaha!
Mrs. Beedie, this is Carlos Allora. I regret to inform you that your apartment has been flooded, and the Santa Royale police have buzz, buzz, static…your son.
Iris? It’s Wilbur. I don’t know if you know it, but Estelle and I are taking a break….and Mary told me that you and Zak are also taking a break. Can you meet me at our special place at Piccadee Falls?
Mr. Kicks? This is the California Highway Patrol. We have a report from an elderly lady that you are driving without a front license plate, which is a serious violation. We can do this the hard way or the easy way. If you meet us at the DMV in Sacramento by 4PM, we won’t have to come up to Piccadee Falls and arrest you in front of your lady friend.
Hello, Zakky, how’s Mommy’s darling little honey? Baby boy, I need some money, so if you’ll just write me a check, I’ll drive up to Piccadee Falls and pick it up. Are you at the same campground that we always stayed at before darling Daddy left us for his cheap little #$&@* secretary? See you later, sweetie pumpkin. Kiss, kiss.
Cue Benny Hill music…
Wonderful photos, Wanders! @meg, I want to see your scenarios. All of them!
Nice pictures!
I noticed that Zak and Iris are hiking with no supplies. I don't think they are very 'outdoorsy' and judging from the first picture, someone is going to slip and fall.
After they fall into the river, I am hoping they float downstream and under the bridge that Susan in Funky Winkerbean is planning to jump off. Would be a great crossover, no?
Great photos, Wanders! What timing! Anyway, thanks for sharing them. Living on Cape Cod, the only colorful fall foliage we get are the red leaves of poison ivy and poison sumac.
You guys have to be the happiest campers ever. Not that I've ever seen any campers as I've never been camping myself. But I don't think I'd be very good at it. With my luck I'd set up camp next to the weirdo dudes from the movie Deliverance!
I'm surprised KM is moving this along as fast as she is. We might see the big slip and fall by the end of the week! I'm telling you, if I was on the trail with these two, hearing Iris call Zak "Dear" I'd shove her over the edge myself.
Nice job monitoring Zak's answering machine, meg! Funny stuff! Sure to be more entertaining than anything KM is about to come up with!
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Merci, M and Mme Wanders for sharing your photos with us! I can't help noticing the presence of your Wawa sweatshirt, M. Wanders, so emblematic of Southeastern PA. Anyway, kissing over a gushing waterfall can't be recommended by anyone without the balancing skills of the Flying Wallendas, which clearly rules out Zak and Iris.
Wanders, did you have a “camping stylist” along with you? As a veteran of many nights camping, I must admit my campsites never looked as immaculate and appealing as yours. And that’s one impressively-sized tent!
Great photos, Wanders! Thanks for sharing. :)
@meg thanks for the glimpse into Zak’s answering machine, that was hilarious!
So first, they’re calling each other “dear,” now “honey.” What’s next: “my darling clementine.” Sheessh
Ken, at least it's not "babe."
Meg, those are even better messages than Jim Rockford had.
Wonderful photos, Wanders!
The Riot at Piccadilly Falls Parking Lot
One drunken fat man singing ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart. Check
One elderly woman clutching a scarf and demanding $18.95. Check
Santa Royale police officers Toody and Muldoon, with arrest warrant. Check
Overdressed middle-aged woman, screeching, ‘Where’s my check, Baby Boy?’ Check
Mr. Allora, holding aloft a plunger and a mop. Check
Dawn Weston, flirting with Officer Toody. Check.
Two CHIPs officers, strutting around and preening in leather jackets and sunglasses. Check
Rescue squad from NWS, smirking. Check
Tommy Beedie, smoking legal weed. Check
Eccentric billionaire smoking top grade legal weed in his electric car. Check
Estelle, Saul, Eve and dogs, just came along for the ride. Check.
Iris and Zak, hiding in the bushes, just waiting for everyone to leave. Check
Piccadee, not Piccadilly!
@Meg, it all comes together at Piccadee Falls.
Really great photos Wanders. You and Mrs. Wanders can teach Zac and Iris a thing or two about camping. No backpacks or camping gear? Where do those two think they are? On the Charterstone walking path? Think Zac told Iris that there aren't any benches to sit on at Piccadee Falls?
Toby, dear?
Yes, Ian dear?
Wud ye like to take a Sunday drive up to Piccadee Falls to see yon foliage?
Of course, I’ll get my jacket!
Grand! And they’re having the annual gathering of the Clans and caber throwing. I’ll get my bagpipes.
Toby: Oh, hell, no!
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