The Battle At Beaver Creek

The Hunters sallied forth... their hearts aglow with a fearlessness displayed. A pugnacious merry band of brothers who to a boy were not afraid. To find the foe they hoped to vanquish... and send it to its grave. Tommy Slides had been to Beaver Creek... and his soul was made to quake. He had seen the Beast as clear as day that startled him awake. The creature made his blood run cold... it was the world's biggest snake. Tommy ran to tell his friend of a Beast lurking in the creek. He told the tale of his brush with death that would cause lesser boys to shriek. But even with his strength and courage... the skirmish had left him frail and weak. The creek had long been hallowed ground where they passed their summer days But the monstrous Snake would not profit and take that all away. They would as Knights defend the creek and attack without delay. A plan was hatched to meet this terror with little time to waste. A call went out to all their friends to gather for the chase. And at the creek... secure the threat and dispatch the Beast with haste. There was 'Birdman' Haines and 'High Noon' Flack and 'Sweet Moves' Tommy Slide. As well as 'Tiny Butt' James and "Pitchin' Jack and 'Oilcan' Stevey Fried. Hands were raised and an oath was taken to kill the Beast or give their lives. They gathered what arms they could and set out for the creek. All hoping surprise would win the day against the snake they hoped to beat. So with a myriad of bats and clubs... they walked quietly... all too keen to speak. A raft was built with battered wood and launched beneath the sun. They scoured the creek for the dreaded Snake and the sure victory to be won. Where they would bask in glory once the gristly deed was done. 'Oilcan' was first to spot the Snake and pointed an outstretched arm. The others turned and raised their clubs to respond to his alarm. They struck the Snake with all their might to save themselves from harm. The battle was fraught with peril as 'Birdman' was tossed about. The snake refused to yield amd retreat seemed the safer route. But the boys forged on against the odds with the outcome much in doubt. With 'Birdman' down and 'High Noon' stressed... others stepped to fill the breach. As the Snake darted angrily about at any boy within its reach. And all they heard from its gaping jaws was a high gut wrenching screech. They attacked the foul Beast with a momentary sense of dread. When 'Sweet Moves' delivered the final blow... crushing the creature's fiendish head. And the fight was over and all were safe for the loathsome Snake was dead. They left the creek and traveled home... exhausted from the fight. But in their hearts... their spirits soared in the haze of the evening light. And more importantly to those who care... they suffered not a single bite. Now legends grow in the minds of men and to the facts they may dispose. But the story swelled each passing year and to its truth... one can only know. When a lusty group of brave adventurers brought to a vile end... a ten foot garden hose. The End