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Problems with your Our Execuvan parked at Rocky RV Park in Valemount, BC.


highway. John recommenced killing mosquitoes and fi ddling with the console. “Province of Alberta,” the sign read, then a little further,


“Distracted Driving Law in Eff ect.” “I know they mean cellphones,” John said, “but do they


include looking at mountains?” He swatted at a mosquito. “Missed,” he said, then he reached for the console and poked at it once or twice. “I’m pretty sure they include killing mosquitoes and


adjusting the console,” I said. “Just sayin’.” My husband gave me an embarrassed glance. “So quit it, my love, because I’ll testify for the prosecution.” We turned north onto Highway 40. two km short of Hinton,


then gunned it towards Grande Cache. “T ree quarters of a tank of gas,” John told me, swatting at


another mosquito. “Green sign. A hundred and forty-one km to Grande Cache,”


I said, reading. I looked at my map. “Grande Cache is on the same latitude as Prince George, Darling. Do you know what this means?” “No,” John said. “Our neighbour Richard bet $20 we wouldn’t make Prince


George, but if we can get as far as Grande Cache, he’s lost the bet. Go for it, Honey.” I leaned forward. My mosquito- slaughtering and console-fi xing hunter-gatherer husband in our rattletrap van was my hero. “Go for it.” k


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