Chuck and I were best friends from about 1960.WHERE YOU FOUND ONE THE OTHER WAS THERE. One time in Winnipeg we were having a sneaky smoke when his Mom returned early In about 3 seconds we had dispersed the smoke and cleared the evidence.
We were both Corporals in the militia and were scheduled to be oversees at the cadet camp in Clear Lake. We had a night off and went into the nearby 10 miles townsite. After having too much fun we missed the ONLY transport so began walking This area is inhabited by many bears Luckily for us, a sole and likely only vehicle picked us up and took us home.. Same place but rented a row boat and made it to center of lake. Very quiet and peaceful. I was rowing of course. Anyway Chuck suddenly piped up and said Hey Alan, he never called me that, as my nick name is Twig. I nearly jumped overboard as I thought he was out of his mind.
Chuck was my best man at Louise and my wedding. He and Mary were driving from Calgary only 2 days before the big day and I get a call from him, sorry Twig can't make it, the engine blew in Kamloops. Oh well that nearly put me over the edge and amid much gnashing of teeth. Then came another call . April Fools. Thanks Buddy !@@#$
We were a little nasties in high school. In English class we would interrupt the teacher to say Hey Chuck, I don't think that's a word . Chuck would of course reply no I DONT THINK SO AND WAIT FOR THE TEACH TO EXPLODE!! MIss you my friend. .TWIG
