Once upon a time (because you know all good tales must start with “once upon a time”), a number of cachers were on facebook making plans to meet by the Flames of the ‘FAP at GHAGAFAP XI. It was already the middle of August and no listing had been published yet.
Rain_Beaux said although it was fun, she was tired of always hosting the event. “It’s time for someone else to take over. So, who will volunteer?”
Akela31 posted next. “I know you’ll think of me,” he said, “but who can possibly take your place? Where can we find somebody like you?”
JabbaTHutt followed up with, “Maybe one of those Dunnville cachers should do it. All Hat? Roadapple49? RFF? How about SneakySeguis? Come on, maybe we can roast Mudcat over an open fire.”
“I can design t-shirts,” volunteered RFF.
So, days go by and still no one volunteers to actually host the event. Would we still bask in the flames of the September fire? Or would everyone just stay home and show up Saturday morning?
Outsiders2 decided that enough was enough and she would organize the Niagara cachers to take matters into their own hands. “I’ll submit the listing to geocaching.com. Hellnite, you and dhcmca are in charge of firewood. DDTKR, you get the coordinates for the group site. DyverDown, you’re in charge of rope to hang the tarp in case it rains. Sxrxnrr, you’re in charge of music.”
“I could shoot a video at the event,” added Staygold678. “Flames of the ‘FAP XI… Making Memories of Us. Eleven Years of ‘Fapping”.
Labour day came and went, and finally, September 14th rolled around. Those who could get the day off work did, those who couldn’t would make the trek to Guelph soon after. It didn’t take long before a group started to gather at the designated coordinates. Picnic tables were set up, firewood stacked, marshmallows and weenies ready, and assorted beverages were being consumed. The Dunnville cachers helped the Niagara cachers (they just needed a nudge in the right direction).
RFF was signing the ceremonial log, which would soon be burnt in offering to the Weather Gods for mercy on the cold night ahead. She noticed thebruce0 strolling up to the table, sporting a brand new t-shirt and wearing some wire contraption on his head containing an iPhone.
“Hey, you look good in my shirt. How do you like it?” said RFF.
“Your shirt?” thebruce0 gave her a puzzled look.
“My shirt. I designed it, flames and all. What’s with the, uh, thingy?”
“Just ready to shoot a little video. You never know what might happen around the Flames of the ‘FAP,” thebruce0 answered.
People continued to arrive. Hellnite came on the atv he had driven in right past the main entrance, eliciting comments about how he must have paid off the young kid working the gate. Dhcmca arrived soon after, telling Hellnite, “Be careful on that thing. I’m not on duty tonight you know!”
A Lexus pulled in next. A hush fell over the crowd. Akela31 stepped to the front of the suddenly silent group.
“I wouldn’t want to be him,” whispered Outsiders2.
“Who wouldn’t want to be me?” asked the figure that emerged from the Lexus. It was UPB!
“’Who wouldn’t want to be me’? You’ve got to be kidding UPB! You’ve got some nerve showing your face here!” mocked akela31.
“Yeah,” agreed Rain_Beaux, “I’d have a better life if I’d never heard of you!”
“Come on guys,” said sxrxnrr, “Cool heads now. The night is young and the stars are out. Let’s have fun! Nothing like some live music to liven things up. Let’s start a band! We’re up to it and I know some of you guys are.”
“First I think we should say a few words,” said Jabba. We started trying to organize this thing on Facebook. Days go by and we get ZERO volunteers to get this thing going. I think we owe Outsiders2 and the rest of the Niagara crew a big thanks for hosting tonight.”
“Well, thanks to everyone for coming tonight and for all your help. Now can we have a good time and get along with everyone?” she said, as she gave the mother-stare to UPB, Rain_Beaux and akela31.
“I’m sorry I said I’d have a better life if I never met you,” said Rain_Beaux. “Hunting you down has been fun. But why did you show up now after eluding us for months?”
UPB answered, “I heard sxrxnrr was going to start a band. This I’ve gotta hear!”
So the happy ‘Fappers learned to get along, at least for the weekend of GHAGAFAP. But for the grace of God, they will all return next year to ‘Fap once more.
The End.
All cachers names used with permission. This story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to the cachers within may be coincidental or intentional.
BYOP.
Congratulations to HikerT for FTF on this one:-)