Logging Camp

Prelude.

Hi my name is Joey Edwards and I'm 14 years old, however my friends at school call me Joe. I live with my Mum as she and Dad split up a few years ago but I see Dad once a month when he comes into town.

My Dad is a logger and lives in a logging camp; I have never been there but he tells me there are some families that live there also and the kids do there schooling by Distant Leaning.

This guy Mother has met his name is Chuck he doesn't like me and knocks me around when Mother is not about. Well last weekend Mother had to go and see her sister who had got injured and was in Hospital and I got a thrashing including a black eye from Chuck.

Luckily it coincided with Dad coming into town so I got out of the house and headed for the regular Motel meeting place for my Dad. As I got there I saw Dad with some other loggers and went straight to him; his first comments were well did you win I said no so what happened.

I told him OK I'm going to see this Chuck the others said we are coming with you John thanks guys. OK Joey, get into my truck and the others pile in as well. Now Joey I may ask you to strip when we get there so bare with me, the other guys said don't worry Joey we are all here to protect you.

John, Joey's Dad asked the others to go around the back and take Joey with you please if this Chuck tries to make a run for it grab him.

Dad goes to the front door and asks for me, Chuck said I was not available, is that so because you have been beating him up again -- the look on Chuck face was that of getting scared and he heads for the back door and is meet by Dad's mates who grab him pulling him into the back yard.

Joey come here please did Chuck do this to you pointing to the black eye, Joey very quietly says yes. OK now would you strip please so we can see any other bruising that had been inflicted. Joey back looked as if it had been whipped.

This kid is only 14 years old and you have done bad things so we are going to give you the same treatment. One of the loggers grabs Chuck's arms and pulls them back with a firm grip. John my Dad firstly gave Chuck his own black eye, then into the gut and finally takes Chucks belt and uses that to give him a good whipping.

John uses his cell phone and calls the local police and asks for George.

Hi George would you come over to my old house ASAP I have something of interest for you come around to the back yard, George laughs be there in about 5 minutes John.

George shows up, and the first thing John does is show Joey's bruising and black eye. I see you have adjusted Chunk's features I'm going to arrest him and hopefully they will put you away. John take Joey now to the hospital, gets him checked out, and asks them to send me a report on what they find.

As they are leaving Joey's mother Julie returns and says what is going on John, hey Joey slip your shirt off please and let mother look at this. She pulls a long face and asks Joey what the hell happened. Joey explained that Chuck has been beating him up and it was not the first time either. John says I'm taking Joey to the hospital for a check up and they are going to give the police a full report.

Julie goes over to the police car and see Chuck in there and screams at him, how dare you do this to my son and don't bother about coming back either.

The police get a comprehensive report from the hospital and they found indications of previous beating confirming what Joey had said. Julie says I'm so sorry for what has happened; what the heck can I do John?

John says hang on a minute please I want a word with the police officer, those shake hands and the officer says thanks for helping to put that bastard away. They shake hands and George says I'll let you know when we can get him into court hopefully on Monday. I'm going to pass on all the info to our local Judge later to-day. What is your cell phone number John and I will contact you ASAP.

Julie calls out you guys please come over here and I'll get you a beer but excuse me I don't drink, and the beer will only go to waste otherwise.

Julie asks John what is the best thing we can do for Joey; John explains there are other kids in camp with there families and they do there schooling by Distant Leaning and seem to get on well together.

May be I should take Joey back with me if that is alright with you, no problems John we must do what is best for our son.

I will collect him from the hospital and bring him here so that he might get his gear together and then I will take him to my Motel room for over night. Julie says would you look after him, the other two loggers with John dammed right John will look after him otherwise he will have us to answer to. Julie is laughing now when John cell calls; your kidding George certainly I will be there what time 7:00pm this evening just gives me enough time to get scrubbed up and I'm sure my mates will wish to be there as well.

John says the Judge want to deal with it 7:00pm this evening apparently he is mad as hell over what has happened and it's not the first time he has done something like that. It was found out once his finger prints were taken, Julia were you aware of any of this -- absolutely not. Oh John I'm so pleased that you and your mates came over, I feel relieved that this getting cleaned up in an orderly way.

7:00 pm we are in the Judges chambers with Joey and Julie, Judge Smith after reading the medical report on Joey he asks Joey to take his shirt off so that he can see the evidence. Thank you Joey says the Judge who now asks the accused for his side of the story.

All Chuck would say is I was given the same treatment when his father found out what I had done -- anything else to add -- No Sir.

For the courts record the police have found out through fingerprinting this is the third time you have done something like this.

Therefore you will go to prison for thirty years and no parole until 25 years have been served. Further more I will recommend that you serve your time doing hard labor. Take him away Sheriff and have him processed. Court is adjourned.

That evening all my mates, Joey and Julie went out for supper and while there Julie said she would get all Joey's gear packed up, I asked how is he off for warm clothing after telling me what he had I said I will get some additional gear for him including full rain gear and some boots tomorrow.

I asked Julie what she was going to do and her answer was I'm going back to my sisters as I don't think she will make it for more than a year, so I will get rid of this house and once that done I will send some of the money from the sale to Joey.

Part one.

Tell me something were you called Joey or Joe at school, actually only Mum calls me Joey everyone else called me Joe -- sounds good Joe.

My truck was loaded up, and we left town heading for camp and a new life for Joe. He had many questions and was chatting away through most of the trip, some of the roads we have to travel over are gravel; this was all new to my son and we also saw black bear and deer along the way.

Eventually we arrive in camp and I take Joe over to my small one bedroom home, luckily I have a king size bed and advise Joe that in a couple of weeks will move over to a different house so he may have own bedroom but for now we will have to share the bed and I hope that is OK with you -- no problems Dad.

OK let's go and get a sandwich and a bowl of soap as I'm sure you are hungry, we leave the house and walk over to the cookhouse as we enter Kia our cook asks who we got with you John. This is my son Joe and he will be living with me from now on -- good he looks a bit skinny and needs building up with my cooking as Kia goes off laughing.

We are sitting at one of the tables when Tommy our timekeeper comes in and says Boss did you know about Len Black he is quitting on us at the end of next week, apparently his wife has said enough of this bush life she want to get back to town and is going whether he comes or not so Len has decided to quit. Tell me Tommy is that a one or two bedroom home -- two bedroom; I may move over there and bye the way this here is my son Joe and will living with us from now on. It's long story Tommy I'll tell you in due course

So should I put a call in to get a replacement on Monday? Let me think about that Tommy I'll let you know shortly, ok Boss.

Come on Joe lets go for a walk, I show him all area's of the camp and point out some area's that are out of bounds to you for safety reasons, eventually we finish up at my home. So Joe lets get all your gear in from the truck, this was achieved quickly, now the gear we purchased for you from workware world you need to hang your raingear up in the mud room, the heavy weight jeans will be your normal wear plus a tee shirt and a quilted shirt. This way you will fit it with everyone else here. A lot of the time you will find it's better to wear boots than runners because you will get your feet wet and that is no good. Runners are fine for inside wear and good weather.

Now this camp is a 40 man crew working doing a variety of jobs, most them are single and live in one of the bunkhouses, all the guys have there own rooms however I'm going to tell you now some of them get frustrated due sexual desires and hence they practice screwing around with each other. So if you something like that going on except it and walk away and you don't need to tell me anything about it either.

So Joe no doubt you had some good mates at school, so did any of you mess around and please be honest because you will not upset one bit.

Joe sits there thinking and finally says well there a three of us who did play around simply masturbating to start with but later on we gave each over blow jobs and one day we all decided that we should fucked each other but before my turn came we got interrupted so I was never fucked. I feel that I have not got what I had looked forward too and rather disappointed.

I grab Joe and hug him and say thank you for being honest with me, let me tell you something I used to have a good friend some 20 years ago before you were born and we messed around and we used to fuck each other and I certainly enjoyed it. I can still remember when Keith took my "Cheery" I felt like a MAN I was proud in my own mind what had taken place.

So what has happened to Keith asks Joe, well passed away about five years ago due to Aids because he was not using protection. Now Joe I'll will tell you right now I consider myself as being gay, I enjoy male company much more than female company.

So I'm going to ask you a question now do you consider yourself gay? Well Dad I have never really thought about it but I'm more towards the gay side. That's fine Joe no worries about that from me, your mother might not like the idea but these things happen and I know she is very broad minded about such things.

Now I understand from your mother you have a laptop computer, yes dad I do so let's get it out and powered up then you will be able to contact your mates and possibly your mum. While you are doing that I'm going over to the office and will get an account setup for you. So what ID would you like and will give you a password that you can change to something I don't know, can I make it joe_in_camp no problem at all. I setup Joe's new account and get him a password, I head back to my house.

Hi Joe all set and I write down on paper his new email address joe_in_camp@bushloggers.com. Well it's not long before Joe has done a test message proving everything is set correctly, next he is Emailing his mates telling them what has happened.

Something that important your schooling you have about three months left before the end of the school year so I'm going to Email the School B'd advising them what has happened and get them to send you your classroom work and also ask what is the best way to handle your last two years because I want you to graduate from school and then look at getting a suitable trade ticket of your choice.

So tell me what did do during school holidays did you work at all, I did a paper round up till about a year ago, then I worked for the local supermarket it was a sort of dead end job but it provided me with pocket money for some extra's.

We both have had a long day we should go and have supper and by the way although there is a kitchen here I don't use other than to make Tea or Coffee and the occasional bit of toast, the frig is stocked with beer and some ginger ale so help yourself and if you drink beer don't over do it either.

Now another tip if you are going into some else's home all ways take your boots / runners off in the mudroom and go in your socks unless told otherwise.

So let's go and have supper, well Joe's face when he looks at what is on the menu he says steaks have not had one for a long time as the local store prices were very just too high.

OK Joe let your dad select what I think you will enjoy, hi Kia two steaks please with mushrooms and some onions and then we will add some salad, Kia says I assume medium -- please. I call you when it's ready we find a table and sit by ourselves about ten minutes late Kia call Hi John everything is ready, we both go up to counter and collect our meals and add some salad etc.

Well Joe certainly tucked into his meal and he finally said I have never had a steak like that before but gee it was good, I ask do you wish for any thing to drink as there is Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks and Milk -- Tea would be nice so I get a large mug of Tea and have to ask do you take sugar in your Tea -- No thanks Dad.

Oh something else in the cookhouse and the working areas please refer to me as John at home Dad is fine. Everyone here is referred to by the christen name, the surname is not used.

Well we go back to my new home Dad suggests we get a good shower and then hit the bed, oh bye the way Joe I sleep in the nude and I don't care if you wear PJ's or not what ever is most comfortable to you.

Well my son has his shower and come out in the nude and ask which side of the bed dad, that's your choice Joe I now go and get a good shower and when I come out I find my son is over close to the window and it sounds as if he is already sound asleep.

The next morning my alarm goes off the usual time of 5:30 am and I'm getting out of bed when Joe says what time is it Dad 5:30 in the morning gee that's early all I said was the crew heads out at 6:30 am and I need to be there to see them.

You stay there but get up about 7:30 am get dressed and go and have breakfast, I'll adjust the alarm lucky it has two settings. I left the house and I assume Joe went back to sleep however I heard later he went into the cookhouse and had scrambled eggs on toast and a large mug of tea said thanks Kia and left.

I learnt later he meet up with Sam and brought him over and they talked a lot, Sam gave him a lot of information about camp life and such like. One thing Joe asked was I understand you have been working on your off times so what have you been doing?

Many jobs Joe most likely the worst was working as a grease monkey, this is where you do all the greasing of the equipment, however I guess everyone has to go through that stage it a sort of initiation into logging when I look back I can laugh about it now, today I have been taught how to sharpen a chainsaw, splice steel cables and many other jobs.

This year they are going to teach me how to operate a loader and other equipment, Sam it sounds as if you really like the work and that is something that I have learn about. So Sam how long have you and your folks lived in camp?

Well for me I know nothing else; yes I've been to town but don't like all the hassle and bustle that goes on there. My dad is a faller and mum does the housekeeping of one of the bunkhouses so they earn good money from what I understand. They are always happy and from what I know they have worked for this outfit for over twenty years now.

Suddenly Dads voice is heard yup you are correct Sam sure glad you two have meet up, so how goes it Sam pretty good thanks John. I hope you have been giving Joe here all the info on working during school holidays, yes I have and I told him the job of grease monkey would be his initiation.

Cool it there Sam don't scare him off now and they are all laughing -- see you both later guys. So Joe I will show areas locally that might interest you -- I trust you have some good boots Yes I have but they are not broken in yet an in fact only been worn twice so far. OK says Sam then we will use the ATV and bring your raingear and we can strap it on the back I also have a spare helmet. But first we go over to the office and borrow a radio and let Tommy know where we are planning on going.

Once at the office Sam signed out a radio then Tommy says to me Joe here is a safety vest and wear it at all times away from camp and pair of work gloves help protect your hands if a mishap occurs.

We head back to Sam's home and get the ATV loaded up and head out of camp.

The road I'm taken along is pretty rough and dusty, Sam slows down and points across the valley see those bears over there; it took me sometime to spot them, looked like a mother and a cub. Sam said don't be scared of them but give them a wide berth and don't go between the mother and here cub. Eventually we got an old loading area and there were a few logs here that made somewhere to sit.

Sam makes a radio call to advises the office where they are located, Sam then said we always report in so the office knows where everyone is located it is part of safety in the woods.

Joe did you leave behind any girl friends, no but I had some good mates. Did mess around sexually asks Sam; we used to generally masturbate helping each other out and we were just getting into giving each other blowjobs we never swallowed any juices as we all used a non-lube condom.

Sam says never though about using any condoms but that's a good idea better safe than sorry. Well let's get back to camp as your Dad will soon be home and my Mum will have supper on the table in about 45 minutes and she hates keeping things hot. Sam returns the radio and we go our own ways, I get a can of ginger ale and sitting on our back porch when I hear Dad's truck stop out side, a few moments later Dad comes around the corner with another man who I don't know. Hey Joe this Jack my assistant would you guys like a beer that sounds good -- two beers coming up. As I return Jack asks me what do you think of this place and I know you have only been here two days.

The first thing is everyone is so friendly, I meet Sam this morning and he took me out on I think it was branch 19 to the old landing area and we were watching some of the wild life on the far side of the valley -- well that is great news Joe.

Excuse me Jack please I'm going to get a shower before supper; I'll see you both later. I get my boots off head for the bedroom and I'm soon in the shower. I've got a real hard on and need to relieve myself, well I've had a good shower and just shut the water off when Dad says to me looks like you need some attention may I help -- OH Dad sorry I didn't know you were there, Dad said just come on into the bedroom where we have more room and dad spreads a large towel on the bed come on a lay down next to me, with that Dad swings around and starts to give me a blow job. I didn't last long and finished up hugging Dad saying thank you it was wonderful.

Dad I would be honored if you would take my cherry as I missed out when me and my mates got interrupted. Let me get my shower and we will have supper after which we can play -- sounds good to me.

Another great meal and I'm telling my Dad where Sam and I went and how much I enjoyed his company -- that's great Joe he is a good guy and always willing to help out. Did he tell you he has his First Aid ticket already and has filled in when our first aide man has been away? No he didn't, is that something I could do? No reason why not as the more people we have with that ticket the better. Incidentally Kia is our regular first aid man and the any equipment required is kept in the cookhouse at the backend beyond the tables also each of the crummies have a first aid box and a stretcher. What is a crummy? It's the vehicle that the crews travel in to the job site.

We get back home and first sit outside, Dad ask me have you ever had a beer, yes -- good well lets both have one right now. Dad hands me my first beer to drunk with him. Question Dad how do I get a hair cut, well I can do it for you as I have my electric clippers but don't ask for anything fancy. No I want a brush cut like everyone else, ok how long ¼" would be good. I'll do it right now if you wish please go ahead. Take your shirt and vest off and bring a towel out, I get my clippers and show how we can adjust the length of cut with the different.

Go for it Dad, well in short order my hair is falling to the ground and Dad soon completes the job, I look in the mirror and see the new me then I clean up the mess and dad says ok join me in the shower and we will make sure all hair clipping are washed away Dad shampoos my head and also all his privates and then does mine. This haircut has given me an extremely "strong hard on"

We both dry off and Dads says I'll ease that for you, this time we get into the 69 position and help each other out, Dad asks are you sure you want me to go further -- Oh yes I do give me a good fucking please, with that Dad is working his finger into my back passage with the aid of lots of KY then two fingers and finally three fingers. Dad gets a condom on and lube it up and again works his fingers in my read canal and then says I will take it very easy as it will hurt to start with and if you say stop I will stop right there.

Much to my surprise I slipped in easily and soon had all of my 7½" in there. I held it there asking Joe if he was OK just fine Dad but I want you to fuck me and make me a real man. I chuckle as I started slowly but then I guess the wild side of me took over and I pounded Joe for a good ten minutes, eventually I felt Joe's ring tightening down on me and I shot several loads into me condom. I was sort of out of breath as I lay there still connected however I went soft and slipped out of my son.

I'm looking into Joe eye's there is a big smile on his face and I ask how did it feel son? His answer was what a feeling to have the fullness inside of me and then something happened I became very relaxed and enjoyed everything very much. With that Joe pulls Dad to him and hugs him and finally kisses him saying thank hopefully we can do it again sometime -- no problems Joe.

Now I think we need something to celebrate with, I go to the kitchen and get two glasses out and pour some dark rum in each glass and some ice and top up with ginger ale. It's real nice warm evening and called out hey Joe come outside and look at all the stars to-night. I hand a glass to Joe and said drink it slowly I hope you enjoy.

As we sit there Joe is rubbing his head and saying it sure feels different, I said you look good son and I proud of the way you are fitting in. We both have a second drink and then I said time for bed, When Joe started to get up he was a little wobbly so I simple helped him into bed and he fell asleep before I had got into bed.

Next morning my alarm went off and he hardly moved, I left him a note saying aspirin in kitchen cupboard take two and forget breakfast, I'll see you lunchtime for soap and sandwich about 12:30 in the cookhouse.

Well Joe was already there when I arrived drinking a large mug of tea so how has your morning been Joe, well for some reason I slept very soundly my alarm woke me about 7:30am saw your note in the kitchen had couple of mugs of Tea and sat outside then got my laptop and found several messages from my mates that I answered but what was interesting was the police report in the local paper about me and what happened.

I also had one from school saying they would get me enrolled in the distant learning and forward all there info on my courses and marks received to them and apparently I will get my class work by Email so I work on line. They said they were sending you info as well.

Well I started my school work and found it worked out well, started school work after breakfast and found I got through things quiet easily on a couple of occasions I got stuck and asked for help and got replies within a couple of hours.

Well my new life settled down and frankly I'm enjoying the challengers Dad has not been to town now for three months and said to me the other day this coming weekend we are both going to town so if there is anything you need make a list, check your clothing because one thing you don't have are some heavy weight standfields both tops and bottoms, it might also be a good idea to get another pair of heavyweight jeans.

Joe asks what should wear, same as you wear here but take a change of clothing for town, make sure you have your raingear and safety vest just in case we get a flat or have to help someone out. Dad give me a hair cut please I want to look my best -- no problem -- that job was soon achieved.

Come Friday morning we get up early have a good breakfast and head off for town a 3 hour trip, I had already made a reservation at the normal motel except I asked for a room with twin beds. Once we booked in we both got showered and changed into what Dad calls his town clothes.

We did a fair bit of shopping and then Dad said to me would you like a dirt bike or a ATV phew you're kidding Dad hum I think a dirt bike would be the best. Good so lets go looking. I left it to Dad to make the choice as I didn't really know what to look for. Dad pointed out things to look for was ground clearance, the type of tires fitted and also if it was street ready.

Dad did a lot of haggling and then said I want two bikes plus motto cross gear, helmets, goggles, good gloves and body amour. The salesman asked about boots and I said we have 16 inch high lace-up steel toed boot so we have good ankle support.

How long to get the bikes ready as I'm only in town till Sunday morning and then we will load then into my pickup. They will be ready by midday tomorrow but you said they were going into the back of your pickup it that's not going to be in a secure place as bikes tend to get stolen. The truck will be parked outside my motel room, sorry not a good idea however since you are spending a fair amount of money I have two idea's one bring your truck here about 4:30pm tomorrow and we will load it and stays in our yard over night or I will come in about 10:00 am Sunday and between us we will load the bikes and then you can be on your way -- it's your choice John.

If you don't mind I like the idea of Sunday morning pickup that great says the salesman here is my card and this is my home number and also my cell number, we shake hands and leave.

We go back to the motel and stow the motto cross gear behind the seat and put the cover over it so it's out of sight. Now Joe do you want to meet up with any of your mates, feel free to invite them here or I can take you to where ever but I would like that we have supper together, I'm going to see if the Julie's house has a sign on it yet as I'm just curious and if she is there I will invite her to supper as well and it give her a chance to see the new you -- what do you say? I like that idea very much as you two will have lots to talk about I'm sure so please make sure you are back here not later than 6:00pm.

Joe decides to walk over to see if any of his mates are about, so I take off in the truck and find that Julie is at the house and that there is house for sale sign, I think good she is doing what she said she would do. I ring the front door bell as she opens it I said Hi Julie I hope everything is working out well for you, John it's nice of you to stop bye please come thought to the back.

I actually thought you were the agent with someone interested in seeing the place. If they show up please don't leave no problem oh where is Joey he has gone to look up some of his old mates -- that's nice. There is still some beer let me get you one you know me I don't drink anyway but will have some ginger ale to keep you company. So Julie how is your sister doing, better than I expected but I'm told she will up period and then go down to a low ebb not very good really.

So have you had any bites on the house a couple of looky lou's only, I know it takes time. Now Julie both Joey and myself were hoping you might be here as we would like you come for supper with us and then you and Joe will have a good change to talk -- that would be nice I have been wondering how he is getting on. So what happened about his schooling? That is all setup though distant learning and his work is all done on his laptop. He works five days a week from about 8:00 am to midday when I generally join him for soup and sandwich lunch which we get in the cookhouse. He now has an Email address and I'll write down for you joe_in_camp@bushloggers.com My Email address is supper@bushloggers.com Sorry John I'm using my sisters computer and don't know her email address, what I will do is drop you a line so you get that address.

Tell me John has Joey made many friends in camp with kids his age, yes he has Sam is the main one, and he has helped a lot as he has explained many thing and also that during the school vacation there is work for all the kids if they so wish. I told Joe that I wanted him to get full marks and finish his schooling and then get a trade apprenticeship in a trade of his choice -- good for you John. It sounds as if he is buckling down well I'm so happy for him and at one time he was quiet a handful and stubborn. Thanks for the beer Julie hope the real estate agent shows up. I'll take off now and let's meet at the Victorian for 6:30 pm how does that sound.

I left Julie and went to see George my policeman friend, only to find he was away on holiday. So I headed back to the motel to find Joe there watching TV, so did you see any of your mates no could not find any of them. OK I think we should both have a good scrub up because your Mum is joining us for dinner -- that's great what time are we meeting her and where are we going? I have invited her for 6:30 pm at the Victorian.

Well the shower is quiet spacious and so we shower together, Dad has a good hard on so I push my self onto him and he slides right in there, it feels so good then Dad says I don't have a condom on so we are doing the bad thing of going bare back. It didn't take Dad long before he shot into my I savored this time very much and as Dad and I broke away I repeated the same thing with myself leaving my load in dads rear canal.

Dad then said we have to clean each other out, as he went to his overnight bag and got an interesting item out a rubber douche complete with its container. Dad filled it with warm water and then filled my rear canal, it made my stomach feel very full he said hold then dump it in the toilet. Now we will do this three times and you should find your discharge is clean and clear. Well that is exactly what happed.

There is one minor problem sometimes your ring piece does not fully shut off and you get a bit of leakage making a stain on your pants so this is what we do, get your under shorts please while I attach a absorbent pad there this way any leakage stays within the pad and you don't get water area's showing on your pants.

We get dressed and drive over to the Victorian as we get out of the truck Julie shows up so the three of us go in together and show to our table. Before sitting down Joe hugs his Mother and say Mum everyone calls me Joe now. Julie is looking at her son, my goodness you have changed and you look real good must be all that fresh air, but there is something else different about you Joe has a big grin on his face -- I know what it is you have shorten up your hair, I really like the appearance far better than that straggly mop you had before, I did you get this done here in town.

No Dad does it for me generally once a week, well John I must say you do a real nice job, never knew you could do that. You see Julie in camp we don't have barbers so the ladies help each other in the same way we men help our mates out. The waiter asks if we would like something to drink, I look at Julie how about a nice glass of sherry for you -- that would be nice a sweet one please and you gentlemen I think we will both have a light beer.

Here is the menu for you to study and inside you will find our special of the day.

Our drinks are served and our order is taken, Julie turns to Joe and asks how are you settling down in your new surrounding as it must have been a shock to the system. Well Mum one nice thing is everyone is so friendly, no doors are locked I'm sure glad you bought that laptop for me as I now do all my school work electronically plus it gives me a chance to stay in contact with my old mates back here. I went to look them up today but could find none of them, I know the answer to that, there is a big school trip going on and they are all away for about four days.

Our food is served and we have a really nice meal and then something from the desert tray. So Julie when are you returning to your sisters, oh tomorrow morning after I have loaded my car up with various items. Sunday is generally quiet on the roads till midday bye which time I'll almost be there.

Eventually we depart Joe and his Mum give themselves a big hug and much to my surprise she does the same to me saying thank you for looking after Joe he looks so happy and relaxed now you are doing a good job John and she gives me a little kiss on the cheek.

We head back to the Motel so Joe what do you want to do tomorrow, well you know Dad I wouldn't mind collecting the bikes and get loaded up and head home that way I have a chance to try out my bike. I burst out laughing if that is what you want we will do it. We were both tired but set the alarm clock for 6:30am had a quick shower and packed our town gear into our bags and dressed normal.

John made contact with salesman and he said everything would be ready by 10:00 am. By 10:30 am, the bikes had been loaded and two 5-gallon gas containers and we already had some sandwiches plus a couple of cans of soft drinks so we were on the road and out of town by 11:00 am.

About half way we stopped as Joe said he needed to pee, I had found a good spot and since it was a nice day I dropped the tailgate and we sat there while we eat our sandwiches and drank some of our soft drink, another pee and on our way again.

We arrived in camp about 4:00 pm and backed the truck around the rear of the house to get the bikes unloaded. I have a small shed that takes both bikes so they are kept in the dry. We got all our other gear out of the truck and into the house.

Joe we are going to have an early supper so let us see what Kia has on the menu tonight and then get an early night to bad as I know I'm tired -- sound good John.

We had "T" bone steak and all the trimming and washed all down with a couple of mugs of tea, while in the cookhouse we discussed tomorrow's plans. I suggested we had a good breakfast then we check over the bikes for fuel and oil get changed and take off on the bikes and go riding, we will take our raingear and a can of soft drink with us, do you want a sandwich as well if so we will let Kia know. I said that sounds like a good idea and hopefully we can find a nice spot to stop.

Next morning everything went well, John made contact with Tommy and advised him what we were doing and I had my radio, however Tommy suggested we took a second radio in case one failed. He told us that Sam had gone out fishing and was under the bridge on lower main 60. Thanks Tommy we might just surprise him,

I had Joe ride a head on me as I wanted to see how he handled things having told him to keep his speed down to about 20 -25 mph. My route had taken us the long way around onto lower main 60 and by this time we were riding side by side.

I could see the bridge ahead and indicated to Joe slow right down and then since it was a gentle grade down to the bridge we cut our engines and came to a stop alongside Sam's ATV, parked our bikes and went down the trail and there was Sam.

We watched him for a period as he reeled in a nice trout after he landed the fish; Joe called out how many Sam. When he turned around and saw us and since we both had our helmet on still he was looking puzzled as to who we were. I took my helmet off and Sam came up the bank saying gee Joe who's bike are you riding?

Believe it not it's mine well my Dad brought it and also one for himself plus all the riding gear. We stopped here and had our sandwich and some drink and then carried on climbing up quiet a steep hill, once at the top a nice plateau and stopped there again and lay on the grass.

I said Dad when is the next First Aid Course and what is involved? Next course is in a week's time and it takes four evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm then the fifth evening the exams take place. Generally you get your result after the exams, these course only take place every six months.

Do you know if there is space on the course coming up if so I want to sign-up. I'll check tomorrow and get your name on the list.

Another question in 6 weeks time its school vacation and I would like to work during that time, that's no problem but you will have to go through a safety indoctrination session that will take two evening. During that time you will get your hard hat, coveralls, ear muffs, safety glasses and work gloves. There will also be a check on your boots now yours are up to standard that is why we bought that type. There will be three of you doing this indoctrination, Sam's brother Peter, Gordon and yourself.

All the courses are held in the rear of the cookhouse, thanks Dad and I'm going to thank you in another was when we get home for buying this bike it is awesome, now I have to learn how to service it -- that's no problem as there are two good mechanic in the shop who also ride and I'm sure if you ask either of them for assistance they will help you out.

We get home; I wash both Dad's and my bike down of mud and dirt and leave them outside while they dry off. Dad is getting his gear off and I grab a couple of beers hey Dad I've got a beer out for you be with you in a moment. We are sitting on the porch and Sam comes around the corner on his ATV and he heads for our bikes and is closely examining them. So Sam what do you think asks John, pretty nice I would say, maybe by the end of the summer I might be able to buy one and let my Dad have his ATV back.

Well must head home now see you later -- Bye.

We both shower and as usual we do this together when ever possible, and Dad say's I haven't done before but I'm going to start scrubbing your back as once you start working you will find you often get dirt there and it's difficult to clean up.

Now the guys in the bunkhouse all help each other that way and that reminds me I think you have some older jeans that you brought with you wear those under your coveralls with an old tee shirt that way you will keep your better jeans in good shape.

That night Joe thanked his dad in that special way they both enjoyed and falling asleep soon afterwards. Well the first aid course came up and there were ten of us all those taking part; we all passed with not less than 98% I know that made John very happy.

John made a little speech saying this was the best result for a long time and congratulation to all concerned. Just hang on guys I have a little something for you all, Kia is coming over with a dozen beers to celebrate.

I was surprised that neither Peter or Gordon took there first aid course, the following week I meet up with them at the indoctrination session, I found this very interesting, understandably there was a heavy emphasis on safety in the shops and the bush. Everyone appeared to enjoy this and a third session was offered to take us all out to some of the job sites we all said yes please. OK guys you wear your overalls and full safety gear including ear-muffs and bring your rain jacket incase its raining we will leave here 3:00pm and we will get back by 6:30 pm so make sure your folks are aware of your activities.

The trip out to the various job sites was great, everyone seemed happy to see us rookie's, surprising we were all fairly dirty by the time we got back to camp and the one thing we were also told was wash your overalls everyday and over here is the laundry make sure you put your name on the inside you will be getting name tags that iron on so put them over your pocket like mine. We have lots of outside hanging space and also dryers inside it the weather is wet. Just before you go I want a photograph of you all and I will send you copies once I get to the office.

Well the day came when we all started our first day; there was a sort of excitement in the air that day. Gordon went to the greasing bay, Peter and my self went with the mechanics, I was lucky because my guy Tony was the bike mechanic also.

Yes we all got pretty dirty at times and after month I got switched with Gordon and went to the greasing bay. Although the work was dirty it was easy to do and I now understand why my dad had said about scrubbing my back. I had been doing this greasing for about two weeks when Sam came into the shop, his hands were pretty black as he asked how I was doing, then he said you got something on your face and he wiped his greasy back hand over my face.

Then I realize the other mechanics were watching I started to laugh and the camera's came out, then Tony came over saying hey Joe here is some clean rag you had better wipe your face off -- I said thanks guys I guess that was my initiation. I got a slap on my back from all those present with little comments looks like you will do OK mate.

Well that two months working went so quickly I could no believe it. It was Sam that suggested it that we all go bush either Saturday or Sunday and have a day of enjoying ourselves and take Peter he can ride with me and Gordon has a small dirt bike.

So where do you suggest Sam, well I was thinking of that high grassy area up off lower main 60 you can see in both directions if anyone is coming plus the sound seem to always carry up there; it's a spot where my brother and I have gone a number of times -- sounds good to me Sam lets do it in a couple of weeks because Gordon had said he was going to town this weekend with his folks and that the following weekend my dad is going to town and I have already said I plan to stay here this time.

Well we had our get together as planned and that Gordon is a real cock hound, he never stops and hardly seems to come up for air. We all rotate fucking each other and it was me that insisted we all used condom and KY -- I had got a large box of condoms last time in town. By the end of the day I think we were pretty exhausted however we all smelt of sex so I suggested everyone came back to my place and showered before going home to there folks. Once everyone had left I threw the towels into the washing machine. I then followed with my motocross gear thick canvas pants and the jersey I also put Dads stuff in as well.