And one time, Charlie had forgotten to tell his wife that he was going to a Brazilian jungle on a mercy mission loaded down with medicine and basket weaving materials for the natives.

Megan noticed the bags and boxes in the hallway by the door.

"Sorry, dear, I thought I had told you. I've got to run, the plane leaves at nine."

"Charlie, do you think you'll need the skis?"

"Well, the hills are pretty steep, they tell me."

"Charlie, . . .?"

"You're right again, of course, dear. The sled should be be enough."