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As the family rows their canoe, Dad points out the island they'll be camping at. Dad happily tells about the fresh air, clean water and plenty of exercise. BOOM! Rain comes pouring down. Dad tells Mom that she's backpedaling. Mom says they're turning around and finding a hotel.

Transcript

See that island ahead? That's where we're camping! Oh boy! Ahh, this is the life! Fresh air, clean water, lots of exercise, and ... boom! Dear, you're back-paddling. We're turning around and finding a hotel!

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Yukon Ho!
p. 41
The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes
p. 49
The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book
p. 62
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 1,p. 310
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 1,p. 310
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