I've known Frankie since he was a newborn. He lives across the street and he and his brothers have all gone camping with me over the years. Being good friends with his parents, the kids are like little nieces and nephews. Frankie was supposed to go with me to the Hoosier fall camp meet but his mother died suddenly and tragically, so the trip was canceled of course. Was a very sad time over the next few months but he and the family have pulled through. It was nice to finally get our trip in and share the maiden voyage with him.
