"Rory" Lorelai yelled down the stairs to her daughter.
"What Mum" Rory returned.
"I just realised I don't have any clue at all of what to take camping. I would normally, in this situation draw on past experiences but again no idea. What are you taking?"
"I don't know I was about to ask you the same question."
"Well I was going to take clothes but what kind of clothes do I take? Can I take regular everyday clothes or do I need special camping clothes? Are there certain colours you shouldn't wear in the bush because they attract wild animals? Come on Rory think you must have been preparing for this, reading a book about this kind of thing, a guide to camping perhaps."
"No Mum I am sorry but I am not Paris that would come under the category of one of her crazy antics. I have no recollection of ever reading a book about camping in my life. I never needed to. If it did come up in one if my novels then I don't remember because camping is not really something I ever thought about before. I am a Gilmore remember."
"Ok, your right that is a crazy over prepared Paris trait. I bet she has been packed since we told her the trip was on. You know how to deal with this. We just ring Paris and ask her what we need to take camping. We will get a list of things that will leave us over prepared but we can just leave off a few things."
"Ok Mum no. You really must be freaking out because you over looked the small fact that Paris have never been camping and we know someone who has. We can just ring Luke. He will be able to talk from experience and have us prepared but not over prepared."
"Wow, how come I didn't think of that? You are brilliant my daughter but don't forget where you got that from. I will go ring Luke now."
Lorelai then walked over to the phone and dialled Luke's number.
"Hello Luke's, Luke speaking"
"Yes thank goodness you are there. You aren't busy are you because we have a crisis on our hands Luke."
"No it isn't busy Lorelai what is the matter is everything ok?"
"Yeah no one is hurt or having a baby or anything. Rory and I suddenly had a realisation that we don't have a clue what you take camping. On account of we have never been before."
Luke smiled he had known this call would come he had been anticipating this all day. Though he was surprised at the time, it was only 7.30. He had expected it to be closer to 10pm. Maybe the Gilmore's were a little more organized than he thought.
"Ok Lorelai where on earth did you get the idea that I might think someone would be having a baby? I don't even know anyone who is pregnant so that comment was out of the blue. But I guess that isn't that strange when I think about who I am talking to. Anyway what do you need to know? Ask any questions and I will answer them ok."
"What do you take camping Luke? I mean I know you take clothes, but what kind of clothes? Can I take normal everyday clothes or do I need special camping clothes? Do I need to avoid certain colours because they attract wild animals? And what do we sleep in Luke? I know we sleep in a tent, but then can we just bring a blanket or do we need a sleeping bag? We don't own a sleeping bag Luke; we have never needed a sleeping bag. Where on earth are Rory and I going to find a sleeping bag at 7.30pm, on Friday night, in Stars Hollow?"
"Lorelai settle down ok. Every thing will be fine. You can bring normal clothes. We are only going for one night so wear some comfortable clothes and bring a change for the next day. It can get cold at night so bring a sweater or jacket and something warm to sleep in. There will be no wild animals that will attack you if you are wearing a certain colour, where we are going. As for the sleeping bags I thought ahead. I didn't think you would own a sleeping bag so I brought one for you and Rory. The man at the camping store looked at me quite strange; he had never seen me buy anything pink or purple before. I assumed Paris would be prepared and have brought her own. Along with the clothes you will want you insect repellent, some sunscreen, toothbrush, soap, flannel, hairbrush I guess and maybe a pillow if you want the comfort. Wear comfortable flat bottom shoes. I was also thinking, I think we will need to take your car because mine is only a two passenger. Is that ok?"
"Wow Luke you brought us coloured sleeping bags that is so cool. I might actually enjoy the trip just because of that. You have thought of everything, even the mode of transport. I think it is a good idea to take my car. Thank you so much for all your help. I can't wait. I will see you here tomorrow morning. Bye Luke."
"Bye Lorelai."
With that Luke hung up the phone a thought popping his head. No she wouldn't he thought, she's never been camping but surely she wouldn't.
Ok she would, Luke thought smiling to himself as he pulled up in front of the Gilmore house the next morning. Sitting on the deck were a 2 suitcases one pink one purple, each looking full and ready to go camping. Luke couldn't help but laugh.
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