The One-Eyed Berkins

Story ID:	3205
Written by:	Kathe M. Campbell (bio, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Family Memories
Writers Conference:	My Favorite Holiday Story
Location:	Potosi Canyon Montana USA
Year:	1965
Person:	The Campbells

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Posted 11/18/2007 16:42 by Betty (BJ) Roan | Reply

I thought berkins must be some Canadian term I hadn't heard of. Too funny. Beautifully written as usual. Thanks for the laugh! BJ

Posted 11/18/2007 19:39 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply

I've seen this one before, Kath, but enjoyed it again.
Nancy

Posted 11/18/2007 22:48 by Frederick William Wickert | Reply

The first time I saw this story I was beside myself, wondering what in the world was a "one eyed berkin?" This time I enjoyed laughing at what I already knew was coming, but it was so good and so funny I read it over again.
Fred

Posted 11/19/2007 09:49 by carly lyn coe | Reply

Ah yes, Berkins. My old (long ago) boyfriend's father told me of them when I was in my 20's...he and I and the BF were coming home one night and he pointed them out to me, they were more plentiful in the 70's... I was so embarrassed!

Cute story.
Carly

Posted 11/19/2007 19:25 | Reply

Kathe, what a perfect place to spend Thanksgiving, out in nature. You describe it so well that I felt I was there. You have a 'neat' family. What are 'somores'? Zofia

Posted 11/19/2007 19:39 by Kathe M. Campbell | Reply

Hi Zofia. Somores are a common campfire treat. A square or two of Hershey's chocolate and a roasted marshmallow (some like to singe them until they're gooey) squished between two graham crackers sandwich style. Called somores because campers always want some more. Ummm!!! K

Posted 11/25/2007 20:00 | Reply

Thank you,
I've always felt bad about leaving them berkins out there.
M. Mercer