‘We are going to eat the hell out of those Oscar Mayer Weiners,’ Chet exclaimed. ‘You do know that I like them straight out of the package,’ Chet added. ‘Fireworks on the creek will be spectacular,’ Chet observed. ‘Perhaps it will scare the water moccasins away, ‘ Chet noted. ‘The Creature From The Black Lagoon is planning on joining us this 4th for our Independence Day Celebration,’ Chet informed. ‘Creature told me that he will show us the unique way they celebrate the Holiday. ‘Creature told me we should bring large fishing hooks, the kind you use to fish for Marlin, and that he would provide the bait,’ Chet winked. ‘I wonder what bait he will bring,’ Chet said.

‘Well, all I know is we will have Merlot and plenty of steaks,’ Neva J said. ‘I also have the makings for S’mores for the evening when we are watching the Fireworks,’ Neva J laughed. ‘Should we bring a pair of Trunks for Creature?’ Neva J asked. ‘I bet he wears extra large,’ Neva J said with a wink.

‘Look, there ahead is the Creature with a big ice chest that he is pulling behind him,’ Jane observed. ‘He is smiling a wide, toothy grin,’ Jane noted. ‘I wonder if he likes Oscar Mayer Weiners or if he is a steak Creature,’ Jane said.

‘Greetings, my friends,’ Creature said with a hearty wave. ‘I brought the special bait and some wonderful cigars to smoke around the campfire,’ Creature noted with aplomb. ‘I brought Stinky Bait for the big fishing hooks, which is what we use in the Ocean,’ Creature said. ‘You may want to hold your noses as humans find it somewhat objectionable,’ the Creature smiled. ‘I use five pounds of Stinky Bait on each hook,’ the Creature said with a wink.

‘Oh my god, what is that terrible smell? I can not stand it,’ Ms. Clarissa said as she gathered her beach towels.

‘Come, my dear, we will go to another beach that does not stink so badly, Dennis the Menace’s dad said with a frown.

‘Well, the Stinky Bait works every time, not always for catching big fish, but always providing ample space to watch Fireworks,’ the Creature laughed.