Lunchbox Liz

When I was 24-years old my grandmother left me her Lincoln Continental when she passed away. My dad sold it before I got the chance to decided if I would like to keep it or not, which I would have even though that would have not been prudent. I used the money to spend a year at Lincoln University in Christchurch, New Zealand. Before leaving the U.S. four friends and I decided to rent a car and drive eastward stopping off at various parental homes so that we could spend some time with our respective families. When we got to the car rental dealer in Denver we discovered that we had somehow ended up reserving a Lincoln Continental. What the heck? It was roomy enough for four women and a dog to travel cross-country. We got our first speeding ticket in Nebraska.
And, just last week a Lincoln Continental saved my butt (and my feet) when a family of seven was cruising the scenic byway of Southern Colorado in their Lincoln and stopped to pick up my friend Diana and I. We had just completed a nearly twelve-mile hike up St. Charles Peak and were facing a six-mile walk home on the roadway. Wonder of wonders they made room for two stinky hikers by piling on each other’s laps and delivered us right to our campsite. As they were pulling away from the curb the teenager in the front seat said to her mother, “She was begging,” referring to the fact that Diana was on her knees with her hands clasped together as they drove by, an act that won sway in our favor. Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers, Lincoln Continentals, and friends who are willing to drop to their knees and beg.

Today’s Lunch
Campers Delight: Rice Noodles with Veggies, Chicken, and Peanut Sauce.

Precook an assortment of your favorite vegetables. I used onions, yellow squash, red pepper, fresh basil, and carrots. Purchase a pouch of pre cooked chicken that is found in the tuna asile, a bottle of peanut sauce, and rice noodles. If your grocery store has an Asian food section you might find these items here or you may have to visit a health food store or Asian market. Once in camp boil a pot of water and dump the noodles into the hot water, cover, and set aside for five minutes or until tender. Heat the chicken, veggies, and sauce in a separate pot. Drain the noodles and dress with sauce.