Except when you don't. Because, sometimes, you won't. "I'm sorry to say so but, sadly, it's true that Bang-ups and Hang- ups can happen to you." You can get all hung up in a prickle-ly perch.  And your gang will fly on. You'll be left in a Lurch. [ Next: Page 7 ]

You'll come down from the Lurch with an unpleasant bump.  And the chances are, then, that you'll be in a Slump.
And when you're in a Slump, you're not in for much fun.  Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.

Written By: Dr. Seuss  |  Backpacker: Carole Sutherland of Scotland  |  Photo By: GEOhype, Alaska
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