Joe List Gets Evicted from a Teepee by a 10-Year-Old

Beachside Teepee Encounter

• 🏖️ While visiting Owen Beach in Tacoma, Joe List and his son Marty found a beautiful man-made teepee constructed from driftwood.
• 👨‍👦 Marty enjoyed playing inside the teepee until a 10-year-old boy approached, claiming he built it.

The Eviction

• 👦 The boy, described as cocky and barefoot, asked Joe to remove his son from the teepee so he could rearrange the logs.
• 🚶‍♂️ Despite Marty's enjoyment, Joe complied, feeling like they were bullied out of the spot by the precocious child.
• 😲 Joe and his partner Sarah were shocked by the child's assertiveness and the feeling of being evicted by a younger, more capable individual.

Childhood Resilience and Outdoor Prowess

• 🌲 The experience sparked a discussion about how some children seem to possess an innate resilience and outdoor survival skills, contrasting with urban upbringing.
• ⛰️ Anecdotes from Hawaii and Maine highlighted instances of young children navigating challenging natural environments with ease, while adults felt out of their depth.
• 💪 These kids were described as having calloused feet, climbing abilities, and a general scrappiness that comes from living in the wild.

Poxes and Childhood Illnesses

• 🤧 The conversation briefly touched upon various