Tarp Street Journal: Two boys survive harrowing month without Internet

Two local boys are safe and sound after a terrifying ordeal that left them without Internet access for an entire month. The pair, Samuel and Ethan Tarpley of Manhattan, were displaced by bathroom renovations that left them far from their wireless zone. "We were completely cut off from civilization," said Ethan, 11, via Skype while watching YouTube videos. Samuel, 14, said he was forced to do homework for several hours a night to take his mind off of Minecraft. The two survived on smartphones, occasional hotspots, and previously downloaded content until renovations were completed.

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Todd's parents, Bill & Dorothy Tarpley of Scottsdale, Arizona, went somewhere exotic like Thailand or Montana this year, we vaguely recall. Hard to keep track.

Jennifer's parents, Lynn & Carol Kemp of Prophetstown, Illinois, visited us in September. Carol lovingly sends us letters almost every week, to which we don't respond.

Todd's brother Brad and family of Durango, Colorado are apparently still living there, but it occurs to us that we haven't actually seen them since 2009.

Jennifer's sister Julie and family of Prophetstown, Illinois--ah, we did see Julie this year, and we think she mentioned something about her son David getting married.

Todd's sister April and family of Woodland Hills, California are planning to join us for the holidays in Scottsdale. This will give them a chance to relax and enjoy time with family prior to stocking up on survival gear and seceding from the Union.

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