"I think there's something inherently dangerous about giving cpr to a cow."

-Jim Rieck

"Jim, the girls are on their way."

-Glenda Rieck

"They better hurry or they'll miss it."

-Jim Rieck ( whose pants are in the dryer, not where they belong )

"Maybe we should put that out."

-Glenda Rieck ( regarding a burning trash can full of fireworks )

"Why?"

-Jim Rieck ( typical Rieck response )

"Because it will set the WHOLE REST OF THE WORLD ON FIRE!"

-Glenda Rieck

"I'm trying something new."

-Eli Rieck

"... outside?"

-Jim Rieck

"Oop! I just poured myself a glass of milk. I didn't want to do that!"

-Jim Rieck

"She's kinda cute."

-Mike Rieck ( referring to the queen of clubs while playing cards in the tent )

"Too much time on the trail."

-Jim Rieck ( shaking his head )

"Scott, I think there's wisdom in what you say, but... darned if I can spot it."

-Jim Rieck ( during the hike )

"When you're dealing with a bunch of Riecks, you don't have leaders. You have instigators."

-Jim Rieck

"Oxy is short for oxygen."

-Eli Rieck

"Yeah, and moron is short for moron."

-Jim Rieck

"How do you milk rice?"

-Jim Rieck

"I want this house. Look at that staircase! I'd have to buy a gown just to walk down it."

-Glenda Rieck ( looking at one of those home magazines )

"We'll get you one."

-Jim Rieck

"You'd have to be really hungry to eat bees."

-Jim Rieck