Stupidity Has Done Wonders For My Social Status
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Anyway, Robert and Jackie had seen several local grizzlies in the wild, but nothing you could call close. Although to me, anything that didn't have a 12 inch plate glass window, or a 90 foot trench between me and said bear was 'close'.
Since our encounter was not only very, very close but on a motorcycle to boot I scored extra-bonus man-points. I tell you, it may not work for everyone, but stupidity had certainly done wonders for my social status. We then heard, for the 9000th time in two days, the story of the 'motorcycle hitting the grizzly' with the addition of the ominous "and they were riding a cruiser" spoken in hushed tones by Jackie. I think if she'd had a flashlight she would have been holding it under her chin, shining the light up into her eye sockets and using a spooky voice.
Donny came around with a coffee pot and a tall pitcher of water for refills. He stopped at our table, refilled our cups and glasses, and said "So, David and Suzanne. . . you guys made it out for a ride yet?"
"Funny you should say that Donny. I was just telling Suzanne, oh, every five minutes or so, that it sure would be nice to take a little ride. See sweetie? Now I have confirmation."
Donny laughed and to my surprise your mom chuckled as well.
"I told David that I would love to go for a ride, but I think I'll wait until it dries up a bit. I don't mind riding in the rain if we are out and the weather changes, but starting out in the rain . . . ugh. I haven't rested enough for that yet."
Just then the sun broke through the clouds and painted the meadow, valley, and surrounding hills in the most brilliant light I've ever seen. The grass became neon, the stream a thin line of silver sparkles winding its way past the Lodge. Your mom looked outside, then at me, then outside and back to me again.
"Odd coincidence, wouldn't you say sweetie? I think the Universe wants you back on the bike for a bit."
The timing was so surreal that we all laughed.
"Donny, did you plan that?" Mom asked.
"Oh no. . . don't go lookin' at me. I had nuthin' to do with it," Donny said with a grin. "Now if you gentlemen and you lovely ladies will excuse me I'd better get back in the kitchen before I get into trouble with mah better half."
We sat and sipped coffee and asked what Jackie's and Robert's plans were for the day. They said they were going on a hike up to one of their favorite lakes. If they got back in time maybe a short ride. They returned the inquiry and we told them that we were going to do the same thing we did yesterday - eat, read, eat, play cribbage and nap. They said they thought this sounded like a fine plan and they hoped they would see us at dinner. They then excused themselves and went to make their lunch.
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*** the journey continues ***
Anyway, Robert and Jackie had seen several local grizzlies in the wild, but nothing you could call close. Although to me, anything that didn't have a 12 inch plate glass window, or a 90 foot trench between me and said bear was 'close'.
Since our encounter was not only very, very close but on a motorcycle to boot I scored extra-bonus man-points. I tell you, it may not work for everyone, but stupidity had certainly done wonders for my social status. We then heard, for the 9000th time in two days, the story of the 'motorcycle hitting the grizzly' with the addition of the ominous "and they were riding a cruiser" spoken in hushed tones by Jackie. I think if she'd had a flashlight she would have been holding it under her chin, shining the light up into her eye sockets and using a spooky voice.
Donny came around with a coffee pot and a tall pitcher of water for refills. He stopped at our table, refilled our cups and glasses, and said "So, David and Suzanne. . . you guys made it out for a ride yet?"
"Funny you should say that Donny. I was just telling Suzanne, oh, every five minutes or so, that it sure would be nice to take a little ride. See sweetie? Now I have confirmation."
Donny laughed and to my surprise your mom chuckled as well.
"I told David that I would love to go for a ride, but I think I'll wait until it dries up a bit. I don't mind riding in the rain if we are out and the weather changes, but starting out in the rain . . . ugh. I haven't rested enough for that yet."
Just then the sun broke through the clouds and painted the meadow, valley, and surrounding hills in the most brilliant light I've ever seen. The grass became neon, the stream a thin line of silver sparkles winding its way past the Lodge. Your mom looked outside, then at me, then outside and back to me again.
"Odd coincidence, wouldn't you say sweetie? I think the Universe wants you back on the bike for a bit."
The timing was so surreal that we all laughed.
"Donny, did you plan that?" Mom asked.
"Oh no. . . don't go lookin' at me. I had nuthin' to do with it," Donny said with a grin. "Now if you gentlemen and you lovely ladies will excuse me I'd better get back in the kitchen before I get into trouble with mah better half."
We sat and sipped coffee and asked what Jackie's and Robert's plans were for the day. They said they were going on a hike up to one of their favorite lakes. If they got back in time maybe a short ride. They returned the inquiry and we told them that we were going to do the same thing we did yesterday - eat, read, eat, play cribbage and nap. They said they thought this sounded like a fine plan and they hoped they would see us at dinner. They then excused themselves and went to make their lunch.
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Kindle Version $ 4.99
Nook $4.99
*** the journey continues ***
Labels: Grizzly, riding in the rain, Victory Vision
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Keep it nice or I release the Zombies.
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