Last Friday was "tube to work" day in Boulder, Colorado. Which might be a good option...if you're looking to claim a death benefit on your insurance. WRITTEN, ILLUSTRATED, and SPOKEN by PETER MOORE
There's a reason married men live longer. My idiot adventure: Climbing NH's Mt. Lafayette in midwinter with my 8-year-old son, having forgotten spikes. "Dad!" George said as we clawed our way up steep ice. "Why are we the only ones without spikes?" "George," I said in my most father-knows-best tone, "You need to learn to trust your feet." He's now 37 and trusts his feet but not his dad. Fair go, as the Aussies say.
OMG - an edge-of-the-seat post, Peter! Just incredible!
I was worried for a moment there that you might not have actually survived.... and then reminded myself with relief that durrrrrrh , to have written this you must have.......... okay, I'll get my coat..... 😳
When I was a teenager - long, LONG time ago - I ended up on a ski slope that I had NO business being on. . . To impress two other teenagers, of the male persuasion. All I remember is seriously considering breaking my leg, on purpose, just so I could get a ride down the hill! Evidently, I finally made it down. They were long gone, but my legs were ok.
So glad you were amused! Hope there were no dangerous spit-takes with your coffee. Sometimes I worry about me, because I laugh at my own stuff as well. Does that make me self-supportive or stark raving mad?
I liked it! I have survived the stupidest stunts! Exploring wilderness, mostly alone, across 37 states, across Canads, Yukon territory, Alaska and 1 stint at the Arctic Circle. Not anymore. Someone once asked me," What qualified you fo perform all that?" I replied the only way i could,"I am still alive with all of my members intact!"
We used to tube on the Big Wood River in Ketchum, dragging an extra tube that held the Vino Fino and Thunderbird bottles...back when I was young and dumb!
Intense drama...and humor! Imagining Richard Simmons as a water nymph balanced out the narrative. Glad that you are okay. Whew! Serious high five! A million blessings to your bride and the angel who brought you safely to shore. My motto with these kinds of 'fun,' safety gear reliant activities (and also with roller coasters): just say no.
There's a reason married men live longer. My idiot adventure: Climbing NH's Mt. Lafayette in midwinter with my 8-year-old son, having forgotten spikes. "Dad!" George said as we clawed our way up steep ice. "Why are we the only ones without spikes?" "George," I said in my most father-knows-best tone, "You need to learn to trust your feet." He's now 37 and trusts his feet but not his dad. Fair go, as the Aussies say.
Ugh. That sort of peak madness is so scary! I’ve recovered from it now, and I’m glad I survived it back then.
OMG - an edge-of-the-seat post, Peter! Just incredible!
I was worried for a moment there that you might not have actually survived.... and then reminded myself with relief that durrrrrrh , to have written this you must have.......... okay, I'll get my coat..... 😳
Thx for your concern! I might have been substacking from the Great Beyond…you can do that now.
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When I was a teenager - long, LONG time ago - I ended up on a ski slope that I had NO business being on. . . To impress two other teenagers, of the male persuasion. All I remember is seriously considering breaking my leg, on purpose, just so I could get a ride down the hill! Evidently, I finally made it down. They were long gone, but my legs were ok.
Oof. Teenagers impressing teenagers! Isn’t there something about the blind leading the blind, too? Glad you made it down Ok.
Made me laugh out loud as I sat on my porch having morning coffee. Skull and cross paddles!
So glad you were amused! Hope there were no dangerous spit-takes with your coffee. Sometimes I worry about me, because I laugh at my own stuff as well. Does that make me self-supportive or stark raving mad?
A tinge of madness perhaps. 🤔 But if you don’t crack yourself up is it really worth it!? I don’t think so!
Whew. OK. That gleam in my eye is joy, not madness. Sticking with that explanation.
I liked it! I have survived the stupidest stunts! Exploring wilderness, mostly alone, across 37 states, across Canads, Yukon territory, Alaska and 1 stint at the Arctic Circle. Not anymore. Someone once asked me," What qualified you fo perform all that?" I replied the only way i could,"I am still alive with all of my members intact!"
Relieved to hear about the members! Wait, you have more than one? No wonder you’re such a warrior!
It's always a picnic until you go upside-down underwater at 30 miles per hour😱
Exactly! How dangerous could it be?
We used to tube on the Big Wood River in Ketchum, dragging an extra tube that held the Vino Fino and Thunderbird bottles...back when I was young and dumb!
Glad you made it through. On tubing days Boulder Creeks runs on Coors Lite.
Intense drama...and humor! Imagining Richard Simmons as a water nymph balanced out the narrative. Glad that you are okay. Whew! Serious high five! A million blessings to your bride and the angel who brought you safely to shore. My motto with these kinds of 'fun,' safety gear reliant activities (and also with roller coasters): just say no.