Tight
When last we met…
This three day canoe trip down the San Marcos River was about to happen.
Asa was a great little boater. He paddled forward most of the time — ducked when we came to low bridges, pulled his paddle in to the boat in rapids, and did not fall to his death when we had to portage around dams.
We did about 5 miles a day and took plenty of swim breaks and ate a lot of cold watermelon. The water kept the air temperatures tolerable at night in the tent. We even got to use the sleeping bag we brought along for a few hours predawn.
There were turtles galore — a few snakes and this stowaway.
We started Sunday afternoon and the number of tubers we had to paddle through made it feel like we were boating in an amusement park — but with more alcohol and family dogs. One young fellow caught sight of Asa and told his tubing buddies: “That is TIGHT!” That kid is going to remember this trip forever.”
Unlikely.
Still, it’s not everyday one’s parenting choices are described as “tight.” Eliot and I continued down the river pleased with ourselves. Aside from the frog peeing all over Eliot’s hand, the trip was just right. Afterward we took out on Tuesday, we headed straight to an ice cream parlor to celebrate. While Asa and I were waiting outside, a man passing by with a large black satchel looked up at the huge canoe on the roof of our Prius and said, “Kayaking! That’s awesome!”
“Yes, it is. We just got off the river after three days.”
“Really, well listen, my name is Randy and, if you have a moment, I’d like to talk to you. I am trying to bring sexy back to San Antonio. What kind of perfume to you wear?”
I stood there in the swim trunks and shirt I’d been wearing for the last three days in the canoe. My hair was mostly under a sweat stained baseball cap. My old running shoes were still wet and mud covered from our takeout.
“Randy, I don’t wear perfume.”
He looked affronted and walked away without another word.
I thought about yelling after him, “And it’s a canoe!” but I decided to try to get some of the ice cream off Asa’s face with the edge of my shirt before it dried instead. Sexy!
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Oh my gosh! Too funny. “Randy, I don’t wear perfume.” Is that really true?
No, I do wear perfume from time to time — but I wasn’t sure where Randy was going to go with the information, so I played dumb and stinky.
I meant if Randy asking if you wear perfume was true. That’s even funnier that you “white lied” and thought about where he would go with that information!
I couldn’t make Randy up. :)
We took our kids when they were little on a number of multi-day canoe trips. And backpacking trips. And trips across the country with hiking every day. When I remind them, they vaguely remember some, and often not even age-dependent. They know they did it, but it all merged into one big “parents dragged me to the woods”, yet when in good mood, they each say “I am lucky I’ve seen almost every state from inside out and learned how to survive in the wilderness”. I don’t know. I mean, all kids are different. One can only hope the experiences we provide are memorable for the years when they become adults. And it’s still fun for us, damn it!
That’s right. It can only be good for Asa to see Eliot and me so happy, right? :)
That description of you sounded sexy to me!
And I’ve Seen you stinky! That just adds more sexiness to canoeing
Looks like you guys and a great time. And Asa will remember.
I’m definitely at my best after 3 days in the wild. :)
Sounds like you all had a great time – you’re certainly introducing the little man to the outdoors at an early stage. Good for you.
Sounds like Randy was a bundle of laughs as well – beware of strangers offering perfume!
I know. I should have told Asa that at the time, but I was still thinking of snarky things to yell at Randy.
love this – thank you for the friday AM giggle! : )
My pleasure!
Bringing SEXY to San Antonio in a canoe or kayak….. that is Tight!
By the way, I don’t wear perfume or deodorant.
Mr. McCounaughey, Not even when you’re running?