Contrary to what has been routine on previous girls’ trips, MyFace did not make any reservations. As a result, our schedules were wide open. With a lot of time on our hands and a lot of country at our fingertips, we decided to go river rafting. Not having packed for such adventures, we stopped and purchased matching, top of the line (that line being anything under $10) water shoes.
We arrived approximately 40 minutes early. If there is one thing I’ve learned about traveling with MyFace and Q it is that, if they give you a specific time, you should always plan to be ready at least one hour prior. “We’re here to go rafting,” Q advised one of the guides. “You are?” he replied. “That didn’t sound good,” MyFace replied. “You’re just really early,” he advised. Good to know that river guides operate on my time zone.
Originally, we were under the impression we would be wearing wetsuits. The weather, however, was warm enough to not warrant them. This was a bit of a disappointment because I had brought two bikinis: one to wear underneath the wetsuit and one to wear over the wetsuit. Next time. With our helmets and life jackets in tow, we boarded the bus and headed to the river. Our guide, Is That True?, like the river man Moki Mac, was full of stories. Using my Byron Katie training, I followed up several of his stories with this question, “Is that true?” “Of course,” was his typical response. As Moki Mac said on more than one occasion, “Never ruin a good story with too much truth.”
I decided to adopt this philosophy and, when the other rafting tourists inquired as to how MyFace, Q and I knew each other, I stated, “I’m their probation officer.” Later, as we were making our way through the current, we discussed a recently released movie. “I really want to go see that,” Is That True? told us. “It is really good. I would go see it again,” I stated. “Are you trying to ask me out?” Is That True? asked me. That wasn’t my intention, but using Moki Mac’s philosophy, I embraced it. “I wasn’t trying to ask you out. I did just ask you out. If you don’t pick up on that, well, that is your loss,” I replied. “I like it, I like it,” he replied. “Good. I don’t know what you like for breakfast, but there is a really good Bavarian joint in Glenwood Springs,” I followed up.
The rafting tourists, Q and MyFace (especially MyFace) were convinced Is That True? and I were going to end up hanging out later. This could be because Is That True? and I had commissioned one of the rafting tourists, a former engineer for General Motors, to be our driver. Unfortunately, a confluence never occurred for us. MyFace was stunned. “I really can’t believe he didn’t call. I’m so glad I’m not on the dating scene,” she said repeatedly.
Regardless of my ‘current’ situation, I remain single. A single eddy, if you wall – using found below obstructions (of justice) and inside bends (wishful thinking).