Still More Rafting

More Rafting

Hilarity ensues after we attempt to flip the boat, only managing to flip ourselves. Our Guide Casey pulled Zeb back into the boat but did not expect the massive force generated as Zeb "dolphin kicked" himself back into the boat. Casey was then knocked on his ass. After he collected himself from the shock and awe of the dolphin kick, Emily was the next victim. Casey slung her in the boat like a salmon at the fish market, slamming her head first into the other side of the boat. At this point I was in hysterics and next in line to get slung into the boat. As quick as I was in the boat and sittting safely on the opposite edge, I was knocked into the water again by yes, you guessed it, an over zealous dolphin kick. Does this description even begin to do it justice? I doubt it, but I still go into uncontrolable laughter whenever I hear the words "dolphin kick".
Trust paddles with an untrustworthy guide.
If only we could have kept these booties. They make a real fashion statement.
Zeb taking the dive.

4th of July Rafting Trip

Rafting the McKenzie River this 4th of July with "the usual suspects" had to be one of the brighter idea's that we've had....in a long time/ever. It was an all around great day, one that will go down in the history of All-Time Great Days.

Everyone (including those non-water lovers among us) had a great time.

There are some GREAT stories from the trip, I can't even begin to remember them all.

• Our guide (who's name I forget) called Gal out for not enjoying his description of how to measure the volume of water that passing through a given river at a given time & appearing grumpy - a ballsy move on his part "Let's put our hats, sunglasses, and Allison's bad attitude in the dry bag" (Love you Gal!)
• Spending 5 mins. talking Emily into doing the "trust paddles" with Zeb, only to have the guide toss them both into the water.
• Unsuccessfully trying to flip our boat (what was her name?) and then laughing hysterically and driving our guide crazy as we tried to get back into the boat.

Feel free to comment on your favorite stories of the day, because I'm probably forgetting some good ones.

The following sequence of pictures is Emily and I "riding the bull" and getting soaked. TOO MUCH FUN.

Favorite Quote of the Day (used repeatedly, best when said in thick hick accent):

"America! 9/11! Never Forget! NASCAR! Woooooooooo!"