parenthetically speaking

Yesterday was beautiful; summer finally kicked in with 80-degree weather and gorgeous skies. (It’s been cool and rainy a lot lately.) Niel and I packed a lunch and headed out on the quads to the backside of the mountain (first time I’ve done that since my adventures with Natalie).

I kept picking up my legs as we rode through the tall grass (dangerous, I know). I’d like to blame it on the fear that there could be snakes in the grass (which is always a possibility), but really I just can’t stand the feeling of the grass against my skin (Nature Woman I am not).

I also discovered once again that I really don’t like riding on terrain that tilts the quad horizontally (does that make sense?). I’ll take a vertical slope over a horizontal one any day (I’m a wuss).

We checked out the new road we’re making (to help during fire season), got close to some wildebeest (no babies yet), past the spot where Natalie and I crushed some skulls (good times), and rode close to Victory Rock (sigh). We set out a blanket near where we want to build our house (aaah… someday) and we ate our sandwiches and fruit salad picnic-style (with much fly-swattage action).

We came home tanner (or maybe it’s just redder) and grateful for togetherness.

Lesson learned today:  I only pretend to be brave.

(And I really need to invest in a sports bra.)

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7 Responses to “parenthetically speaking”
  1. @ngie says:

    Sounds like a lovely adventure. Happy Summer! And Merry Christmas to you. :-)

  2. Natalie says:

    YOU ARE SO HILARIOUS! Also, what a cool idea. I’m glad/jealous that you guys did this.

  3. Sports Bra Enthusiast says:

    Sports bras…ahh…much support they offer!

    (Hear that “I can relate” chuckle.)

  4. danielle says:

    lol

    sounds like a wonderful day. i’m glad you had it.

  5. Melissita says:

    Sounds like fun!

  6. Amy says:

    Loved this post- so glad you are having some summer bliss :) Sounds like a great and very adventurous outing!!

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