Well, today marked the first time I've ever called in sick to go paddling. It's a bit out of character for me to do such a thing, but I did it and I feel proud for having taken control of my own life. I'm also proud that I didn't actually lie. It is true that I just finished moving and that I had to carry many heavy things. It is also true that my back was hurting... especially the second time through Buck 'n' Flush.
~Dave
A Paddling Milestone
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A Paddling Milestone
"...a light falling sound, as of grains of sand being sprinkled from a window overhead, gradually spreading, intensifying, acquiring a regular rhythm, becoming fluid, sonorous, musical, immeasurable, universal: it was the rain." --Marcel Proust
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You are my frickin hero... for today atleast. Because, against every bit of free spirited will in my body, I filed in line at the clock like the rest of those dumb basses. Booo!!
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That-a-boy!!!!!! Stick it to the man! I wish I could call in sick! I wouldnt be lying either. Sick of work! Does that count?
Boatin' life has lit the fire. Let's have a party!!
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Dave, you maketh me proud !
To vicariously be off work and at the river in my mind, is second best to being off work and at the river
Where bouts you gonna go today ?
To vicariously be off work and at the river in my mind, is second best to being off work and at the river
Where bouts you gonna go today ?
"The challenge goes on. There are other lands and rivers, other wilderness areas, to save and to share with all. I challenge you to step forward to protect and care for the wild places you love best"
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Re: A Paddling Milestone
Soooo....
Does taking half the day-off to drive to Lee from Tulsa,paddle,B.S.,hoist
a few
,and drive back to T-Town.(note consumed were of
the weak Oklahoma variety as not to condone drinking real beer and driving )
CapnTom...
Does taking half the day-off to drive to Lee from Tulsa,paddle,B.S.,hoist
a few
,and drive back to T-Town.(note consumed were ofthe weak Oklahoma variety as not to condone drinking real beer and driving
)CapnTom...
Did I mention...I LIKE PURPLE SNOWCONES!!!
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Re: A Paddling Milestone
The next real milestone is getting yourself fired for floating instead of working.....more than once! 
I was never a good employee anyway.
Wes
I was never a good employee anyway.
Wes
Wes
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Re: A Paddling Milestone
The beer tastes great guys, even the Oklahoma 3.2 dogwater. Thanks! I don't actually want to get fired for paddling which is why I carried my bad back into work this morning, but whatever happens, happens. They didn't know it six years ago when they hired me--I didn't know it either--but they hired a paddler. That's the underlying reality they're going to have to come to terms with, whatever those terms are. Here's one more:
Cheers!
~Dave
I don't actually want to get fired for paddling which is why I carried my bad back into work this morning, but whatever happens, happens. They didn't know it six years ago when they hired me--I didn't know it either--but they hired a paddler. That's the underlying reality they're going to have to come to terms with, whatever those terms are. Here's one more: Cheers!
~Dave
"...a light falling sound, as of grains of sand being sprinkled from a window overhead, gradually spreading, intensifying, acquiring a regular rhythm, becoming fluid, sonorous, musical, immeasurable, universal: it was the rain." --Marcel Proust
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SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE PADDLER! IF I GOT FIRED....I COULDNT AFFORD MY TOYS ANYMORE. GUESS WE ARE STUCK PADDLING ON THE WEEKENDS.
Boatin' life has lit the fire. Let's have a party!!
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I called in sick today because I was sick. 
I'm hoping to be able to paddle tomorrow or Sunday one.
David
I'm hoping to be able to paddle tomorrow or Sunday one.
David
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Rule #2: Never stand next to someone throwing $#!^ at an armed man.
Rule #2: Never stand next to someone throwing $#!^ at an armed man.
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Re: A Paddling Milestone
Ouch! Calling in sick because you are actually sick...that sucks!!!David Mac wrote:I called in sick today because I was sick.
David
Feel better!
I've heard that into every life a little of it must fall,
but you'll never catch me complaining about too much of that southern rain.
~ Michael Timmins, Cowboy Junkies
but you'll never catch me complaining about too much of that southern rain.
~ Michael Timmins, Cowboy Junkies
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