Monday, July 19, 2010

Crazy stunts

I am totally exhausted.  Every bone in my body aches.   I rode on a jet ski for the first time in my life and did some wave surfing with some friends of ours who stopped by the sailboat in the early afternoon.  They were going around to the ocean side of the island and jump some waves.  They asked C. and me to go along.

Well, I have to say that it was an exhilarating time.  Not only did my butt jump about 3 feet up in the air when we were riding the waves, but we ended up capsizing the jet ski when we were heading through the waves coming back.  That probably wasn't so funny which is why I think that wearing a helmet is a good idea when doing these stunts.


I am pretty much a dare devil when it comes to doing things like this.   I cannot resist the exhiliration of acting like a teenager--driving too fast (we got up to 60 mph on the ski), doing wheelies, and leaping waves which reminded me of aquatic motocross.  But I am paying for all this fun tonight.  We also sailed back after the jet ski excursion so we had a full day of water sports.

I definitely think that it's time to take a couple of Motrin and hit the bed.  Who knows---maybe kite boarding is next.  The bucket list may have just lengthened a bit!

Tonight's gratitude:
  • That I am still young at heart even though I can feel a few aches and pains now
  • That I did not lose my teeth or get knocked out when a big wave broad sided the jet ski and I went flying
  • That we could meet up with friends from the fellowship on the water who just happened to come by
  • That being tired and relaxed is a good thing and much better than feeling anxious and worried. 
  • That sun, beach, waves, and sailing make for a good day. 
Now I'd better be off to take those Motrin.  Have a good evening.

20 comments:

  1. If you haven't done it already, don't forget to jump out of a totally good airplane.

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  2. Sounds just beautiful. And yes, anything that subs in tired and relaxed for anxious and worried gets my vote.

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  3. "Yer a better man than me, Gunga Din"
    ...says he, and me!

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  4. Love of life keeps us all young, Syd.

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  5. now THAT looked like a blast. now pass the motrin. :)

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  6. sounds like a blast! glad you got some fun in your day.

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  7. I love the self-reflection and appreciation here.

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  8. oooh, nothing better than aching bones cause by fun... sweet dreams!

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  9. sounds like a good day syd...lol. being young at heart is great...and sometimes it is painful...smiles.

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  10. Great list of things to be grateful for, Syd!

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  11. Hope your aches and pains go away, Syd.

    Love,
    SB

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  12. I'll bet you're sore today, you dare-devil, you!

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  13. There's sore and then there's a good sore, huh. That sounds like a great day playing and trying something new for you. Of course you are young at heart. How great that you are in a position to do these things now. You and C will have more fun things to do together.

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  14. jetskiing is so much fun! I'm glad you had fun and didn't get hurt! We are getting older and have to be careful after all! Thank God for Motrin! lol

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  15. Sounds like a lot of fun, but I must admit I'm glad it was you having all that fun being tossed about and not me.

    Luckily the aches and pains will be history soon.

    PG

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  16. What a great concept that a bucket list leads to more ideas.

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  17. Oh yes, I can relate to the need for motrin these days!

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  18. I know the feeling truly. While up in Michigan we were out on the lake with my old sponsor whose jet ski's are the 60 mile per hour variety. Both teams (me and sponsor) (husband and his daughter) capsized. Just cant help but want to push the limit and see how far we can go. And with teams of us alcoholics together... well there's always some excitement. :)

    It sure was fun.

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