We were invited to our friends cabin on the Russian River and treated us to a crabbing, kayaking, cabining adventure. Saturday we drove up only to be completely bowled over with their perfect bowling lawn backing right up to the river. We launched right into the normal “River” life...played a little, told stories, kayaked, ate and drank....laughing the entire time. It really felt “homey” as Brian and Lisa not only brought their krazy kids Elizabeth and Blake but in tow was poochie-Tucker and kitty-Cocoa. Saturday was a day of preparation for Sunday's events-CRABBING.
Oh wait I forgot to mention “Ted.” Ted is a fellow River-ite and after some wine was consumed the stories started...and then there was the goldfish bowl of a wineglass Brian gave Rich...and it no time Ted and Richie were the pair...oh muy gawd hysterical. We learned much about the history of River-ites!
Sunday we woke up at the crack of 8, doth Blake protesteth? Yeah, he wanted us to be on the water as early as possible...but Brian was intent on demonstrating his stellar breakfast stills. Then after packing up and hitching up the boat we were enroute only to be turned around at the launch site. This should have warned us of future events...but NOOOooooo we plunged forward....launched else where only to hear the walkie talkie squawked, Rich confirming that they we roaring around the Jetty and they were hooting and hollering only to call back to confirm the engine was dead. The skipper relunctently got on the horn and confirmed “its dead and they needed Lisa to come save them with the other engine.” So easy peasy, no wait....how's that story go? Brian almost dropped the old engine with himself following close behind....but with the new engine racing at a max of 4 mph....and crab traps already placed, someone was going to have to get them. So thats where I was able to join in, Blake took his job seriously, he was the Hooker and barked orders to ensure maximum crabs! Two rules of the boat, “quote Jaws at all times” and “keep pulling, never stop pulling!”We flippen caught 10 Duncheness crabs and two Red Rock....that day could only be outdone by the meal! I fully embarassed myself but I had to be teased away from the table with Rice Krispy Treats. Then we all cuddled in for the night and enjoyed watching the movie, “Up.”
I slept great, ate even better and feel like we were truly indoctrinated! That was a vacation outta a movie and we are indebted to our friends for such a treat!!!
Oh wait I forgot to mention “Ted.” Ted is a fellow River-ite and after some wine was consumed the stories started...and then there was the goldfish bowl of a wineglass Brian gave Rich...and it no time Ted and Richie were the pair...oh muy gawd hysterical. We learned much about the history of River-ites!
Sunday we woke up at the crack of 8, doth Blake protesteth? Yeah, he wanted us to be on the water as early as possible...but Brian was intent on demonstrating his stellar breakfast stills. Then after packing up and hitching up the boat we were enroute only to be turned around at the launch site. This should have warned us of future events...but NOOOooooo we plunged forward....launched else where only to hear the walkie talkie squawked, Rich confirming that they we roaring around the Jetty and they were hooting and hollering only to call back to confirm the engine was dead. The skipper relunctently got on the horn and confirmed “its dead and they needed Lisa to come save them with the other engine.” So easy peasy, no wait....how's that story go? Brian almost dropped the old engine with himself following close behind....but with the new engine racing at a max of 4 mph....and crab traps already placed, someone was going to have to get them. So thats where I was able to join in, Blake took his job seriously, he was the Hooker and barked orders to ensure maximum crabs! Two rules of the boat, “quote Jaws at all times” and “keep pulling, never stop pulling!”We flippen caught 10 Duncheness crabs and two Red Rock....that day could only be outdone by the meal! I fully embarassed myself but I had to be teased away from the table with Rice Krispy Treats. Then we all cuddled in for the night and enjoyed watching the movie, “Up.”
I slept great, ate even better and feel like we were truly indoctrinated! That was a vacation outta a movie and we are indebted to our friends for such a treat!!!
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Love what sounds like a magical weekend - perfect kickoff for summer!!! (And Up is just the icing - love that movie!!!)
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