Day 3
The first week drew to a close today.
The benchmark testing ended, and I avoided Remedial PT as Id hoped/planned. I thought my 50 push-up day wasnt bad, until I saw this other gorilla do 108 (get a hobby!). Seriously though, I was happy for him. And impressed, how the fuck does any human churn out push-ups like that? It was a nice a job.
Later this lady came in attempting to solicit charitable donations for just under a million different programs. Now I donate. I like to pony up for a good cause, but it typically has to be someone I know, personally stepping up for the cause and looking to raise a few bucks. But 7% "administrative fees"? Yuh right! And what asshole really sets up a charity for "Restless Leg Syndrome Awareness"?! Get outta here!
Some guys apparently were compelled/suckered by her... really, her Sally Struthers "for the price of a cup of coffee a day..." impression was quite good. Shaking voice and everything. But I passed. Id rather just wait until someone I know tells me they have something good going on, and ask me to chip in. Answers always been yes. Then I know 100% of it goes to something worthwhile, and not paying for someone photocopying their butt cheeks and having paperclip fights. Ive been in offices. I know what goes on.
The rest of the day went easy. Reading some of this, re-learning rope/knot stuff. We even (borderline miraculous) got out a little early. Im thinking tomorrow I may go ride the free cruise through the harbor (aka "Staten Island Ferry") or just hang out in lower Manhattan and watch some fireworks.
Either way, taking it easy through the weekend.
xxx
ALMOST as easy as the excellent "Shes Like the Wind" by Patrick Swayze on the radio on todays drive (idle?) home on the Deegan. And all his fans wanna talk about is 'Dirty Dancing.' Puh-lease, the guy missed his calling! (almost)
The benchmark testing ended, and I avoided Remedial PT as Id hoped/planned. I thought my 50 push-up day wasnt bad, until I saw this other gorilla do 108 (get a hobby!). Seriously though, I was happy for him. And impressed, how the fuck does any human churn out push-ups like that? It was a nice a job.
Later this lady came in attempting to solicit charitable donations for just under a million different programs. Now I donate. I like to pony up for a good cause, but it typically has to be someone I know, personally stepping up for the cause and looking to raise a few bucks. But 7% "administrative fees"? Yuh right! And what asshole really sets up a charity for "Restless Leg Syndrome Awareness"?! Get outta here!
Some guys apparently were compelled/suckered by her... really, her Sally Struthers "for the price of a cup of coffee a day..." impression was quite good. Shaking voice and everything. But I passed. Id rather just wait until someone I know tells me they have something good going on, and ask me to chip in. Answers always been yes. Then I know 100% of it goes to something worthwhile, and not paying for someone photocopying their butt cheeks and having paperclip fights. Ive been in offices. I know what goes on.
The rest of the day went easy. Reading some of this, re-learning rope/knot stuff. We even (borderline miraculous) got out a little early. Im thinking tomorrow I may go ride the free cruise through the harbor (aka "Staten Island Ferry") or just hang out in lower Manhattan and watch some fireworks.
Either way, taking it easy through the weekend.
xxx
ALMOST as easy as the excellent "Shes Like the Wind" by Patrick Swayze on the radio on todays drive (idle?) home on the Deegan. And all his fans wanna talk about is 'Dirty Dancing.' Puh-lease, the guy missed his calling! (almost)