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Welcome to the Family

Here’s the newest member of my adventure family. His name is “Paddle McConaughey”, named after the famed actor. I’ve wanted a guide stick for quite some time, so I’m really excited to say the least. I ordered some stickers to complete the look.

Rafting Stories

Here are two rafting stories that took place over the last couple weeks. As you’ll find out, they all have a common theme.

Here's a picture of David being swept away.

(almost) Saving People on Devils Island
I showed up a little too late and I missed the trip. I made the best of it by catching the bus headed towards the take out. I jumped off on the way and hiked to the last class 3 rapid on our run; Devil’s Island. As I sat on a rock and set my camera up to await the passing rafts, I heard a girl cry for help. I threw my gear down, grabbed my vest and rushed to get a part of the action. When I came around the corner, I spotted a few people stranded on the island. I walked upstream a bit and I jumped in and swam toward the island. When I reached it I climbed up the backside, only to see the people work up the courage to jump off the front. Back on his tube, one of the guys looked back to see the island that he had just escaped, only to see a large man with a mustache and perfectly parted hair and a lifejacket perched on the very rock which he had just leaped from. The confusion on his face was priceless. I may not have saved anybody, but I’m proud to think that I’m part of an unbelievable story.

Saving My Brother’s Behind (literally)

I got a phone call at work the other day. It was my brother; and it was very urgent. He explained that he was waist deep in water and couldn’t move because he ripped his shorts. He was in luck because I usually have a spare pair in the trunk of my car at all times. By the time I met up with him, he had improvised… if you can call wearing a lifejacket upside down and backwards improvising. He changed on the side of the road behind a bus full of children, but not before I got my picture. Little brother saves the day!

Barely, But Delving (Debut)

The announcement was made a while ago, but the film is finally done (sort of). Justin edited and re-cut this thing about a million times. The final product is kind of weird and psychedelic. All and all, I’m still pleased. It was wonderful practice. Hopefully the next one is better.

Celeb Spotted on the Kern

On Saturday as I was guiding a boat down the river, I came across a “lone tuber”. He was a little bit behind the rest of his group. He wore a trucker hat that read, “World’s #1 Dad”. Of course everybody in my boat was really “funny” (by “funny” I mean “annoying”) so they gave him a hard time about the hat.

“So you’re the #1 dad, huh?”
“Yeah! You could ask my kids, but I lost ‘em. If you see them, tell ‘em where I’m at.”

As we slowly passed by, we have a (very) short conversation that went something like this:

Me: “You look pretty familiar.”
Him: “Adultswim?”
Me: “I’m a huge fan.”
Him: “Thanks!”
Me: “What brings you out here?”
Him: “I’m just visiting some friends in town.”
Me: “That’s cool. Play it safe; don’t die.”
Him: “Thanks!”

Just as I suspected, he was Eric Wareheim from the (very) funny “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”

Later that day, he sent out this tweet:
“River fun today. Lots of rapids and road dogs (tall boys). Witnessed 2 hillbillies fist fighting IN some rapids. No lie. Kinda horrible.7:29 PM Jun 20th from TwitterFon”

Any Machine

While in town, Justin, Garrett, Peter and I, used a little extra time to make a new stop action video. We used a Canon XS with an EF 17-85mm lens and lit with a 430 EXII with a speed grid on a boom (operated by Justin).

Also, our first Lego stop action is back up if you want to check it out.

Soul Searching at the Bank

Every time I go to Salt Lake, I end up having to go to the bank; this weekend was no different. Justin dropped me off at the Chase and he waited in the car. There was nobody else in there so I was sure it would be the fastest trip ever… I was wrong. I gave the teller my checks, account number, social security number, and I swiped my card numerous times; all for naught. Eventually she looked up and said,
“This must be your problem; the system has your home address in Bakersfield, CA. We’ll have to change that!”
“Thanks for the offer; I’ll look into it sometime.”
This is just great, now I can’t even go to the bank without being nagged. I'm not moving.