May 18, 2012
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Final Day with @RighteousBruin
Monday afternoon I met @RighteousBruin at Jamba Juice in Boulder. I had high hopes of taking him for a good hike, but I was in rough shape after foolishly trying to run that morning, so we settled for a pretty walk instead.
After I lost him in traffic and gave him poor directions to where I was, we decided to ride together. He must have thought it was safer to ride with me than follow me in traffic, but I think he had second thoughts because he never loosened his grip on the “Oh Shit” handles in the truck.
We made it safe and sound to Marshall Mesa Trailhead and walked the three mile loop. It is a beautiful area and easy on the knees.
I chattered his ear off (He’s a great listener
) while I hobbled along with him. He never once complained about the easy walk or the many things I had to say.
About a half mile in, a nasty brown snake slithered across our path. I squealed like a school girl but Gary only snickered. He told me it was a baby garter snake, but I am certain it was much more dangerous than that. Regardless, he saved me from the nasty reptile.
I was reluctant to return him to his car after our walk, so instead we went to Eldorado Canyon just across the road. I could only get out and look, there was no hiking for me that day. He was a good sport again, and though I could tell he was itching to explore he didn’t make me feel like a lame duck.
After a little walking around and checking out the park, I relented and returned him to his car so he could have dinner with his family. He was unable to post about this because he is having trouble with windows, but if he gets it straightened out I hope he does. We took many more pictures and he paid attention to more than my prattling so he could share more interesting facts about our day. He keeps his xanga friends in mind as he travels, and takes pictures of certain things because he knows friend A likes flowers and friend B likes boulder fields. He is truly thoughtful and considerate, and a joy to spend time with.
Safe travels, Gary! I can’t wait to see your pics as you go!
Comments (26)
Glad you two had fun!
he really does sound like a sweetheart. terrific you two had a great time
@lonelywanderer2 - Thanks! We had a ball.
@bonmots - He’s a dear! Thank you, it was fun!
I’d like to see the other photos, too. he’s a good guy, and patient.
do you really prattle on like that? I find that hard to believe. : P
@plantinthewindow - I’m a talking machine! I really hope he can get it sorted out so he can post, he actually paid attention to what type of rocks there were and other things. I was busy talking.
I wish you would’ve done a vlog of your adventures. I can see it now……
C: AndthenwestoppedbythislittleboutiqueandIsawthecutestpairofshoesthatwouldbereallygreatforhikingand
G: (snapping photos) Uh-huh…..
Its great to hear that you had a fabulous time together….. hope you knee is healing and you feel better soon. Have a lovely weekend….
How cool! That looks really pretty.
@Kellsbella - It’s almost as if you were there!
@MissNzisa - Thank you!
@WaitingToShrug - Thanks, it was fun!
Oh Gary @RightousBruin had to have ear plugs! (That was funny) I think I can imagine that. But you are a sweet heart.
Beautiful! I’m so jealous! I loved Boulder when I was out there. We spent an afternoon at Eldorado Canyon! As for the snake, I would have screamed too, even if it was just a garter snake!
@angys_coco - I am sure he was wishing he had some! Thank you
@thegirlwiththecamera - You should come see it again! Regarding the snake – I am still convinced it was lethal!
I checked with the Snake Man. It was actually a baby gopher snake. A rattler youngun would have had the same shape head as a Prairie Rattler adult.
I had a fantastic time up there.
Sounds like a good time.
I’m glad you two had a good time. Gary is the only Xangan I’ve met. He’s a great guy.
^-^ this is an amazing share
you know, he’s my favorite Giant. Once I dreamt he helped me out of a desert but he was a giant in my dream.
I’m glad you two had fun
WOW!!! I could be oh so very jealous but I’m not. Just so happy the two of you were able to get together and enjoy seeing the wonders of your lovely area and the pictures prove that was the case. Some how I don’t think Gary minded the non-hiking considering how you were feeling. I have the feeling he enjoys meeting people and is completely happy doing whatever comes about. Nice to know he saved you from the nasty reptile. *smile… Sounds like a wonderful time for both. Great post!!
@RighteousBruin - A baby gopher snake that was DEADLY and trying to EAT us! Funny how it gets bigger and scarier the more time passes, isn’t it?
@TheTheologiansCafe - Indeed it was.
@songoftheheart - He’s a sweetie! He’s also the only one I have met, too!
@xXxlovelylollipop - And he would help you out, I am sure of it!
@MzSilver - Ahh, thank you! We did have fun, and I will show you the same place when I steal you away from your twins and bring you here for the day!