No, I am not referring to Steve or myself (although, first thing in the morning…). The beast of which I speak is green, has four wheels and can go anywhere – and I mean anywhere. It is our side-by-side. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, it is like a golf cart, but more rugged. It is a bigger version of an ATV. It’s an off-road vehicle. What a wonderful blessing this has been to us. This machine has given Steve the opportunity to see things and go places he never would have thought possible. It has opened up the world of hunting and made him feel like a real man. I must say we have seen amazing things. If you asked me what the first word is that pops into my mind when talking about the beast, I would have to say MUD. Yes, that brown, squishy, get all over stuff MUD! Guys love it! I’m not saying I have anything against MUD, in fact, I would be the first one to throw the first MUDball. But I am not a big fan of it when when we are late for Thanksgiving dinner and stuck in a bog with minutes left before we ARE Thanksgiving dinner or when I’m dressed in good clothes and looking for a relaxing day – did I mention I was wearing new jeans and running shoes during the above horror film. Stephen (only called when I am not impressed) has heard the line “I told you so” more times than not while out on our adventures. I’m not sure what guys think. Do they not realize a machine with that much weight will not float over MUD? Do they completely overlook the MUD and see only the destination or is it simply they love MUD? Whatever the case, I have learned to always be prepared. I wear my rubber boots anytime we go out – expect the unexpected… or expected with Steve. Oh and another thing, please do not ever use the line “I’m so glad you are with me” when stuck in the MUD and your wife is trudging through a bog with the winch to find a tree all while fitting being sucked under and fending off the moose, bears and coyotes; or while she is attaching another 50 foot rope to the winch so she can trudge up a stream, fighting a mighty current to, again, find another tree to pull you out of the MUD!!!
**Disclaimer: some of the aforementioned details may have been exaggerated or expanded upon to make this more thrilling.
This has really been a most dirty post, but fun nonetheless.
