Way Overjoyed

I made the “Wright” choice for sure! I scheduled today off of work just so I could relax and enjoy another long extended weekend. The sun was scheduled to shine brightly and the temperatures were predicted to reach near 90 degrees. Guess what? They did! I got up naturally around 700AM and carried on with my usual morning routine. My aim was to go boating today if the sky remained as clear as predicted. While walking Sparky I had my eye on the sunrise. It was a beautiful deep dull orange, which is usually caused by heavy humidity or a thick atmosphere. I also noticed that the sun is making its move to the south. Not too long ago it would rise right at the end of my street, but now its four or five houses south. :( After my run I made myself a large breakfast, finished up some laundry, did some email, then prepped for a day of boating. Today I would take a book and my guitar. That alone got my juices flowing. I was excited just thinking about hangin’ my feet over the edge of the boat strummin’ my guitar. So, Within a matter of about ten minutes, I had everything I needed ready to go. Off I went to pick up my boat at Dad’s house. All systems were go! Well, except for one thing… I forgot my camera. Damn, do I go back home and get it, I asked myself? ABSOLUTELY!!! After all, it’s only right around the corner. I did. I was at the river by 1145AM. And by the looks of the parking lot, I was going to be one of only two boats on the water! GREAT!!!! The sky was clear blue, the water was like glass and the sun was hot! It took me about ten minutes to prepare the boat for the water; Cover off and stowed, trailer straps removed, cooler, back pack, guitar, camera on board, hell, I was ready to go! I was excited! I calmly backed the boat into the water without any trouble. But just as I was getting ready to tie it off to the dock so I could park my SUV and trailer I realized that I had forgotten to put the plug in. OOPS! And double OOPS! Not good! A couple of onlookers were near by so acting cool, calm, and collected was paramount. I casually reattached the boat to my trailer and pulled it back out of the water (Ok...I did it as inconspicuously as possible). It was probably in water for no more than five minutes and that’s on the long side. Regardless, it was noticeably heavy! Once I got it up and out I had to let the water drain for nearly five minutes – no kidding! I’ll bet it had sucked in 50-100 gallons in that short period of time. Damn! That could’ve ruined a man’s day. I’ll chalk that faux pas up to nervous excitement, but still, I’ve got to stop doing shit like that. It dawned on me that if I were married, I could’ve blamed that on the wife. J Where’d that come from? Anyway, no harm no foul. Problem was resolved. I was back in the water by 1215PM. And it looked like I had the river all to myself! How beautiful it was too! I forgot to mention that brother Bob helped me fix the speedometer a week ago, and I verifed that that was working fine too! I ran the boat fast today just to let her rip a little. I’m telling you, it was so refreshing and liberating to be out on the water, which was as still as glass. I was in my element. Eventually I cruised to my usual mooring point which is between Rt 161 and Bethel Rd, up where the river turns peaceful and secluded. It was there that I pulled out the guitar and began plucking away for about an hour in the sun. I’ll give myself and “A” for this idea. I was having a great time. Sounds a bit different out in the open air and all too. Around 130PM it was time to do some reading, and I got so absorbed in my book, "The Power of Now", by Eckhart Tolle. This book is really making some sense and adding a few missing links to my personal spiritual journey. I must admit, however, I am reading this book much slower than most others. I'm only half way through after I think three or four weeks. Regadless, I am thoroughly enjoying it. But no afternoon in the sun is complete without nap time, so nap I did. Refreshing!!! After my nap I played some more guitar, had some lunch, and snapped a few photos. I began pulling things together for my trip back to the dock around 345PM. My ride back to the dock of roughly three miles was simply spectacular, no kidding! It was beautiful out there! I was out of the water and on my way home by 420PM. Once home I did a few minor chores, walked Sparky, and began making a healthy dinner. Tommy called and wanted to stop by for a visit. I welcomed his company. He was bringing all the paperwork for the boat and a few other miscellaneous items he thought I might want related to the boat. He stayed for about an hour and one half. He wanted ot invcite me to his annual Halloween party too, which will be October 22nd. I should be able to make it! We'll see. Before going to bed I couldn't resist having a huge fudge brownie that I had made myself the day prior. Let me tell you, these are the best brownies I think that I have ever had. You'll have to try them! Song of the day: Stevie Wonder, Overjoyed Over time, I've been building my castle of love Just for two, though you never knew you were my reason I've gone much too far for you now to say That I've got to throw my castle away Over dreams, I have picked out a perfect come true Though you never knew it was of you I've been dreaming The sandman has come from too far away For you to say come back some other day And though you don't believe that they do They do come true For did my dreams Come true when I looked at you And maybe too, if you would believe You too might be Overjoyed, over loved, over me Over hearts, I have painfully turned every stone Just to find, I had found what I've searched to discover I've come much too far for me now to find The love that I've sought can never be mine And though you don't believe that they do They do come trueFor did my dreams Come true when I looked at you And maybe too, if you would believe You too might be Overjoyed, over loved, over me And though the odds say improbable What do they know For in romance All true love needs is a chance And maybe with a chance you will find You too like I Overjoyed, over loved, over you, over you