There's nothing like a brisk fall day with a good friend to stir up some lively conversations. Here's some excerpts.
Julie (to man in Visitor's Center): Can you tell me how to get to Jefferson's Rock?
Man: Up the stairs, by the church.
J: And, my friend told me there was a long loop around Harper's Ferry...what's it called?
Man: (irritated) It's called the Appalachian Trail.
In fairness to the man we made fun of the rest of the afternoon, it really is the Appalachian Trail Loop Around Harper's Ferry (full name). But he was still a tad rude about it.
Julie: So, if you could spend money on a house, a car or traveling, what would you pick?
Me: Well, I'd like to say traveling, but I know that's not being honest. I wouldn't have the most extravagant house, but I'm sure I'd spend quite a bit on the decorum.
J: Oh, so you want to have the refinished basement with the pool table?
Me: Of course. And darts, and a snack bar. I want to be the cool mom in the neighborhood. So all the kids will hang out at my house. I'll always have Chex mix and fruit punch, but no soda.
J: Ah, yes, because you will be a conscientious mom, so all the other moms will like you.
Me: Exactly. And I'll take in my teenage son's troubled friends when they get kicked out of their houses.
J: Like your friend's parents did for you?
Me: Yep. Except I wasn't really troubled.
J: Would you live in the suburbs, the city or the country?
Me: I want to live in the suburbs and drive a Volvo and vote Republican. Did I just say that?
J: Yes, you did. How about you drive a Hybrid and vote Democrat.
Me: How about I drive a hybrid Volvo and vote Independent? Can we still be friends then?
J: I guess, but only if you don't wear your cowboy boots while voting.
Me: Cowgirl boots, and why not?
J: How far do you think we hiked today?
Me: Not as far as Kate and I walked last week at the Marine Corps Marathon. Four miles, maybe.
J: Ah, three and a half.
Me: Yes, but it will turn into eight miles on my blog.
J: Sixteen miles together, eight miles each. We have to get our stories straight.
So for the record, we hiked 20 miles each, uphill both ways.
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5 comments:
Thanks for the laugh. :-)
Hey, maybe we could just put a chair there. :)
np!
Hi, Ryann. Thanks for the comment. You've got some cool photos here.
Live in the suburbs and drive a Volvo and vote Republican. That's excellent. Except where I come from, Volvo drivers vote Green.
Where I come from, Volvo drivers vote Democrat and would never live in the suburbs. I told you I was a political wreck! :)
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