My husband had a good laugh at my expense when we were rowing in our double this evening. We were just about to start a set of two 1K rows when I saw a hairy spider on the side of the boat, next to my leg. Rather than touch it, I tried to flick it off using a hand towel. That didn’t work because it jumped on the towel, and then I got startled and clumsily dropped the towel in the river. Then my husband came to my aid and gallantly squashed the spider, which was still clinging to the wet towel.
He was still laughing about it when we got home, but I suppose that’s all right. Better than complaining, anyway—and we could all use a few more giggles.
Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”
Spider! Glad you got rid of it, and yes to the giggles. My husband and I registered for a learning to row class at the end of the month. I remembered you and your rowing adventures. Hope I enjoy it.
Have fun! 🙂 I like rowing because it is a sport that a couple can do together, even when one is stronger than the other. Before we learned to row, my husband and I sometimes ran in road races, but he always had to slow down to match my pace. In rowing races, he can use his full power.