Normally, I blog away in my dungeon office lair, pale skin, oblivious to all things living other than my pet fish, pet cat, a random child who comes in to play on the kids’ computer and perhaps a stray spider or centipede. I mean really, I have a comfy chair, climate control, music and a number of computers. Besides maybe the lack of a mini fridge or bathroom, why would I want to leave?
Tonight, I was lured out of my crypt with the promise of ice cream at our neighborhood pool. I was a bit concerned that I might spontaneously combust when the first ray of sunlight touched my skin. There was also some worry about melting if splashed with water. So far, I appear to be suffering no ill effects, other than some odd stares. I’m not sure if that’s because I have on a t-shirt and shorts instead of a swimsuit, because I’m the only geek at the pool with a laptop computer or just because I’m funny looking in general. I mean, even the moms who are clearly not here to swim and instead idly chat on their cellphones are looking down upon me with superior looks. As if.
Anyway, it’s time to wrap this up. The whistles just sounded for a safety break and adult swim. No, I’m not going near the water. On the other hand, with the kids out of the water, that means my wife will be giving us money to go buy some ice cream treats! mmmmm.
I totally expected a post about a seat check event, being as how I just returned from one myself, and it was HOT. I don’t think I have ever before in my life had to stop what I was doing to wipe sweat out of my eyes because I couldn’t see anymore. 😀
LOL, glad you survived the adventure 😀 I tried to make eye contact with my neighbor at the pool the other day, but he couldn’t tear himself away from his crackberry…at least you noticed people looking at you, hahaha.
Ahh, lead time for the blog. It should warm up again by the weekend. We can hang out in our respective crypts or venture outdoors without frying until then. 😉
Technically, I wrote it a few days back before the cold spell. It’s cold here, too.
Lucky you, you have pool worthy weather. 🙂 It’s actually too cold here for the kids to play in the pool today, with temps in the 60s, unlike last week’s blisteringly hot 90+ degree weather for the Paw Paw carseat playdate/meetup. Hopefully it will warm up by the July 4th weekend. Have fun!