Hadn’t seen him in over 30 years. But through an odd series of stumbles, our respective “bubbles” crossed again. When he suggested visiting for a weekend, it seemed like a nice, nebulous invitation – not particularly actionable.
Until he mentioned the music festival occurring over the holiday weekend. And until i priced the airfare, which was dirt cheap. So less than two weeks ago, i bought tickets. Showed up at a strange airport on Thursday night.
Needless to say, the kids were a bit concerned… “But Mom, what if he’s a serial killer?” Ahhh… whatever. i’m tough. It would take a pretty badass serial killer to go head-to-head with my decreasing estrogen. Bring it, muthafuckah…
Naturally, i sent them a text upon arrival “Made it safely. He’s really cool. Great chainsaw and power tool collection next to the chest freezer in his sub-basement”. On the phone with them today? Mentioned that he’s given me some great lotion to put on my skin – said it’d be better than him having to take a hose to me…
This is why i enjoy flying solo. Being impulsive, following my ‘gut’, indulging whims – without really having to consult anyone else. Who? Me? Adrenaline junkie?
Oh, and i suspect my lovely brown skin, tanned so nicely while on vacation in Mexico last week, is going to make a “girl suit” that shall be the envy of the other psychopaths….
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Ok but so how was the music?
You ARE brave. I do not have your guts about things like that. And so how was the festival? How was the guy? Was it/he worth the airfare?
i met up with one of my old high school beaus after like twenty some years.. it was exciting,, we still keep in touch at least on my birthday every year.. i hope your trip works out as well..
Sounds like a nice fella – I like a guy who keeps a tidy dungeon.
As long as he didn’t have a little dog named “Precious” and raised Acherontia atropos as a hobby, you’ll be fine.
Lotion. lol. You are a GREAT mom.
woo-hoo! you GO! i’ll just sit back and plan on living vicariously through you.
If impulsivity isn’t a real word … it should be.
I like giving in to my impulses too…. Singapore here I come!
And we’re still gonna be impulsive together again next year aren’t we daisyfae?
Freedom. Free to move about at your own discretion. I’ve completely forgotten what that’s like.
The thought of two man-eaters like you and Nurse M in the same room makes all aquiver.
Hope you had a great time. I used to like to do stuff like that, too. Takes a little more planning these days. Hope it helps with the molecule that got away.
I need an impulsive vacation.
First I need to impulsively strike it rich.
imeantno – ROCKIN’, baby… un-freaking-believable festival. some big names, some new stuff… massive…
fragrant liar – not really brave. i simply don’t give a shit anymore. maybe it was that pesky cancer nugget, but i really don’t think that was it… i just don’t wanna miss anything. and being hacked up by a serial killer really is a once-in-a-lifetime thing, isn’t it? great weekend, by the way!
paisley – it’s been a blast! super-duper trippy fun… great fun, great company, great music, and just big ol’ fun…
amber – and he’s a spectacular cook! how cool is THAT?
gnukid – the bolt cutters threw me at first, but then he explained that it’s for the smaller bones. when butchering a cow, mind you…
annie – “great” is a stretch… but they don’t even flinch these days… if i ever did something to really rattle them? it would have to involve goats or something…
daisymae – you seem to be having your own adventures these days. life is short… potentially much shorter if i keep taking risks, right?
tNb – taking lessons from you, lady! it is a good word!
nursemyra – impulsive? with you? whatever shall we pack? should we bring the cameras this time? oh yeah, hotstuff… whatever and whenever…
unbearable banishment – man eaters? us? oh no… we mostly nibble…. i never really had this freedom. 25 years of university, marriage, breeding, work. this is pretty cool stuff…
silverstar – wasn’t a particular molecule that went west, just some random observations for the moment. and yes, it’s all a blast. have to go home tonight and back to the drudge, but life is good!
rassles – this didn’t cost that much. and if airfare hadn’t been so cheap, i would have driven (about 7 hours or so). i suppose if you’re really on a budget, you can simply start to impulsively wear your underthings on the outside of your clothing…
While it’s touching that your children are concerned, I think deep down they know that it he who needs to be cautious (though probably not for his life), not you, you wildwoman.
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oh my god…i left an emoticon. Shoot me now.
If you didn’t end up as a “girl suit”, I was at least hoping for a lovely lamp shade.
If we see a serial killer wearing a DaisyFae suit, do you want us to throw red paint on it, like PETA would?
mstngsal – i left him only mildly bruised… and got an invitation for a return visit, so i’m guessin’ that was ok. emoticons? christ, girlfriend. we need an intervention. next stop? LOL’ing…
squirrelqueen – i’m big enough for a couple of girl suits, or perhaps an entire household inventory of lampshades. no tattoos, though, so the resale value is lower…
uncle keith – chocolate. he likes chocolate…
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