June 3, 2007

• Jet Skiis Vs. Sailboats

  The first time I took my husband out sailing, the lake was full of
  waterskiers and jet skiis. The jet skiis plied around us, churning up
  the water, making incredible amounts of noise. I remember he said,
  “Wow! I want one of those!” And I cringed.

  It’s not that I don’t like jet skiis. I used them in
  Thailand, to get from island to island in Pattaya. They’re like a
  motorcycle, only easier to ride. Way easier!

  I just don’t understand the thrill of owning one. I can understand
  renting one, as you would a car, to get from place to place. It
  requires no major skill. It’s easy to park somewhere on a beach. But
  the downsides are, it uses up gas. It makes a lot of noise. And
  lastly, I find no challenge riding one. It’s like driving a car with
  automatic transmission. Or using an reliable old broken-in gelding
  for a job.

  So, I was really happy when after about the third time sailing, we
  were at a close haul, and were flying down the lake when my husband
  saw a jet ski whizzing by and went, “Now I see what you mean!
  Sailing is more fun!”

  Was I right, or was I right!

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