Floating Flip Cup

Aug 11 - 14th goes down as one of the greatest weekends of my life. Security restrictions on planes, mono, rental car flat tires, trips to the Emergency Room, and a near drowning didn't keep our gang from having an awesome weekend on the lake.

Once everyone arrived safely, flip cup was immediately started. No bathroom breaks for the weary drivers, no practice for the rusty players and newbie - just free flowing beer chugging.

After we polished off the 24-pack of beer, we switched to tequila shots. Well some switched to tequila, but I only like mine one way - in a margarita on the rocks with the tequila kicked in the side with a pair of steel-toed boots.




We rose early the next morning searching for Gatorade pancakes (sadly, none were found) and headed out to the lake with a cooler full of food and beer. Upon arrival we realized Brian was in serious pain. First, we chalked it up to him being hung over so we tried to get him some food and water pronto. But, as the stomach pains got worse and the situation got more serious we decided to have an EMT on staff check him out. After he assessed the situation - it was determined he had to go to the Emergency Room for fear it could be his pancreases or gallbladder. But, Brian couldn't go to the ER in one ambulance - he had to have two escort him to the next town. A thousand dollars later, it was determined that it was most likely just severe indigestion (no he will never live that down).

With the all clear by the doctors, we headed back to the lake. We cruised around an island in the middle of the lake, found the sunken island (with the bottom of the boat), and had a kick ass time. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees with no clouds in sight. And I owe a major thanks to Allan and Erin for saving me in my near drowning accident. (Yup...I still hate swimming in water where I can't touch.)

This entry wouldn't be complete without the diving pictures. Below is my sad attempt at trying to get a picture of each guy doing his final dive.





The rest of the evening was spent grilling tasty hamburgers and chicken wings. Sitting around the bonfire and enjoying the time together.


The next morning Dan and Hendrik left bright and early while Erin, Allan, Brian and I headed to the AuSable River for some canoeing. Had a great time learning how to canoe and relaxing on the river. "Rudder Becky now Rudder Erin!"




All in all, excellent times. Thanks to everyone for coming out to Podunk Michigan (as Erin calls it) and for giving me one of the greatest times.

--Becky
"Play Flip Cup and Be a Champion"


What is this I found today??!?!?!??!?!?

Enjoy!