… they said ‘no’ – crappy. Never-the-less, it was a great few hours. I met them at Edworthy Park at around noonish. I was quite surprised at the boat they had, it was a step up from a rubber dingy … I believe it was called a Zodiak. There was room for the four of us, albeit a little tight, not that I minded. 🙂 We spent the few hours cruising up the river checking out people’s boats for life jackets and alcohol. Surprisingly enough, not many people know the rules of the water – a lot had the jacket in the boat but weren’t wearing it and some even had alcohol. There were tickets and tears (at least from one guy, his name is Mr. Wimpy). The guys were really nice and answered all my questions, and believe me, I had questions.

It was a great day.

Here is what I learnt …

1. I don’t care who your are … EVERY man looks good in a police officer’s uniform.

2. Drinking and rafting are not good bedfellows.

3. Most young people are stupid.

4. If you are asked if you have any liquor or drugs on your boat and you have that drunk/drug glazed look, but say ‘no’, chances are … you are lying.

5. Four young women + a boat filled with beer + attitude = smack down

6. It is never a good idea to get on your air mattress with no life jacket and eight beer.

7. Beer floats, so forget about tossing it overboard.

8. And finally … the officers asked if I had learned anything while being out with them, I said ‘I learned how to hide the beer better’.