First time it was suggested amongst my group of friends that we all go “Tube the Poudre”, I snickered because that’s funny to say.  Just say that to yourself out loud real quick…”Tube the Pooder”.  Awesome.

 

Tomorrow will be the second time I will have participated in this very Fort Collinsy thing to do.  We basically take those big black tire tubes into the lazy Poudre river five minutes from my house and ride from the bridge at Shields street to the bridge at College avenue.  The first time I was reluctant to get in the eff cold water, but by the end of the journey was reeling with excitement as I got into my car dripping wet.  It’s just so fun, relaxing, and American.  This time there is no fear, no apprehension.  Just unashamed anticipation of a great event.  We are tubing tomorrow afternoon and I don’t even know if I’m gonna be able to fall asleep tonight (this morning?) with how excited I am.