Canoeing

by Lester Ann Hyde Jensen

The next water experience of note in our family happened when we lived at Lake Bonavista in Calgary. There was a community lake complete with boating and sporting facilities. Colleen and Randy visited us on Saturday afternoon so we took them to the lake for some fun and relaxation. This was right up Randy's alley. He and Gayle decided to take one of the canoes for a spin around the lake.

Randy's experience with canoes was far superior to Gayle's, so he patiently explained to Gayle how to get into the canoe. He got in first to show Gayle how it  was done. Then Gayle proceeded to attempt to do the same. I now have my doubts as to whether or not was an accident, but Gayle tipped the canoe and into the brink went Randy. After much spitting, sputter and yelling and more instructions, Randy once again got into the boat and told Gayle to watch more closely this time.

Gayle politely watched and this time, I am positive he purposely tipped Randy into the lake again. That ended the session on the water. We went home.