While waiting for rush hour to subside, I frequented the pub across the street from work, where I met Ray. He came back from a Safari hunting trip in Zimbabwe just last month. Apparently he had to reschedule his trip from June originally back to May because of the World Cup in South Africa. South African Air had doubled its price from a mere $1,500 to over $3,000 a ticket, and you needed to purchase a ticket to the games as well (is that allowed?!). Armed with a .30-06 and a .375 Magnum, he trekked into the Safari to hunt Cape Buffalo, Bontebok, Eland, and Warthog. Ray explained to me that the Cape Buffalo are one of the most dangerous animals, and most dangerous animals to hunt in the bush. They are extremely thick skinned and if not instantly killed with a well placed shot to the heart, these beasts will charge at you even while you are firing 4 or 5 more shots right at it. Once the game was gathered, the meat was distributed to the local tribes. The tour guides were tipped, estimated at 3 months their salary. While listening to his story, I plowed through the wings of the "pathetic" chicken.
Today's interesting story was mildly interesting. I picked up two slugs today after work, and the man who sat upfront was quite the chatty Cathy. I don't know whether it was a good idea or not to get him started. Mr. Wilson went on and on about how he is at first a ruthless manager, then a very stand-back and let you work independently manager. I know... not so interesting, huh? The lady in the back seat quickly withdrew herself from the conversation as soon as she realized how stagnant this was becoming while leaving me to listen to his managerial drivel. Argh... I everyday isn't going to be prolific. Fingers crossed for a better tomorrow.
So I've slacked off on my project of one new and random person's interesting story once a day project. Mostly because I've been working hellatious hours at work since Bret got into his "motorcycle" wreck. After spending some time with him today and getting him groceries, I was off to spend some social time with a group of friends. I figured... great time to make up for lost story time. As it turns out, I got a two-for tonight!
-Dyana
After chatting about Metalocalypse and the phrase "its dildos", Pat's vs. Geno's cheesesteaks, she got on the topic of Jenkem. For those of you who do not know what Jenkem is (me neither before this); here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
-Jessica
For all you pot heads, this one might spark your interest! Out of Jessica's many jobs, she used to gather bands' riders (the band's needs from equipment to green-only m&m's, etc.). Once she had Willie Nelson's rider. The item that truly stuck out in Willie's rider was Aloe Vera juice/water. Not a certain type of cannabis, but on the same topic. Apparently Willie Nelson HAS to smoke his herbal inspiration from a bong with, not water but, Aloe Vera water.
Thank you Woodbridge, VA for the interesting stories!
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