freshman year of college ....

I'm walking back from class, down a gravel path behind some of the dorms.

arms full with several books and note pads (this dates back before lap tops).

I'm minding my own business, having a pretty good day.

Then, outta the blue, I here some cat calls from the dorm. There was a group of girls calling out to me..

"hey, cutie, how you doing?"


I thought I'd show off a little and skip over the chain that was blocking the road, much like the one you're on in your pics here. it was almost the same height -- maybe just a tick higher.

As I hopped over the chain, my foot caught and I slammed to the ground with books flying in every direction and a loud gasp "UGH" as I hit the ground, knocking the wind outta me.

A couple girls from the dorm came running down to my rescue and took me in (so to speak). I played it off a little like I was really hurt even though it was just my pride.