We were applying sunblock, changing into our swimming suits, and placing everything we didn't need safely in the car... including my purse. Who needs their purse as they are floating lazily down a river on an inflatable tube on a nice summer day? That's right, no one. However, there comes a point where one does need the keys that are nestled inside said purse when they are done tubing, getting hungry, cold, and ready to go.

Fortunately or unfortunately, I had the incredible insight that I had done something wrong before our inner tubes even had the chance to think about hitting the water. Angela suggested calling the Orem police in hopes that I could get my car unlocked free of charge. It may be appropriate to mention that Thad's cellphone was having inner sim issues, and was not in a good mood, for it proceeded to break and then ingest the plastic teeth-flossing contraption that was prodding its reset button. Of course, my cellphone was, along with my keys, nestled safely inside my purse. We borrowed the good 'ol tube-renting-man's cellphone and a tattered book of yellow pages. The Orem police was annoyed that I called them about a locked car and referred me the the sheriff's office. The sheriff I talked to promptly informed me that after an indefinite amount of time, someone would perhaps be coming to our present location.

Thanks to Thad, this unfortunate situation led to one of the most exhilarating moments of the day. He found a long rope tied to a tree branch, which was suspended over the river. Of course, our first reaction was to stare at its awesomeness, and then go for a swing!

After some time, the sheriff did show up.

Sheriff: "I'm not going to guarantee that I can get you into your car."
               ....takes a look at the car....
             "I'll try not to damage your car too much as I try to break in."

I sure wasn't feeling confident about Mr. Sheriff! Once he started working on the lock, it took him less than two minutes and not a scratch to show. We celebrated by taking a few more swings!

There were calm, contemplative moments,

(ET phone-home)

(almost....almost...almost...)

moments of perspective...

and then we sat back,

and enjoyed the view!