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| I Am Skooter | |
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So here's us, on the raggedy edge.
My sleeves have come unstitched / From climbing your tree — Wilco, Muzzle of Bees |
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It was the first year of the Discovery Channel Ecochallenge television event started by Mark Burnett that eventually spawned the phenomenon that is Survivor. I was working on bay street, wearing suits to work every day and had a desk on the 55th floor. I was young, and ambitious, and worked with some amazing people.
I started a recruiting drive. Isabel was first, and she was enthusiastically onside.
“Isabel…here’s what I’m thinking. Team Trimark for next year’s Ecochallenge.”
“Sure,” she replied. “What do I have to do.”
I knew she’d say that. It’s always best to start with success.
I moved onto my next candidate, knowing that I’d need to flesh out the skillset. Isabel and I could handle the mountain biking, running, horse riding (ok, mostly Isabel for that one), and general active outdoors skills. We needed nautical skills for the inevitable water portion.
“Richard. Next year…how about we start Team Trimark for the Discovery Channel Ecochallenge.” I said.
“Sure Scott. No problem. Who else is on the team?” Richard asked.
“So far just Isabel and I. We’ll get more though.”
“Ok. I’m in. As long as I get to take my smoke breaks every twenty minutes as usual.”
It’s moments like that I miss, and moments like that that disappeared four years ago.
Posted by skooter at 8:59 PM
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