I accidentally walked off the dock tonight. It was dark, I was texting, and made a turn prematurely. Falling and landing in the water was a bit of a surprise. When I tried to come up my guitar was on my head, I was still holding two cellphones in one hand, and a to go bag from the restaurant in the other.
I managed to get the phones on the edge of the dock, but it took quite a bit more effort to get my guitar on the dock because the case had soaked up half the river. I lost my glasses, my favorite shoes, the to go bag and the thick cut potato chips that the restaurant makes. The water is deep, and I never touched the bottom until I got to shore and climbed out through the big rocks.
A day later and my guitar is dried out, as is the case. I have yet to order a replacement phone and tablet. Upon completion of this post, I'll be ordering some new glasses. Thankfully, I have two pairs of prescription sunglasses with me.
I've been asked if I'm okay, and I am fine. I can't change the outcome of this small step for mankind so I will learn from my error and recognize that the incident will make a good story to tell someday.
That's a bummer! Glad you and the cell phones are all okay.
Walking is more dangerous than sailing?? I guess anything is when you are multi tasking. Lesson learned from this experience is???? No distractions while sailing, driving or walking.
Oh no! Sailing is dangerous. So is walking. Do you have another pair of glasses? Hope your guitar survives.