Welcome to another Yosh! post!
In this one, a GETAWAY / PLAY DATE triggers some playful thinking (and opportunity for ingenuity) for former Suit KATIE and her husband the GEAR GUY… This fits the THIRD ‘R’ as in ReCreation. Another ponderable for consideration (and INSPIRATION!). Read on!! —The Gang
Note: We introduced “Yosh” in the post.
The Japanese word “Yosh” is used in manga to convey, “Alright, let’s go!” Or as they say in Katie’s household: “Go means go!”
Above is a short clip that says what we’re saying (and demonstrating): For sure, “yosh” is spontaneous and energetic—a verbal burst of enthusiasm or resolve. We believe if you embrace the DragonBustR Way and it becomes a Way of Life (interwoven), you may find yourself bursting with enthusiasm and resolve.
Now on with the story!
And so it was that former Suit KATIE took off for a nice GETAWAY DAY with her husband, the GEAR GUY. They drove down the coast with their STICKS in the back of his truck just in case… Would they PLAY at one of the golf courses they frequented in the past?
Let’s LISTEN IN to find out WHAT. HAPPENED. NEXT.
FADE IN:
INT. THE GEAR GUY TRUCK
GEAR GUY
So, Katie my Lady… What’ll it be this day? A quick nine?
KATIE
Well… The problem these days… There’s NO QUICK anything… When we sneak off for TWILIGHT… close the place down… That’s the quickest. But DAY GOLF…?
GEAR GUY
Allow me to rephrase…
She smiles.
KATIE
Sorry… Got spoiled back before COVID when courses were plentiful and we could build our own challenges and routes.
GEAR GUY
Yeah… you and your TEAR UP THE SCORE CARD thing.
KATIE
Ya know… it worked. Not being results driven…
She looks out the window and he is smiling as he awaits the MORE.
KATIE
It helped when you focused on YOUR game so I could just think my way around the course without INPUT… WELL-MEANING I know but the athlete in me needed to VISUALIZE.
GEAR GUY
I… figured that out and COOL with it I am… If you were following me… telling me which FLIES to use when I’m fishing… I’d be like…
… We learned to respect each other’s space AND enjoy each other’s company… Now that’s a WIN, WIN.
KATIE
Let’s not go there. We learned to respect each other’s space AND enjoy each other’s company… Now that’s a WIN, WIN.
GEAR GUY
That being said, let’s do some drive-bys JUST in case we get lucky.
KATIE
Remember how lucky we used to get when we lived up in the EAST BAY? Delta View and Mare were our friends.
GEAR GUY
Yup.
Silently they drove along and explored. Their sticks were gently rattling in the back of his TRUCK.
A short while later…
KATIE
Opportunity for ya… Make the magic happen, can you…?
GEAR GUY
And you’re thinking…?
KATIE
Hungry!! Let’s grab some YUMMYs and … TAILGATE with a VIEW…
GEAR GUY
You’re on! (pauses)
She looks at him.
KATIE
I can see… Ideas you have?
GEAR GUY
A couple…
Do your… INSTINCTs thing… Don’t think too much… Channel your spontaneous YOU, yes?
KATIE
Do your… INSTINCTs thing… Don’t think too much… Channel your spontaneous YOU, yes?
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. CUTE DELI / BAKERY
They have just piled back into the TRUCK with their goodies and a thermos full of coffee.
KATIE
One of Two…
GEAR GUY
Onward!! Not far… Did this with a buddy a while back…
And off they drove. Katie’s nose practically pressed against the window enjoying the view.
KATIE
Scored perfect weather… Sunny and … not windy.
GEAR GUY
Yet… The wind that is…
KATIE
True. We gotta CARPE MOMENT.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. MYSTERY BEACH
Having eased his truck into an open parking space, Gear Guy smiles
GEAR GUY
Follow me, My Lady!
KATIE
Will do!
They do a little zig-zag-ing and before ending up at a picnic table with a fantastic view of the SEA.
GEAR GUY
Fit the spec?
KATIE
Oh, yeah! You nailed it!
They settled in… Enjoying delicious snacks while taking in the sights and sounds of the sea. After a while, Katie collects and deposits their trash and motions to her husband.
KATIE
Let’s go Gear Guy!
He notices the direction she’s pointing and raises an eyebrow.
KATIE
Walk feets! Let’s test the sand!
GEAR GUY
Shoes on?
KATIE
Sure, why not? We’ll shake ‘em out good when we’re done.
GEAR GUY
Uh… o-h-kay… Lead on!
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. MYSTERY BEACH-SAND
They walk along in silence for a bit… Seems Gear Guys has eyes on the sea while Katie is studying the sand closely.
KATIE
Are you seeing what I’m seeing?
His eyes return to the sandy route they’ve been on…
GEAR GUY
S-o-r-r-y, My Lady… Pondering … Surf Perch. I think we’re close to where I can cast and maybe hook into some.
Katie laughs.
KATIE
Ah… right… You said you had been here with a buddy… the fly fishing club perhaps.
He nods.
GEAR GUY
So… what am I supposed to be seeing?
KATIE
Our end-around!
Announced with enthusiasm.
KATIE
Detour to the truck and then I’ll show ya!
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. THE GEAR GUY TRUCK
Motioning him to unlock, she reaches into the back and removes two “sticks” from their golf bags. She hands them to him and then goes digging into her golf bag.
KATIE
Cool beans! I brought it!
GEAR GUY
It?
I pack items to amuse myself while waiting for the slowskis on the golf course…
KATIE
I pack items to amuse myself while waiting for the slowskis on the course.
GEAR GUY
Oh… right… Like that green ball you toss around?
KATIE
Yeah… Not sure if I showed you this…
GEAR GUY
Hackey Sack??
KATIE
Sorta. Kinda. But not… Floppy golf ball… Vendor had me testing back in the day.
The Floppy @ home.
KATIE
Designed for indoor practice… Used it during my shoulder rehab and recently I had a DING! moment to start playing with it again… So I’m thinking…
GEAR GUY
An ALWAYS-ALWAYS…?
KATIE
Let’s see how these guys do in the sand and YES… like we used to use those ALMOST GOLF balls in the park to hit back and forth to each other…
AlmostGolf in the Park…
GEAR GUY
That was fun…
KATIE
Until the guy with his dogs off the leash felt the need to break up OUR PARTY…
GEAR GUY
NOT WORTH…
KATIE
The skin off my knuckles JUNIOR…
GEAR GUY
A “WIRE” reference… nice!
So they lock up the truck and head back seaside.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. SEASIDE
They arrive at a fairly level spot and Katie drops the FLOPPY.
Floppy in Action…
KATIE
I’ll start.
She hits and walks to where it lands and motions him to stay.
KATIE
Back at you.
And with a nice relax swing, she manages to land the ball close to him
GEAR GUY
Straight!
KATIE
Yup!
He positions himself and after a few practice swings, he puts a solid hit on the FLOPPY.
GEAR GUY
Wow… That felt good.
He gives her a thumbs up and she smiles.
So they hit back and forth for a while and then Katie motions to the sandier section of the beach. He follows her.
KATIE
What do ya think…? Practice our…
GEAR GUY
Yeah… sure!
KATIE
Cool… pancake it is?
GEAR GUY
Pancake?
She hits the FLOPPY with her stick FLAT.
KATIE
It’s how I remember… like FLIPPING PANCAKES with a spatula.
GEAR GUY
Oh like FLIPPING THE FLOPPY?
KATIE
Smart Brother! Let’s do!
So they play around some more and then the sound of a mobile phone interrupts. They both reach into their pockets.
KATIE
That’s you…
He smiles and holds up his finger in the “one moment” position.
Then he stops and studies his phone some more.
GEAR GUY
Sorry My Lady… Client… Upcoming trip… Many questions need answering…
Holding up his phone to show a series of text messages.
KATIE
I’ll say…
GEAR GUY
Surprised it rang through… like one bar out here.
KATIE
Good thing it did!
They walk back to the truck in silence… Both with smiles on their faces.
Thumbs up!
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. THE GEAR GUY TRUCK
Upon arrival back at the truck, Katie takes a towel from her bag and gives both clubs a wipe while Gear Guy makes a quick call.
KATIE
No so bad… Shoes … handled okay… Glad I have those runner trail shoes as my golf grippy feets.
He returns and starts shaking out his shoes.
KATIE
Gonna get you a pair of these… You’ll like ‘em.
GEAR GUY
Whatever you say, My Lady…
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. THE GEAR GUY TRUCK
So they head back home. Katie is staring out the window and Gear Guy, focused on the road, seems to be in his own little world.
KATIE
Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
Huge smile crosses his face… She notices it and starts laughing.
KATIE
Yeah… right… You’re SO in logistics mode presently, yes?
GEAR GUY
You know me well…
KATIE
K-so… humor me… Just saying… What if… you do your surf perch thing… and I tag along to do …
GEAR GUY
FLOPPY-BY-THE-SEA?
It’s quiet for a beat. She studies him as he formulates his thoughts.
GEAR GUY
I… can see that… MIGHT. COULD. WORK.
Again… silence.
GEAR GUY
Bored you’d be, tho…
KATIE
Nah! I can amuse myself… PAPERWHITE KINDLE MANGA… Easy-peasy reading in the bright light.
3rd R = ReCreation = PLAY!
He smiles.
KATIE
Worse case scenario, I find some sneaky squirrel place to hang my tether boxing thingie.
GEAR GUY
That… would be interesting to see actually.
KATIE
I’ll figure out something…
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S WESTSIDE HOUSE
It is much later and Gear Guy is in the garage playing with his FISHING GEAR when another SMS (text message) arrives. Shaking his head, he pulls out his phone to check.
GEAR GUY
Probably that client again. We just…
Then he starts laughing and shaking his head.
GEAR GUY
Too funny!
What he sees is a SEASIDE WEASEL on a fence… with an amused look on its face.
Man-Weasel Approves!
TEXT MESSAGE
ManWeasel says GP’s a Winner!
Gear Guy replies with a thumbs up.
FADE OUT.
…And that’s how former Suit KATIE and her GEAR GUY husband improvised to get their “golf fix” — embracing sand. Who knew??
It’s a YOSH! because… it has “LET’s GO!” written all over it… this GP (Game PLan), yes?
FADE OUT.
That’s a Wrap!
That’s a Wrap!
Thanks for hanging out with us!
Don’t forget to Yosh! yourself! It’s fun. It makes you smile. And…
Smiling is Contagious!!
[That’s a good thing!]
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