Bonfire Story

Good Morning, 

So, as usual I am struggling with something fascinating to write about for today’s blog. In the last 30 minutes I have not come up with much but would like to share a story that I was telling Brian earlier today. He got a good laugh out of it so I hope everyone will enjoy it. 

A few years back I had a family friend that lived in Chicago. She was 20 years old and a college student. She is a very small petite woman and for all intensive purposes is Taylor Swift. 

It is a week or two before Christmas and her neighbors are going on a short trip to some warmer climates. They have asked Taylor to watch their wonderful golden retriever until they return from vacation. Things are going fine and according to plan the first few nights. Unfortunately and sadly on the third night an unexpected event occurs. The dog decides to pass away - honorably and painlessly in his sleep. 

Taylor needless to say is sad and slightly nervous to tell the owners about what had happened to the dog while they were away. Fortunately, for Taylor, the owners where very understanding and not too surprised about the event. The dog was getting old and they knew this day was coming. Taylor, then proceeded to ask the owners what to do with the dog? They instructed her to take the dog to the local vet were they could take care of the K-9 in the proper manner.

Now, Taylor Swift is not a body builder by any means. She had no idea how she was going to get the dog from crowded Chicago to the vet. Taylor, however, is motivated and an innovator. With a little ingeniousness and creativity she had a solution. 

In the closet was a large suitcase with rollers. The dog weighed roughly 100lbs and Taylor had no prayer to try and carry it. The decision was made that it would be much easier to get in and out of public transportation if she rolled it in a suitcase. She thought she was a genius!!!!!

She grabbed her coat, loaded the dog into the suitcase and headed out. As she walked down the street she complimented herself on how innovative her plan was. Until she arrived at the 30-40 step staircase that was needed to be climbed to get to the people mover. As she struggled to get the suitcase up the steps a man notices her situation and asks if he can be of assistance. As they arrived at the top of the staircase the man comments on how heavy the suitcase was and asked “What do you have in that suitcase?” 

Taylor, is now put in an awkward situation. She debates on whether to tell him the truth. She is concerned about how he will react if she tells him there is a dog in this suitcase. After a slight hesitation she decided to make up a false object(in this case objects) that were occupying the suitcase. She responded "I am hauling computer parts in the suitcase." 

Before she even could blink the next thing she knew was that she was on the ground and slightly disoriented. The man had shoved her to the floor and ran off with what he thought was computer parts!!!!!!!!! 

It is unbelievable what some people will do in todays world. Serves the man right for stealing! I would love to see the look on his face when he gets back to his home and opens up the suitcase to find a dog!!!!!!!!

In closing, I hope that you all enjoyed the story. It is a good one to tell around a bonfire or during an awkward silence.

Everyone have a safe and Merry Christmas. I will be headed back to Michigan in the next few days and according to the weather channel training is going to be snow filled while I am there!!!!!!

Happy Holidays!

David