Proof that I need to get a life (Part 1)

I'm not sure what's more dangerous: Breathing in the mass quantities of oak pollen that I'm sweeping off my trampoline or the trick I performed afterward on this very trampoline. So, what am I doing, you may wonder? I'm preparing to settle a dare that was issued to me a couple of months ago by several Facebook friends. Just to give you a little background, I succumbed to Facebook peer pressure and compiled one of those "25 random facts about me" lists. I know, I know...more proof that I have way too much free time on my hands.

One of my random facts was in regard to a trampoline trick (multiple back flips) that I claimed (bragged?) I could still do despite the fact that I am just a few years shy of AARP eligibility and the senior discount at IHop. Actually, I haven't done this particular trick in several years, but I was short a couple of random facts when compiling my list, so I kind of pulled it out of the sky...along with the one where I claimed I could still ride a unicycle. Of course, I never imagined at the time that I would be challenged to the validity of the trampoline or unicycle claim and asked to provide back-up proof.

I'm waiting for my 50th birthday to back up the unicycle claim as I want to provide footage of me pedaling while holding my newly issued AARP card in hand. Maybe as a bonus feature, I'll pedal across the IHop parking lot in hot pursuit of a deeply discounted Rooty Tooty Fresh 'n Fruity. And let the record state, that I predict that the AARP-bearing, unicycle-riding, senior citizen clip will gain YouTube notoriety, as well as take reality TV to a whole new level. Even more importantly, waiting until my 50th birthday to debut the clip will also buy me 4 1/2 years to take unicycle lesssons, if need be.

So basically, a dare was issued and yeah, I took the bait. So, for the last few months, I have been stalling and waiting for just the right moment to respond to the dare. Once it became clear that God was not going to answer my prayer and send a suitable stunt double my way or that my alternative back-up prayer was also not going to be answered in time (Jesus returning and the rapture occurring), I knew it was time to get it over with before I aged another minute. Besides, what better time to do it then when I'm in tip-top Shred shape? Never mind that my son Hayden (the designated videographer) had to give me a boost onto the trampoline. Probably, not a good sign...

Anyway, in the clip above, I was unaware at the time that Hayden was filming my little sweeping frenzy as I cleared off the trampoline in preparation of the trick to come. I consider this rare and priceless footage seeing as though I am holding a broom and actually using it for its intended purpose. If only I would apply these same sweeping skillz in the kitchen! Given the sacredness of this moment, I thought I would post this clip first as a prelude or teaser of sorts. You know, build some anticipation of what is to come.....MONDAY! I know, so very cruel! How's that for luring you back? At least in posting this clip today, you know I'm not in traction...

Have a great weekend!