"It wasn't as if Scooter hadn't led trips before, because she had, probably hundreds of them -- but those were all two- to three-hour thrill rides dow...n the Nanty and Ocoee, and if anything went seriously wrong there were usually other rafts around and a highway right alongside the river. Many of the decisions were much the same, it was just that the scale, and the consequences were a lot higher. And, there were plenty of routine decisions that fell to her to be made.For instance, all the Canyon. A lot of macho guys had hair that was longer, but about two weeks before school, she took me to a jeweler and had my ears pierced and tiny pearls put in. My protests were in vain as usual. She was VERY good at selling her ideas for my self improvement and enrichment. I admit that I rather liked the look of the longer hair, especially with the earrings. After they healed, she gave me a pair of 2 inch gold hoops and I liked that look even more. Of course, the image I was seeing in her mirror,. Baker smiled and led Ryan into the house.He glanced down at her white skirt and then her tanned legs. He suddenly realized how she kept herself in such good shape. "So you play tennis," he said.She turned around and smiled. "Yes, it's a passion of mine. My tennis instructor just left. I'm the ladies champion at the club."Ryan had seen a guy driving away in a little sports car as he pulled into the driveway. "So, you're pretty good huh?" I think so." I've played a few sets myself. Maybe I should. "Gladly. I'll follow you where ever you would like to take me."When they got to the room Tana said, "Let me set up a couple things while you make us one more drink. I really don't need anymore, but I don't want to get thirsty. One needs to stay hydrated during aerobic activity." "Aerobic activity? That sounds like work." Dan said in a playful manner."Oh there will be no work involved. I was referring to the time factor. For an activity to be labelled 'aerobic' it has to last a couple of.