Transcript: I also forgot about all of the stuff that happened slacklining. And the first thing was, like, setting up the line in Presidio. And immediately, like, a group of kids comes over and is asking me, am I going to walk it? And I was like, yeah, I am. And they were so stoked. And then they were just asking me a bunch of questions, like, as normal as the kids do. And then I told them that I have another one and that if their moms let me, I'll set it up. And I set it up. And the moms were like, I think they were surprised, which was funny. I guess they don't understand that kids, like, tend to love the slackline. And this is not my first time, like, bringing a second line to set up. You never know when it's going to become useful. And. Yeah, I set it up and the moms were really grateful or whatever. They all said bye to me, like, five times and thank you. And like all of this thing is funny. But. I set the line up and. One of the moms asked me if I wanted a job, which I thought was hilarious. You know, maybe maybe at some point. In my future, I can run like a little. Outdoor kids camp daycare thing or whatever. I don't know what. Maybe when I have kids kind of kind of a deal. That would be that would be fun. But that whole experience is wild. And then the kids are telling me that I should fight climate change, which, you know, of course, fight climate change. And. That was cute. And then everyone else came through. Hamad came through. Gene came through. Ryan came through. And we all just hung out and set up a couple lines. And it was a really, really pleasant afternoon slacklining with them. And I honestly wish I could have stayed longer. Had to go and go home for game night and host game night. But like, you know, I'm not going to be able to do that. I'm going to have to go and do it. I'm going to have to go and do it. I'm going to have to go and do it. I'm going to have to go and do it. I'm going to have to go and do it. I'm going to have to go and do it. I'm going to have to go and do it. I'm going to have to go and do it. But like, the slacklining with the group of people was really, really pleasant and just like really good vibes. Like, I really fucked with the vibes. So yeah, it was cool. And I'm stoked. Really solid day. Maybe partially like why I don't want to surf this morning. Like, I do want to surf, but also yesterday and doing all this stuff slacklining plus hosting game night was like a lot of social for me. And I'm like pretty content is what I'd say. And I also got like a fair amount of workout in, though I'd like to be outside too. So we'll kind of see as it goes.
The writer had a wonderful day and afternoon spent biking to the park and slacklining with Caroline. They set up three slacklines and the writer learned how to use a ratchet, though they were not too happy about it. They also taught Caroline how to do a primitive slackline and she took her first steps on it. The writer made dinner and had leftovers from yesterday's meal for lunch. Overall, it was a nice day.
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Today I had my first experience solo rigging both a highline and a midline, which ended up being quite enjoyable, though the rigging process was lengthy. I managed to take 16 steps on the line and felt surprisingly stable, almost as if I were walking in a park, due to the absence of exposure. After several short but solid sessions on the line, which felt comfortable and stable, I prepared for what I expected to be a smooth de-rigging process. Additionally, I had engaging conversations with Kevin, a visitor who shared some pictures and introduced me to his dog, as well as with Johnny, a 70-year-old iron-working company owner, who imparted wisdom on community service, the value of hard work, and finding happiness in simplicity. The individual recounts their experience with slacklining, including the challenges of tensioning the line and releasing it without assistance. They express a desire to improve their slacklining skills and emphasize the significance of access to suitable locations for practice. The optimism about slacklining becoming more normalized and the joy it brings to both participants and observers is also conveyed. Additionally, the speaker indicates a need to learn more about proper techniques, such as the best way to tie off the line, and finds instructional videos inadequate for this purpose. The speaker emphasizes the importance of skill, speed, and safety in rigging, particularly in tying techniques. They express confidence in their work, suggesting that the most recent task they completed looks pretty good. The plan is to carry the line back and then stop the recording after a successful highline and midline session. The speaker also appreciates the social aspect of their activity, mentioning that it's cool to meet people.
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I just got home at 6:45 after biking to Golden Hill Park for a couple of hours of slacklining, which was really nice. I met someone named Reese, who's relatively new to slacklining but knows Alonzo and has attended one of his gatherings. It was cool meeting him. I really enjoyed trying to master slacklining, and I feel like I made some progress today. I'm looking forward to doing more slacklining soon, hopefully with others later this week.
I had an amazing day highlining today. Woke up early, and Jim encouraged me to go first on the line. Managed to take eight steps, which I'm pretty stoked about, though I always wish I could do more. It feels incredible to make progress and identify areas for improvement. One key takeaway is needing to stand straighter and address my tendency to fall to the left. Breakfast was a Starbucks sandwich and some oatmeal by my car, and lunch was just Clif Bars, with dinner still undecided. The highlight was getting on the freestyle line and achieving 10 steps despite the challenge. I haven't checked the videos yet but am looking forward to seeing them. It was also great to catch up with my friend Ray and appreciate Jim's support. There was a solid presence of friends, including Courtney, Kristen, Dane, Juan, Rudy, Jessa, and Daniel, whom I initially met in Joshua Tree. Overall, it was a fantastic day, filled with learning, progression, and good company.