Parallel universes

[MDQ]

I was recently talking to a buddy about the long odds of drawing a particular deer hunt and he told me it's the same in his hobby, canyoneering. He said early each spring there will be a bunch of posts on the popular canyoneering sites inviting expert guidance and participation. A day later he sent me this:

Made me laugh and it does indeed sound familiar. I feel envious & sorry for the guy who posted that.

Guy

 

[Founder]

Many people want to enjoy many activities in life and so many get the ball rolling before being prepared. A lot of people have been buying points for so many species in so many states for a long time and when their name is finally drawn, they then begin the planning.

 

[roadrunner]

Where's the 'Grand Canyon River'...?

 

[Blank]

My son and the rest of his friends do this every year, for the Middle Fork Salmon River permits. The outfitters get a majority of the available spaces reserved each year. They have everyone apply for the permit because the odds are astronomically high to get drawn, and if a person gets the permit it is available for the group. They average a golden ticket veery 3-4 years!!

 

[eelgrass]

It's different than hunting. What's to know about rafting? You get in the raft and that's it. It's not like you're going to take a wrong turn and get lost and the river does all the work. pfff.