Clarifications

It seems that somehow a great deal of mythology has been created centering on my role in foot rubs, fly fishing, and attendance at this "Ladies Trek" event. I'll deal with each in order to clarify:

1. Foot rubs: John Kalmer was the person promising foot rubs. My only intention was to find out where the line forms.
2. Fly Fishing: When I put a hook in the water, fish become an endangered species if not extinct; not a one is to be found when I fish. No, I'm no fisherman. At some point, however, I made no comments on the implications of guys at a woman's gathering and fly fishing.
3. Ladies Trek Attendance: I never seriously considered coming to Colorado for this event. As attractive as it all sounds - and it does sound incredibly enticing - unless something rather spectacular happens, it's not at all realistic for me to make the trek this summer. With the exception of our annual week long visit to New York’s rugged Adirondacks in early July, all the rest of our discretionary time will be taken up focusing on our daughter's fall marriage. I have exceedingly little to do with that event, as well. As far as planning is concerned, I am on a "need to know" basis, my usefulness will be on an "as needed" basis, and my attendance at various functions associated with the blessed event as well as the event itself will be on a "just in time delivery" basis. Throughout my career in marketing, I learned one extremely important truth: Men make suggestions; women make plans. This Ladies Trek Adventure and my daughter’s wedding are just two splendid examples of this point.

I’m sure everyone who attends will have an outstanding time in Colorado. As my gift to all the women who will attend, I will create a special libation to be enjoyed by all. I don’t know the drink, yet, but here’s one possible name for it: Colorado on the Rockies. It will be a truly refreshing summertime drink. So, stand by, Ladies. With this drink, whatever it may be, you won’t need a ski lift.

Love to all,

Ted Wilson