chatter from the deep end...

The other day I was floating in the deep end of the pool at LaSolana when out of no where he appears:

"Where have you been Big C?"

"Hanging out good buddy," is his immediate answer, "What have you been doing?"

"Trying to figure out a location to film. Are you still in?"

Big C is slated as a feature character in a proposed reality show based on the comings & goings of the patrons at the LaSolana pool.

"I'm in buddy," is his steadfast answer, "You let me know when & where."

We chat about the Royal's for a few minutes & he adds:

"I heard through the LaSolana grapevine there was romance in the air for the village idiot & a certain gal visiting her mother. Is there any truth to the rumor?"

"Nope," is my somber answer, "It just wasn't meant to be."

"What happened?"

"I asked if she wanted to be my girlfriend & she denied the request."

"That's it?"

"Yep," is the only answer I can muster.

"It happens buddy. There'll be another one coming down the pike soon. You just wait & see," is his conciliatory response to my failure. 

We spend a few more minutes chatting about all the great Royal's teams from the eighties. I'm reminded of a joke:

"Heah Big C! Do you know what they call a Royal jock strap?"

"What?"

"Dick Howser," both of us laughing in unison at the punch line.

"Dick Howser," he repeats with a continued laugh, "That's a good one."

Howser was the manager of the Royal's for a successful run in the eighties.

"You got a script ready for when it's showtime?"

He's enthusiastic about the concept. It's much appreciated.

"Sort of good buddy. The script will be a mesh with the blog."

"I'm ready; say the word," he states with more enthusiasm, "Just make sure you get my good side when the camera starts rolling."

Big C leaves & Miss Kitty enters the deep end:

"Did you ever end up taking Kendra to lunch?"

"No," she is the fourth person to inquire about the non romance, "It didn't work out."

"That stinks," is her sympathetic reply, "She is a nice girl. You two would have made a good couple."

Enough of me striking out. It is time to talk business:

"Miss Kitty, we are on the search for a location to film. I have you slated as a feature player. Are you still ready to roll?"

"I am, although, I'm planning on making a trip back to Chicago around the eighth of May. Will you be ready by then?"

"I'm going to try like hell. It's one of those things that happens when it happens. I'm bound and determined to see it through. Once a good location is found; I'll set a date with the production team. It's getting closer. You'll be the first person notified when it gets the green light."

We chat a little more about the weather & she adds:

"Kendra sent a text saying how much fun she had. She also said she was coming back in a month. A lot can happen in a month Rob," her optimism is sweet.

"She is a friend & that's all. It's okay Miss Kitty. I've already got my eye on a new gal."