My wife, my dog and I were out in Lake Nokamixon in PA in my boat late one evening until about 11:00 pm. That's when we decided to head in for the night.
This is where it gets comical. As I approached the dock I slowed down naturally but I must have misjudged how close I was. I had to quickly retrieve my husky's leash so he would not just take off when we got near the dock - he was a little crazy that way.
While I'm trying to get the leash. I heard my wife say "Billy" then immediately "BILLY!!!!!" Before I looked up I slammed straight away right into the end of the dock head on. We all went sprawling forward.
I quickly cut the power to my motor so I would not look to0 ridiculous. We sort of collected ourselves and we stood up on the boat to get on the dock. Then I suddenly realized it was Friday night and there were about 4 other boats preparing to launch for a night of fishing who's occupants stopped cold and all eyes were focused on me in horror. I had not been drinking but quickly wish I had. Then not knowing how to react next as my wife was fuming with both anger and embarrassment I suddenly burst into laughter - a big hardy laugh. I was not sure what else to do.
Still...........the other fisherman kept a very close eye on me that night.
One of life's most embarrassing moments that I will never forget even without my wife reminding me.
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