HELLO! summer's coming...

[OuchThatHurts]

Okay gang. Summer's coming. How's everyone doing? I'd like to hear if anyone has any plans for the summer. Is anyone going to try something new? Sure, you look good, you're getting buff, but what else? Besides the superficial, which is to say 'outward' things we're doing for ourselves, how many of you have something new they are trying? One of the great things about being coastal is that you're not all that far from just about anything. Some of you may not be. But there's plenty out there for you land lubbers as well.

I'll start off by saying that my son is now old enough to be scuba (PADI) certified. I can also get a refresh on mine at the same time. Then it's off to either the Carribean or Belize for some diving. I'd like to dive Jacques Cousteau's Blue Hole pictured below off the coast of Belize but my son is not quite ready for that. Then later we will be hitting Joshua Tree in So Cal for some bouldering and leading. Some of you will know what that is and some of you won't. But that's me. I like to go places. What about you?

It doesn't matter if you do something in a far-away land or right in your own backyard but the important thing is that you are doing something that you enjoy and even better if it's with family and friends. Or perhaps the one thing you really want to do is absolutely nothing and have some honest "me time" for reflection and relaxation. So whatever it is, I would love to hear it. I'm sure many others would too!

 

[JETHRO TULL]

THAT LOOKS LIKE AN AWESOME TRIP.

I LOVE THE WATER AND USED TO BE A CERTIFIED WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR....LIFEGUARD...ETC. I never did get to scuba dive ...and I have always wanted to, Ouch.

I think you are right....folks better get out there and DO something with that muscle or it's just like being in a beauty pageant. She she looks good, but what else is she good for?! Right! lol.

I hope you have a blast on that trip.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

You pussies!

 

[thebrick]

You pussies!

These days Ouch, my wife and I save most of our travels for the wintertime, that is… escape to the warmer water. BUT! This summer we are headed to the South Jersey shore. I have a friend there that lives about a 10 minutes walk to the boardwalk and beach. This guy is like a brother that I never had to me. We have known each other for many years. We met at a gym here in my city. He and his wife were in school finishing their PHDs at a local university. I was finishing a long and nasty divorce . We just hit it off and became great friends. It was almost like they adopted me after my messy few years. About 10 years ago, he and his wife took jobs in New Jersey and I have gone up just about every year for a visit. They have two children now and I feel almost like their uncle. I have since remarried and on our visits together, we just kick back… have a few drinks over pizza, spend time at the beach, long walks down the boardwalk… its a great place to people watch and I love that. Not very "dare devil" but for me its great times with great friends.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

These days Ouch, my wife and I save most of our travels for the wintertime, that is… escape to the warmer water. BUT! This summer we are headed to the South Jersey shore. I have a friend there that lives about a 10 minutes walk to the boardwalk and beach. This guy is like a brother that I never had to me. We have known each other for many years. We met at a gym here in my city. He and his wife were in school finishing their PHDs at a local university. I was finishing a long and nasty divorce . We just hit it off and became great friends. It was almost like they adopted me after my messy few years. About 10 years ago, he and his wife took jobs in New Jersey and I have gone up just about every year for a visit. They have two children now and I feel almost like their uncle. I have since remarried and on our visits together, we just kick back… have a few drinks over pizza, spend time at the beach, long walks down the boardwalk… its a great place to people watch and I love that. Not very "dare devil" but for me its great times with great friends.

That sounds awesome! Good friends, good times. That's what I'm talking about. Great story BTW. I've been to Ocean City and Wildwood NJ... had fun both times. Got wrecked!

 

[OuchThatHurts]

I LOVE THE WATER AND USED TO BE A CERTIFIED WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR....LIFEGUARD...ETC.

You were probably the biggest pimp on the fucking beach!

 

[JETHRO TULL]

SADLY....IT WAS A POOL!

You were probably the biggest pimp on the fucking beach!

Chlorine, the whole mess. Kids running around. lol. Me blowing the damn whistle, shit like that!

 

[thebrick]

Chlorine, the whole mess. Kids running around. lol. Me blowing the damn whistle, shit like that!

dang JT, you don't need a whistle. Just do a lat spread and the kids at the pool would be like "where did the sun go?" that would get their attention! ha!

 

[JETHRO TULL]

TRUST ME...BACK THEN I NEEDED THE WHISTLE!

dang JT, you don't need a whistle. Just do a lat spread and the kids at the pool would be like "where did the sun go?" that would get their attention! ha!

AND IF I DON'T GET OFF MY ASS....I AM GOING TO NEED THAT WHISTLE AGAIN!

 

[pesty4077]

These days Ouch, my wife and I save most of our travels for the wintertime, that is… escape to the warmer water. BUT! This summer we are headed to the South Jersey shore. I have a friend there that lives about a 10 minutes walk to the boardwalk and beach. This guy is like a brother that I never had to me. We have known each other for many years. We met at a gym here in my city. He and his wife were in school finishing their PHDs at a local university. I was finishing a long and nasty divorce . We just hit it off and became great friends. It was almost like they adopted me after my messy few years. About 10 years ago, he and his wife took jobs in New Jersey and I have gone up just about every year for a visit. They have two children now and I feel almost like their uncle. I have since remarried and on our visits together, we just kick back… have a few drinks over pizza, spend time at the beach, long walks down the boardwalk… its a great place to people watch and I love that. Not very "dare devil" but for me its great times with great friends.

Brick, before moving to CA in 1990, I went to the S. Jersey shore every summer(sometimes twice) I use to love it. I envey you

 

[jef]

mtn bike, water ski, tube, hike, lounge on the boat and dock, hit up the favorite lake bars, eat and lift. maybe get a kayak and start doing that too

 

[Frank-Oh]

Im working on my divorce. I'm also working on myself.. Best physical progress Ive made has been these last two months. I never realized what a social dude I am, I guess I was just being held back.. At this rate I've been meeting and socializing with 2-3 new women each weekend. I'm not swapping fluids yet, but its easy to tell who would be willing and who isn't. Regardless I'm having lots of fun just talking to new people on the daily. Really has helped deal with all the crap.

I plan to take my daughters on vacation, Disney World is pretty played out...so we'll see what we do.

I plan to get back into Speedball..that's a simple every other weekend thing down the street.

I plan to visit either the Dominican Repub or Puerto Rico.. DR is much cheaper and more vacation like.. PR i'd probably spend my days surfing or camping in the caves..

I'm down here in Miami, FL.. Anyone who is coming down let me know whats up.. I'll put you on what's going on, im a cool dude we can shoot the shit grab some drinks and have a meal.

 

[Sassy]

***Sigh*** We're still in limbo over the houses that still haven't sold. I'm still trying to find a job closer to home. Since my commute is longer, all my extra spending money goes in my gas tank. We're still making three house payments between the two of us... so we're to broke to do anything or go any where.

But I'm looking for to my competition in June.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

***Sigh*** We're still in limbo over the houses that still haven't sold.........We're still making three house payments between the two of us... so we're to broke to do anything or go any where.

But I'm looking for to my competition in June.

I was you two years ago. I'm either liquid or fully occupied now but that was HELL!

 

[dragonfire101]

Well since I broke from the honeymoon last summer I looking for a short 5-7 days cruise to Bermuda or Bahamas or an all inclusive vaction somewhere for 2k or less is my budget this year. Besides that my wife family has a cabin up in Main and some land also that I probably drive up to on a few 3 day weekends I have and just relax in the wilderness and do some fishing. I have 3 weddings I an in also. So vacation budget may even shrink more. I have a few bodybuilding shows I going to that friends are entering and just will hit the beach on the weekends that are short.

 

[dragonfire101]

Then it's off to either the Carribean or Belize for some diving.

I snorkled there

Too chicken to dive that deep in water with sharks and all that other stuff.

 

[hotttsauce]

Last Summer ...........

I spent two weeks in Europe (Angelbachtal, Heidelberg, Berlin, Pisa and Florence).

Aside from heading down to the beach when Main and his family are down there, I haven't made any plans yet .... but ..... I NEED A VACATION!

 

[hotttsauce]

Well since I broke from the honeymoon last summer I looking for a short 5-7 days cruise to Bermuda or Bahamas or an all inclusive vaction somewhere for 2k or less is my budget this year. Besides that my wife family has a cabin up in Main and some land also that I probably drive up to on a few 3 day weekends I have and just relax in the wilderness and do some fishing. I have 3 weddings I an in also. So vacation budget may even shrink more. I have a few bodybuilding shows I going to that friends are entering and just will hit the beach on the weekends that are short.

Check Punta Cana in the D.R., simply beautiful and very reasonable.

 

[MAINEVENT]

I spent two weeks in Europe (Angelbachtal, Heidelberg, Berlin, Pisa and Florence).

Aside from heading down to the beach when Main and his family are down there, I haven't made any plans yet .... but ..... I NEED A VACATION!

Yes you do! Im glad your thinking of coming down and hanging with us for a few day. Im really looking forward to that. You'll be on your contest diet though and Ill be on the 'Cheeseburgers in Paradise' diet.

Just kidding, hopefully ill keep in decent shape.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

I'm loving this thread!!!

SO many places, so little time.