Back to the Pool

Not me but you get the picture

I jumped back in. Into the pool that is. It's the only full body exercise I can do now while trying to get back to 100%. Having a broken leg means that I can't carry around a 45 pound plate, jump rope, do squats,or go for a run. I thought I was pretty limited until I found the pool. Despite the look of my body I used to be a water polo player and swimmer. If you don't believe me I have people out there that can verify. And I am not one to hold on to old accolades but if you want to see my 1996 HS Water Polo Section Title give me a day and I will dig it out of the garage for you . I have played in Hawaii and even a few Junior Olympic events. I had a good shot but I was better at defense and was a heck of a two meter guard. 

Enough of the reflection of the past. I am back swimming again. Not in a Speedo but regular old swim trunks. Part of my American Citizenship states that I will never where a Speedo again upon US held territory. I swim about 1,000 yards three days a week. That is roughly 120 laps a week. It beats the hell out of riding a bike and trying to find certain exercises that don't incorporate the full use of my leg. And swimming makes me happy . At 285 pounds I know I can still swim a mile or more if I had too. So if you want to drown me you're going to have to at least drop me off five miles out at sea

I am going to catch a Shark this weekend



The view from the house



        I have a Bachelor Party to attend to this weekend. This is one of the 1st real ones I have ever been on. I have attended a couple but I usually don't end up staying for the whole thing. But this one is for Nate Trivers, my sister's fiance, so I am going all out. We are going to go to Santa Cruz for the weekend and staying in a great beach house that was bought by Lloyd Bridges for his sister. It's called the Sunny Cove Retreat. It looks great and I am excited to be right on the beach. This will be two weekends in a  row that I have been able to stay on the Coast. Last weeks trip was in the 60's , but this one should be a little warmer, hopefully.

        Something I am truly excited for is the chance to go Deep Sea Fishing. I have never been so it could be a puke fest for me but I am excited nonetheless.  I have been talking about it for weeks. I am catching a Great White Shark. Say what you want but when I get that thing on my line I am going for it all. No catch and release here people. When I do land it I will tell my girl to clear a space in our 725 square foot house to mount my monster shark. Hopefully our boat doesn't end up like a scene out of Jaws. Have a good weekend everybody and hopefully I will have some fish stories to tell when I get back.





View from the Front of the House





Attack of the Hairy Back

I have a bald spot on the top of my head the size of a small plate . I reserve the right to only wear double extra large white shirts . I have an uncontrollable vice of drinking light beers and smoking cigarettes. All these traits are shared by millions of others in the world. But I also belong to a very secret and mysteriously club that rarely speaks in public and often stays out of the water without proper care. That's right I am the carrier and silent leader of the Hairy Back Club.

The first step to being in the club is admitting it . You can't hide from it. It follows you around wherever you go. It doesn't matter the hair color, or the age group. Once you are in , chances are you are in for life . I will offer a few tips that can make your entry into the club smooth and possibly pain free. Here goes!

1. You have a few ways you can go about getting the hair off your back. I recommend using electric clippers. I am not some LA model so I like a little fuzz. You could wax it off but make sure someone kicks you in the balls first to dull the pain . I don't recommend laser treatment cause it's very expensive.

2. No matter how flexible you are you can't do it yourself. You need someone on your side. You must befriend either a fellow Hairy Back member or ask your girlfriend really nicely .

3. I recommend shaving it at least every two months. That way you can keep your back hair looking short and manageable.

4. Don't ever be embarrassed by what you go going on on your back. You're a man and it goes with the territory.

5. Girls may make silly comments, but lets face it, they shave their butt holes, pluck their facial hair, and bleeds from their vagina once a month. They have very limited room to talk.

The bottom line is don't let your hairy back stop you from enjoying your summer. That would be silly .