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Published February 3, 2012 at 7:00 am |  Email This Post
Who are you rooting for? The Pats or the Giants… Or Madonna? Share by commenting.
I’ll see you out there…!
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Published November 2, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
How cold is whitewater rafting in Alaska?
Cold. Very Cold.
On my Great Alaskan Adventure I took the opportunity to go Whitewater Rafting with Denali Outdoor Center* and receive my first “glacial facial” while traveling down the Nenana River. Here’s what you need to know to have your own, awesome whitewater rafting adventure in Alaska.
Published July 7, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Hey Adventurers,
I’m embarking on something I never thought I would – I’m running a half marathon. You should know I don’t run. But at the encouragement of a friend, I’m going to try it. Running a marathon is on my adventure list, so starting with a half is a good place to begin.
I’ll be participating in the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Saturday, October 1st, 2011. With only three months left to train, there’s much to be done. I’ll be documenting my progress along the way in this blog. And I’ll let you know now, you’re encouragement is highly needed. I can currently run 2 miles comfortably – 11 more to go!
Published May 16, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Why Winning a Bowling Tournament is Like Blogging
Last year you may remember my post on “How to Get Your Name on a Plaque at a Bowling Alley“. Well… on Saturday night, my bowling league held it’s end of the year awards ceremony and I am excited to share that for the 2nd year in a row, I have won the tournament of 128 bowlers.
What was the secret?
I make no claims to be an expert bowler, my average is a steady 142. But playing regularly, remaining focused on the goal, getting lucky and enjoying the ride all contributed to preserving my name and reputation for posterity – in the foyer of a bowling alley!
Published May 3, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This PostToday’s post is a quickie and includes one of my favorite photos. On a backpacking trip in Amsterdam a few years back I exited the train station and encountered this bike rack.
Many people associate the dutch with bicycling – but I never thought they were this serious about biking!
Can you imagine trying to find your bike in this mess? And then having to get it out if it was in the middle of the pack? Yikes!
Have you ever been biking in Amsterdam? What was your experience like? Share by commenting.
Published April 13, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Over the weekend I got muddy, really muddy as a competitor in the Orlando Columbia Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series*. At the encourage of my buddy Eddie, I woke up mega-early and exercised more in the first few hours of dawn than I have ever exercised in the last 5 years of my life. Lucky for him, it was all worth it. If you’re considering getting muddy yourself, here are 12 tips to ensure that you have the muddiest of times!!!
1. Designed for Lazy @$$es!
Published March 21, 2011 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
The first thing I said was,
“shit, you want me to jump in there?”
It was our first night dive in the Great Barrier Reef (but you can also find sharks in Sydney Harbor too) and we were busily putting on our gear when someone at the back of the boat yelled, “sharks!” Naturally the dive crew got excited at seeing the ocean’s mightiest of predators thrashing around at the surface. Me? Not so much.
I’ve gone diving with sharks before - Great Whites. But last time I was protected in a cage at the surface. Not exposed thirty feet under the water. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Published December 30, 2010 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
Game Night (part 4 of a 5-part series) is one of my favorite Money Saving Tips. For a one-time, small investment up front, you’ll have endless weekends of free fun in-between trips.
In no particular order, here are a few of my favorite board games. You can find them at your local toy or book store. I provided you with the Amazon.com listing. You can also stop by the house and play with me if you’re ever in town!
Published August 19, 2010 at 7:00 am | Email This Post
It’s official. I am a SCUBA Diver!
Yes, last weekend was a busy one. In addition to coming in third place in bowling, I achieved PADI certification as a SCUBA Diver. This is the first step in knocking another adventure off my adventure list: SCUBA Diving in the Great Barrier Reef.
What do you have to do to become a certified SCUBA Diver?
The requirements are simple:
- Complete a 5-section Online Training Course
- Practice dive skills in a confined water location
- Demonstrate dive skills in 4 open-water dives
- Pass a written exam
Published August 18, 2010 at 7:00 am | Email This PostSometimes you can find adventure close to home. In today’s post, every Saturday from 630-900 P.M.
If you’ve followed my semi-regular updates on twitter, you know I’m in a weekly bowling league in Orlando. Brian and I joined last summer. We were tired of spending Saturday nights at home, wondering what we should do. Neither of us had bowled before. But with the encouragement of some friends, we tried something new.
And every Saturday we bowl, under the guise of “The Pin Drops”.
At the beginning, my bowling average was a 115. That’s not great. It’s above 100 – which is good, but there’s lots of room for improvement.
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