Alrighty, I'm back, if only for a few days. After the nearly month-long trip out to Atlanta, Louisiana, Arizona, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Jersey, and the Dominican Republic, I'm back at the house, recharging for some more upcoming travel. This Friday, it's down to Florida to celebrate Mom and Dad's anniversary, then back to CT for a day, then off to Atlanta, Nashville, New York, and Chicago for more work travel. The flying never stops!
Had a great trip out west--attended an awesome wedding in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ, a place that definitely is creeping up the list of golf destinations to visit one day. Had a good visit with Ro and JayMoney in Los Angeles, then a stealthy celebration of The Face's bachelorhood in Vegas. Spent the 30th bday on a plane back to the east coast, but it's ok, because the crew in DR wholly embraced the belated bday concept. Plenty of nachos were eaten and beers consumed to commemorate the aging of TheRanga. The trip did end on a sour note though, with the hotel maid stealing $180 in cash from our hotel room the last day of the trip. Very unfortunate.
On a side note, the DR has one of the better "island" beers I've tried. Not that I've tried many, but of Hinano in Tahiti, Balashi in Aruba, Red Stripe in Jamaica, and Island Hoppin' IPA of St. John/St. Thomas, DR's Presidente probably ranks as my second favorite (behind Red Stripe). It's a little heavier and a bit more bitter, but quite drinkable with dinner, which any good beer should be. True to my form, I purchased the local beer shirt while there. Let's hope this one actually fits!
Assault-wise, came through the month-long trip relatively unscathed. 182 today, and I'm starting my Crossfit regimen tomorrow afternoon. Was good about getting in workouts in Georgia, walked a lot of golf holes and ran a couple times in Louisiana, hit the gym in Arizona and Los Angeles regularly, and in DR, remained active with lots of baseball (not baseball, but "BAH-zee-ball," a gentleman's game that deftly mixes basketball, volleyball, and chess into a well-orchestrated, graceful symphony. WTF, you ask? More on that later), swimming, walking, etc. Now back home, I can rein in the eating and ramp up the activity. 175, here I come!
Had a great trip out west--attended an awesome wedding in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ, a place that definitely is creeping up the list of golf destinations to visit one day. Had a good visit with Ro and JayMoney in Los Angeles, then a stealthy celebration of The Face's bachelorhood in Vegas. Spent the 30th bday on a plane back to the east coast, but it's ok, because the crew in DR wholly embraced the belated bday concept. Plenty of nachos were eaten and beers consumed to commemorate the aging of TheRanga. The trip did end on a sour note though, with the hotel maid stealing $180 in cash from our hotel room the last day of the trip. Very unfortunate.
On a side note, the DR has one of the better "island" beers I've tried. Not that I've tried many, but of Hinano in Tahiti, Balashi in Aruba, Red Stripe in Jamaica, and Island Hoppin' IPA of St. John/St. Thomas, DR's Presidente probably ranks as my second favorite (behind Red Stripe). It's a little heavier and a bit more bitter, but quite drinkable with dinner, which any good beer should be. True to my form, I purchased the local beer shirt while there. Let's hope this one actually fits!
Assault-wise, came through the month-long trip relatively unscathed. 182 today, and I'm starting my Crossfit regimen tomorrow afternoon. Was good about getting in workouts in Georgia, walked a lot of golf holes and ran a couple times in Louisiana, hit the gym in Arizona and Los Angeles regularly, and in DR, remained active with lots of baseball (not baseball, but "BAH-zee-ball," a gentleman's game that deftly mixes basketball, volleyball, and chess into a well-orchestrated, graceful symphony. WTF, you ask? More on that later), swimming, walking, etc. Now back home, I can rein in the eating and ramp up the activity. 175, here I come!
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