Gibson's

Tuesday morning, very early morning, and I'm off to Gibson's Landing on the Sunshine Coast. It's a day of very little work for a lot of hours. I certainly wouldn't be up at three for any other reason LOL.

Discovered a new hike this weekend when some friends and I hiked up Mt Wells off Humpback Road. It's a steep, fairly physical climb, but once up at the top the view of the city is absolutely breathtaking. LOL, that reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where the doctor calls Elaine "breathtaking" LOL. Anyway, back to the hike. You can access Mt Wells by parking at the base of the old reservoir on Humpback Rd. Give it a try, you'll be glad you did.

Baseball season, at least the practice part of it, is in full swing. This season I'm plying my trade for both the Blueballers, in the Tudor House league, and the Lucky 7's in the Portland Charter league. Both teams are looking good, although it is still too early to tell. I'm happy with my bat so far, but it's hard to switch from golf to ball and back and still maintain a swing LOL.

Speaking of golf, my undefeated string took a bit of a shit-kicking last weekend LOL. Clint took me to town at Royal Oak, and then did the same thing yesterday after work at the TPC at Metchosin. I'm hitting the ball huge, just chipping and putting huge too LOL.

My truck is now sufficiently warm for the long trek. Time to hit the road.

See you when I see you.
Baron

Golf N' Stuff

Remember Golf N' Stuff? It was the name of the amusement park from the movie "Karate Kid"LOL. My Golf N' Stuff however refers to the fact that I'm about to embark on my fourth golf of the new season. So far I am 2-0-1 against my main opposition, Clint. The stuff part of it is what my children and I am going to do later on.

It was my step-daughter's eighteenth birthday last Thursday. Lindsey has grown into a great person. She is thoughtful, beautiful, and kind. She has a good grasp of what is really important in life and doesn't fall prey to the superficial trappings of life in the consumer driven world we live in today. I love her like my own children, and in fact, think of her as one of my own. Happy Birthday Lindz, may you continue to grow in the way that you are.

As for me, same old song and dance. Work is just a way to make a living LOL. It's not that I dislike my job, I just shake my head at the stupidity sometimes. My truck was demolished this week when they let a new employee drive it and he tried to make it fit under an extremely low bridge. Well, it fit, it's just that now it is a convertible LOL. Ask me how impressed I was by that LOL. One thing is for sure, he will always remember the height of that bridge.

See you when I see you.
Baron

69 Questions...and other nonsense

A friend of mine sent me a list of 69 questions he picked up from someone else's blog. I thought I would pass on my answers.

1. Do you snore? Only when I'm drunk LOL. (Seriously)

2. Are you a lover or a fighter? Lover. Definitely.

3. What is your worst fear? Something bad happening to one of my children.

4. As a kid, were you a Lego maniac? I dunno about maniac, but I did like Lego.

5. What do you think of "reality" TV? Absolutely refuse to watch it.

6. Do you chew on straws? No, I twist them up.

7. Were you a cute baby? In my humble opinion, YES.

8. Is the single life for you? Even though I've been doing it for quite some time, I'd have to say no.

9. What color is your keyboard? Industrial Beige.

10. Do you sing in the shower? I sing everywhere LOL.

11. Have you ever bungee jumped? Not gonna happen.

12. Any secret talents? A few. Mostly sexual LOL.

13. What is your ideal vacation spot. I've always wanted to go to Tibet.

14. Is Jay Leno funny? Not in the slightest.

15. Can you swim? West Coast born...you bet I can.

16. Have you seen the movie "Donnie Darko"? Nope.

17. Do you give a damn about the ozone? Of course, I care about all things environmental.

18. How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Dunno, but it only takes one bite.

19. Can you sing the alphabet backwards? not without considerable difficulty.

20. Have you ever been on an airplane? Yes, though not for a while.

21. Are you an only child? I am an only middle child.

22. Do you prefer an electric or a manual pencil sharpener? Manual....I guess.

23. What is your stand on hunting? I hate guns, therefore hunting sucks too.

24. Is marriage in your future? Not at this point.

25. Do you like your handwriting? It's OK, though pretty much obsolete.

26. What are you allergic to? Apparently....money LOL.

27. When was the last time you said "I love you"? The last time I spoke to one of my kids.

28. Is Elvis still alive? Overrated.....Who cares.

29. Do you cry at weddings? Sometimes...depends.

30. How do you like your eggs. Benedict or scrambled.

31. Are blondes dumb? Stupidity is not limited to hair color.

32. Where does the other sock go? On the other foot.

33. What time is it? 5:10 PM.

34. Do you have a nickname? Lots...currently "The Chippewa Champ" (It's a golf thing LOL)

35. Is McDonald's disgusting? Isn't meat supposed to be grey LOL.

36. When was the last time you were in a car? About twenty minutes ago.

37. Do you prefer baths or showers? Showers. Though baths are more fun for two.

38. Is Santa Claus real? Wouldn't it be cool if he was?

39. Do you like having your neck kissed? Definitely, it's one of those spots.

40. Are you afraid of the dark? Not for many years.

41. What are you addicted to? Tim Horton's Coffee, loving my kids.

42. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Crunchy all the way.

43. Can you crack your neck? Yes, but I don't very often because it sounds horrible.

44. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Too many times.

45. How many times have you brushed your teeth today? Twice.

46. Is drug-free the way to be? Yes...Unless we are talking caffeine.

47. Are you a heavy sleeper? I think I weigh the same when I'm sleeping.

48. What color are your eyes? Blue

49. Do you like your life? For the most part I do.

50. Who's better? Me in the future.

51. Are you psychic? I knew that question was next.

52. Have you read "The Bible"? I hadn't before, but I'm working my way through it now.

53. Do you play any instruments? No, but I like to tap to music LOL.

54. Have you ever stolen money? Yes, before I became aware. A long time ago.

55. Can you snowboard? No, just snowtumble.

56. Do you like camping? I love camping and anything else outdoors.

57. Do you snort when you laugh? Nope.

58. Do you believe in magic? I do. Though I can't explain it, I feel it's possible.

59. Are dogs man's best friend? No, women are man's best friend.

60. Do you believe in divorce? It would be hypocritical of me to say no.

61. Can you do the moonwalk? Not on my best day.

62. Do you make a lot of mistakes? I make my share.

63. Is it cold outside today? It is absolutely gorgeous outside today.

64. What was the last thing you ate? A chicken salad sandwich at lunch.

65. Do you where nail polish? Not in this lifetime.

66. Have you ever been kissed? Of course, though not often enough sometimes.

67. What's the most annoying TV commercial? "Hands in my pocket, hands in my pocket" LOL

68. Do you shop at Wal-Mart? Not very much, but sometimes.

69. Favorite song at the moment? "If I was president" by Wyclef Jean

Whew...that was a long questionnaire. If your still here, good for you LOL.

March Madness begins tomorrow. My brackets have been picked and I'm going with Duke over Florida in the final. Though my picks usually suck LOL.

See you when I see you.
Baron

Snow Day

It was a snowy morning in the capital city. Needless to say, it caused some havoc in my attempts to get to Mill Bay this morning. I had to wait until after lunch to travel. Tomorrow morning (at four AM !!), I have to go to Campbell River so I'm hoping the nice weather we're having now will hold.

Not much else going on in the wonderful world of Terry. Still single, although I'm going out more and meeting new people. I still like my hiking, usually alone, but I am trying to be around more people when I venture out. I'm not much of a bar guy, even if I'm a Bar-on LOL.

See you when I see you.
Baron

March Madness

March has arrived in the capital city with all it's splendor. Blossoms in full bloom, Spring just around the corner, all the exciting possibilities just waiting to be explored. I am off to the big city (Vancouver) tomorrow for the day. It's not the greatest place to drive a big truck, but I can't complain about the hours.

Not the most entertaining or informative post, but what can I say.

If your nose runs and your feet smell, you are built upside down.

See you when I see you.
Baron