It’s the last holiday weekend of the summer and I plan to do what I do best which is to get the hell out of dodge. When life throws me curve balls I like to get out of the way, and these days the curve balls of life in Los Angeles look a lot more like basketballs than baseballs. Sacramento might not be far enough...
Summer weekends with the family have always been the best. My nieces and nephews grow so fast. Watching them morph into the adults they will become provides endless hours of entertainment and fun. So pliable. So impressionable. So fresh. Untainted by the cynicism that holds so many Angelenos in its deathly grip, chatting with a child provides a fresh perspective to the “troubles” that plague our adult lives.
And since the addition of a speed-boat to our treasure chest of adult sized toys there is no better place to de-compress and shuck off the grime of life’s daily stresses.
The sun beating down, a beer in my hand, and I’m next behind the boat. Skimming along the water as Nickleback asserts their desire to be “Rock-stars” and Kid Rock belts Bawitdaba da bang a dang diggy diggy diggy said the boogy said up jump the boogy…I try to turn…and end up with a nose full of lake. Pull the boat around and she’s back up…but not for long.
What can I say…I’m learning.
Unfortunately, for this summer the lessons are over. A lack of rain and snow has left the lakes dry, leaving mere puddles in the sun. Not even sufficient for inner-tubing. And the river, while full and running strong is cold despite the Sacramento heat.
But the pool will be cool, and the volleyballs, basketballs, and skateboards have been largely ignored this summer…by me. Perhaps this weekend they’ll get some attention.
Then again…we might just sit around, have cocktails, play cards, and introduce the kids to the magic of E.T.
What will you do with your last holiday weekend of summer 2007?
Whatever it is…have a blast…I know I will!
Summer weekends with the family have always been the best. My nieces and nephews grow so fast. Watching them morph into the adults they will become provides endless hours of entertainment and fun. So pliable. So impressionable. So fresh. Untainted by the cynicism that holds so many Angelenos in its deathly grip, chatting with a child provides a fresh perspective to the “troubles” that plague our adult lives.
And since the addition of a speed-boat to our treasure chest of adult sized toys there is no better place to de-compress and shuck off the grime of life’s daily stresses.
The sun beating down, a beer in my hand, and I’m next behind the boat. Skimming along the water as Nickleback asserts their desire to be “Rock-stars” and Kid Rock belts Bawitdaba da bang a dang diggy diggy diggy said the boogy said up jump the boogy…I try to turn…and end up with a nose full of lake. Pull the boat around and she’s back up…but not for long.
What can I say…I’m learning.
Unfortunately, for this summer the lessons are over. A lack of rain and snow has left the lakes dry, leaving mere puddles in the sun. Not even sufficient for inner-tubing. And the river, while full and running strong is cold despite the Sacramento heat.
But the pool will be cool, and the volleyballs, basketballs, and skateboards have been largely ignored this summer…by me. Perhaps this weekend they’ll get some attention.
Then again…we might just sit around, have cocktails, play cards, and introduce the kids to the magic of E.T.
What will you do with your last holiday weekend of summer 2007?
Whatever it is…have a blast…I know I will!
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