Back after a while

Well, it's been a little while since I have posted. No excuses, just staying busy with work, home (the family is here) and now SURFING.

As the weeks have gone by, I keep thinking about things to say here. I never have any profound ideas, but still need to keep the blog going. Life is going well...I have had friends retire, people move and things change here. However, I'm having a blast of a time.

The newest adventure in my life is SURFING. Yes, can you believe this...I have taken up surfing when my new friend and neighbor moved in a few weeks back. He invited me to go and sure enough I loved it. It is nothing like Snowboarding or Wakeboarding. This new sport you have to WORK to get the fun... While snowboarding allows you to rest and ride the lift to your next adventure and wakeboarding is just jumping out of the boat and getting a tow -- surfing requires you to WORK, and I mean hard work, just to get out to where you can catch a wave. Then it's time to try, and I do mean try, to catch a wave. I have been all over the place and my timing is off, but I do get up once in a while. It kind of reminds me of spiking a volleyball...if your timing is off, it doesn't look pretty. With surfing, you can either paddle all day long and not catch a wave or begin the process of pearling. I have had some difficulty "finding" the sweet spot on my board. It is amazing how a 1/2" can make a difference in your surfing experience.

Oh well...I love my new sport. It is A LOT of fun and I get to be in the sun enjoying a great day in Florida.

As for now, I'll close with a thought...make the most of each day since you don't know when it will be your last. Therefore, enjoy...family, friends and life. :)