Deer Hunting and Camping Hiking Gear

Anxious To Get Back On The Golf Course

2010-10-13T06:48:45-07:00

For the past few weeks I’ve been unable to get to the golf course. This is for the fact I sold my car. At the moment I’m just riding around on a motorcycle. If it thought it was possible to ride with a golf bag strapped to my back I’d do it. But I don’t see that happening safely. I’m looking for a new car but the right deal hasn’t popped up yet. Unless a friend offers to pick me up and go to the golf course I’m going to have to wait. This is my favorite time of the year to golf because the weather is cooler and the smell of fall is in the air.

Recently the weather has been summer hot in Los Angeles. I don’t see the weather lasting like this for much longer. There is no telling what Mother Nature has up her sleeve though. All I know for sure is my swing is losing valuable practice time. The first bucket of balls at the range won’t be pretty but I’ll get back in it. The golf course is calling my name.

How To Skateboard 5 Miles

2010-09-23T07:08:15-07:00

I’m in a tight spot right now. I sold my car last week and have yet to buy a new one. My motorcycle has been getting me from point A to point B but I recently discovered one of the bolts holding a front engine mount in place stripped. This is not good. The vibration near my right leg is what set me off to this discovery. It is not smart to ride with three out of the four engine mounts. That is just asking for critical failure. The bolt is something I can find at a hardware store. There is one five miles down the road, which I found with a quick map search.

My only workable wheels right now is a skateboard. Mountain biking would be the easiest option but my roommate already took his out and about. How to skateboard five miles over bumpy ground keeps running through my head. Fingers crossed a friend can take me there. If not I’m going to learn how to skateboard long distances the hard way. Talk about a real bummer.

Nothing Like Spending the Work Day on the Golf Course

2010-09-23T06:58:21-07:00

This morning I called my brother thinking I would catch him at work, but instead I caught him walking on to the golf course where he plays usually once or twice a month. It surprised me to find that he was at the golf course on a Thursday, but it didn’t take me long to hear that he was playing with some clients and his boss had sent him in hopes of landing a larger account. I joked with him that spending the day on the golf course was probably the best way in the world for him to work and he laughed. I knew he couldn’t say much because the clients were with him, so I kept the conversation short. I have started thinking about Christmas gifts and wanted to ask him about something for my nephew. As I hung up the phone with him, I couldn’t help but think that maybe I should get him some games at the golf course as a gift. I knew it would be something he’d love and would enjoy doing. I added it to my smart phone as a gift idea for him.

Camping Hiking Gear Packed For Labor Day

2010-09-03T07:44:08-07:00

When this week started, Friday could not come soon enough. The excitement of a three-day weekend helped the week fly by. Now we are almost into the weekend and that means different things for different people. For me, it means hanging out with friends who come into town tomorrow, college football and two birthday parties. Somewhere in there, swimming is involved. For my roommate, it means packing the camping hiking gear and heading up north. He and a few friends locked down a route where they’ll hike a trail for a few miles before setting up camp. My other roommate has a tee time at the local golf course tomorrow. It all comes down to rest and relaxation.

Summer is almost behind us. Labor Day weekend gives us a chance to give the season an adequate bon voyage. However you choose to spend it just make sure come Tuesday you accomplished what you wanted over the weekend. The golf course sounds pretty good for Monday. It has been about a month since I worked on my swing. It probably will be less than pretty.

Weekend on the Golf Course

2010-09-03T07:41:13-07:00

I called my brother this morning to find out what he planned to do with his long holiday weekend only to find that he plans to spend most of it on the golf course. I knew that he hadn’t had much time to go golfing this summer, but was hoping that he wouldn’t plan to spend the entire long weekend with his friends on the golf course. I think he could tell that I was a little disappointed, so he asked me what was going on. I told him that I knew he hadn’t had much time to spend on the golf course this summer and that the weather was supposed to be perfect this weekend, but that I was hoping he’d come to the cook out that I was having on Saturday. He laughed and said that he’d just ordered a new driver online and that was the main reason he was going to the golf course but that he wasn’t going to spend every waking moment out there. He said I could count on him to come help indulge in all the goodies this weekend and he’s even spending the night. I can’t wait. I’ve missed my little brother.

Learning How to Skateboard Again

2010-08-24T07:42:55-07:00

Like a bike, once a person learns how to skateboard they will forever be able to at least kick, push and coast. That was pretty much where I was at about a month ago. I spent my teen years shredding around city streets and local parks but after taking a very long break, I had to learn how to skateboard again. My balance was all off. I’d grown since a teen and forgot how to do the simplest things like olley on the move. My friend sped my learning lessons up by reminding me of pointers. I probably look awkward, standing over 6-feet tall swaying back and forth in the wind like a corn stalk but I can ride again.

As for the ollying, I’ve gotten better. I figured out how to do it consistently while on the move just not very high. It’s all about commitment and not thinking about what could happen if I fall. Learning how to skateboard is still fun. A lot of people my age and older in SoCal still shred. That is why I love this laid-back side of the country.

Discussing Trades on the Golf Course

2010-08-14T06:50:41-07:00

A golf course is a place for leisure and business depending on who you are playing with. It has traditionally been an activity business people take part in while trying to grease up a potential client or talk strategy in between driving the fairway. Tomorrow, I’m headed to the golf course with a couple of buddies, one of which is in the same fantasy football league as me. We had draft day this past Thursday and I really want a player that he has. I’m willing to trade Mark Sanchez and Crabtree for rookie Ryan Mathews on the Chargers. I wanted him the entire time but my buddy picked him up second round before I could. Now I will not offer both Sanchez and Crabtree right away. I’ll offer one at a time and see how he responds.

If I’m lucky we will put the decision to who wins a hole. He plays golf but I’m confident at this golf course since I’ve played so much. In that scenario, Ryan Mathews may be on my squad for less than I hoped. Tomorrow golfing is about business.

Mountain Biking on a Sandy Terrain

2010-08-04T07:05:15-07:00

Mountain biking is a lot of fun but there are not that many hilly trails near where I live. It is much easier just to go down to the beach and ride around the sandy paths, through the vendors and street performers while catching the sea breeze. This is the exact plan for the weekend. The sun is supposed to stay shinning through Sunday and I have been talking about going to the beach for some time now. A little bit of riding and a swim seems like the perfect way to spend a day off work. I’d also love to learn how to skateboard in the new park by the sand in Venice. From what I heard, it is huge and pretty tough for those who don’t shred every day. It has been years since I was out dropping in and carving bowls.

Mountain biking just seems like the smart and speedy option. I figure flying down the beach trail after a dip in the ocean will be a nice way to dry off too before getting back in the car. Summer is the season of outdoor adventure. Speaking of such, I need to buy new camping hiking gear online.

How to Skateboard Videos Teaching me New Strategies!

2010-07-25T12:50:11-07:00

If you have ever been stumped on the prospect of how to skateboard, there are some easy ways for you to find out what you are looking for. I have been an avid skater for a large majority of my life, and I must say that in today’s world there have never been some better ways for a person to learn how to skateboard. For me, being the veteran skater that I am, I have always been able to pick up on most new tricks rather quickly. However, there are occasions that take place where I find myself truly stumped. You know what my easy solution to this skateboarding dilemma is: I look online for free how to skateboard videos and watch them over and over again and take mental notes. Such how to skateboard videos offer step by step instructions from pro skaters on how to properly, safely and perfectly execute that flawless trick that you have been so avidly practicing in the high hopes of landing. For me, such instructional videos have proven to be timeless in increasing my abilities!

Looking up Tips on How to Skateboard Online

2010-07-14T10:07:27-07:00

Ever since I was a little kid and I got my very first skateboard deck, one question has always been on my mind: how to skateboard. There are so many different ways that I have found out that you can go about learning how to skateboard, that for me I would have to say that the biggest lesson is learned through the methods of trial and error. That old time saying always rings true here: practice does indeed make one perfect within their endeavors. However, tantamount to that saying is that sometimes I need a little extra help when looking at how to skateboard and different and newer tricks that I can learn. My secret: I like to look up how to skateboard tips and hints online so I can easily figure out how the pros are busting such nifty moves, and then apply their train of thought to my situation. Another cool thing I have seen about looking up such hints and tips online is that there are tons of them that you can find, and for free—which makes learning how to skateboard a breeze and a grand time for one and all!

Researching Mountain Biking for the Right Products

2010-07-04T06:21:27-07:00

About two or three months ago, my husband and son both started expressing an interest in mountain biking. At the time, I thought it was due to something that they’d seen on television and I expected their sudden interest to eventually dwindle. What I didn’t know is that they’d been talking to other people who had been mountain biking for a long time and they decided it would be fun to try. Last night I walked in to the computer room and saw that my husband was doing some research on mountain biking. He said that he wanted to order bikes for him and Jay, but wanted to make sure that the mountain biking equipment that he ordered would be something that would last for a while, plus he wanted to make sure that he got the best prices possible. He was reading reviews on various products and found several pieces of mountain biking equipment online for far below the prices he had seen locally. I made the suggestion that if he was serious about biking with Jay, then he should definitely order from online. I walked out of the room, but I think that’s exactly what he did.

Gifts for the Golf Course

2010-06-24T06:10:47-07:00

I was so happy a few days ago when I was online looking for birthday gift ideas for my brother and I came across a website that offered all sorts of products to use on the golf course. I’ll be the first one to admit that I really don’t know that much about golf, but if my brother had his way, he’d spend most of his free time on the golf course. There are even times when he and his son spend time hunting for lost golf balls and don’t even play. They find walking through the golf course relaxing and plus I think my brother finds that it somehow helps him understand the course better if he walks and observes how it is laid out. I’ll take his word for that, because I honestly have no idea. What I do know is that I found several shirts plus a few other items that I think he would love. I called around to the local stores that offer golf supplies and found out that the online prices were great. I place an order which solved the dilemma of what to get him for his birthday. He’s also going to look great when he hits the golf course again.

He Was on the Golf Course when I called

2010-06-14T05:46:46-07:00

I called my brother yesterday afternoon and when he answered the phone I could tell he was outside and I figured he was on the golf course. Sure enough, when I asked where he was, he informed me he was on the back 9, which I guess is some sort of term they use that I assumed meant he was on the 9^th hold of the golf course. I knew he didn’t really like to talk when he’s golfing, so I explained that I just wanted to tell him that the gift we’d ordered dad for Father’s Day online had arrived and I asked if he wanted to come over next weekend for a BBQ. He said he did, but that he’d call me later when he got off the golf course. Sure enough, several hours later he called and we talked for a while about the upcoming holiday and the plans that I had to grill some steaks for dad. He also wants to take dad out on the golf course that morning, which I thought was a great thing to do. From there they’ll both come over to the house and dad will be surprised at the BBQ and his gift.

He'd Rather be on the Golf Course

2010-06-04T06:10:20-07:00

There is only one place that you’ll find my brother during the summer in his free time and that’s on the golf course. On the really hot days, he’ll first go play golf with my nephew or some of his friends and then from there he’ll hit the pool at the country club, but his favorite place to be is definitely the golf course.

When he moved into his current home, I teased him all the time saying that he didn’t move to that area because he liked the house, but instead because he loved the golf course that was just around the corner. Of course, that isn’t really the case, but it does make things convenient. The fact that my brother loves golf is also one of those things that make him easy to buy for when it comes time for his birthday or even Father’s Day. I found a great shop online that has all the things he could ever need while on the golf course and I order for him there. He hasn’t been disappointed yet. Speaking of Father’s Day, I need to place an order before it’s too late.

My Husband Loved Deer Hunting

2010-05-25T05:25:27-07:00

My husband went deer hunting this past winter with some friends of his and he’s now decided that he wants to do it again this coming fall. When my husband came home in December and told me that a group of his friends were going deer hunting and he thought he’d go with them, I really didn’t think it would be something that he’d find himself interested in. I figured it would be a onetime thing that would satisfy his curiosity but obviously I was wrong. He had a wonderful time when he went deer hunting, and now all he can talk about is going again. He’s been doing some research online and has even ordered some clothing that he believes will help him get the deer. I have to say, I don’t mind him going, because it could mean some deer meat in the freezer and I’m a huge fan of venison. Not only does it taste good, but it also means that we have to buy less beef, which will save us money during the winter months on our grocery bill. Not to mention my husband enjoys it, so it seems like no matter how you slice it, everyone wins with the deer hunting.

Hitting the golf course with friends

2010-05-15T02:22:40-07:00

My brother had some good buddies drive over from California to visit him here in the southwest recently. He hadn’t seen them in a year and was looking forward to spending a few days with them. One of the first things they did together was search out a reasonably priced golf course and played 18 holes. He said that was mostly a comedy of errors that day as they all had pretty high scores that day. It was a windy day when they were on the golf course, so that is what they blamed their poor scoring on. The following day, his friends rented some mountain bikes, my brother has his own, and off they went on some popular mountain biking trails nearby. They truly had a good time going down the rocky terrain and brought back memories for them when they did this together as younger guys. Between these activities and just relaxing with their favorite brews, the time he said went pretty fast. It was back to work and real life again, but they all had a great, active visit.

Mountain Biking Amongst Petroglyph Etched Rocks

2010-05-05T00:27:16-07:00

The desert is a wild place to experience from an outdoor perspective. Every time I get out into the Southwest at least one of the days is either spent wielding around camping hiking gear amongst red rock or mountain biking within desert trails. While out there this time my brother and I decided to drive up to a nearby suburban neighborhood nestled on the foot of a popular mountain to conquer the bike trails. We had loaded up the family SUV, parked in a trailhead lot and unloaded. We were not alone as this was one of the last days before a heat wave was said to bring 90-degree temperatures into the area.

Plenty of joggers and couples sauntered down rocky trails, some of difficulty and some much more laid back on paved concrete. Mountain biking from my standpoint is best when the trail isn’t so rocky where it becomes dangerous. We found the perfect ride that went up, down and all around the area. It made me want to go online and buy new mountain biking gear after viewing cactus, petroglpyh art on the rocks and assorted wildlife.

Love At First Golf Course Round

2010-04-15T22:21:05-07:00

If there is one thing my dad cannot live without it’s has to be the golf course. In fact, whenever he and my mom go on vacation she has to make sure that wherever they end up there is a golf course he can use. My dad hasn’t been playing golf for a long time, he just picked it up last year, but that first round at the local golf course with my uncle was all he needed to fall head over heels for the game. The amazing thing is that in a very short time he went from getting whooped on golf course to giving spankings left and right on the same golf course. I guess he had an innate talent no one new about until now and he is trying to make the best of it in a hurry. Let me tell you, he is so pumped about making it to the golf course every day that it could be raining like we need to start building an arch and all he can say is that is not so bad out there to be practicing in the golf course. When he says those kinds of comments sometimes it makes me wonder whether there could be anything at all that would make him stay away from a golf course and to this day we haven found one yet.

Dad Enjoys a Challenging Golf Course

2010-04-15T05:26:56-07:00

My Dad has played golf for as long as I can remember. As a little girl it was a special treat to tag along on occasion and ride in the golf cart while Dad played a round of golf. I guess it wasn't a coincidence that we lived right across the street from a golf course. My Dad played there at least a couple times a week.

The golf course was my Dad's playground. When he had free time on the weekends that is where you would find him. To this day, my Dad plays at that same golf course where he has been a member for my entire lifetime. The clubhouse workers know him by name as he often stops in there for breakfast or lunch and afternoon cocktails.

My Dad says this golf course has been a challenge for him and that is one reason why he keeps returning. Plus if you know my Dad he is a loyal man. The people have treated him well and he returns that favor by primarily playing that golf course. I am grown now, but I still like to tag along every so often and ride in that golf cart to watch my Dad playing his passion of golf.

Mini golf course hazards

2010-04-04T19:00:22-07:00

Last week-end I went to a putt-putt golf course with my friends for a few laughs. I haven’t been to an amusement golf course in a long time, but I used to be good at it. I have been to the driving range several times now because I do want to get into the real game of golf. Down here in the southwest, there is a golf course everywhere you turn, so when my sons come down here to visit, I would like to play with them eventually too. So with this strategy in mind, I thought I would be decent at mini golf like in the old days. Let’s just say, I was having a terrible time getting most of the golf balls into the holes. Between the swinging pendulum, the downward slopes, the wrong pathways and the watering holes, I just should have called it a night. I persisted onward, though, laughing at how bad I was and listening to my friends comments. Thank goodness, on the real golf courses, there are no castles and spiral pathways to worry about.