01-26/Four Months till Nude Beach

Just when things can't get any worse...

Fifty Degrees. That's all you need. Once 50 hits, that sweet breeze comes back. You can no longer count on many things these days, but if there is one dream you can bet on, it's the return of summer.

As a child, summer meant being off. Off from school, not having to worry about work, maybe eventually becoming a lifeguard. Other than that your schedule was wide open. Channel 9 had an hour of "Who's the Boss" from 10a-11a, followed by Richard Bey, finally opening me to the wonders of white trash love triangles.

As you passed through life, and completely different levels of school, the summer jobs became more complex, or internships for women's pro soccer teams occupied most of your weekly activities. Still, there were evenings of driving around looking for new TGI Friday's and trying different appetizers every night.

As time went on, we are no longer off during the summer, but work year round. With this hindrance, we have also been given a blessing of an income. As much as I love the snow in the city, and the alarming amount of evidence to how many dogs (and people probably) urinate on the street - I also look forward to that sweet breeze of the summer.

Summer 09 Goals -
Pick up Paps in an 86 Trans Am with the driver's and passenger's roof detached and listen to a summer time mix tape free from Mobil with fill up

Have a beach volleyball game shirtless in jeans partnered with Fabe against Dools and Paps

2 words - Ray Ban

Wear a white captains hat with anchor on front

another 2 words - Nude Beach

Win a "Regatta"
Win a Sand Castle Competition
Win a Hot Dog Eating Contest

Have a "throw a football from your knees the farthest" contest

Have a bonfire

Learn how to start a bonfire

It's a shame that summer doesn't last longer than it does. The most depressing part about summer is that it eventually ends. The days get shorter, the beach gets less crowded, and eventually the sunsets become chilly.

I guess we'll start first at the beginning, before worrying about the end. Then again its 20 degrees out right now, so I guess we'll check this again in a few months.

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