A couple of Sharks spotted in Tampa Bay
Day drinking is fun, right?
You get out early on the bikes, hit your favorite brunch spot. Mimosas start flowing... That's what Sundays are for.
I'll have to admit I have a problem though. Not in an AA way. I am a friend of Bill but on the other side (AlAnon). That's a darker deeper story for a Medium article.
Back to the day drinking and my problem. Cell phones and the Internet. They are just right there ready to be your wingman when the conversation stagnates even if only for a minute. Who's on FB right now, what are they up too? Are they having more fun than me? Why does my crazy Aunt post this shit...and should I respond to get someone riled up?
That's the trap I used to fall into. I've learned my lesson. Nothing good comes from posting or responding to posts when you're day drinking. You will offend someone, or make yourself look stupid, or give someone an opening to post a pic showing that they are having more fun than you. Blasphemy!
No, my problem is now worse. I don't make it to the "F's in my App list. I'm usually on "E". As in eBay. eBay? Right? I'm late to the party. Most people use eBay to buy stuff they need now. I've found that you can use it to buy what you needed then, You know, back in the day.
What do I mean by this? Things I wanted back in the day and couldn't afford, I can afford now. Records, old concert posters, easy bake oven's (not me, my neighbor)...and my personal downfall, Bicycles. I want that bike I couldn't have back when I was racing in the 80's. Another Celo Europa, or Colnago, De Rosa, another Lankdshark, hell even a Specialized Allez. It's got to be 63 or 64 cm and steel. When I get bored on our day drinking adventures AKA Fin De Semana Destruido, I start shopping.
I haven't found what I want for myself yet, but that doesn't stop me. I'm pretty sure my wife needs a road bike. Bam there it is. A gorgeous 80's steel Landshark in just her size. Two weeks later it's in a box in our garage. What's in the box she says. We'll it is a gift for you I say. Really it's for both of us as I want the both of us to be able to go on longer rides this winter and the cruisers aren't going to cut it.
So now we have two Landsharks. His and hers. Has she been on it yet? No, but it's coming.
I can't buy bikes all the time though...not enough room in the garage. Must stop. Stay away from the Apps in the "E" row.
Wait what's this AliExpress App? Right here at the top of my phone in the "A's". Stuff direct from China at cost. Swimsuits, Racing Jersey's, Underwear, Robotic Vacuums? I'm in!
You get out early on the bikes, hit your favorite brunch spot. Mimosas start flowing... That's what Sundays are for.
I'll have to admit I have a problem though. Not in an AA way. I am a friend of Bill but on the other side (AlAnon). That's a darker deeper story for a Medium article.
Back to the day drinking and my problem. Cell phones and the Internet. They are just right there ready to be your wingman when the conversation stagnates even if only for a minute. Who's on FB right now, what are they up too? Are they having more fun than me? Why does my crazy Aunt post this shit...and should I respond to get someone riled up?
That's the trap I used to fall into. I've learned my lesson. Nothing good comes from posting or responding to posts when you're day drinking. You will offend someone, or make yourself look stupid, or give someone an opening to post a pic showing that they are having more fun than you. Blasphemy!
No, my problem is now worse. I don't make it to the "F's in my App list. I'm usually on "E". As in eBay. eBay? Right? I'm late to the party. Most people use eBay to buy stuff they need now. I've found that you can use it to buy what you needed then, You know, back in the day.
What do I mean by this? Things I wanted back in the day and couldn't afford, I can afford now. Records, old concert posters, easy bake oven's (not me, my neighbor)...and my personal downfall, Bicycles. I want that bike I couldn't have back when I was racing in the 80's. Another Celo Europa, or Colnago, De Rosa, another Lankdshark, hell even a Specialized Allez. It's got to be 63 or 64 cm and steel. When I get bored on our day drinking adventures AKA Fin De Semana Destruido, I start shopping.
I haven't found what I want for myself yet, but that doesn't stop me. I'm pretty sure my wife needs a road bike. Bam there it is. A gorgeous 80's steel Landshark in just her size. Two weeks later it's in a box in our garage. What's in the box she says. We'll it is a gift for you I say. Really it's for both of us as I want the both of us to be able to go on longer rides this winter and the cruisers aren't going to cut it.
So now we have two Landsharks. His and hers. Has she been on it yet? No, but it's coming.
I can't buy bikes all the time though...not enough room in the garage. Must stop. Stay away from the Apps in the "E" row.
Wait what's this AliExpress App? Right here at the top of my phone in the "A's". Stuff direct from China at cost. Swimsuits, Racing Jersey's, Underwear, Robotic Vacuums? I'm in!
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