Bang Goes The Michelin

Happy 4th of July! We cheated a little and started our fireworks early today... well not exactly. Becky was coming back from exercising this morning when she said she hear a 'pop' and the tire was flat -- seperated from the rear rim... Firestone style. Thank goodness this didn't happen on the interstate. We've had flat tire experiences before down here in FL and we always are suprised how nobody stops to help -- quite the opposite from our experiences living in North Carolina. Oh well, that's not important. The real message is that thank God for not letting this happen to her while she was on the interstate at 80mph but on a secondary road where she came to a stop in front of a church :)

(I have to add that Geico beat me there and had changed the tire - thanks to them. During so, the couple of people who were leaving the church did stop to ask if they could help. There are a few good ones left down here.)

Nica Pics

Slowly but surely I'm getting some of the pics from Nicaragua online for you guys to check out. I'm still missing this place and cannot wait to visit again. A former colleague of mine, Bill, flew in a few days after we left and based on the surf report, he's also scoring some perfect surf. More pics to come...

Olas Perfectas

Back in the USA, after a very enjoyable surf trip to Nicaragua with 4 other buddies, I'm feeling some withdraw. We scored perfect waves for 7 days straight with one session double-overhead + with offshore winds. So much to write about, but not sure I'm going to give all the details. Instead, I'll be posting a album with a bunch of photos to tell much of the story.

Thank you to God for keeping us all safe, giving us perfect waves, and giving us a chance to meet and enjoy the beautiful people of Nicaragua. I'll be back...

Managua bound

Well this could be the last post for a while, or until I magically get cell reception in Nicaragua.

Keep you updated... Surf forecast looks perfect:
http://www.nicaraguasurfreport.com
Hasta lluego!

Where I've Been Map

Having the travel bug and leaving for Nicaragua in a couple of days, I thought I'd post this cool mashup. I'll be looking forward to checking off another country on this map in efforts to see as much of the world as possible.

7 Years!

No 7 year itch here...

Today we celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary. Yeah we both took a few hours and did some work, but otherwise enjoyed sushi and cuban dessert and some quiet time together.

Thanks to you who called and left us kind messages. We left the cell phones behind and escaped our offices.

(Doc, we still think this is one of our favorite photos!)

Wakodahatchee Wetlands

This morning we trekked just a short distance away from home to visit the Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Funny enough this place has been around for a few years now and we're just now making time to visit. What a treat!!! There was an abundance of wildlife: all types of birds - egret, heron, thrashers, warbler, grebe, shrike... also, fish, turtles, and the best sight a pair of baby alligators. This is definitely a spot to take visitors, family, and yourself for a nice relaxing walk down the boardwalks that meander through this wetland. Two thumbs up!

9 Day Forecast

Wow... only 9 more days until a view like this becomes a reality. No computers or monitors in sight.

13 days and Counting...

Trip Surf Nicaragua - 3 via Zapiks