So today is a big day. It's the first Thursday of the month which means it's El Guapos night. Basically there is a group of us men who gather on the first Thursday of each month to go out and do something. Many of us are marrried with kids, but some are single, ages vary from probably mid 20's to late 40's, and we all decided the following:
1. we are not getting any younger.
2. we enjoy the outdoors but have trouble getting our butts in gear to enjoy it.
3. we are all pressed for free time.
4. we all need a little help from time to time with various projects around the house.
5. beer tastes good.
some nights we work on projects to help each other out, sheet rocking a room, finishing a deck project that sat for 2 years, helping a buddy move, whatever needs to get done. Kind of a "friend in need is a friend in deed thing (except the friend is an El Guapo of course)
Some nights we go and get some exercise like doing a hike, snowshoe, back country night ski /snowboard, the occasional boat ride and so forth.
Some nights we don't get anything done but sit around and socialize, maybe home brewing or have a cold one.
It's a great way (excuse) to get out of the house, get outside or help a friend. plus there is usually a beer or three at the end of the evening which is a plus. Whatever the agenda its always a good time, well, except for the time we had to move this giant bookcase.....
Last month we did a night hike / ski that was a lot of fun, very cold though, around 0 degrees that night but full moon. we had a skiier, free heeler, 2 snowbarders, 1 on x-country and 2 on snow shoes. the moon was so bright we didn't need to use our headlamps. Fresh tracks in 18" of powder on a no name hill, cant beat it.
Tonights agenda is a back country night ski, new hill though. We are due for more freaking snow starting around 6:00 but it will be warmer at least. I'll be packing the camera and will post up some highlights if possible.
1. we are not getting any younger.
2. we enjoy the outdoors but have trouble getting our butts in gear to enjoy it.
3. we are all pressed for free time.
4. we all need a little help from time to time with various projects around the house.
5. beer tastes good.
some nights we work on projects to help each other out, sheet rocking a room, finishing a deck project that sat for 2 years, helping a buddy move, whatever needs to get done. Kind of a "friend in need is a friend in deed thing (except the friend is an El Guapo of course)
Some nights we go and get some exercise like doing a hike, snowshoe, back country night ski /snowboard, the occasional boat ride and so forth.
Some nights we don't get anything done but sit around and socialize, maybe home brewing or have a cold one.
It's a great way (excuse) to get out of the house, get outside or help a friend. plus there is usually a beer or three at the end of the evening which is a plus. Whatever the agenda its always a good time, well, except for the time we had to move this giant bookcase.....
Last month we did a night hike / ski that was a lot of fun, very cold though, around 0 degrees that night but full moon. we had a skiier, free heeler, 2 snowbarders, 1 on x-country and 2 on snow shoes. the moon was so bright we didn't need to use our headlamps. Fresh tracks in 18" of powder on a no name hill, cant beat it.
Tonights agenda is a back country night ski, new hill though. We are due for more freaking snow starting around 6:00 but it will be warmer at least. I'll be packing the camera and will post up some highlights if possible.
Good times!
