Anyway, I have been inspired by several Men's Journal articles to create a 12 step resolution plan that should guarantee me some fun, exercise and reason for me to get out of the house. Here we go...
- Play 18 (poorly) at Sugarloaf Having tortured my bro, Sterl and the two Tim's through numerous heinous rounds at Pelham International, I figure that it's time for a go on a real course. Sure it's expensive, but it will give me a reason to curse, drink and enjoy the Maine summer air for a weekend.
- Climb Mt. Washington Mt. Monadnock is a great climb, but there are only so many times a worthless soccer mom can call you fat on the mountain before you want to find another overly populated climb. Being that Mt. Washington is big, nearby, somewhat famous and easy to find, it will have to do.
- Pass out in Montreal I'm starting to realize that big cities are about more than airports and boring museums. What better way to associate with some French Canadians than to drink, gamble and see boobies in their crown jewel of a city? Hopefully I'll have several co-drinkers, co-gamblers and co-boobie gazers to help drag me back to the hotel.
- Climb Katahdin While I may have spent 18 years of my life in Maine, they were as an awkward, morbidly obese, socially inept teen. Now that I'm only slightly obese, can fake my way through small talk, have pared down my awkward rate count to about 12 occurrences a day and actually enjoy hiking, I plan to return to my homeland for a day long hike up the large piece of granite.
- Acadia on Bike My one previous experience at Acadia was as a 10 year old hocking loogies into the water until a disgusted elderly woman (probably 40 years old or so) got irritated and asked me to stop. I've only heard great things about the park and have seen some amazing photos, so what better way to see as much as possible than on the back of a Holmes powered bicycle?
- Drive the Kancamagus (during the day) I've driven the twisting, dipping, moose-laden scenic byway once in my life. At night. During a snowstorm. With one headlight. Yeah, it was a great trip. I figure I should give the world famous road another shot and drive it on a bright, sunny day.
- Hike the Appalachian Trail Technically this will be covered by hiking Katahdin and Washington, but I figure I should see a different part of the trail. Maybe I'll spend a long weekend in a nice part of Virginia or experience Tennessee for the first time. Either way, a day or two on the trail should be a nice escape from reality.
- Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour Most of the items on this list involve some type of exercise. What better way to offset hours of walking, hiking, biking and running than to tour a factory dedicated to creating a snack of such delicious proportions that I will choose it over a flatulence free evening. For the record, my favorite is Peanut Butter Cup.
- Kayak Winnipesaukee The lakes region is crawling with New Hampshire celebrities trying to get away from it all for a week - what better way to spy on them than by kayak? Luckily, my saintly mother bought me a brand new kayak for Christmas (which I promptly used to shatter my windshield). Hopefully I can spy a celeb of Sandler-esque proportions.
- Play in the Bethel Snow - With Snowshoes Anyone can go to Sunday River for a weekend and strap on a pair of skis, but few avoid the long lines, screaming children and Massholes by strapping on snowshoes. Fortunately, it is an affordable endeavor that can be followed with scorpion bowls at the Matterhorn.
- Cooperstown, Yet Again Cooperstown is about as perfect as a place can get. A picturesque lake, bustling main street, and plenty of good food - there are few places left like it. Of course, the Baseball Hall of Fame helps in the allure, as does the constant stream of childhood heroes which it promises. The brief 4 hour trip from scenic Pelham, NH makes it an easy target for a weekend trip.
- Run the Beach to Beacon My running has been cut back quite a bit lately for various reasons. What better way to get back into it than to train for an easy distance (10k) on a great course and the promise of several fellow Skowheganites who are willing to participate. 165lbs, here I come!
Happy Holidays!
-Chad
1 comment:
Nice resolutions...makes me feel kind of lazy, but that's okay :) Maybe I'll get inspired, and come up with a Swider-List...which will probably just include not doing any hard to the newborn...we'll see.
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