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Like everybody else, I’m pinched for time. My current sport, business, is a 24/7 game. No days off. Even on weekends, I’m in the cage taking swings. So yeah, there’s a bunch of stuff I’d love to be getting into, but my time management sitch just isn’t there yet.
Watch Veep
“Funniest show on tv.” – People disgusted with me.
I have a long and illustrious history with playing television grab-ass. I’ll take your recommendation, tell you that I’ll consider it, then watch an episode or two over the next few weeks. Rarely does it amount to anything more than me thinking, “Wish I had time to power through this series.” That’s where I’m at with Veep right now. My wife is watching it, and I’ll occasionally sit in for an episode. I like what’s being offered up, but 6 seasons? That’s gonna take a sabbatical.
So you don’t completely hate me, I think it’s worth noting that I’m currently in season four of House Of Cards. Also worth noting that I got in late and missed the first two seasons. At least I have those to look forward to.
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu-jitsu.
— Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) June 14, 2017
Jiu-jitsu.
— Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) June 17, 2017
That’s the jiu-jitsu.
— Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) June 17, 2017
Badass dudes do jiu jitsu. Cage fighters, Joe Rogan, Jocko. Hell, Anthony Bourdain and Guy Ritchie are out there rolling. I’m not trying to make a run at the 145 lb. division, but with so many of my favorite people singing its praises, I feel like I’m really missing out on something. Honestly, can you be into jiu jitsu and not have edge? I’m not sure that’s possible.
For me, swapping out a Gold’s Gym session to hit the mat probably wouldn’t be difficult, but I’m honestly wondering if the recovery time would kill me. I’m one of those guys who stays sore for four days after going hard on leg day.
Yoga
Remember this?
I’m still in the planning phase of my yoga journey. Preparation is always key, even if said preparation lasts four months. Critics have asked, “Just go to a class, man. Not that big of a deal.” To them I say, back off, dude. I’ve got a bunch of shit going on. This website isn’t going to grow itself.
SUP
I ain’t talking about trolling for strange in a comment section, folks. This ones for all my real suppers out there. The stand up paddle boarders. I need to be one of the 10,000 millennials on Lake Austin at any given moment paddling around searching for purpose. I’m a 15 minute walk from the Lake, so I really have no excuse for not making this happen.
Fly Fishing
Every guy I knew who fly fished in college was a guy I’d hang out with. Some of the most tasteful potheads you’ll ever stumble upon. I think the stoner phase window has closed for me, but that doesn’t mean I can’t spend a couple weekends a year tossing some tight loops with my fly rod.
Side note: I’ll never forget the hit job the movie Old School did on fly fishermen. Making Dean Pritchard, noted antagonist, an avid outdoorsman was an attack on chill outdoors dudes everywhere. Nobody talks about that, though.
Painting
Everyone I know who has taken up painting raves about the therapeutic effects of the brush. Granted, that’s only like 2 people, but these are 2 people I trust. And let me clarify that when I say painting, I mean actually creating a visual of a dog, lake, river, golf course, or a dog (it’s gonna be a fucking dog, isn’t it?); not just slinging paint on a canvas and leaving it up to your interpretation. I don’t want you seeing Che Guevara on a longboard in my art, good sir. I’m old school. Get your modern bullshit out of here.
You know what really made me want this? W. 43. You probably saw the media blitz for Portraits Of Courage, but our former president is all in on painting now. He’s finding his “inner Rembrandt” while I’ve been out here finding my inner Rogan. That’s awesome. And please, spare me your scorching war criminal takes (check the responses on the tweet below). All of the profits for this book go to the Bush Presidential Center, a non-profit that helps vets and their families transition into civilian life. Buy it here if you’re interested. Remember, we may receive a commission on purchases through the Amazon Affiliate Program..
W just living life pic.twitter.com/urzW72hw97
— David Ruff (@dcarterruff) May 18, 2017
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Not having any hobbies. PGP.
I pretty much just play golf and watch baseball now.
I binge drink with friends, like we’re in college. Does that count?
*by myself
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2200 what though? 2200 dicks? No man needs 2200 dicks, lady.
Your local Orvis should offer free Saturday morning fly casting classes should you find yourself sans tee time. And it’s a proven fact the chilliest guy in any airport is the one carrying his fly rod onto a flight bound for the more southern latitudes.
I’m aware Orvis is a thing because I feel I’ve seen their signs somewhere, but if you were to ask me what it was, I would say it was a tire manufacturing company.
Great soap
I’ll be in Austin Friday and Saturday for fiancée friends wedding and will have mornings and afternoons to myself, any course suggestions value(pgp) wise?
Roy Kizer is 50 bucks on weekends. Good track, pretty open.
Weekend tee times go quick, though. Best call when they become available Tuesday at 7 a.m.
Thanks man!
It’s a beautiful life
Story time:
My dad took up painting as a hobby and was awful at it- but this was while my brother was in college and I was in high school. My dad, not wanting to admit to my brother how awful he was at painting, went to Goodwill and picked up a $1 oil painting that he put on his easel so that when my brother came home from college saw what an amazing and naturally artistic painter my dad was. We then, hung the painting up in our dining room, my dad calls it a “one hit wonder” to my brother, and we have never told my brother the truth. So to this day- about 9 years later, my brother still talks about how my dad should take up painting again.
Surprised you didn’t throw hunting in the mix, maybe you’re already a hardcore feather chaser. Also, thanks for showing love for outdoorsy stoners, we appreciate it.
Rippin’ a trout while on a SUP is absolutely sublime.
Slammin salmon ain’t bad either
I can confidently say VEEP is extremely underrated and funny. It’s my new binge show and I’ve found myself laughing out loud alone while watching it (no, I’m not just really high)
I started watching Veep a few months ago and just caught up. It’s hilarious but, especially in the later seasons, Selena is just a horrible, horrible person who gets exactly what she has coming by the end of each episode.
I went all-in on grilling/BBQ/smoking. And also dabbling in range shooting.
How’d you get started with this? Something I’ve been thinking about for a while now.
Which one? Grilling? my wife got me a Weber Smokey Joe ($30) and I liked it and it spiraled from there. Tons on the web on how to do it, etc. Shooting is harder to get into, but almost anyone can go to a range and rent a gun and punch holes in paper.
Lost my fly fishing vest. Had all my flies, some that I even tied myself, and some other tools. So pissed.
My humble suggestion: get yourself a LIVE water sports L2Fish, a fly rod bundle from Orvis, L.L. Bean, or Cabelas and scratch two hobbies of the list with one stroke of your paddle.
Kill two birds with one stone, go fly fish off your SUP. You need a destination when you SUP anyway, why not catch dinner. Plus all that balance you’ll gain from casting and standing will get you ahead when you never start yoga classes.
Never enough time. I’m single and have more than most but still not enough.