The Soundtrack of...

...my life will definitely be filled with Kenny Loggins tunes. My thoughts on song selection has changed from time to time. Actually, it is an ever-morphing track. But this weekend, maybe just for highlights from this weekend - Kenny Loggins. And now I would like to thank my roomie JD, his superb selection of tunes from Goodwill, the tape player in my 99 4Runner, every 80s Comedy, and Mr. Loggins himself.

Spending the 4th of July in Beaver Creek is never a bad outing. The weather is fantastic, with temperatures below Denver standards. We even had to wear pants and fleeces at night. The sky is clear and clean. And the only thing I have to worry about is whether I should nap now, or after I go fishing. I got to spend time with my Aunt Pam, Uncle Mike, cousins Blake (www.tomsshoes.com), Paige (www.aviatornation.com), and Tyler (works for Toms). Also, I spent time with the ever-present Craig and Amy. Basically the weekend consisted of golf, fishing, eating, napping, and sunning - in no particular chronological order, nor order of importance. Throw in some fireworks, some great beer, some really cheap beer, and you've got yourself a dhad-gum weekend.

"With all that fishing, how many fish did you catch?" None. And you know what? I don't care.

"Whoa, was it hard not to ride that bike of yours?" I took it. Riding around at that altitude can really push you. BUT what really pushed me was that my IT Band in my right leg was acting up...and the ride from Avon to Beaver Creek was a real turd.

"Your cousins are famous and good looking. What happened to you?" I'm famous and good looking too.

"How did you shoot in the annual golf tournament?" If you dont count formalities, I tied Craig. Thus, I played excellently - and Craig had an off day.

"You really didnt catch ANY fish?" Nope. But I looked good.

"Really? Kenny Loggins?" Yeah, I am a child of the 80s. I cant help it.

"Wait a minute...cheap beer? I thought that you are a beer snob." Yes, I guess that I am a beer snob. But that doesnt mean that I dont drink CHEAP beer, just not BAD beer. When I say bad - usually it means anything owned by Bud, Miller, and/or Coors. I also exclude Heiniken and Corona...and anything else that comes in a Green or Clear bottle. Now imagine a beer that just says AMERICAN on it. Now that is patriotic, and delicious.

"Do they even sell beer in Beaver Creek? I though you could only get wine and caviar." Believe it or not...we even ate pizza.

Now its back to the real world. I will have to park my own car. I will have to wash my own sheets. I wont have to speak spanish to the cleaning lady, mostly because there wont be a cleaning lady. I cant walk down the street with my fly rod and cast. I will breathe smog. I will lock my car doors. I will carry my cell phone. I will "work." Boo.