El Presidente Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Next Thursday sees the end of my 3 month self imposed drink free sabbatical. It also happens to coincide with our flights out to Brazil to fish the Amazon for Peacock bass at Agua Boa lodge before heading off to Havana for the Festival. I miss Lisa's Birthday (Feb 20th guys...remember!) and it is with some regret that ken will not be joining us this year as recent surgery and an advancing list of ailments, including age, currently refrain him from taking any trips longer than the bathroom. Still, Des Park, Greg Hutley, Mike Machin and myself will take on the arduous journey where we celebrate my birthday (Feb 12) and now the the annual "blokes only" valentine day away. I have to say from experience that valentines day with great friends, great food, great wine and great cigars is the ONLY way it should be spent So I have been asked what was 3 months without drinking like? Well, being a moderate drinker It was never really going to be a challenge. Actually I have surprised myself at how easy it really was. Excluding the trip to New Zealand with the family I have been eating better, exercising regularly and have managed to trim 7 kg ...now down to a small warehouse. Another 7 kg to go. I have actually put in at work !LOL! The big challenge will be Cuba now that I have a lifetime of free drinks at my favourite nightclub...the Gato Tuerto courtesy of a night of debauchery and my newest best friend Elvis the legendary barman. Will Hyde revert back to Jekyll? Will the Gato Teurto, Cubanita Surf Team, 5am finishes, Jose, Hamlet and Toby all conspire to trash the temple? Strategies are in place. Execution a tad doubtful. To be continued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Remember Prez. everything is good in moderation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquest63 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Good Luck and may the Force be with you!! However, if Dionysus whispers in your ear and you succomb to excessive libations, maintain dignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Excluding the trip to New Zealand with the family I have been eating better, exercising regularly and have managed to trim 7 kg ... Bravo on losing those kgs!! Exercising regularly = taking old man Ken for daily walks to the duck pond... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Have a great trip Rob see you soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellery Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Sounds like you are doing great Rob, have fun in Brazil and in Cuba. Can't wait to see some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 You have done really well Rob ,but do the cigars taste better with or with out Alcohol cheers OZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 You have done really well Rob ,but do the cigars taste better with or with out Alcoholcheers OZ Master of Lemon Lime and Soda or black Tea and Cigars. I miss Zacappa and cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buch0 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I miss Zacappa and cigars. Couldnt live without either!! The dark side is the ONLY side IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahzeff Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Watch yourself with the cachaça! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 7kg - quite an effort. Well done! "Excercising regularly" - please elaborate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMonkey Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Leave your watch at the hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesuscookies Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's a good thing you didn't give up the herion. Who knows what would have happened then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 7kg - quite an effort. Well done!"Excercising regularly" - please elaborate. You see Rob....when I first saw you and Colt complimenting each other on your pecs and biceps I was initially......well.... nauseated. While I didn't want to turn onto the "roids" like you both have, I thought I would go some way. Inspired by you both I bought a water cooler and put it next to the dusty gym on the deck of my house. The hardest part was moving the weights my son does back onto the weights rack. Once that was achieved I took a glass of water from the cooler and waited to talk to someone....but quickly realized my dog Cohiba is a poor coversationalist. Eventually I got around to a 20 minute cardio weights session a day followed by 50 laps of my pool.....which is a daunting 12 metres long. That and avoiding conversations with my wife is the extent of my exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Does Ken have the password to your account, Pres? That last post would indicate so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Well, being a moderate drinker It was never really going to be a challenge. Actually I have surprised myself at how easy it really was. Excluding the trip to New Zealand with the family I have been eating better, exercising regularly and have managed to trim 7 kg Sounds great - have another soy latte...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Next Thursday sees the end of my 3 month self imposed drink free sabbatical. It also happens to coincide with our flights out to Brazil to fish the Amazon for Peacock bass at Agua Boa lodge before heading off to Havana for the Festival. I miss Lisa's Birthday (Feb 20th guys...remember!) and it is with some regret that ken will not be joining us this year as recent surgery and an advancing list of ailments, including age, currently refrain him from taking any trips longer than the bathroom. Still, Des Park, Greg Hutley, Mike Machin and myself will take on the arduous journey where we celebrate my birthday (Feb 12) and now the the annual "blokes only" valentine day away. I have to say from experience that valentines day with great friends, great food, great wine and great cigars is the ONLY way it should be spent So I have been asked what was 3 months without drinking like? Well, being a moderate drinker It was never really going to be a challenge. Actually I have surprised myself at how easy it really was. Excluding the trip to New Zealand with the family I have been eating better, exercising regularly and have managed to trim 7 kg ...now down to a small warehouse. Another 7 kg to go. I have actually put in at work !LOL! The big challenge will be Cuba now that I have a lifetime of free drinks at my favourite nightclub...the Gato Tuerto courtesy of a night of debauchery and my newest best friend Elvis the legendary barman. Will Hyde revert back to Jekyll? Will the Gato Teurto, Cubanita Surf Team, 5am finishes, Jose, Hamlet and Toby all conspire to trash the temple? Strategies are in place. Execution a tad doubtful. To be continued. Sorry El Presidente - but you bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarmanTim Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I wonder if the barman still has that watch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo495 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Master of Lemon Lime and Soda or black Tea and Cigars. I miss Zacappa and cigars. Hey Prez! I'm also on a sabbatical at the moment (a wine-only sabbatical ). Also drinking tea with my cigars. After so much tea and cigars, I can't imagine drinking anything else with a cigar! Loving it! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PADDYWHACK121272 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It also happens to coincide with our flights out to Brazil to fish the Amazon for Peacock bass at Agua Boa lodge before heading off to Havana for the Festival. Yeah, lifes a *****...have a great time..by the way i seem to remember mention of dancing lessons around these parts some time ago....Its all beginning to make sense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Congrats on completing your task Prez! :party: Have a safe and fun trip down there in the jungle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Bravo! You are a better man than me Gunga Din! All those trips to the bathroom sure resulted in weight loss. Your liver must be really puny now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobLobLaw Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Congrats on both the accomplishment and the weight loss! 7kg is a great result! Take lots of pictures of your trip and travel safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I wonder if the barman still has that watch.... I wonder if the bar's even still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer14 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 You mean the same Elvis who traded me a Monti Open for his ORIS?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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