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What a Crazy Week.
My good buddy Joe Barton was in town this week and it’s always a pleasure to hang out with him. Joe’s a leader in natural health and alternative remedies and you can check him out at http://www.bartonpublishing.com/blog/.
Last Saturday night we went out for a nice steak dinner at Monti’s Steakhouse with his team then headed over to Dave & Busters which is a Chuck E Cheese’s for adults with video games, basketball shooting, and an endless amount of video games all stuffed into a huge sports bar and restaurant.
Chery,David, Joe Barton, Ben, Todd, and Gerald Romine
My video game playing days have long since passed me by… but when we get together the guy camaraderie and competition comes out and we head straight to the Nascar Racing or anything that is head to head competition. We had a blast acting like big kids and it was a great way for his team to cut loose and have some fun.
Gerald Romine With Joe Barton at Dave & Busters
Tuesday night found me in an “A League” softball tournament that was play and stay until a champion was crowned. First game we won easily. Second game we struggled and managed a 7 run rally in the third inning to win the game and advance. Third game we were beaten in the Championship Game by a better team that played error free softball.
But I have a confession… three games of back to back competitive softball was a serious physical workout. Man… my legs were sore for days but that had more to do with hitting three infield home runs and having to ‘boogie’ around the bases. Heck, I even slid head first into home plate which is a rarity for me because I don’t like to hit the dirt unless it is absolutely necessary. After the game we grabbed a few drinks at a sports bar and in no time it was midnight and I had to be up in a few hours to hike a mountain.
Wednesday Morning: Joe asked me to join his team and hike Camelback Mountain bright and early. And since I had agreed prior to thinking out the effects of a softball tournament, post game celebrations, and sleep deprivation I was not feeling 100% that morning.
Camelback may soundseasy because it is only 1.2 miles to the top… but to get there you gain over 1200′ in elevation, climb rocks, scramble over boulders, navigate rocky trails, and it starts off mean and just keeps getting worse. I must be a sado masochist because I hike camelback a few times a month and on this day I was thankful for the liesurly pace to the top.
Joe Barton & Gerald Romine On Camelback Mountain
Side note: A good time on Camelback Mountain is 30 minutes or less and there is an informal “Under 30″ club which is for the elite few. The best of the best can make it to the top in the low twenties.
While most people struggle to do Camelback 1 time there is one old timer in his 70’s(I think) known and loved by the regulars who hikes Camelback 2-3 times per day almost every day of the year. Just after this picture another hiker says “trip him… I’m trying to catch him.” The old timer is unbelievable and my hat goes off to him because I believe I could beat him up the mountain 1 time but know there is no chance of keeping up with for all three trips in the same day. There’s a lesson in humility and inspiration.
Gerald Romine With 2-3 Per Day Camelback Pro
Combine that with real estate, internet projects, and taking the kids out on Haloween and it’s a very full week. Life is great! And with tomorrow comes one more softball tournament!
My story is told in Real Estate Magic 101: How To Get Rich In Real Estate Even If You Are Dead Broke and I can’t recommend it enough. While many people are struggling in these financial times I learned real estate investing in a market that had zero appreciation at a time when I had no money for down payments and no ability to qualify for loans. Sound familiar? The best part is the book is a “how to” guide to teach you how to be successful in today’s market and for a lifetime.
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