Making a Comeback…….
Stay Tuned for updates….!!! Can’t wait… and of course that means going back to Palm Springs to play tennis. How have I missed you my desert friend….!!!
20201012 – Stay Tuned
Category Archives: Palm Springs
20170728 – Farewell to…..
Palm Springs….
Unfortunately, it’s time to say Good Bye to Palm Springs. As much as I’ve enjoyed my time in this great city, now that I’m working, it’s tough to spend as much time there as I’d like. Plus, the fact that the Tennis Facility I moved there to enjoy, has closed; It’s time to say: “Addio”….!!
I drove down to PS and drove back… Twenty Seven (27) Hours in a car by yourself in Four (4) days was brutal. But, I’m back in Ouray and ready to enjoy being here Full Time.
20161025 – Tri Bound
Not only was tennis a priority for returning to Palm Springs, but also to challenge myself to get in the best shape possible for this old body of mine.
Years ago, I used to race on the Xterra Triathlon series ( total amateur level…!!!) and had so much fun. After some deep consideration, I decided, “What the Hell… Go for it…”
I’m returning to Triathlon training and I couldn’t be more excited.
Official training will begin on December 1st….!!
To commemorate the decision, I’ve registered for my first race… See ya there…!!!!!
20161021 – Annual Pass
I’m an annual pass holder….!!!
Now that I’m settling into Palm Springs, it’s been a discovery of fun things to do. A quick 15 minute drive from the house will get me to the Palm Springs Tram.
I first discovered this amazing adventure last year before I left when my friends, Susan and Bill came to visit. It’s a gondola that takes 15 minutes from the floor of Palm Springs up to the top of Mt. Jacinto.
Once you arrive at the summit station, it’s all alpine. There are a ton of trails for hiking and camping, and even snowshoeing during the winter.
With all of that, I decided to become an annual Pass Holder…!!!
Once you get to the top, it’s just amazing scenery and forest:
View from the top of the tram…!!!
20161005 – Going back to…..
Well… i just signed a lease for the Winter… in Orlando you might ask..??!! Nope…
I’m going back to Cali, Palm Springs that is.
Yup.. I’m gonna give it another try. As most of you all know, I moved to Palm Springs last Fall to chase the Sun, play tennis, mt. bike, and escape the snow for a Winter.
My friends Paul and Jan came down to help me shop for furniture and get settled in. Everything was going great.. But… Just after a couple weeks, I tore my achilles on the tennis court.
Luckily Susan came down to help me during the surgery. She really enjoyed driving, and especially parking the Suburban…!! Without her help, I would have never survived the surgery and painful days following.
After the surgery, I spent the entire time in Palm Springs in my apartment hopping around on crutches and ‘iWalk.’ If you’ve never seen it, it’s a peg leg contraption that holds your leg in place and gives you the ability to walk. It was a life saver.
Anyway… that was old news.
I just signed the lease and waiting for confirmation on the move in date, but it looks like it will be towards the end of October. I decided to head back to PS to give it another chance. I’m hoping not to have to spend the entire time in the apartment this go around.!!
I’m looking forward to getting back on the tennis court (even though the tennis facility I played at last year closed) there are still quite a few options. I’m also looking forward to getting a road bike and spending some afternoons on the highways in the sun. The mountain bike is going as well, and of course the Moto…!!!
I was lucky enough to get a space in the same apartment complex I lived at last year. It’s located two streets from downtown PS, so you can walk to restaurants, shops, and all the events.
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Another thing I’m looking forward to is being able to experience the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament. Last year, I was just cleared to walk (in pain and short distances) right before the event. Luckily, I got in to see some of the qualifying and then I splurged a bit and bought a ticket in center stadium down near the court. I got to see some amazing tennis and can’t wait for next year’s tournie..!!
You are always welcomed to come visit…!!!!
Time to start packing…
And the first things to be packed: A case of tennis balls that I bought in Palm Springs and a pair of ‘snazzy’ tennis sneaks that have never been used…
