Monday, September 01, 2008

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Okay...I said that I'd give a lil' update of how our day at the boardwalk went...I won't be lame and say, "Just check my Facebook!"...or "FB" as it is commonly called...

We got to the boardwalk about noon and to my disappointment, the weather was very San Francisco. It was overcast with no sun in sight. Coming from the South Bay, we were decked out in shorts and flip flops. Fortunately, it did start to heat up and eventually, we were able to enjoy some sun on the beach. Because it was a weekend, there were lots of folks already there trying to secure their spots on the beach. People were pitching tents and canopies, laying blankets and sleeping bags, and shedding clothes left and right! I was telling the Music Maestro that I like checking out the different tattoo designs people mark themselves up with...and no, that is NOT an excuse to say that I'm checking someone out- lol! Seriously...tatt choices intrigue me because it says a lot about the person...in my opinion anyways. And then I always tend to gross out at the muscle-type-too-much-steroids guys...there's just something about veins that look like they're about to explode that is so not appealing.

Being at the boardwalk, one can't NOT go on the rides, right? We only went on a few...namely, the Giant Dipper, the Hurricane, and the Bumper Cars. We also hung out at the arcade where the Kaldy boys played a seriously intense game of Air Hockey...the Music Maestro's face had a look that said, "I will NOT be beat by my kid!" Lol! And did he win? According to the (broken)scoreboard, no...but with a little blocking of the goal, yes. Ha!

For me, the boardwalk experience is not complete without some churros...and for the Music Maestro, it would be his two pounds of salt water taffy...TWO POUNDS! Afterwards, the three of us chilled at the beach for a bit before heading back home. Overall, 'twas a fun-filled day hanging out with the boys...and just a great way to spend the last weekend before the start of school.

Hangin' with the Boys...



A beautiful day at the boardwalk...


Music Maestro and son


MnM and the Music Maestro