My Life's To-Do List

To Catch A Thief

Danny — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:03:16 +0000

There has been a robbery at my job. Not an armed robbery, but the ramifications of said robbery are far worse than any violence that could have ever been inflicted.

Our trust for one another has been shattered. It was an inside job. A fellow co-worker, someone that we are to trust with our own life, has betrayed the brotherhood if you will, and for their own monetary gains drove a knife into the back of our sacred code [...]

The Road to Full Cave Part 2

Danny — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:11:32 +0000

The darkness that surrounded me was darker than anything I ever had experienced thus far in my life. Closing one’s eyes, compared to this darkness was like standing in the spotlight of a prisons’ search light. I hung there motionless waiting for my eyes to adjust for what felt like an eternity, but in reality it took less than a minute for my eyes to dilate and soak the little amount of ambient light that was available.

Near me [...]

My Road to Full Cave Intro

Danny — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:14:07 +0000

Sometimes, when it comes to fulfilling life’s goals, many steps need to be taken in order to accomplish said goal. Going skydiving is for all intents and purposes is a relatively simple item to check off. You book a date on the plane, and you jump off, hopefully not killing yourself in the process.

Many items on my list though require many steps. Becoming Full Cave certified is probably one the more complex and difficult things I could strive to become. [...]

The Road to Full Cave Part 1

Danny — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:14:30 +0000

“The sea, once it cast it’s spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” –Jacques Cousteau

The thought of breathing underwater was an intimidating and frightening idea to me when it was first mentioned that I should take up scuba diving. Never in my life had I considered myself a good candidate for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Not because I had a fear of water, nothing all to do with water. I had a natural fear of drowning and [...]

Farewell To 2010

Danny — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:43:58 +0000

At last the end of another year is upon us. It’s a time for reflection and a time to look ahead and see what life can bring you.

Alot of people make resolutions for the new year and I am no different. For 2010 my resolution was to accomplish at least 10 more items off the list. And for 2011, I will kick it up a notch and go for 15. It might not seem like a lot to do in [...]

A book report.

Danny — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:22:39 +0000

Have you ever read a book? Have you ever read a book you enjoyed? Have you ever read a book that changed the way you see humanity as a whole? Have you ever read a book that made you want to be a better person? Have you ever read a book that has made you want to kill a school bus filled with orphans and puppies?

If you answered mostly YES to the above, then do I have a [...]

Did I learn The Running Man???

Danny — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:28 +0000

It’s up to you, the viewers, to let me know if I have learned to “do” The running man, or if I need to hit the Zumba dance floor harder and get it down.

Leave your feelings in the comments!

Wing Week Finale night 7

Danny — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:27:11 +0000

Sunday morning I woke up feeling better than I have felt for a week and decided I needed to see the completion of Wing Week. I chanted to myself,

“Feel the rhythm,

Feel the rhyme,

Get on up! It’s Cool Runnings time!”

I popped some magic pills, drank a half bottle of Gatorade, strapped on my Jersey and I was off to meet Jon the Wing man out at Croxley’s Ale House in Farmingdale.

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What a shit idea. I lasted about an hour [...]

MEDIC!!! Man Down!

Danny — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:38:14 +0000

Unfortunately, for the past two days I have been the owner of a 102 degree fever. This makes me sad to admit but I have not been able to complete Wing Week. No one is sadder than I am about this, and I feel like I have let all of the readers down.

In true Jamaican Bob sled team fashion, I will try my hardest to make the last day of Wing Week at Croxley’s. No promises. Again I’m [...]

Wing Week Night 3 & 4

Danny — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:04:05 +0000

I had to combine these two night since I was way too tired after eating wings on Wednesday .

Wednesday Night was spent at Napper Tandy’s in Smithtown. By far the best wing night setup we have seen thus far. $13 all you can handle wings and beer. When they say “all you can handle” they really mean it. They will not stop delivering wings until you beg them to stop. And as far as the beer goes, well [...]