Next trip is scheduled - Paradise Island Bahamas

I know it is not until first week of August, but we booked our yearly trip to Club Landor, Paradise Island, Bahamas.  I know some don't like Club Landor, but we've been going for years now and enjoy it very much.  I don't need high class snob accommodations.  I like the quaintness of the small villa setting.

I know that technically this is the beginning of hurricane season, but it is rare that one hits the island, chances are even lower that early in the season.  We have gone in January, March, September and last year August.  January and March are still a little cool, especially ocean water temperatures (around the low 70's). I would still jump in but my friend was like "Hell No".  August and September can get really hot, but if I'm at the beach that's what i want.  Water temperature is also in the mid 80's making for a relaxing swim in the ocean.

Anybody else been that has a time of year they like better?

Trip is one month out. Can't wait to relax in the clear blue water. Starting to think about what to pack.

Late Update:
Went on my trip and we had a blast. Weather was great (hot, but great). I definately like this time of year (Early August) the best. Had direct flights in and out of Reagan National, 2.5 hours and was ready to hit the beach.
I did my best not to burn (white guy so I burn easily). Stayed at Club Landor with a marina view for a week. If you are gonna stay here I recommend the marina view room upgrade. You get to watch all the million dollar yachts come and go and dream of the good life. Rooms are quaint, don't expect 4 star luxury. But if you can't relax and enjoy yourselves here you are probably too uptight a traveler anyway, you're in the Bahamas, relax a bit.
Walked the marina and thru the casino to the beach almost every day. Went to the Atlantis Casino and gambled almost every night. I'm a craps player, my girl loves the slots. Actually came back winners on this trip.
Went snorkling on Rose Island with the Club Landor crew. All you can drink and eat included. Bought myself an Olympus underwater digital camera good down to 40 feet and I'm in love with it. Great photos in and out of water. Plenty of camera settings.
Club Landor has other daily activities but we didn't participate. This was like our 7th trip so we like to do our own thing for the most part.
Hoping to get my scuba certification for next year so I can do a shark dive with Stuart Cove.
Talk Soon
Boomer

Atlantic City Gambling and a Show

Just came back from an extended weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  We stayed at Caesar's AC and had tickets to see Smokey Robinson at the theater there.

Drove up there Thursday afternoon (about 3.5 hour travel time), checked in and relaxed a bit in the room before heading down for a bit of gambling.  Myself, I like the table games.  Hooked on craps at the moment, use to be blackjack, also enjoy poker but I like the tournaments and I couldn't figure out times for any so I hit the craps table.  My better half loves the slots, so I gave her a kiss and wished her luck as she stopped at her favorite (wheel of fortune) and off I went.  Most of the craps tables were $10 minimum which was fine for me cause I like to build my bets up slowly.  Discuss or no?

We had a great time gambled a bit, room service a lot and relaxed.  Our room had a horrible view (see picture) luckily that didn't bother us cause we don't always need a view in order to relax.

  Smokey was there on Saturday night so we dressed up a bit and went downstairs to the theater.  We were about half-way back but luckily it is a fairly small theater so the seats were great.  And for 72 years old Smokey still puts on a great show.  He performed for about an hour and a half.  The audience sang along with him for most of the songs.  He sang a lot of his old hits and ones he wrote for others.  If you like Motown music I highly recommend seeing Smokey Robinson if he comes to your area.

We packed up and left after the show cause Sundays starts the busy week up again starting with church then work.  Got home about 4 in the morning and hit the bed for a couple hours.  Even though I didn't have gambling luck on this trip, we had a wonderful time.

Talk soon
Boomer

Local outing to the National Zoo / Black Family Reunion

Hi All,
I know it has been a while since my initial post.  I'm trying to change that.
Monday April 9th, we went to the National Zoo here in Washington DC for the Black Family Reunion. It's a tradition they hold every year the Monday after Easter.
It was a gorgeous day Monday, a little cool, but nice for all that walking. And boy is it a lot of walking. The zoo sits off Connecticut Avenue and it has a fairly steep grade as you walk around. Great exercise for your legs, but be prepared.

Parking was a nightmare, my suggestion: come early for parking or take the Metro. This was my first year attending the Zoo for the Black Family Reunion. A lot of construction going on in the zoo as they expand habitats for some of the animals. I got to see some of my favorites: The great ape house, cheetahs and the big cats. Didn't see the Pandas as they were inside and the line was too long. I will try to remember to post a couple photos. The Gorillas and Orangutans were funny. One of the gorillas was sitting up in one of the trees with his arms folded across his chest with a look on his face like "You don't expect me to entertain you all, do you". 

  Met up with my friend's family, ate, played with the kids and got ready to leave for the day.

All in all it was a nice end to a long Easter weekend. Talk soon.

Boomer