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Bob

Planning, Plotting, and Partying; what else is there to do?

About Me

In short, I enjoy life, having fun, and surrounding myself with positive people. I like to travel to different places, either here in the States or across the oceans. I like to hang out with my friends for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, or just chill out.

My Interests

Hiking, traveling, going to the beach, cruising up the coastline, lifting weights, eating sushi and Hawaiian food, attending sporting events, tattoos (one day I'll get a sleeve),playing volleyball (still amateur), history and culture, science fact and fiction, and watching the sun set. But I'm also an Oakland Raiders fan!

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet are who are exciting, energetic, outgoing, adventurous, humorous, and spontaneous. Positivity is a key factor along with open-mindedness. I’m still a sucker for red-hair and green eyes. But I like all flavors (if u know what I mean)!

Music:

Reggae and Ska with Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, UB40, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Sly and Robbie, The Beat, Sean Paul, The Skeletones, Mad Professor, Shaggy, The Specials, and Damian Marley. Alternative and Rock with Green Day, The Clash, Rob Zombie, Iggy Pop, System of a Down, Godsmack, The Smiths, X, The Blasters, Nine Inch Nails, The Police, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Jazz with John Coltrane, Boney James, Thelonious Monk, Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Dave Koz, Keiko Matsui, Diana Krall. Hip-Hop and Rap with Ludacris, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, PE, Tupac, Mary J. Blige, Wu Tang Clan, Red and Meth, Dr Dre, Notorious B.I.G., and Missy.

Movies:

Seven Samurai, Star Wars (the saga), Leon the Professional, Malcolm X, Reservoir Dogs, Ben Hur, Hero, Once Upon a Time in the West, Matrix, A Better Tomorrow, Unforgiven, The Lord of the Rings, The Longest Day, Arsenic and Old Lace, Le Femme Nikta, Once Upon a Time in China, The Samurai, Traffic, any movie made by the Shaw Brothers, Raising Arizona, Yojimbo, Fist Full of Dollars, The Fifth Element, The Hidden Fortress, Pulp Fiction, Do Tha Right Thing, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and The Godfather.

Television:

Family Guy, old school Warner Bros. cartoons, Battlestar Galatica (the new series), Dr. Who (old and new), Samurai Champloo, X Files, Avatar, Mythbusters, Cowboy Bebop, ATHF, National Geographic, Robot Chicken, and Boondocks.

Books:

Any book from Robert Young Pelton (entertaining and could save your life), Lord of the Rings series, Harry Potter series, The Five People You Meet in Heaven (thanx Tristan), Blackhawk Down, Prisoners of Hope (Keating), The Four Agreements (Ruiz), Acts of Faith (Vanzant), and the Kama Sutra (everyone should own this book).

Heroes:

My mom...nuff said!

My Blog

Oktoberfest 2006

Get Your Own! | View Slideshow First, I must apologize for my tardiness in sending this Oktoberfest blurp out.  Granted it is still October but the festival ended back on the 3rd.  My only...
Posted by Bob on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:28:00 PST

Zurich and Eagle's Nest

Get Your Own! | View Slideshow A month ago, I took a trip to Zurich Switzerland.  On the way there, I stopped in the city of Neuhausen.  Now I didn't go there for the shopping or markets, t...
Posted by Bob on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:35:00 PST

My Other Travels

Get Your Own! | View Slideshow On 13 Aug, yours truly took a boat tour of the Rhein River here in Germany.  The Rhein is one of the longest rivers in Europe.  The river passes through...
Posted by Bob on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:26:00 PST

Tour to Munchen

Get Your Own! | View Slideshow I was supposed to send this out over a month ago but I got busy and tied with other things.  I took a tour with a group of people to learn about the 3rd Reich.&nbs...
Posted by Bob on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:14:00 PST

Czech Visit

Hey all, just wanted to throw a few pics of my Prague trip out.  If you ever get the chance to visit this city, you will be amazed.  The 3 1/2 hour ride from Germany was uneventful but you ...
Posted by Bob on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 03:23:00 PST

One Down...One More to Go

Last night was the game between Germany and Portugal for third place in the World Cup.  A couple of friends didn't think the Germans would turn out to support their team during the match; man w...
Posted by Bob on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 02:05:00 PST

The World Cup Coming to a Close

As of today, I have been here in Germany for a month and that was a fast month.  Since being here, I have totally enjoyed myself with the matches of the World Cup.  Now yours truly di...
Posted by Bob on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:43:00 PST

Germany, World Cup, and K-Town

Well...I have survived the 14 f'n hour plane ride it takes to get to Germany.  Believe it or not it was worth it.  Since arriving here 2 weeks ago, i've tried to immerse myself in the cultur...
Posted by Bob on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:50:00 PST

1st in a Long Line of Many

Since this is the first of many blogs, I figure I wouldn't bore you with the typical BS.  My profile pretty much explains what I like and what my interests are.  I hope to chronicle the dif...
Posted by Bob on Sat, 27 May 2006 07:43:00 PST