Game Time Baby

Life on the West Coast ain't so bad...great beaches, mexican food, the Golden Gate Bridge, Tahoe, NoCal v SoCal rivalry, the 9th Circuit Court (and its clerks) and the greatest lacrosse teams to ever grace a field in Barbary Coast and Dub-C...actually, if we could get rid of LA and the Olympic Club, no one would ever need to leave the state. On the other hand, we do have to put up with that stupid three hour time difference when working with folks on the East Coast. That in mind, I began my vacation this morning by initiating a 6am conference call with one of my clients and counsel. I spare you the details, but leave you with one tid-bit. I'm on the conference call, attempting to not sound like James Earl Jones after a night of beer and cigarettes...I'm working my way through our discussion items and I get an email from my sister. She pointed out that trying to steer your 'beach cruiser' with your feet isn't a great idea. Now having 'cut my teeth' (figuratively...fortunately not literally) in the concrete jungle that is the Isla Vista gheto, I can tell you the following: 1) you can maneuver your bike with your feet...I don't recommend it after a night at Scott Kimball's place, but you can do it, and 2) don't read emails from your sister while on the phone with clients...having to explain when you just snorted for no reason is a little awkward.

Regardless, we take off this afternoon. Have I packed yet?... nope... but like any McGurk male, I have made a list of things I'm planning to bring. Do I have my ticket and passport? ...nope ... but Kate's in charge of that which is a good thing. Have I made sure to get my typhoid and hepatitis shots? ...actually, yes, but only accomplished that one yesterday afternoon. So it is game time?...Yup. Am I ready?...nope...but let's be honest, I play my best when I don't have a chance to warm-up and think about things. Don't believe me? Ask anyone on the Barbary Coast roster...after all, you don't get a name like "Worst McGurk Ever" with skills like these! Guatemala, here we come.