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Biked the Bay Bridge recently to Treasure Island, I noticed the ferry is now up and running. Time for a mid-Bay meetup?

Used to play basketball since forever, but just can't find a good game anymore. Started surfing after college, but have barely been out past few years. Went for a few weeks ago, but ended up super inflaming an already sore area in my wrist, so out again. Got the ergonomics fixed, so just waiting till I can get back in the water. Also enjoy hiking, and walking my dogs.

Was an avid sports fan as a kid, but once I had kids of my own gradually stopped following everything.

Play: Golf (not well mind you)
Watch: Baseball, Football

RWSGFY says

“A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, August 19, 1785

The older I get, the wiser this sounds.

Bodybuilding, though not a sport.

Want to take up rucking for endurance, as hamster wheels are boring.

Small catamaran sailing, but haven't recently. Trying to think of some kind of "Catayak" I can put on the top of my car.

EBGuy says

Biked the Bay Bridge recently to Treasure Island, I noticed the ferry is now up and running. Time for a mid-Bay meetup?

@EBGuy this sounds interesting to me.

Is there a bar or other place to meet near the terminal on Treasure Island?

It's a bit of a mess due to all the construction right now. I believe the Island Market and Deli may be the only game in town...

Biking and kayaking. I hate driving a car short distance when I can bike. I will throw a football, baseball, or shoot hoops, but not any actual games anymore.

Patrick says

EBGuy says

Biked the Bay Bridge recently to Treasure Island, I noticed the ferry is now up and running. Time for a mid-Bay meetup?

@EBGuy this sounds interesting to me.

Is there a bar or other place to meet near the terminal on Treasure Island?

There's Woods Island Club: https://goo.gl/maps/q4mrRZR4YfhsHMga7
and there's Mersea Restaurant Bar and Venue: https://goo.gl/maps/PFrbypGC7mPnadzn7

I guess you go to King Station then start peddling?

EBGuy says

It's a bit of a mess due to all the construction right now. I believe the Island Market and Deli may be the only game in town...

@EBGuy Is a building on Treasure Island from the same blueprint as the Berlin airport?

richwicks says

I guess you go to King Station then start peddling?

I think you actually could kayak to Treasure Island. It's not that far.

Patrick says

@EBGuy Is a building on Treasure Island from the same blueprint as the Berlin airport?

The Treasure Island building was set dressed as the Berlin Airport for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

WookieMan says

I don't get the vibe members here are hugely into sports (which is fine). But what sports does everyone enjoy in their free time?

My tops that I play are:
Volleyball
Golf

how strong is your golf game?

komputodo says

how strong is your golf game?

A roller coaster. Forgot about this thread. I can shoot high 70's/low 80's on a great day. My best round is a 68 in younger years. But I'm usually in the 90's.

I'm what you'd consider a reckless golfer off the tee. I have a club head speed of 140mph. So if I bomb it straight I've done 400 yards many times and a pitching wedge to the green on a par 5. Or I'm in the shit with no control and penalty strokes. Anyone that golf with me is laughing on my first practice swing and tee shot.

I barely missed a hole in one on a par 4 in Keystone, CO. I almost hit the people on the green. Hit in front of the pin and rolled off the back. I legit quit previous holes I was playing so bad so didn't expect it. Altitude and alcohol with buddies at 9k feet as well.

Once broke my driver in AZ (the head) and didn't realize and bombed a 360 yard drive with it. I have a lot of great golf stories.

Since this thread I've calmed down a lot. Ping pong and golf are my sports of choice at this point. I'm still young(ish) physically, but 90% sure my MCL is torn from playing ping pong right now. Not joking. I'll still snowboard and pick easy runs. I think my double black diamond days are behind me though. Maybe a good blue or black on a good powder day. Surprisingly Wisconsin and Michigan have some nice hills. I like Bridger and Big Sky in MT though. Only get out there once a year.