Saturday, June 15, 2013

1983


Thinking of Ocean City

1983

Memorial Day Weekend

I am in high school

With Rick, Carlo, Luigi

Saturday morning

Wake up early, alone

A run on Coastal Highway

Sneak into the gym at the Holiday Inn

The biker guy in there tells me that he trains with the Steelers

He bounces 315 violently off of his chest while bench pressing

I squat 275 for as many as I can for multiple sets and throw up in the shower

Trying to be like Platz or Mentzer

Raw eggs for post workout nutrition

Off to the beach on 9th street

Tackle football in the water

Rick takes a beating

Sunburned, shower, beers on the balcony

All you can eat crabs, hush puppies and corn

Maryland pride, Maryland down deep

Off to the Boardwalk

Laughing, friends, Thrasher's Fries, Ponzetti's Pizza

Back on the balcony to finish the day




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