Take a look-see at these cocktail shots Peter Olson took. I met Peter years ago through my brother in Calgary. They used to work together back when, taking pictures of things and people for money. Looking at these, I think it's nice to know that people pay Peter to take photos.
One night I drank him under the table and it took a day or two for him to climb back out from under it. Jameson felt a dent in their inventory and grown men wound up on the ground in a parking lot. It was probably snowing, but no one can say for sure. All I know is that it was a good night, and it's nice to know Peter and see his work.
Check out Peter's blog for more of his photography.
An Island for Saturday: Sunsets, Sailing & Rum
The weekends have been good around these parts. The sun is almost a guarantee, the rum is a sure bet and the ocean is only a few steps away. This weekend we went for a sail off the coast of Cozumel with a few good friends.
A trip off the coast has its predictable stages
There is always excitement when departing the marina and the following calmness when the idea has settled as you coast into deeper waters. Then there's acclimatization, which is founded by rum punch and cold beer while you keep your eyes on the horizon. Bet on a cigar.
With good visitors and the right amount of drink, the dependable few will hang from the bow over the sea below. Then the diving begins. Swimming as deep as you can, eyes open, seeing as far as you can under the clear water with the reef all around. The salt burns your eyes, but not in such a bad way. Afterward you float on your back, staring at the sky, forgetting for a short while that there is land nearby with its weekdays and its work.
On the return to Puerto Abrigo is the sunset where the calmness begins again and everyone winds down after the sun has done its job.
We should all thank the ocean, our friends and most importantly, the rum.
Tom Nugent, Get it Together!
Meet Tom. As soon as Tom gets off the floor he's going to start sharing photos from his life of rock shows and city strolls.
Is he trying to high-five someone here? Is he visualizing his next shot? Has he had too many shots? Answers to these pressing questions and more coming soon...
Get this man some Hair of the Dog so we can make this website better looking.
Visit Tom Nugent's portfolio site here.
The song below his photos is appropriately titled, Boom Boom Out Goes The Light.
Birds, Beers & Earles
Just a little guy flyin' by and some photos from Club de la Cerveza here in Playa.
Club de la Cerveza, or The Beer Club, is where you can find me if I've gone missing. A dear friend, Miguel, owns the bar with his lovely wife Susana. They provide a large selection, excellent beer knowledge, good music and better company. All kinds of adjectives!
When you go to a certain bar so many times it becomes as comfortable as a friend's living room. When you go to Club de la Cerveza for the first time, it will already feel like that because of the staff and service. They are always there to chat, educate and above all help you drink lots of fine beer.
If you're visiting Playa del Carmen, this should be the first place you stop for refreshments as soon as you put your bags down. Or just bring your luggage. Club de la Cerveza has a Facebook page where you can get the latest updates.
Now get back to work or grab a beer. I might do both. Oh, and below the photos is a Steve Earle song for your afternoon.
Hammocks and Sand
Katy enjoys a lengthy hammock session from time to time. The season is coming, the beaches are getting busier. It's nice to see some life come to town, but before long we'll want the beaches and restaurants back to quieter days and nights.