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Enjoying Retirement
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Добавлен 7 мар 2021
After 44 years of service to the Army, I retired in June 2021 and began living for myself and my family. I started this channel as a way to let my dad see some of the things we're doing. Mom and dad are not able to come visit me out east anymore so this is the best way for us to stay connected. But, I'm also trying to make sure that my videos will be of interest to others. I don't think I'm unusual, I think I'm like most guys who want to do something outdoors, do some travel, and keep the mind fresh with creative pursuits.
This isn't a purely fishing channel, or a purely travel channel, or a purely creative channel. I'm breaking the first RUclipsr rule and not targeting a specific niche. I know that means that not everyone will be into everything I post. I hope that's okay with you, if I travel and you're not into travel, then just wait for the fishing ones. If you're not into fishing, then skip them and watch the travel videos.
And in the the end, this is for you dad.
This isn't a purely fishing channel, or a purely travel channel, or a purely creative channel. I'm breaking the first RUclipsr rule and not targeting a specific niche. I know that means that not everyone will be into everything I post. I hope that's okay with you, if I travel and you're not into travel, then just wait for the fishing ones. If you're not into fishing, then skip them and watch the travel videos.
And in the the end, this is for you dad.
Tips for success on Bud 'n Mary's Miss Islamorada
Here are the tips you need to know to help ensure the most successful day possible on Bud n Mary's party boat, Miss Islamorada. Tips from bringing your fishing pole and gear, to coolers, bait, and overall how to have a good time and maximize your fishing potential.
If it's your first time fishing I'll show you my day using their gear and try to answer any questions you may have, for example, how do they keep track of who caught what?
If it's your first time fishing I'll show you my day using their gear and try to answer any questions you may have, for example, how do they keep track of who caught what?
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Key West Skydiving, what you need to know
Просмотров 17521 час назад
I took my first tandem sky dive with Skydive Key West in Sugar Loaf Shores, Florida Keys. Like everyone else I had a few questions before I signed up. I didn't see anyone else addressing them so I thought I would make this video and answer the typical questions someone might have who is considering a tandem skydive. Whether it's Key West or somewhere else I think the information here is appropr...
Sweden's gift to the future
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video I will show the Vasa through the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. We will look and how and why she was built, study her intricate carvings, and then discuss why she sank and what project management lessons are still valid today. We will look at the physics of keeping a boat afloat, as well as Vasa Syndrome, and a look at a leader's failure to ensure the success of the ship and th...
Walking Oslo, Norway
Просмотров 127Месяц назад
What area to stay in for an easy self guided walking tour of Oslo, Norway with discussion on six key places to visit in the City Center: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Royal Palace and Changing of the Guard 3:24 Museum Island 8:08 Akershuss Fortress 9:39 Aker Brygge 11:06 Oslo Fjord Cruise 13:19 Downtown Oslo and Cathedral
How to ride the trains in Norway and Sweden
Просмотров 81Месяц назад
Quick video showing how to buy tickets, board, and enjoy the trains for your travels in Norway and Sweden
Walking Tour of Gothenburg, Sweden
Просмотров 2362 месяца назад
In this video I highlight the top things to see in Gothenburg, Sweden on a self guided walking tour. Sweden's second largest city and the only major port directly accessible to the Atlantic Ocean, this city has been a key player in Sweden's history over the last 400 years, and well before that in the Viking age. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Museum of Gothenburg 4:50 Shopping District 8:18 C...
Walking Tour of Bergen, Norway
Просмотров 1082 месяца назад
Our favorite 8 things to do in Bergen, Norway. All are easy self guided walking, with only one requiring a small train ride before walking the rest of the way to Edvard Grieg's home. We will show you the Fish Market, Cathdral (with canon ball), Bergenhaus Fortress, Bryggen, Trekroneren Hot Dogs, Edvard Grieg home and museum, Theta Museum for the Bergen Resistance in WWII, and the Funicular up M...
36 hours walking in Stockholm, Sweden
Просмотров 1232 месяца назад
What to see and do when you only have a day and half in Stockholm, during mid summer festival. Old Town, Nobel Prize Museum, Palace, Skansen, Harbour, and the Vasa Museum. All within an easy self guided walking tour. 0:00 Intro 0:54 Arlanda Express Train from Airport 1:27 Old Town 2:16 Nobel Prize Museum 6:27 Royal Palace 7:01 Walk to Skansen along the Strandvagen 8:38 Skansen Open Air Museum 1...
Kon Tiki Museum, Oslo Norway
Просмотров 3343 месяца назад
A fascinating visit with one of my favorite museums about a voyage I read about as a kid over 50 years ago. Kon Tiki. The adventures of Thor Hierdahl and his perseverance in trying to prove his theory that peoples from America could have sailed to Polynesia on ancient balsa wood rafts long before the days of European exploration. He put his theory to the test in 1947 and after 101 days he had t...
The Bergen Funicular up Mount Floyen, Norway
Просмотров 1623 месяца назад
The most beautiful three minutes in Norway. The funicular ride up Mount Foyen is a must do for anyone visiting Bergen. The ride beats anything at Disneyland and the views from the top are superb. I've set the video to Edvard Grieg's Morning Mood. Edvard Grieg lived and composed in Bergen and the music is perfect for this video. #DJIOsmo @osmo_global
Rental boat or Charter Fishing Pros and Cons
Просмотров 1923 месяца назад
If you're looking to book your first fishing charter in the Florida Keys and have some questions this video will help you out. Also, if you're wondering about just renting a boat and trying on your own, this video covers that too. We will spend one day on an 8 hour charter fishing for mahi mahi, tuna, grouper, and snapper. Then we'll take that knowledge and rent a boat by ourselves the next day...
Florida Keys DIY v Charter Spearfishing
Просмотров 1573 месяца назад
I spent a day scuba spearfishing and a morning on a do it yourself mangrove snapper spearfishing hunt from shore with just snorkel gear and a homemade speargun. I show both in this video, with tips, and my comparison of the two.
Small Circuit Tour of Angkor Wat
Просмотров 904 месяца назад
Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm Temple, Victory Gate and Bayan Temple outside SIem Reap, Cambodia. It can be done in one long morning, from sunrise to noon.
Sue: A Geological, Biological and Legal History
Просмотров 925 месяцев назад
A view of the life and times of the largest T Rex ever discovered, Sue. She presently resides at the Field Museum in Chicago, but her story from the prehistoric sub tropical climate of South Dakota, to the Hell Creek Formation that preserved her for 67 million years. Here I cover the changes in geology, her injuries evidenced by her fossil and her discovery by the Black Hills Institute of Hill ...
Waikoloa Luau
Просмотров 1965 месяцев назад
A quick video showing the wonderful luau at the Marriott Waikola Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Traditional songs and dances, along with the slow cooked pig from ground to dinner.
Two Step Snorkel Guide with Pu'uhonua
Просмотров 2975 месяцев назад
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Secret Falls Kauai Kayak and Trail Guide
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10 tips for a Stress Free trip to Vietnam
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2024 Great American Outdoor Show v2
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Grouper dinner in Nha Trang, Vietnam
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Lobster and Lionfish Scuba Barracuda Reef
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What to do with only 1 day in San Antonio, Texas
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Nakalele Blowhole set to Ride of the Valkyries (by Wagner)
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This was an awesome video, and thanks for mentioning what time of year you went!
Hi, thank you. I appreciate the comment. I hope you get a chance to enjoy the falls, they’re beautiful.
The carvings are extremely impressive.
Hi, they sure are. I can’t imagine how much work went into them all. Fortunately they were held on by iron nails. When the ship sank, the nails rusted thru, and the carvings fell into the mud which helped preserve them so we can admire them today. If the Vasa hadn’t sunk as it did, it would have ended up being just another ship that served and was repurposed or destroyed in the end and we would never have seen it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
That's so cool! Was it just a few days ago?! Was it cold during the fall?
Hi, thanks. Yes, it was day before yesterday. I didn’t think about temperature at all, it didn’t cool down noticeably at all. About 87 on the ground and I wore shorts and a t shirt and felt fine. I hope this video helps other people know a bit more about what the whole process is like. Definitely an incredible experience.
Awesome video! Did your goggles fly off during the dive?!
Hi, thank you. The goggles are safe, we took them off after the free fall portion. They are just needed during free fall due to the velocity you’re going. After that they come off and you just enjoy the view. Thanks for watching.
Awesome ! Looks amazing. That looked like alot of fun.
It was. I highly recommend it. If not Key West, then wherever you can. The Florida Keys are just such a beautiful spot. This company is a first class operation. I will be back.
Saw the Vasa last year. I was told I couldn't leave Stockholm without seeing it. I still wasn't prepared for how amazing it is.
It really is awe inspiring as you walk through those doors and see it for the first time. I hope my video did it justice and brought back some good memories for you. Thanks for watching.
Very interesting video, thank you.
Hi, thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
sweden gave away their future to people from a totally different culture sadly
Thank you for watching, it’s an amazing place.
Loved the detailed explanations!
Hi, thank you. It’s always a challenge to know when to go short and sweet and when to go more into detail. This ship is so amazing that I thought it deserved longer and more detail. I’m glad you liked it and let me know.
What Psi are the pontoons and floor?
Hi, I use 3 on the sides and about 10 on the floor.
Great video
Hi, thank you very much for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome video with an amazing representation of what actually went wrong. I really appreciate the research you put into this one making both educational and entertaining. What an amazing vessel .
Hi, thank you very much. It’s an amazing ship and a wonderful museum.
Informative, thanks. Did you rent your equipment from Stuart's Cove? If so, how would you rate it?
Hi, we rented everything but mask, fins, and snorkel the first time we went with them, in this video. The next time we took our own gear. Their rental gear is about the same that you will find on most shops in the area, and Florida. Decent and serviceable. Not great, but I didn’t see any problems or feel any concern about using it. They do like weight belts instead of internal weights though. I had rash guard pants on the second trip and couldn’t get the weight belt to stay in position with the nylon pants, but otherwise all was good. I’d say that if you’re doing multiple days of diving bringing your own gear would be good, but if it’s just one day then you should be fine with their rental equipment. Have fun, thanks for watching.
@@EnjoyingRetirement Thanks for sharing, most helpful.
😂 it's like a horror movie
:) it's actually pretty efficient once you get used to just walking out in heavy traffic
I think the guide was calling those “Margate”
Hi, yes, you’re right. Thank you. Thanks for watching.
Why were you greedy to explain in detail how the paddle was secured from below? Please answer or remove the continuation.
Thank you, this was very informative. My husband and I are in our 60's and plan to hike Cadillac mountain this September. Your video has allayed some fears and explained the parking situation. We will definetly check out your other videos for tips and inspiration.
Hi, thank you for the feedback. In most of my videos I try to answer the questions I had before I went there thinking that others would find it useful. I'm glad to know that it's helping you. It's a beautiful place and an enjoyable hike. I hope you get some great fall colors.
As a hater of treble/barbed hooks, I've been doing this for many years as well as building my own spinners. I also use varied hook styles in order to fish plastic trailers. I only wish the industry would get on board with more options. My old eyes and arthritic hands have made hook-swapping more challenging than id like.
Hi, I agree with you on treble hooks. They are awful to get out of a mouth of an undersized fish. Almost always results in a dead fish. I have seen that Mepps makes a single hook Aglia spinner now, but they can be hard to find. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Best wishes.
Nice video Enjoying Retirement. Looks an interesting city.
Hi, thanks for watching. It’s a very nice city, we really enjoyed our time there.
My bucket list just keeps growing!
Hi John, it’s a big amazing world out there. I’ve got one more video I want to make about Oslo, then I’m going to do a full video on the Vasa. It’s an incredible ship.
I like this alot. I used the rail to go back and forth between Brighton and London while in England. Really enjoyed the rail system there as well.
Hi, thanks. I sure wish we had trains like they have in Europe, it would change how I travel. I just got back from Chicago and the L trains just aren’t the same :)
Hi, thanks for sharing your design! But I do have a question regarding the two D ring attachments that seem to receive all the driving force from the motor, are they still holding up strong after long time use, I mean they are glued after all, so just wondering if that will be a weak point over time or they are reliable per your expereince? thanks ~
Hi. The d rings and their mounts have held up without any problems. This kayak is incredibly well put together. I haven’t seen any issues with any of the seams or glue. It still works great. Thanks for watching.
you saved my wallet :D
Glad I could help :) thanks for watching.
Bucce's treats their workers like crap.
I’m sorry to hear that. All the employees I saw were working pretty hard taking care of the large crowds that come through on the weekends.
You're #1
Hi, thank you. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
After a long day on the water the only thing deckhands want to do is go home. So they want to fillet your fish as quickly as possible and don’t care about wasting meat. For that reason we never, and I mean NEVER, allow the deckhands to fillet our fish. We do it all ourselves when we get back to the dock. And all carcasses & skin goes into a separate cooler to take home and throw on the grill for dog food. You’d be shocked at how much meat comes off a “cleaned” carcass once you cook it. And to our dogs, it tastes like a 5 star Michelin meal. After a charter where we catch our limit we get at least two weeks of dog food out of what was going to go into the garbage.
Lucky dogs :) I agree, I believe there was quite of bit of wasted meat. The collars and ribs alone probably had 4-5 pounds of meat. I’m glad there was a lady there to take advantage of the carcass and not let it go to waste. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I cant say enough good things about Gothenburg (I live 20 minutes away from it). It has everything you want and need. Amazing food, clubs, stores, history, fun, Liseberg.
Hi, I agree. It’s a beautiful place. I love that you can walk or ride the tram just about everywhere. There’s much more that I didn’t get to see or show, maybe on another trip. We really enjoyed our time in Sweden and Norway. A question since you live there, is there a story behind the mural of the women with animal heads?
I second communication with your capt is key. My first time chartering the first mate tried baiting my hook. I can't allow that to happen!
Hi John, I agree. Where’s the sense of accomplishment if you never touch the bait or the fish, but to each their own. I just want to help people not be surprised after they pay quite a bit of money for the trip.
Watching these videos and one of these days you are going to get me hooked on doing this stuff 😂
Hey, it’s a lot of fun. But like all fishing everyday isn’t like the one I filmed. I got very lucky with a beautiful day and abundant fish. But even if there hadn’t been fish, just floating around in the warm water with the opportunity is a blast all by itself. I hope you get a chance to do it. Here’s a thought from my older age: no matter how old you are you will always look back and wish you had done more 10 years ago.
damn she put her hand in a 70 pound halibuts mouth while it was alived and assumably pissed lol
Yep, I think she’d call that a once in a lifetime experience :)
flounder is great can you tell them you want it even tho they consider it a trash fish?
Hi, if we were on a private charter I may have asked about the flounder and one dogfish. But since it was a group and they know their routine I didn’t ask. Maybe next time.
Well done! Kon Tiki is a favorite.
Hi, thank you. I was so surprised and pleased to discover that the Kon Tiki museum was there and it is so well done. Great memories of reading the book as a kid and imagining the adventure. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
those were Sting Rays not Mantas. The barbs in the tail can hurt you. Thank you for your enjoyable video
Hi, thank you. Yep, I messed that up. Since then I’ve seen real manta rays and the difference is huge. I wish I could change the video but short of taking it down and releasing it as a new video I’m just going to live with it. I will change the notes to make it clear there. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Locations ?
Thank you! Very informative.
You’re welcome, glad it helps. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
This is so useful! Thank you,
Hi, thanks. I’m glad it helps. I figured that if I had questions after doing a decent amount of research, then others probably do as well. Thanks for the feedback, take care.
This is Awesome. I am just beginning my kayak journey in the bay and this gives me much more confidence about getting out of the Severn and south rivers and fish the bridge
Hi, thank you. Thanks for leaving a comment. I hope you have many great and safe trips on your kayak. Tight lines!
Interesting/informative/entertaining.
Hi, thank you. Thanks for watching, I appreciate the feedback.
DNA
Well, DNA sequencing and analysis didn’t exist in 1947. It does now, and it supports pre columbian contact between Polynesia and South America. Plus, I enjoy the sweet potato evidence.
I'm watching Black Sails right now, and this is awesome.
Hi, I haven’t seen Black Sails, but I need to. Sounds like it’s set right there where the museum is. I’m glad you enjoyed my video.
I share your wife's sentiments on fileting fish. Thank you for sharing your video. I'm headed to Soldotna, Alaska, in 10 days.
I hope you have a great time. It sure is beautiful country. If you get a chance to go fishing I hope you have a wonderful time and great success.
Well done, beautiful country
Thanks, it sure is.
have you done the paddle from SPSP to Hackett's?
Hi, nope I haven’t made it down there yet. Have you? I’ve heard good things about that area, maybe I will try it soon. Well, as soon as it cools off a bit.
@@EnjoyingRetirement I like fishing there. I normally paddle across Whitehall Bay to get to it, but I'd like to take my son and I would likely be towing him behind me on his 6.5' kayak. I figured maybe if I hug the shoreline coming down from SPSP it won't be rough on a day with low winds.
I’ve had good luck paddling down the side from Sandy Point. I haven’t gone that far down, but there’s a nice small bay followed by a beautiful sandy beach. Have fun and best wishes.
Headed there in a few months, thanks for the overview.
That’s great, it’s a beautiful place and an awesome place to dive. Have fun! Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for your educational video! I'm heading there for a trip of a lifetime in a couple of weeks. Do you have any advice regarding equipment for a beginner snorkeler?
Hi, thank you. If you’re going to be renting snorkel gear I recommend that you take some time to make sure the mask fits properly. While in the shop, without putting the straps over your head, put the mask in place and suck in a tiny bit through your nose. The mask should snug up to your face and stay in place without any air leaks. If you need to try a couple different ones till one fits. For the fins, I recommend wearing a pair of short socks with them. That will keep them from rubbing your skin on a long snorkel. Finally either pick up a small bottle of defogger for the mask, or use some saliva and rub it around the inside of each mask lens just before you go in. Then rinse it out with the ocean water. That will help keep it from fogging up. Finally, I just suggest making sure the current or waves aren’t too much for your abilities and then relax and have fun. If you’re going to be buying gear I recommend going to a professional dive shop, they are all over the keys. In Key West my favorite is Divers Supply. A professional shop will have a large selection, help you fit the gear and make sure that you get the right equipment. Have a great trip!
Just got back and we had a blast. What a beautiful location! We took your advice and made sure that our masks fit properly and has defogger on hand. Thank you so so much! Your video was so helpful.
@@ow222 that’s great, I’m glad you had a good time and I helped. Take care.
Cod is unlimited? On the DFG website it says 3 per person per day.
Hi, that's what it was for where we were when we went. I didn't check the regs, just went with what my neighbor said as well as the captain of the charter. Rockfish was limited to 3 and even fewer for the orange ones.
Local knowledge is key! I'm still a beginner here in the Chesapeake! Great channel broski!
Hi, thank you. Yep, nothing beats years of local knowledge, but it sure is fun trying to build up our own over time. It’s tough when it’s a place you only go to a couple times a year. Thanks again, take care.
The airplane could be a reasonable alternative if it saves you a night at one of Key West's expensive hotels.
That’s a good point, thanks.
Thank you very much for video!
You are very welcome, thanks for watching.
Is it possible to walk around near the shore and experience the snorkeling, for those who do not know swimming at all? Around 5ft to 6ft tall people?
Hi, yes, it’s not very deep for a while and you could enjoy the water from the beach. The stingrays in the end were in about 4 feet of water.