Ok... No kids for Fathers Day Weekend... My wife has amazing Beach Reservations for us in San Diego.... Grandpa is watching the kids..... Dad's ( me) not around to help...so Grandpa decides Logan needs to get his Adrenalin fix for the weekend ! Logan was the first one to raise his hand and offer to go................ Para Sailing off of Catalina Island Getting ready to go: Feeding out: Out further: Even further: Out to about 400 ft elevation now....: Cut the throttle drop down to the deck for a little skimming the waves: Dolphins are chasing the wake: I love this shot... Logan thought it was pretty cool how close they came up to them: Up High now 600 + feet elevation....Looking in on Avalon Harbor... You could see everywhere Dad!: Cliffs next to Avalon from 650 ft: Starting the long wind back in : What is next Grandpa??? Base Jumping when he is 7 1/2? T
Hey dad, you know the dirt bike stuff is pretty cool but what we really need now is a cigar boat and a big parachute!!! Great shots looks like they had a awesome time.
I'm terrified of heights though. I was going to use the excuse that I'm too old to participate in such activities as going up in the air (you won't catch me jumping my bike anymore) but grandpa there wrecked that excuse for me. Great pictures.
Awesome. I can't wait until my son is big enough to do the fun stuff. He's 4 1/2 right now and typically too short to do anything really cool.
He definitely has a cool Grandpa (his mom's side) that is very active and physically fit...surfs, dives, skis etc... retired Fireman/Paramedic. HE may start teaching Logan and Riley to surf this year. I'm personally not a strong swimmer so Grandpa steps in on the water stuff. T
Your right around the corner form a lot of really cool stuff Logan is tall and strong for his age. Tallest kid in his class. He just turned 7. Logan used to get very upset that he wasn't allowed to try things or go on rides because he wasn't either 42" or 52" ... now he clears them both... these are the fun years ..... as long as safety is adequately addressed, I'll let him pretty much try anything he wants... with a good dose of commons sense and understanding discussed first. T
Sorry DD.... Age doesn't get you a hall pass.... Grandpa is a retired Fireman Paramedic that grew up in Hermosa Beach surfing as a kid. He hasn't slowed down yet. Still surfs locally, Hawaii, and Costa Rica... T
He is ok with hieghts.... his sister on the other hand ... terrified... although she is a fish and wants to scuba dive... go figure... two thrill seeker kids... T
A burger and fries will set you back about $25... throw in another $45 for the ferry boat ride over...Grandpa paid for the Parasailing adventure .... he's retired and has money to burn... his philosphy... don't leave any for the kids!!! LOL!!
And you did this in Kalifornia? It's a wonder you weren't busted for child endangerment. Breaking news on KABC7 "Father busted for having fun with his son. More details on our HD broadcast at 11:00pm".
I think what your family did is great. Kudo's to you and your dad. I wished I had a grandpa that did that with me, or a dad at times. It never happened. Great for you T. I am thankful you all got my sarcasim.
Same with me brother! (This is Grandpa from my wife's side) I've resolved myself to always be an involved Dad,every day,to the best of my ability. T
My brothers and I were so fortunate to have a grandpa who was retired and looked forward to spending time with us. I made myself a promise that I was going to be a great grandpa. Chayzed you can start something that will bring you all the joy you missed as a kid by lighting up the eyes of the little ones in your life. There is nothing like the feeling you get building a sand castle with a 4 year old. Or I can only imagine paragliding with your grandson. WHOOO HOO!
