Well here it goes my Desert Island Dream.

Let me apologize for going beyond the designated number for some of the items. Im a passionate man can get lost in indecision when it comes to narrowing down my greatest passions, no not watches but food and music. I would have never finished this if I had to narrow it down anymore.

So anyway, it has been rough going form paradise to the drab gray days of winter in Boise.


So I hitched a ride on the cheapest flight I could find to somewhere Mexico for some sun and cheap lobster. I had never heard of the small charter company but decided to roll the dice. Got a little nervous, however, when I saw the pilots tossing them back pre-flight.

The drinks kept flowing even after take off and things quickly went from fun, to ugly, to just BAD.



I put my pilots uniform (still in my bag from P-Day) on after the last real aviator passed out but the cloths dont always make the man and the bird went down.




And again . . . things went from bad to worse!



Luckily I had my diving gear and made a quick get away.





With nothing but a pack of peanuts in my pocket I was forced to make do with what I could catch and let me tell ya, this was a far cry from Lobster!



It took me forever to find land, so long in fact that I started to doubt I was South of the Border and was instead back Down Under.

The first place I stumbled into had these on the wall, that confirmed it.




I remembered the women in Australia were beautiful but in this dream / nightmare combo the women looked a little strange. I saw this lady in The Rocks:



And this girl Downtown:



I jumped back in the water and started paddling. Australia just wasnt the same without the company of so many great mates!

Floating on the waives . . . lost at sea . . . I closed my eyes and dreamed again of better things to bring me peace . . . such as:

2 watches

360 Its on my wrist as I type this. It brings me such joy and means so much to me as I am sure it will for years to come.


Vintage Blue Omega Seamaster Chrono 176.007 This was a surprisingly easy choice. Yea I love vintage Rolex especially my 1665 but the reality is every other watch (including my 1665) has and will come and go. This super cool, unique Omega has been with me longer than any luxury watch. If it was a hot item maybe it would have gone as well but it isnt and hasnt and its longevity and style has dug its own place in my heart. Its a friend that is special to me. It is a keeper.


2 songs
Miles Davis -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_1Pa6vE14c
Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljGMhDSSGFU
Janes Addiction - Three Days -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvG2GZ3S7o
Black Sabbath Electric Funeral -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsLkL8DTHeg

I know I cant count but sorry I just couldnt do it. Yea Miles Davis Kind of Blue is a gift from God as is Beethovens 9th but I couldnt stop there as I kinda like rock as well. Having said that, I am having a hard time leaving out Beatles, Tool, Wilco, Frank Zappa, PJ Harvey, Coltrane . . ..)
Final note, when I dont know what I want to listen to I go to KCRWs Eclectic 24 always interesting fantastic stuff: http://www.kcrw.com/music/eclectic24


1 book
Catcher in the Rye
Last Temptation of Christ
Autobiography of Malcolm X


1 movie
Annie Hall

1 photograph
This should be an Easter Greeting Card, my kid is gorgeous!



1 memory
This is kind of a collective memory. Probably the greatest high I have felt in life has been when I won on the fencing strip. This isnt a pic of me as I really dont have one. That is surprising as this has been a major part of my life for about 24 years. If you want to sweat like a pig and have a good time think about taking it up.



1 meal
As any of you know, I have lived in Los Angeles most of my life. I like Boise as well but I would die for some meals I just cant find here.

In particular:
Korean Tofu Soup


Peruvian Food El Pollo Inka


Japanese Curry House



1 person
My son Miles. He is the greatest kid. Just dont ask to borrow his G-Shock!







Thanks for reading my DID! I hope you guys and gals enjoyed it! If you'd like to be chosen for the next one, reply below and I'll choose one within the next few days.

Michael M.

Cheers and best from the holyland,

~Asi~

Enjoyed your D.I.D. very much, loved those diving shots



Serva Tempa

You're livin in your own Private Idaho

Nicely done - beautiful family
and beautiful landscape there in Boise
Thx for sharing m8te

Saluti
Paninari

Catcher in the Rye ... Holden Caulfield, eh ? One of my favourites as well.

Like that pic of Boise.

Nicely done !

Best wishes, as always.

Still learning about this wonderful forum and today a mystery was solved, i.e. what is a "DID". Thanks so much for this one. Maybe after getting my first PAM, I will share one, too.

Enjoyed it








May the force be with you........................Always!

Being "Individual" is SO expensive!

"Always remember, you can't buy class" -Dad

I believe in COMMUNITY, wether you believe in it or me. If you are reading this, then you are community!

Your DID was Bravo!!!
Downtown Boise with a beautiful backdrop of the mountains NE to Sawtooth area...Rt# 75/ 93 are spectacular scenic roads heading up to the Bitteroots.

"Life's an adventure, you might as well wear a Panerai"
Steve (steveroadking)


Richardson Hwy, Valdez, Alaska-- The Brooks Range via Dalton Hwy Alaska--Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse Arctic Ocean Alaska--Dawson Cr, Mile Marker '0' Alaska Canadian Hwy Alberta Canada--Yukon Territory, Al Can Highway--Crossing the Yukon River via The George Black Ferry from Dawson City--Poker Creek, population 2, furthest northern border crossing in Alaska. The Forty Mile River Region/Top Of The World Highway

Fun DID and a good read.

Your son, Miles look BA in that last pic... yeah, I won't even try taking the G-Shock off his wrist.



-luke

Many thanks

Polleke

nt

That's how we roll...

Excellent!!

Cheers
HongT

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Farbod
So Cal

I especially liked the underwater shots! Great job!!

JRock

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Micah

Really enjoyed it. Love Boise! Been there many times.

x

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Nacho Martinez
Spain

mike2zero
Portland, Oregon

Stellar effort!

Loved it!

Cheers...

Michael

GUSH