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