Reluctant Mountaineer Gifts

"Sorry, dear, but vowing NOT to climb Mount Everest this year isn't a valid New Year's resolution."

Where the Appalachian Trail Crosses the Path of Least Resistance

'This is where we go to get away from it all. . . except for Stanley's money.'

"I am not asking for directions."

"I'm sorry- I can barely hear you with this goddam ocean behind me."

"Make a sandcastle with you? Of course darling. What about Thursday 3.15pm?"

'Sure, sure - I'm having a great vacation.'

'Thanks for the invitation, but I can never seem to find the energy to party...'

The Boys of Indian Summer

The US election is over.

'...I don't want people to get the impression that I'm so passionate about my work that I'll be taking it with me!...'

The middle school mile claims its first victim.

'Why are you still sitting here, dear? This is a tropical getaway. It means, get away!'

"Endless Summer III"

'Liquor will solve this problem, chief!'

Airline concerns.

"You're going to the Partner's Social whether you like it or not!"

'I must confess I admire people like you...Executives brave enough to say 'No I need a holiday.' I don't care if my clients look elsewhere, I'm not going to sacrifice my leisure time to climb the slippery pole to the very top...'

'Derek's a big fan of resisistance workouts. He always resists working out.'

"Go join your coach and the rest of your team. I'll be watching from the bar."

I just don't trust those self-flying brooms yet.

"You know your problem, Monte? There's more to life than always checking how your stocks are doing."

'Before I read the investment committee's report - I would remind everyone that I never asked to be on this committee.'

"Yes, it is true! I've finally persuaded Derek to take a holiday."

"I hate these walkabouts. Did you remember to get me some corn plasters?"

What would it take to get you to start running? Frankly, doctor, it would take someone chasing me.

'He stated jogging to work.'

Hunting - Man asked to go hunting by his wife

'Not Andy. He'd rather do anything than go on the family vacation.'

'We bought this bolt hole to get away from politicians talking green politics.'

"The only thing I like more than running is everything else."

"Let's go somewhere fun and not really experience it."

"My physical therapist says this is the worst possible position you can lie in."

"Oh, how I ...give me a push... hate Mondays."

Travel Agents - Water, water, anywhere with water.