Reluctant Mountaineer Pillows

"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!...'

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

The middle school mile claims its first victim.

"Endless Summer III"

'Liquor will solve this problem, chief!'

Airline concerns.

'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...'

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

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

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

"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?"

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

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

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

Hunting - Man asked to go hunting by his wife

'He stated jogging to work.'

"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.

"Every year it's the same story...dangerous situations. Slippery slopes. Inescapable traps. Horrible creatures. But I trudge forward because no matter what...it's hard to avoid the first day of school."