Cigar Musings

Great! Just great! I am not officially trying to catch’em all. Yes, I am an old man who is having fun with Pokemon Go. I remember when I was kid I loved going to the local arcade to play some of the games for about an hour or so. I didn’t make a habit to go every day but, at least once every other week and I remember playing the old computer tennis table game Pong on my friend’s Atari system back in the day. Later on through the years, I enjoyed playing the old Jurassic Park video game and the original Tomb Raider game. I would play for about an hour every other week or so. As the years went by I stopped playing video games. I just never had the time. If I am going to shell out a bunch of money for a system and games, I feel I should have time to spend to actually enjoy them. I never felt that I would ever get into any type of video game whether it is on a PC, gaming system or phone. Until one day, my Friend asks me to download Pokemon Go onto my phone to sign up and become a friend with him to assist him in getting more points or whatever it is after he builds up his buddy list on the game.

I have a confession, I love this game. Not only am I having fun playing this stupid game with my friends but, with my teenage son as well. It is an excuse for us to take a nice long walk after I get home from work. We take out our Doberman as well to get her some exercise. I mainly use to track my steps and from what I can tell you reach certain goals by taking long walks every day. I don’t walk around staring at my phone, I simply hold it in my hand and wait to hear my phone buzz alerting me to a near by Pokemon waiting to be captured. Or, I will do a quick glance at my phone screen to locate any distant Pokemon Gyms or Pokemon Stops. I know, it sounds ridiculous for an old guy like me to be playing a juvenile game but, what the heck. I don’t know how much longer I will be playing it but, for now, I am having a blast. What is also cool is the different “gyms” and “stops” have taken me to places in my town that I never knew where in existence. Anyway, if you are an old guy like me, give it a try. It only hurts the first time and then, it is turns into some fun.

Until next time, keep your stogies humidified and the beer chilled.