One of the major differences between L.A. and LA is convenience. In Los Angeles, for example, if you want to go to a professional basketball game, tickets are near impossible to get or afford with an unbearable two hours of traffic to get to your seat. In New Orleans, even though the Hornets have sold to 98% capacity, the tickets are gettable at a family-friendly price with a 20-minute drive from home to dome. Easy.

I wanted to start training trampoline again here in New Orleans to enhance my stunt career. In L.A., I had to drive all the way to Orange County in traffic, a 1.5-2.5 hour drive in rush hour. Or, pay $20 per workout at a local gym to train on sub-par equipment. But what a difference Louisiana makes! I found three trampoline programs with quality equipment, two allowing me to train anytime for a very reasonable fee: good PR.

I started yesterday at the Mandeville Sports Complex with a lively group of 5th graders who were very gracious and sweet and didn’t mind at all that this crazy adult joined them in a work-out session. It was a good feeling, the comfort of home. The very nice gym owner and equally nice coaches were helpful and generous. 

This afternoon I’m returning to get my butt kicked by another group of kids. The bottle of Pinot Noir I’ll have will be for the gym owner – although I probably could use a swig when I’m done.