It took nearly 8 months for the sun to show up but “Finally the Sun has come back to Grande Prairie”. (Im imitating WWE wrestler The Rock there by the way). With the heat finally arriving it’s time we all got outside and worked on becoming a little less translucent and what better way to do that then HSB’s guide to “The 2 weeks of summer.”

We’ve all been there. Inside, sitting, waiting, thinking, even feeling guilty on being inside on a day when it’s 25 degrees and you might actually work up a sweat from being outside. Forget the fact that for the first time in nearly a decade the wind isnt blowing either, it’s now time to get outside and not waste the day away when tomorrow it could snow. Yes I realize it’s August but don’t forget it snowed here in June this year.

So what the hell are you doing, get out there! Before you do though you should probably read 5 of our favorite summer activites to get some ideas on how you can pass the time with some friends.

#5 – The Country/Rock Music Festival

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I mentioned Rock festival in there for those that don’t listen to country. I’ll be even the first to admit that while Its usually not on my playlist a country music festival is a hell of a lot better then a rock one. Don’t bother to ask me why, I could explain for hours. Instead take it upon yourself to visit one of these events. Beers flow endlessly, women (and I guess men for the women reading this) are scantly clad, not to mention everyone is there for one reason only…Party.

#4 – Beer Darts

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You can take this game anywhere. One of two perfect games to take with you no matter where you go, whether it’s camping in the rockies or BBQ’n in your backyard this game is bound to bring some entertainment and hopefully as the contestants get drunker someone gets a dart in the leg and/or toe. Rules of the game are simple enough, each player sits in a lawn chair with a full can of beer on the ground. Player gets 3 darts to try and puncture his opponents full beer, if successful his opponent must shotgun that same punctured beer. If unsuccessful the opponent then gets three darts to do the same. Be sure to bring plenty of canned beer.

#3 – The Slip ‘n Slide

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It’s been often said that a Slip N Slide is for kids, then again I think these same people are the ones who say video games are for kids. Sure the Canadian Tire purchased slip n slide is designed for kids but the idea behind it certainly isnt. Who doesn’t like beating the heat with a nice cold dip in some water. We’ve been doing it for years

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unfortunately for us while our slip n slide has stretched the entire backyard of a few houses we haven’t brought it upon ourselves to record something legendary like these guys but it has been talked about. All one needs is some dish soap, maybe some Pam in a spray can, a large tarp, some beers, and of course some motivation. You want to meet some new people, take this to the biggest hill you can find and watch the people come.

#2 – Beersbie

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Similar in portability as Beer darts (maybe not as easy) one of our favorite games is playing a game of Beersbie. A fairly straight forward approach to this game. Place a beer on a pole thats planted into the ground and try and knock that beer off with a Frisbee. Dont catch the Frisbee you drink, your beer gets knocked off you drink, your beer gets knocked off and you dont catch the Frisbee you drink twice. If you catch both you dont drink and your opponent shotguns a beer. At least that’s our rules, feel free to expand on that.

#1 – Water Pong

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We here at Hotstickybun are big believers in the game of Beer Pong. Sadly enough in our neck of the woods it isn’t played nearly enough as it should. Perhaps it’s the lack of exposure in our region or the lack of motivation to build tables but we all believe every bachelor pad should have a beer pong table.

In the summer time while you could pull your table outdoors I’ll give you some advice that it is a lot cooler to have an inflatable table. I know what most of you are saying. We live in Grande Prairie, a place where a swimming pool just doesn’t exist in a house nor does it make any sense with 8 months (or is it 10) of shitty weather. To that I say, who needs a pool when you have endless lakes and rivers to use. Playing in the lake at the cottage is always a good time but floating down the river playing water pong should only be attempted by Certified Beauticians.

Let’s not forget

Let us not forget the traditional summer activities like golf, boating, and of course BBQ’n. Unfortunately not everyone can par-take in these nor do they want to. The HSB summer activities are here to help offset these problems. While someone is boating, someone else could be throwing a dart in someones leg.

Did We Miss Any

Perhaps you have a new game or an old classic. Feel free to let us know by leaving a comment below.

Now get out there, drink some beers, and Make It Rain in the summer heat. You don’t have much time

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