Ron Collins
"Ron Collins - Clearwater, FL"

Male
46 years old
CLEARWATER, Florida
United States



Last Login: 7/5/2008
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    Ron Collins's Interests
GeneralStuff like swimming, drums, concerts, kayaking, soccer, soccer hoooliganism, computering....
MusicReggae like Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, Rusted Root, Tool, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Toots & the Maytalls, Bob Marley and 311. Grateful Dead. Phish. Kodo, Art Lee, Tokara, Ondekoza and Portland Taiko. Didgeridoo music. ...
MoviesMy current favorite is Boiler Room. I watch it at least once each week. No kidding. ...
TelevisionDaily Show w/ John Stewart is at the top of my list. Johnny Bravo is my favorite cartoon. English Premier League is always the first thing I check when I turn on the TV. I can't believe Americans don't like soccer....
HeroesMatthew Webb, Matthew Collins, Matthew Weber and the Dave Matthews Band.

     Ron Collins's Details
Status:In a Relationship
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Tabb, VA
Body type:5' 11" / Athletic
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Taurus
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Investments

   Ron Collins's Schools
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Univ
Blacksburg, VA
Graduated: 1985
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: MIS
Minor: English
Greek:   Delta Upsilon

1980 to 1985
Tabb High
Yorktown, VA
Graduated: 1980
Student status: Alumni
 

1976 to 1980

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Technology - IT - Network Engineer




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Dunedin Brewery - Fat Tuesday 2.20.07  (view more)

English Channel Swim - September 5, 2004  (view more)

28 Mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim - June 23, 2002  (view more)

The first ever Tampa Bay Swim - April 15, 1998  (view more)

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   Ron Collins's Blurbs
About me:
I was born in a small town near Yorktown, VA. Went away to college then became a stockbroker in Virginia Beach. In 1988, I took myself out of the fast lane and settled down in Clearwater, Florida.

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 English Channel - September 2004


Swimming Everest

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Published September 9, 2004

The 21-mile crossing of the English Channel is the open-water peak for challengers such as Clearwater Beach lifeguard Ron Collins. They call it the Everest of open-water swimming. "It doesn't matter how many times you have swam around Manhattan or across Tampa Bay," Clearwater Beach lifeguard Ron Collins said a few days before he would attempt to add his name to the record book. "When it comes to long-distance swims, there is only one that matters and that is the English Channel." MORE>>>

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kimara





May 4 2008 9:21 PM

Happy birthday Ron!! Hope you celebrated it well.
Have a wonderful year my friend!
Beledi Bay Dance Studio





May 4 2008 6:10 AM

Happy Birthday, birthday, birthday wishes

Sending you wishes for an excellent B-Day.
Hope your day goes well...
Christopher





Mar 17 2008 5:42 PM


sadie





Feb 24 2008 6:08 PM

thanks ron, how r u , what's new in your world, r u still drumming at the brewery on tuesday eves? miss you.
Ron Collins





Nov 6 2007 10:10 AM

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Oct 30 2007 10:04 PM

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Aug 26 2007 1:15 PM

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Jun 4 2007 10:53 AM

New Rhythm and Drumming Education Resource : All Free

Announcing the New RhythmResource.com 

Hey Ron,
I wanted to take a moment to let you know about my newest web adventure. After many bleary eyed hours scouring the web for high quality drumming education content (and becoming frustrated at the lack of consistent quality), I've found and assembled what I feel is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in drums and drumming. At the RhythmResource you'll find some of the highest quality drumming lessons (of all kinds: drumset, djembe, conga, tabla, bata...), interesting articles, incredible performance videos and much more. The best part is that all of it is completely free. Enjoy and spread the word!
Hope you're doing great. Have an excellent summer!

Be well, Jim Donovan

http://www.RhythmResource.com 
http://www.JimDonovanMusic.com 


Jimmy





May 15 2007 4:21 PM

HAPPY BELATED YOU OLD FUCKER!!!!!!!!! Grab a drink Friday after work????? (anywhere but MUGZ!!!)
Janie





May 4 2007 6:29 AM

MySpace Comments

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May 4 2007 5:57 AM

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Mar 24 2007 4:09 PM

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Jenner





Feb 2 2007 9:35 AM

Happy Friday? I miss the sun...it's snowing in TX!
the used becomes the user





Jan 27 2007 6:44 AM

thanx for da pic comment babe.
red is my fave colour too!
xx
Dia





Jan 17 2007 3:03 PM

Hi Ron, two years ago I was in/on Clearwater Beach, had a swim there and saw some great swimmer swimming up along the coast. Maybe it was you?
Thanks for the add
amanda





Jan 17 2007 9:31 AM

Hi Thanks for dropping by
Q. do you have webbed feet?
a.x
Dave Lentz





Jan 8 2007 5:54 PM

Thanks for adding me. I hope to draft on you some day!

D.L.
Pegggggy





Jan 8 2007 5:12 PM

Thanks, Ron - I look forward to reading your open water swimming adventures!
Free swimmer





Jan 7 2007 6:49 PM

Hi Ron!

Thanks for the ad. Looking forward to getting to know you.
Nick





Jan 7 2007 4:25 PM