THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, May 29, 1996 TAG: 9605250190
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: 61 lines
When tiny Trey Midgett gets a little older, he's going to be the most popular kid on the block.
That's because his dad Preston Midgett runs the family business - a miniature golf course, complete with animal figures such as a zebra and gorilla and a game room with visual reality and other fun gadgets.
``We live right there,'' says Preston. ``He's got his own built-in playground.''
It shouldn't be hard for Trey to convince Preston, a Beach native and Cox High School graduate, to join him in the play, either.
Dad's a fun-loving guy at heart, with surfing, scuba diving, boating, snow and water skiing, flying and fishing topping his list of hobbies.
Full name: Robert ``Preston'' Midgett II.
Hometown: Virginia Beach.
What brought you to the Beach? Born and raised here.
Birthdate: April 28, 1959.
Occupation: Manage family business - Jungle Golf.
Nickname: ``Head Ape,'' ``Ramora'' (by the 71st Street Anglers), ``PSP.''
Marital status: Happily married.
Children: New arrival - Robert Preston Midgett III - ``Trey,'' born April 30, 1996.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Catching great waves in Costa Rica, taking a siesta, watching the sunset with a cervesa then a seafood dinner with my wife, Kim, and friends.
Last smart thing you did: Had Kim and Gigi help me fill this out.
Last dumb thing you did: In college - dove off a skateboard into a lake and hit a submerged rock.
Favorite meal: Fresh seafood.
Favorite movies: ``Paint Your Wagon.''
Favorite song: Anything by Jimmy Buffett or the Beatles.
Last book read: ``The Lost World,'' by Michael Crichton.
Hobbies: Surfing, reading, boating, fishing, scuba diving, flying, snow and water skiing.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Nothing. I'm perfect - maybe a little too modest.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Nothing. She's devoted and loving to me and our son.
Secret vice: Naps.
Favorite restaurant: Mahi Mah's Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Saloon.
Your favorite night on the town: Dinner with friends and family.
Favorite TV shows: ``The Operation'' on the Learning Channel, ``Wings'' on the Discovery Channel, the Weather Channel and CNN.
Favorite sport: Surfing.
Last vacation: Costa Rica for surfing and rest before the birth of my son.
Pets: Jungle Golf's animals.
Worst job: Cleaning out the inside of a combine on our farm.
Of what achievements are you most proud? The continued success of Jungle Golf, my relationship with Kim and the birth of our son, Trey.
What would you like as your epitaph? He tried almost everything once. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
Robert Preston Midgett II and his son at the family business -
Jungle Golf. by CNB