Fitnessman's 2009 Fishing and Rambling Thread 3.0

[GREENFEATHER]

Hope you get your goose.

Bow hunting starts tomorrow here.

I already have 4 hanging, lol!! Last shot was 780 meters with the M-14. :)


I love being in my 30's... Remember that back issue I had? Came back in the form of arsehole (no homo) tightening back spasms. Think Braveheart torture scene for reference... Had to take 2 Vicodin just to function and given my recent struggles I don't feel to great about it. :(


Go see a chiropractor, I've had spasms off and on for 5 years and when I have them, I'm fukn miserable. My doc fixes me up in 3 visits.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Outa here!

Have a safe weekenz guys!

Have a good one fitty.

Have a safe and productive weekend all...

You too.

Well guys... I'm outta here...

Gonna Run up to fish camp... Catch a burger on the way at the Landing restaurant.

Then I've got 4 hours to kill before Snow-Pea and his wife show up... Figure maybe I'll work on that anniversary poem for my wife.

Fish off the dock...

I should be back tomorrow afternoon/night (Assuming I don't blow a flat) and I'll try to check back in!

You guys take care!

Take it easy Nainoa


Go see a chiropractor, I've had spasms off and on for 5 years and when I have them, I'm fukn miserable. My doc fixes me up in 3 visits.

I get the spasms too(post op discectomy L5-S1). I usually stretch, hotpack it and throw down some Tylenol. Every now and again it gets bad enough for narcs, but it takes quite a bit for me to go that route.

[Mindripper]

I already have 4 hanging, lol!! Last shot was 780 meters with the M-14. :)




Go see a chiropractor, I've had spasms off and on for 5 years and when I have them, I'm fukn miserable. My doc fixes me up in 3 visits.

Thanks man! My woman has a good chiro... Will check out next week. Sucks when you feel like someoe is putting a bayonet in your lung though.

[GREENFEATHER]

I get the spasms too(post op discectomy L5-S1). I usually stretch, hotpack it and throw down some Tylenol. Every now and again it gets bad enough for narcs, but it takes quite a bit for me to go that route.

Airborne?


Thanks man! My woman has a good chiro... Will check out next week. Sucks when you feel like someoe is putting a bayonet in your lung though.


Mine feels like someone trying to rend my spine from its moorings, lol!! My chiro says" I don't understand how you're back gets so far outta whack with the weights that you lift." I have only told him about 22 reps @ 315 on deads, he has no idea about the 775 lb pull or that the high reps are only once in a while.

[Curl Master]

Well guys... I'm outta here...

Gonna Run up to fish camp... Catch a burger on the way at the Landing restaurant.

Then I've got 4 hours to kill before Snow-Pea and his wife show up... Figure maybe I'll work on that anniversary poem for my wife.

Fish off the dock...

I should be back tomorrow afternoon/night (Assuming I don't blow a flat) and I'll try to check back in!

You guys take care!

Later. Have a good time fishing

[Curl Master]

I already have 4 hanging, lol!! Last shot was 780 meters with the M-14. :)




Go see a chiropractor, I've had spasms off and on for 5 years and when I have them, I'm fukn miserable. My doc fixes me up in 3 visits.

There must be a lot of deer by you. Gun season here does not start for quite a while yet.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Dope on a rope?

*fixed* :cool: Although I am/was a 'leg'. :)


Overuse combined with heavy lifts, rappeling, loading/unloading too many connexes, a few too many ruck marches, etc....

[jwdjrs]

Overuse combined with heavy lifts, rappeling, loading/unloading too many connexes, a few too many ruck marches, etc....Shane, I know you've heard me say this before but....Thank God for all of you that served this country of ours

[AlbinoGerbil]

Shane, I know you've heard me say this before but....Thank God for all of you that served this country of ours
:cool:

Honestly bro, I never get tired of hearing it. It means alot to me as well I'm sure to all people who have served or are serving.

[Savonadego]

just saying hi

[jwdjrs]

Just ate one of the new 12'' prime rib subs at subway, mozzarella(sp) cheese and jalapeno peppers





Hello Savonadego !!

[Curl Master]

Thinking about going out tonight bow hunting even though it is still raining a little

[3kgtjunkie]

any of you ramblers fish for muskellunge? i'm goin in two weeks and i dont have a checklist yet. I've heard steel leaders, and big spoons but that's all i know

[Curl Master]

Went out hunting and saw 5 deer. Rained on and off the whole time I was out

[Nainoa]

Well I'm back in town...

Whew that was a rough one...

Picked up a 22" walleye off the dock... I've got a little conjuctivitis bleary infection in my eyes, so everything is bleary. I can't really even see what I'm typing,... I'ts been getting worse as the day goes on. (So youy'll have to be patient with my typos!)

Snow=Pea and his wife slept on the front bunk of my camper last night...

Holy Christ was that some nightmare inspiring crap... Both of them have a body shape kind of like blobs of melted wax... Sleeping at night... They make these noises... I'm not sure which is which... But one sounded like a pig snorting, while the other one sounded like a asthmatic goat drowning in a pool of tapioca pudding!

Frack do those two need to get to a goddam doctor!

Got the fish house free today through some pretty miraculous backing work through the forest and around S curves... Then towed the unbalanced load home in crazy ass driving rain, with the bald tires trying to break free on the slick tight corners...

It's been a rough one to say the least!

[Nainoa]

any of you ramblers fish for muskellunge? i'm goin in two weeks and i dont have a checklist yet. I've heard steel leaders, and big spoons but that's all i know

Yes... The Esox Masquinongy has been a nemesis fish of mine for the past two years...

Honestly... Turn back now... Don' t go down that road bro!
;)
:D

LOL...

A coupole of quick notes...

*Make sure you get strong steel leaders... Or a 100 pound test flouro would be best.

*Fall = Bucktails... I've moved some impressive fish with #10 double cow girl in silver.

*Make suire you work rock piles and rock bars... The war pig's come up out of their summer haunts in the deep, to hang on rocks and gravel adjacent to weeds. I moved one last year that had a head the size of German Shepherd.

[Nainoa]

Oh yeah... Something else I learned, while at the Bar and Grill at the Landing on Alexander...

This year for ice season, they're running a service where you can just call up from your fish house place and order, and they bring you anything on their menu on a 4 wheeler.

Boy we were thinking about going to Minnewaska... But the ability to be fishing and just order a high end bacon cheese burger, steak, or chicken marsalla, and have it delivered to me... Sure is appealing!

[3kgtjunkie]

Oh yeah... Something else I learned, while at the Bar and Grill at the Landing on Alexander...

This year for ice season, they're running a service where you can just call up from your fish house place and order, and they bring you anything on their menu on a 4 wheeler.

Boy we were thinking about going to Minnewaska... But the ability to be fishing and just order a high end bacon cheese burger, steak, or chicken marsalla, and have it delivered to me... Sure is appealing!

now that is entrepreneurship haha. thx for the musky tips... although i'm not sure what the cow girl is lol

[Skunk]

Oh yeah... Something else I learned, while at the Bar and Grill at the Landing on Alexander...

This year for ice season, they're running a service where you can just call up from your fish house place and order, and they bring you anything on their menu on a 4 wheeler.

Boy we were thinking about going to Minnewaska... But the ability to be fishing and just order a high end bacon cheese burger, steak, or chicken marsalla, and have it delivered to me... Sure is appealing!

Now THAT is an idea!!!

[jwdjrs]

Bought some catfish at the store today

[Nainoa]

now that is entrepreneurship haha. thx for the musky tips... although i'm not sure what the cow girl is lol

Double Cow Girl is a monster buck tail spinner...

You can google it up, or go to http://www.thornebros.com/muskie/baits/bucktails/bucktails_muskiemayhem.html

I've done the most moving with Silver... But in the fall White is also supposed to be HUGE!

[Nainoa]

Now THAT is an idea!!!

Yeah I was talking with the owners wife, and she was saying as tough as the economy has been, that if these "Tricks" don't work, they'll have to sell by June of 2009.

It's like my dream place... Now if I can just save up a couple hundred thousand dollars... I could buy it... Bar and Grill, on a Prime musky lake, public hunting land all over the places for the second largest deer herd in the state, and wild turkey populations so strong that you have to watch out that you don't smear one on the road.

[GREENFEATHER]

There must be a lot of deer by you. Gun season here does not start for quite a while yet.

I have crop damage permits so there really isn't a closed season or ruling on what type of weapon you can use. They do frown upon the use of fully automatics or suppressed firearms though.


*fixed* :cool: Although I am/was a 'leg'. :)


Overuse combined with heavy lifts, rappeling, loading/unloading too many connexes, a few too many ruck marches, etc....

I'd be willing to bet that all of the **** we did is why our backs are screwed. Mine acts up once in a while, especially after a long run of heavy deadlifts.


Bought some catfish at the store today

The fish farmers of America thank you for your support, especially me. ;)

[AlbinoGerbil]

I'd be willing to bet that all of the **** we did is why our backs are screwed. Mine acts up once in a while, especially after a long run of heavy deadlifts.

I have no doubt of that my friend. Fact is I can no long do deads or heavy squats(actually I'm not even supposed to squat) due to residual back issues and an ongoing degenerative disc disease in my lumbar spine.
Since I've retired from the military my back issues have actually tapered off. I still have some bad days and a few limitations but with a bit of modification in my lifestyle I've really been pretty good. Of course I'm always careful when it comes to my back now.

Old soldiers may never die but we do tend to fall apart over time. :o

[storm1507]

740 meters????!!!!! That's impressive Greenfeather.

Hey Savon...how are things going up there?

Fished this weekend, but no fish at all. But, dang were the fisherman out there. We have already had 2 boating fatalities on Lake Cumberland this month. :(

[bigdan]

good afternoon ramblers... while y'all are watching football and fishing I'm stuck spending my sunday in a fixed income securities class... of course I'm not paying attention at all but whatever... I wish I was outside.

[Curl Master]

good afternoon ramblers... while y'all are watching football and fishing I'm stuck spending my sunday in a fixed income securities class... of course I'm not paying attention at all but whatever... I wish I was outside.

Glad the packers won today. Thinking about going out bow hunting now

[3kgtjunkie]

740 meters????!!!!! That's impressive Greenfeather.

Hey Savon...how are things going up there?

Fished this weekend, but no fish at all. But, dang were the fisherman out there. We have already had 2 boating fatalities on Lake Cumberland this month. :(

you ever hike at the big south fork down there? i think that's the name of it, i'm gettin into this hiking/backpacking/climbing/ kayaking thing and i heard that was a good place for it in ky

[Curl Master]

Did not end up going out hunting started to pour so I decided against it

[3kgtjunkie]

Did not end up going out hunting started to pour so I decided against it

the way your weather's goin i'll get one before you in high power rifle season lol

[Curl Master]

the way your weather's goin i'll get one before you in high power rifle season lol

I do not mind the rain in the early season. I do not usually see to many bucks until the rut anyways

[=T Bone=]

Whats going on Guys?

[Skunk]

Whats going on Guys?

Printing a bunch of my photos for my Visualizations class tomorrow. While I'm doing that I'm thinking of some ways to hit on this smokin' hot Russian chick in that class. :cool:

[Mindripper]

Morning Ramblers!

Another day on the farm.

Some good football this weekend. Was happy to see Notre Dame finally beat Michigan. I think both of those teams are rebuilding though. Denver / San Diego was a fun game to watch on Sunday.

Ol' Sweatervest did not have a good showing. USC is rough this year.

[Curl Master]

Good Morning

[fitnessman]

Morning gang.

No Geese. They just were not moving.

Couple big flatheads on the trotline was it for the weekend!

[MISSINGLINK]

Good morning Ramblers. Tons of rain here in OHIO.

[One More Time]

Morning gang.

No Geese. They just were not moving.

Couple big flatheads on the trotline was it for the weekend!

I saw the pic. NICE. Did you weigh it? I am guessing 40ish lbs.


Hello outdoorsman. Not much rain, but we got a little.

[fitnessman]

I saw the pic. NICE. Did you weigh it? I am guessing 40ish lbs.


Hello outdoorsman. Not much rain, but we got a little.

I was guessing 50ish??

Not sure either way :eek:

Released several others over the weekend!

[Nainoa]

Printing a bunch of my photos for my Visualizations class tomorrow. While I'm doing that I'm thinking of some ways to hit on this smokin' hot Russian chick in that class. :cool:

Watch out for Russian Chicks Bro... They're all crazier than a **** house Rat!

Watch Out
Watch Out
Watch Out!

[storm1507]

you ever hike at the big south fork down there? i think that's the name of it, i'm gettin into this hiking/backpacking/climbing/ kayaking thing and i heard that was a good place for it in ky

Big South Fork is a few hours from here, but I'm in that area a couple of times per year. I went on one camping/hiking trip there when I was about your age. It was pretty nice...at least what I remember. Any place in southeast KY will be different for you, so give it a try.

Red River Gorge is one of the most popular hiking areas. Be careful though, seems like we have someone killed there every year falling off a cliff. They have also created a new trail in my county...Pine Mountail Trail. I have been on much of it before it was developed. It's a real eye opener.

[One More Time]

I was guessing 50ish??

Not sure either way :eek:

Released several others over the weekend!

I wouldn't disagree with that. It looked healthy. Nothing like seeing those big bubbles roll up is there?

EDIT: Come to think of it you are right. I would guess it closer to 50.

[Nainoa]

Okay...

So I can't help but get stuck over hearing some of the conversations of the women in my office... And wonder "How the hell can you be this stupid and live!"

Super B*tch came over to the office of the CareBear Powered Retard, next to mine...

They discussed the strange dreams they've both been having...

Then Super B*tch told her all about the vacation she's excited about.

Her and her Husband are going to Mexico, and taking their 18 year old (Hot) daughter.

Her Husband's Best Friend and his wife are going with, and they're taking their 18 year old son.

So here's the kicker sentence... "We decided to get the kids their own room to share... Luckily they've known each other for most of their lives, and they're just friends, he's not the kind of boy who would try anything."


*****

WTF... You're taking your 18 year old daughter, shaking her up in a room with a guy who's known her forever, and knows all her likes, and dislikes, knows "The little things" about her...

And you're putting them in a room together in romantic (18 year old drinking age) Mexico... And you're just going to count on things being okay!

You'll be lucky if you don't get cleaning bills because of the high level of pecker tracks all over the bed, drapes, couch, carpet, lampshade, night stand etc...

[Mindripper]

Okay...

So I can't help but get stuck over hearing some of the conversations of the women in my office... And wonder "How the hell can you be this stupid and live!"

Super B*tch came over to the office of the CareBear Powered Retard, next to mine...

They discussed the strange dreams they've both been having...

Then Super B*tch told her all about the vacation she's excited about.

Her and her Husband are going to Mexico, and taking their 18 year old (Hot) daughter.

Her Husband's Best Friend and his wife are going with, and they're taking their 18 year old son.

So here's the kicker sentence... "We decided to get the kids their own room to share... Luckily they've known each other for most of their lives, and they're just friends, he's not the kind of boy who would try anything."


*****

WTF... You're taking your 18 year old daughter, shaking her up in a room with a guy who's known her forever, and knows all her likes, and dislikes, knows "The little things" about her...

And you're putting them in a room together in romantic (18 year old drinking age) Mexico... And you're just going to count on things being okay!

You'll be lucky if you don't get cleaning bills because of the high level of pecker tracks all over the bed, drapes, couch, carpet, lampshade, night stand etc...

Sounds like a teen pregnancy waiting to happen. :p :o

[Nainoa]

Sounds like a teen pregnancy waiting to happen. :p :o

Yeah no kidding... When I was 18 I sure wish my parents would have paid for me to spend a week sharing a room with a 6 foot tall blonde in Mexico!

****

I mean I can understand how the wives don't get it...

I can even understand how the Boy's Father is okay with it.

But the Girl's Father... He should be looking up what paperwork he has to fill out to legally buy a gun and kill someone in Mexico.

[Nainoa]

So today is my 1 year wedding anniversary...

And my Dad goes in on Thursday, for another heart operation...

They're going to kill the Sinus node in his heart, and his pace maker will run his heart for the rest of his life.

I'm having a hard time finishing the poem I'm supposed to be giving my wife in a few hours... Just couldn't stop thinkin' about my Dad.

[MISSINGLINK]

So today is my 1 year wedding anniversary...

And my Dad goes in on Thursday, for another heart operation...

They're going to kill the Sinus node in his heart, and his pace maker will run his heart for the rest of his life.

I'm having a hard time finishing the poem I'm supposed to be giving my wife in a few hours... Just couldn't stop thinkin' about my Dad.

Congrats on the wedding anniversary. Hope everything goes well with your dad.

[storm1507]

So today is my 1 year wedding anniversary...

And my Dad goes in on Thursday, for another heart operation...

They're going to kill the Sinus node in his heart, and his pace maker will run his heart for the rest of his life.

I'm having a hard time finishing the poem I'm supposed to be giving my wife in a few hours... Just couldn't stop thinkin' about my Dad.

Congrats on the anniversary and prayers for your Dad. Are your Mom and Dad still together???

[Nainoa]

Congrats on the anniversary and prayers for your Dad. Are your Mom and Dad still together???

Yeah I don't know if you caught my post a while back, about my Mom having thoughts about leaving my Dad, and then I'd buy a bigger house and take care of my Dad.

But I made her promise that the idea wouldn't advance itself until his heart situation stabalized...

His health has been 1 step forward 2 steps back since then.

[fitnessman]

In other news my truck got trashed by two dumpsters.

72MPH winds slammed them right in to my truck where I was parked :(

[Nainoa]

In other news my truck got trashed by two dumpsters.

72MPH winds slammed them right in to my truck where I was parked :(

That sucks... what's your insurance situation?

[fitnessman]

Insurance agent took pics last night. Adjuster meeting me tomorrow to determine liabilty.....Can't see how that's on me....

[fitnessman]

That sucks... what's your insurance situation?

1,000 deductable.

Again I live in a apt complex. They or the dumpster company should be liable.

[|ceman]

1,000 deductable.

Again I live in a apt complex. They or the dumpster company should be liable.

Deductible shouldn't apply if they are determined to be at fault - their insurance should pay 100% of your costs.

Deductible would come into play if you filed a claim on your own policy.

[Nainoa]

1,000 deductable.

Again I live in a apt complex. They or the dumpster company should be liable.

I would imagine that it would be the dumpster people...

Unfortunately, unless they negligently placed the dumpsters (Like on a hill, with an improper brake or some such thing.) They'll be looking to weasel out of it.

Most likely when you signed your rental agreement, there were disclaimers about "Not being held liable" for weather related damage to property.

And they'll dump it on your insurance.

^^^^My neighbor lady had a similar situation at her work a few years ago.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Deductible shouldn't apply if they are determined to be at fault - their insurance should pay 100% of your costs.

Deductible would come into play if you filed a claim on your own policy.

We had a similar incident around here a while back. Now, to avoid paying out any more $$ the Dumpsters are blocked and fenced.

[fitnessman]

The dumpsters have no brakes. I assume they will have to pay.

[AlbinoGerbil]

The dumpsters have no brakes. I assume they will have to pay.

If they've made no visible effort to block/blockade the dumpster it sounds as though they're liable. Good luck with that bro.

[Savonadego]

Morning gang.

No Geese. They just were not moving.

Couple big flatheads on the trotline was it for the weekend!

guess mile dident eat it

[Mindripper]

In other news my truck got trashed by two dumpsters.

72MPH winds slammed them right in to my truck where I was parked :(


That sucks!!! Hope your insurance (in-case-****) will cover the damages.

EDIT - I hope someone else has to pay for everything. :D

[MISSINGLINK]

The dumpsters have no brakes. I assume they will have to pay.

Damn. Hope everything works out for you.

[One More Time]

Okay...

So I can't help but get stuck over hearing some of the conversations of the women in my office... And wonder "How the hell can you be this stupid and live!"

Super B*tch came over to the office of the CareBear Powered Retard, next to mine...

They discussed the strange dreams they've both been having...

Then Super B*tch told her all about the vacation she's excited about.

Her and her Husband are going to Mexico, and taking their 18 year old (Hot) daughter.

Her Husband's Best Friend and his wife are going with, and they're taking their 18 year old son.

So here's the kicker sentence... "We decided to get the kids their own room to share... Luckily they've known each other for most of their lives, and they're just friends, he's not the kind of boy who would try anything."


*****

WTF... You're taking your 18 year old daughter, shaking her up in a room with a guy who's known her forever, and knows all her likes, and dislikes, knows "The little things" about her...

And you're putting them in a room together in romantic (18 year old drinking age) Mexico... And you're just going to count on things being okay!

You'll be lucky if you don't get cleaning bills because of the high level of pecker tracks all over the bed, drapes, couch, carpet, lampshade, night stand etc...

Honestly....he has probably already hit it.


So today is my 1 year wedding anniversary...

And my Dad goes in on Thursday, for another heart operation...

They're going to kill the Sinus node in his heart, and his pace maker will run his heart for the rest of his life.

I'm having a hard time finishing the poem I'm supposed to be giving my wife in a few hours... Just couldn't stop thinkin' about my Dad.

Congrats on the anniversary. I hope everything comes out good with your dad. My dad has been having health issues for a few years. It is tough to watch your "childhood superman" become human.


In other news my truck got trashed by two dumpsters.

72MPH winds slammed them right in to my truck where I was parked :(

Dang. How close where you to the eye?

[fitnessman]

Honestly....he has probably already hit it.



Congrats on the anniversary. I hope everything comes out good with your dad. My dad has been having health issues for a few years. It is tough to watch your "childhood superman" become human.



Dang. How close where you to the eye?

I am in Ohio..This was just the left overs mashing in to a cold front.

[AlbinoGerbil]

So today is my 1 year wedding anniversary...

And my Dad goes in on Thursday, for another heart operation...

They're going to kill the Sinus node in his heart, and his pace maker will run his heart for the rest of his life.

I'm having a hard time finishing the poem I'm supposed to be giving my wife in a few hours... Just couldn't stop thinkin' about my Dad.

I missed this post earlier.

Congrats on the one year anniversary bro. I'm sure you'll get your poem finished on time.

Best wishes for your Dad. I know that's got to be pretty hard on you.

[Mindripper]

I missed this post earlier.

Congrats on the one year anniversary bro. I'm sure you'll get your poem finished on time.

Best wishes for your Dad. I know that's got to be pretty hard on you.

Well said...

Happy Married day :p :D

Something like:

Roses are red, Violets are blue
If you keep breaking the can...
We can't go poo.

Signed,

The Knight in Wax Ring Armor. :D

JK - Given your posts and writing style I'm sure it will be epic.

Best wishes and prayers for your dad.

[One More Time]

I am in Ohio..This was just the left overs mashing in to a cold front.

Yeah I know but when Ike went by TN there was still an eye (albeit faint) about 200 miles West....it was heading up that way. The Bengals/Titans game was hilarious...lol

[Nainoa]

I missed this post earlier.

Congrats on the one year anniversary bro. I'm sure you'll get your poem finished on time.

Best wishes for your Dad. I know that's got to be pretty hard on you.

I don't know...

I've said Good Bye "Just in Case" to my Dad 3 times now...

And I almost worry that when it happens I won't be affected by it like I should... As if I've numbed myself up to it, by finding way to not be overwhelmed by worrying about it.

I'm always mindful that this, like any long term family illness, is a marathon and not a sprint.

There's nothing I can do about it except try to stay strong and keep loving him the way a son loves a father.

****

The thing that's most important to him is that I'm happy, and that I keep moving my life forward towards all the next big steps...

So it's probably part of why I've been so hard on myself for all the dead ends I've run into.

*****

When I look back on my life and all the tough moments... The dark times... The ****ty times when I bemoaned my fate and shook my fist at God for putting me through whatever here and whichever there...

I understand with lucid clarity how each of those times was part of lessons that lead me upward on the great journey of my life.

So I'd be a complete idiot if I didn't realize that all the pot holes that I keep stepping into are a part of lessons that will fortify me and help move me forward, to some place 20 years from now, that I'll look back upon for wisdom.

Sometimes I think if it were not for this faith, I would crumble at the seams.

[Nainoa]

Okay...

Finished the poem...

Not my best work... But I'm a very harsh critic... I'm sure it will make her melt, and all that stuff...

But I might bitten off more than I can chew trying to write an artistic print of it in Hawaiian (I've been teaching myself Hawaiian)

**** is that tricky language!

[PLANETGETLOW]

Hey all!!

[GREENFEATHER]

740 meters????!!!!! That's impressive Greenfeather.

Hey Savon...how are things going up there?

Fished this weekend, but no fish at all. But, dang were the fisherman out there. We have already had 2 boating fatalities on Lake Cumberland this month. :(

That's a close one, lol! You have to realise, I grew up on this property and I know where they're going to move and how far they are. I love my M-14, BOOM, PROTEIN EVERYWHERE!! :D



Watch out for Russian Chicks Bro... They're all crazier than a **** house Rat!

Watch Out
Watch Out
Watch Out!

Pump and dump! Just sayin'...... Hungarian chicks are the same way.


In other news my truck got trashed by two dumpsters.

72MPH winds slammed them right in to my truck where I was parked :(


WTF?!?!?!?

[Nainoa]

That's a close one, lol! You have to realise, I grew up on this property and I know where they're going to move and how far they are. I love my M-14, BOOM, PROTEIN EVERYWHERE!! :D




Pump and dump! Just sayin'...... Hungarian chicks are the same way.




WTF?!?!?!?

Yeah you've pretty much got to watch out for anything Balkans and East... There's some kind of Crazy Gene working around that gene pool! It like disguises itself until it's introduced to semen and cold hard cash... Which (According to my old research) appears to activate the gene!

;)
:D

[Curl Master]

Only saw two deer tonight. They are turkey's all around me. Had several come in when I was hunting. Had a big hawk land in a tree right close to me too. Its claws were as big as my hands.

[ozzybob]

That's a close one, lol! You have to realise, I grew up on this property and I know where they're going to move and how far they are. I love my M-14, BOOM, PROTEIN EVERYWHERE!! :D
Pump and dump! Just sayin'...... Hungarian chicks are the same way.
WTF?!?!?!?

Had personal experience with Hungarian girls and can vouch for that.


Yeah you've pretty much got to watch out for anything Balkans and East... There's some kind of Crazy Gene working around that gene pool! It like disguises itself until it's introduced to semen and cold hard cash... Which (According to my old research) appears to activate the gene!

;)
:D

LOL for sure. The better looking they are the worst it gets.
But if you can find a good one you'll be happy forever. Providing you know what to do with her;)
(married to Serb/Croat)



The dumpsters have no brakes. I assume they will have to pay.

It sounds like it will have to go onto the public liabilty of the apartment complex. Or at least it would here.
They will probably put in a claim for the dumpster company but I doubt it will go far. No personal damage the apartment insurance will pay for it quickly as they do not want anyone to start asking why the dumpster wasn't secured and ask for more money.

[Skunk]

DAMNIT! The Russian chick transfered to another class...



Oh well, lol.

[ozzybob]

DAMNIT! The Russian chick transfered to another class...



Oh well, lol.

Why is that a problem?

[Skunk]

Why is that a problem?

I was gonna try to tap that. :D

[bigdan]

I was gonna try to tap that. :D

foreign chicks... they are cool. I say try to contact her outside of class.

[ozzybob]

I was gonna try to tap that. :D

Tackle her in the hallway.

Trust me they like that:p

[Skunk]

Meh... it's not like I know the chick. I can wait until I have a semester with her. My penis is patient.

Besides, I'm already working on a chick in composition. I might go for the Norweigan chick in my photoshop class while I'm at it. :)

(I didn't get laid last semester... can't let that happen this time lol)

[ozzybob]

Meh... it's not like I know the chick. I can wait until I have a semester with her. My penis is patient.

Besides, I'm already working on a chick in composition. I might go for the Norweigan chick in my photoshop class while I'm at it. :)

(I didn't get laid last semester... can't let that happen this time lol)

That's beacuse you are working a chick as oposed to chicks!

Backup's your friend;)

Man I miss them days! Can you tell?

:p

[Curl Master]

Good Morning

[Mindripper]

Good Morning


Morning CM!

Great football game last night if you like offense. NFC East is a tough division this year.

Birthday tomorrow; think I'll take the day off and go for one last hike.

[MISSINGLINK]

Hola Gents. Interesting game coming up this week. Philly and Pit I believe. Who do you like in that?

[PLANETGETLOW]

Morning dudes........

[fitnessman]

http://fminus.net/images/webblindcouple.jpg

[PLANETGETLOW]

http://fminus.net/images/webblindcouple.jpg

How's the progress coming?

[fitnessman]

How's the progress coming?

Training is going well above average!

[Nainoa]

Training is going well above average!

Yeah last night my wife and I were out to dinner for our anniversary, and Labor Day to Walleye opener is always my Hardcore lifting season...

She says to me... "Honey, how big are you planning on getting... Cause every year I swear your shoulders get wider!"

To which I replied... "I don't know baby... My body refuses to slow down when it comes to putting on mass... It's like I can just look really hard at a set of DB's eat a bag of sugar and my shoulders get an inch wider."

[One More Time]

Yeah last night my wife and I were out to dinner for our anniversary, and Labor Day to Walleye opener is always my Hardcore lifting season...

She says to me... "Honey, how big are you planning on getting... Cause every year I swear your shoulders get wider!"

To which I replied... "I don't know baby... My body refuses to slow down when it comes to putting on mass... It's like I can just look really hard at a set of DB's eat a bag of sugar and my shoulders get an inch wider."

Then barrrnnnnt chicka barrnnnnnnnt chicka wahhh wahhh? :D

[Mindripper]

Then barrrnnnnt chicka barrnnnnnnnt chicka wahhh wahhh? :D

LOL

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/ryow2437/theniloldcat.jpg

[Curl Master]

Morning CM!

Great football game last night if you like offense. NFC East is a tough division this year.

Birthday tomorrow; think I'll take the day off and go for one last hike.

Yeah I watched part of the game. Neither defense could stop the opposing teams offense.

[Curl Master]

Hola Gents. Interesting game coming up this week. Philly and Pit I believe. Who do you like in that?

Philly I think. I hope the Packers vs Cowboys game is good. Packers need to get pressure on Romo.

[Curl Master]

Morning dudes........

Good Morning. Just got back from cleaning a house

[One More Time]

Good Morning. Just got back from cleaning a house

Got a deer yet?

[Curl Master]

Got a deer yet?

No only been out twice. Saw 5 deer one night (2 does, 2 fawns, small six pointer, and a deer I could not tell what it was) and 2 deer the other time ( doe and fawn).

When the rut starts is when I will have a better chance of getting one.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Good Morning. Just got back from cleaning a house

Sounds like loads of fun.....

[One More Time]

No only been out twice. Saw 5 deer one night (2 does, 2 fawns, small six pointer, and a deer I could not tell what it was) and 2 deer the other time ( doe and fawn).

When the rut starts is when I will have a better chance of getting one.

:cool: You have to tag a doe before you bag a buck?

[fitnessman]

Wind damage

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/mjmsrsean/winddamage.jpg

[MISSINGLINK]

Wind damage

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/mjmsrsean/winddamage.jpg

Geez, did you get the number of that dumpster? They should have to pay.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Wind damage

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/mjmsrsean/winddamage.jpg

Any word on your claim yet?

[fitnessman]

Any word on your claim yet?

Waiting on adjuster today.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Waiting on adjuster today.

I meant to ask yesterday. Was your truck the only vehicle damaged?

[fitnessman]

I meant to ask yesterday. Was your truck the only vehicle damaged?

Yes. Agent came out that night and took pics of the Dumpster against my truck.

[|ceman]

Yes. Agent came out that night and took pics of the Dumpster against my truck.

Did you offer to rep him if he adjusts it in your favor?

:D

[AlbinoGerbil]

Yes. Agent came out that night and took pics of the Dumpster against my truck.

I still think you should be ok.

[Nainoa]

Did you offer to rep him if he adjusts it in your favor?

:D

When you have boulder shoulders and an airborne background, there are skills face to face that have more persuasive value then Rep power!

;)
:D

[|ceman]

When you have boulder shoulders and an airborne background, there are skills face to face that have more persuasive value then Rep power!

;)
:D

Don't you know you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar?

:p

;)

[fitnessman]

Did you offer to rep him if he adjusts it in your favor?

:D

I wish it worked that way *poor*


I still think you should be ok.

I hope so!


When you have boulder shoulders and an airborne background, there are skills face to face that have more persuasive value then Rep power!

;)
:D

I never dealt well with these types :eek:


Don't you know you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar?

:p

;)

Never works for me. Seems letting a few F bombs fly with the Italian death scowl does....

[Nainoa]

Don't you know you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar?

:p

;)

Yeah but really... You don't put Flies in Choke holds!

:D

*****

I actually hate that about negative people...

Like my office nemesis AKA Super-B*tch...

The last time we had it out, I said: You know our work relationship would be so much better, if you'd just make an effort to not be rude and aggressive.

To which she responded... I'm only rude because it will bring out the best in you!

****

WTF... Yeah everyone does better when you treat them like ****!

[AlbinoGerbil]

Yeah but really... You don't put Flies in Choke holds!

:D

*****

I actually hate that about negative people...

Like my office nemesis AKA Super-B*tch...

The last time we had it out, I said: You know our work relationship would be so much better, if you'd just make an effort to not be rude and aggressive.

To which she responded... I'm only rude because it will bring out the best in you!

****

WTF... Yeah everyone does better when you treat them like ****!

Maybe she meant to say 'it will bring out the beast in you'.

I've worked with people like that, esp in the military. Give someone a little bit of rank and they think they're above you. Many forget that it's the 'little guy/gal' that actually makes things happen.....or not.

[Nainoa]

I never dealt well with these types :eek:



Never works for me. Seems letting a few F bombs fly with the Italian death scowl does....

I hear ya... I hate the pecker heads, who when devoid of any real spine or personal gravitas, they simply fall back on techno-jargon and paper work.

WTF... Just be straight up you little ass badgers!

****

Hopefully this might just be enough of a common occurance that they don't bust your balls on it.

[Nainoa]

Maybe she meant to say 'it will bring out the beast in you'.

I've worked with people like that, esp in the military. Give someone a little bit of rank and they think they're above you. Many forget that it's the 'little guy/gal' that actually makes things happen.....or not.

One of the sayings my father always had... "The world only changes when the people with dirt under their fingernails decide to change it... When guys in suits decide to change the world, it seems like all you ever get is a redecorated version of the same old crap you had before."

This from the same man who said "If you have to prove that you're a man... It probably means you ain't!"

[AlbinoGerbil]

One of the sayings my father always had... "The world only changes when the people with dirt under their fingernails decide to change it... When guys in suits decide to change the world, it seems like all you ever get is a redecorated version of the same old crap you had before."

This from the same man who said "If you have to prove that you're a man... It probably means you ain't!"

I've seen the first part of your post in action time and time again.


The second part of you post made me laugh as I remember many of the people I've known throughout my life who love to beat their chest and proclaim their manhood.

[Nainoa]

I've seen the first part of your post in action time and time again.


The second part of you post made me laugh as I remember many of the people I've known throughout my life who love to beat their chest and proclaim their manhood.

Yeah that's one of the best things about my social life these days, compared to my 20's... So much less chest thumping dick heads... And even the one's who are still in the process of figuring how that it's about "Proving something to yourself" and not just being a big kid saying "Look what I can do." It's easy to walk away.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Yeah that's one of the best things about my social life these days, compared to my 20's... So much less chest thumping dick heads... And even the one's who are still in the process of figuring how that it's about "Proving something to yourself" and not just being a big kid saying "Look what I can do." It's easy to walk away.

Indeed.

I'm trying to pass that along to my kids so they can learn to circumvent these indivduals. Being girls I don't even want them dating people like that.

[Nainoa]

Indeed.

I'm trying to pass that along to my kids so they can learn to circumvent these indivduals. Being girls I don't even want them dating people like that.

Yeah as my wife and I are talking about starting a family soon, we've been discussing values to raise our kids by...

One of the things we discussed about daughters was that we don't want them to grow up self-validating by how attractive they are. (Which my Wife's Family is a lot of HOT Women.)

If I have a daughter, it's fine for her to be attractive... But I want her to self-validate based on who she is in substance. Not to just end up like a lot of these pretty girls who, rather than do the hard work of seeking personal growth experiences, they settle on the lesser path, and validate themselves by the number of guys who want to stick their dick in them!

****

But whatever children I have are going to be Freaks of Nature... My Wife is a strong backed woman... Tougher than half my male friends... And I'm not exactly friggin' dainty...

A couple of well placed martial arts classes and I'll have to make sure my daughter isn't validating herself based on the fact that she can pick her date up by the throat with one hand and choke him out!

;)
:D

[AlbinoGerbil]

Yeah as my wife and I are talking about starting a family soon, we've been discussing values to raise our kids by...

One of the things we discussed about daughters was that we don't want them to grow up self-validating by how attractive they are. (Which my Wife's Family is a lot of HOT Women.)

If I have a daughter, it's fine for her to be attractive... But I want her to self-validate based on who she is in substance. Not to just end up like a lot of these pretty girls who, rather than do the hard work of seeking personal growth experiences, they settle on the lesser path, and validate themselves by the number of guys who want to stick their dick in them!

****

But whatever children I have are going to be Freaks of Nature... My Wife is a strong backed woman... Tougher than half my male friends... And I'm not exactly friggin' dainty...

A couple of well placed martial arts classes and I'll have to make sure my daughter isn't validating herself based on the fact that she can pick her date up by the throat with one hand and choke him out!

;)
:D


I can definitely relate to what you wrote.

Funny thing is, we just enrolled my youngest in martial arts yesterday. She was so excited she had a hard time getting to sleep last night. :D

[One More Time]

Yeah but really... You don't put Flies in Choke holds!

:D

*****

I actually hate that about negative people...

Like my office nemesis AKA Super-B*tch...

The last time we had it out, I said: You know our work relationship would be so much better, if you'd just make an effort to not be rude and aggressive.

To which she responded... I'm only rude because it will bring out the best in you!

****

WTF... Yeah everyone does better when you treat them like ****!

You should have given her the Stone Cold stunner :D (srsly)

[Nainoa]

I can definitely relate to what you wrote.

Funny thing is, we just enrolled my youngest in martial arts yesterday. She was so excited she had a hard time getting to sleep last night. :D

Well and I think the other advantage of Martial Arts and Sports is that it provides kids with structure... And somehow the older I get the more I realize that idle hands are indeed the devil's tools.

Thinking back... It was the sturcture I had when I was younger, that helped me come back to base and get my head out of my ass later in life during the "What does it all mean" and "Falling from grace" phases of my life.

[fitnessman]

Adjuster just called. On her way.

Might as well been talking to a Grapefruit......

[AlbinoGerbil]

Well and I think the other advantage of Martial Arts and Sports is that it provides kids with structure... And somehow the older I get the more I realize that idle hands are indeed the devil's tools.

Thinking back... It was the sturcture I had when I was younger, that helped me come back to base and get my head out of my ass later in life during the "What does it all mean" and "Falling from grace" phases of my life.

Structure, discipline, self confidence....three of the biggest reasons we enrolled her. I know it helped me in certain cases.

Adjuster just called. On her way.

Might as well been talking to a Grapefruit......


Good luck with that bro.

[jwdjrs]

Adjuster just called. On her way.

Might as well been talking to a Grapefruit......Did you bring back my Expedition from St. Louis ?? Was suppose to get it today, but since so many people are without power, their saying it might be Friday :(

Oh well, I'm just happy everyone is safe :)

[One More Time]

Adjuster just called. On her way.

Might as well been talking to a Grapefruit......

Her? Quick do some curlz and extensions....teh gunz might hypnotize her (srs)

[jwdjrs]

I can definitely relate to what you wrote.

Funny thing is, we just enrolled my youngest in martial arts yesterday. She was so excited she had a hard time getting to sleep last night. :DMy wife and I was just talking last week about some tae kwon do classes for the kids

[C. Griswald]

Adjuster just called. On her way.

Might as well been talking to a Grapefruit......

neg her nao

[AlbinoGerbil]

My wife and I was just talking last week about some tae kwon do classes for the kids

I recommend it.

[MISSINGLINK]

I have to get my oldest son into soccer or something. He has way to much energy.

Also, after 2 months of not mowing the grass I actually have to cut it tonight due to Ike. :(

[GREENFEATHER]

Yeah but really... You don't put Flies in Choke holds!

:D

*****

I actually hate that about negative people...

Like my office nemesis AKA Super-B*tch...

The last time we had it out, I said: You know our work relationship would be so much better, if you'd just make an effort to not be rude and aggressive.

To which she responded... I'm only rude because it will bring out the best in you!

****

WTF... Yeah everyone does better when you treat them like ****!

Sounds like she needs to be screwed real good cuz what she's getting at home ain't makin' it!! :D


My wife and I was just talking last week about some tae kwon do classes for the kids

I recommend Judo, especially for girls and those thast have coordination issues. I was a clumsy Ox until I took up Judo. I still have my moments too, lol!! :( Not a word about the fukn cone fitty!

[Mindripper]

Sounds like she needs to be screwed real good cuz what she's getting at home ain't makin' it!! :D



I recommend Judo, especially for girls and those thast have coordination issues. I was a clumsy Ox until I took up Judo. I still have my moments too, lol!! :( Not a word about the fukn cone fitty!


Judo, Sambo and BJJ are all excellent self defense Martial Arts... I wrestled in HS so I found that these were the most useful to me. My NCOIC @ Pendleton was an Olympic level judo guy; he could literally throw most people off the planet. :D

[PLANETGETLOW]

I can definitely relate to what you wrote.

Funny thing is, we just enrolled my youngest in martial arts yesterday. She was so excited she had a hard time getting to sleep last night. :D


Well and I think the other advantage of Martial Arts and Sports is that it provides kids with structure... And somehow the older I get the more I realize that idle hands are indeed the devil's tools.

Thinking back... It was the sturcture I had when I was younger, that helped me come back to base and get my head out of my ass later in life during the "What does it all mean" and "Falling from grace" phases of my life.


My wife and I was just talking last week about some tae kwon do classes for the kids

We've had our son in TKD now for about 3 years. He really likes it and we initially put him in it strictly for some self-confidence and respect. He's one belt away from BB and tests for that in a few months. He used to compete but hasn't since football and jr. high started. We don't want to put too much pressure on him.

Here's a clip I made of him back in 06.

IGovG830Cj8

[GREENFEATHER]

Judo, Sambo and BJJ are all excellent self defense Martial Arts... I wrestled in HS so I found that these were the most useful to me. My NCOIC @ Pendleton was an Olympic level judo guy; he could literally throw most people off the planet. :D

I had one of those too, he asked if anyone thought they could knock him down. Some stupid assed Mick stepped up and promptly got his ass kicked in, lol. I did get a few shots in on him, but game, set and match went to the DI.

[bigdan]

Well and I think the other advantage of Martial Arts and Sports is that it provides kids with structure... And somehow the older I get the more I realize that idle hands are indeed the devil's tools.

Thinking back... It was the sturcture I had when I was younger, that helped me come back to base and get my head out of my ass later in life during the "What does it all mean" and "Falling from grace" phases of my life.

I think martial arts is a great idea for kids. Definitely follow through w/ this.

[Curl Master]

Got some more work down around the house today. Almost finished with the project I am working on.

[Pakistanhater]

guys my financial situation isn't too nice. do you think i could use my poop as bait for fishing?

[GREENFEATHER]

guys my financial situation isn't too nice. do you think i could use my poop as bait for fishing?

I hope you're not trolling in here, you'll get buttsecksed fo sho if you are.

[Skunk]

guys my financial situation isn't too nice. do you think i could use my poop as bait for fishing?

No, but if it's a floater you can use it as a bobber.

[fitnessman]

Morning....

3424.00 damage to truck.

I got a check for 2424.00.

I am stuck with the deductable.

The are going to open anothe claim to see if dumpster company or apt complex should pay..But I am not holding my breath.

Will get door fixed and live with dents in bed.

F^ck.

[MISSINGLINK]

Morning....

3424.00 damage to truck.

I got a check for 2424.00.

I am stuck with the deductable.

The are going to open anothe claim to see if dumpster company or apt complex should pay..But I am not holding my breath.

Will get door fixed and live with dents in bed.

F^ck.

One thing positive is that you got some money. I would be interested to see if the dumpster company would be held responsible. I would think that the dumpster company should have their equipment protected/immobile to prevent things like this happening. Hopefully you will get more money.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Morning....

3424.00 damage to truck.

I got a check for 2424.00.

I am stuck with the deductable.

The are going to open anothe claim to see if dumpster company or apt complex should pay..But I am not holding my breath.

Will get door fixed and live with dents in bed.

F^ck.

Damn, both quotes seem high too me. I would think you could have all of that fixed for about $1K to $1500. Are you going to commercial body/paint shops?

[fitnessman]

Damn, both quotes seem high too me. I would think you could have all of that fixed for about $1K to $1500. Are you going to commercial body/paint shops?

Yes dropping it off this morning.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Yes dropping it off this morning.

I see about 5 hours of labor including the window and probably about $500 worth of materials including paint.

The commercial place shoot REALLY high on these quotes because they know insurance is funding it. Maybe you can find a bed at a salvage yard.

[Curl Master]

Good Morning. About to head to out to a short cleaning job this morning

[Curl Master]

Morning....

3424.00 damage to truck.

I got a check for 2424.00.

I am stuck with the deductable.

The are going to open anothe claim to see if dumpster company or apt complex should pay..But I am not holding my breath.

Will get door fixed and live with dents in bed.

F^ck.

Hopefully the dumpster company or apt will have to pay. Sorry to hear that you otherwise are going to have to stick with paying the deductable.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Good Morning. About to head to out to a short cleaning job this morning

Morning!!

[fitnessman]

Hopefully the dumpster company or apt will have to pay. Sorry to hear that you otherwise are going to have to stick with paying the deductable.


I won't pay it. I will just get the door fixed and live with the dents in the bed. A grand might as well me a million to me at this point in my life.

[Mindripper]

Morning Gents!

Quick fly by for me... 35 years old today. :o

Gonna spend sometime outside and have a relaxing day.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Morning Gents!

Quick fly by for me... 35 years old today. :o

Gonna spend sometime outside and have a relaxing day.

Happy B-day man........enjoy your time off!!

[One More Time]

I won't pay it. I will just get the door fixed and live with the dents in the bed. A grand might as well me a million to me at this point in my life.

Fitty I got to agree with PGL, that seems like a high estimate to me. Do you have a friend of a friend etc that does body work? Might be worth a shot looking around a little. You might could even find one that would let you do some of the work (sanding, etc)...that way you could take a couple of days vacation and help.

[jwdjrs]

Morning Gents!

Quick fly by for me... 35 years old today. :o

Gonna spend sometime outside and have a relaxing day.Happy Birthday !!!!!

[One More Time]

Morning Gents!

Quick fly by for me... 35 years old today. :o

Gonna spend sometime outside and have a relaxing day.

Hey I missed this. Happy B'day bro. I see that you are celebrating your sixth anniversary of your 29th b'day just like I did :D

[Nainoa]

I won't pay it. I will just get the door fixed and live with the dents in the bed. A grand might as well me a million to me at this point in my life.

Yeah that does seem really High! but I also know the COL in Ohio (One of the top 10 in the lower 48) is outrageous right now, and I'm sure that's factoring in.

But I hear what you're saying on the deductable being a pain in the ass.

*****

Surely the door isn't going to cost the whole 24K00?

I would just take the remainder, and invest it into something like a CD...

You're into the truck for the long haul as it is... So it needs to be fixed before you sell it etc...

I say toss the remainder into a CD, and let it grow... At some point farther down the line when the tides of life run high and a windfall comes to you... You can pull out the CD on time, with the windfall and get the truck fixed before you sell her!

[fitnessman]

Yeah that does seem really High! but I also know the COL in Ohio (One of the top 10 in the lower 48) is outrageous right now, and I'm sure that's factoring in.

But I hear what you're saying on the deductable being a pain in the ass.

*****

Surely the door isn't going to cost the whole 24K00?

I would just take the remainder, and invest it into something like a CD...

You're into the truck for the long haul as it is... So it needs to be fixed before you sell it etc...

I say toss the remainder into a CD, and let it grow... At some point farther down the line when the tides of life run high and a windfall comes to you... You can pull out the CD on time, with the windfall and get the truck fixed before you sell her!


The remainder of the money I will use for useful items...Like food...

Yes it's that bad on this end.

[Nainoa]

Morning Gents!

Quick fly by for me... 35 years old today. :o

Gonna spend sometime outside and have a relaxing day.

Happy Birthday Bro!

My Great Grandfather was born today in 1862, not far from the battle of Antietem!

[PLANETGETLOW]

The remainder of the money I will use for useful items...Like food...

Yes it's that bad on this end.

The entire economy is screwed......you're not the only one

[storm1507]

Morning Gents!

Quick fly by for me... 35 years old today. :o

Gonna spend sometime outside and have a relaxing day.

Happy B-day.

35....ooohhh that was a rough one for me. But, I lived through it.

[fitnessman]

The entire economy is screwed......you're not the only one


At least my training's going well. Universal is being very good to me:

DB Hammers:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/mjmsrsean/rows.jpg

[Nainoa]

The remainder of the money I will use for useful items...Like food...

Yes it's that bad on this end.

I hear ya on the Tough Times Thing... (I'm hanging in there for now!) But I come from very tough times roots.

The thing that you have to keep in mind is that turning the rest of that money over into food... Is like Spending your $1000 deductible on food...

*Which hey, I grew up half the time wearing home made clothes, so I get the sacrifice. Just make sure that every penny you spend is the best most kick ass dead possible...

Like buying a beef loin and cutting it into steaks... Or bulk Hamburger, bulk chicken wings...

*****

What's your Meat Grinder and Sausage making skill set look like?

I know a website where you can order Gelatin Casings for 16 pounds of meat, for $6... And then a pork shoulder would cost $20 for 16 pounds...

$26 for 16 pounds of brat like sausages, and a little Nainoa Spicing strategy could make for a lot of meals later on, when you're doing stuff like saving up for X-mass presents!

[PLANETGETLOW]

At least my training's going well. Universal is being very good to me:

DB Hammers:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/mjmsrsean/rows.jpg

LOL at the admirer behind you

[fitnessman]

I hear ya on the Tough Times Thing... (I'm hanging in there for now!) But I come from very tough times roots.

The thing that you have to keep in mind is that turning the rest of that money over into food... Is like Spending your $1000 deductible on food...

*Which hey, I grew up half the time wearing home made clothes, so I get the sacrifice. Just make sure that every penny you spend is the best most kick ass dead possible...

Like buying a beef loin and cutting it into steaks... Or bulk Hamburger, bulk chicken wings...

*****

What's your Meat Grinder and Sausage making skill set look like?

I know a website where you can order Gelatin Casings for 16 pounds of meat, for $6... And then a pork shoulder would cost $20 for 16 pounds...

$26 for 16 pounds of brat like sausages, and a little Nainoa Spicing strategy could make for a lot of meals later on, when you're doing stuff like saving up for X-mass presents!

I live in a **** box eff. apt.

No stove and just a apt size fridge/wave/hot plate.

I do store stuff at my buddies place AT CAMP (fish and game).

Pitty party for fitty today! :D

[Nainoa]

At least my training's going well. Universal is being very good to me:

DB Hammers:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/mjmsrsean/rows.jpg

Jesus... Wussin' out with the 62 pound dumbells huh?

:p
:D

[Nainoa]

I live in a **** box eff. apt.

No stove and just a apt size fridge/wave/hot plate.

I do store stuff at my buddies place AT CAMP (fish and game).

Pitty party for fitty today! :D

No Fracking stove... WTF? I didn't think they could even rent an apartment without a stove!

You should at least get a little propane camp stove... $10 at Wal Mart, and a 4 pack of Propane canisters for $6

Then you can at least fry up bacon in your own damn house!

Because once they take away your ability to Fry Bacon... Well it's just the first step on the slippery slope to a completely Facist Government!
:D

*****

Do you have any type of freezer? Or is it just a little mini-fridge?

[MISSINGLINK]

I live in a **** box eff. apt.

No stove and just a apt size fridge/wave/hot plate.

I do store stuff at my buddies place AT CAMP (fish and game).

Pitty party for fitty today! :D

But look at all those supplements you get. :D

[One More Time]

At least my training's going well. Universal is being very good to me:

DB Hammers:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t179/mjmsrsean/rows.jpg

So....who is the dude checking you out?

EDIT: This pic needs.......THE BIRTH OF A SUPERVILLIAN.....written on it..lol



LOL at the admirer behind you

hahahaha

[PLANETGETLOW]

So....who is the dude checking you out?

EDIT: This pic needs.......THE BIRTH OF A SUPERVILLIAN.....written on it..lol




hahahaha

LOL, I was afraid to ask what he was looking at

[fitnessman]

No Fracking stove... WTF? I didn't think they could even rent an apartment without a stove!

You should at least get a little propane camp stove... $10 at Wal Mart, and a 4 pack of Propane canisters for $6

Then you can at least fry up bacon in your own damn house!

Because once they take away your ability to Fry Bacon... Well it's just the first step on the slippery slope to a completely Facist Government!
:D

*****

Do you have any type of freezer? Or is it just a little mini-fridge?

Oh I wave the bacon!

Just a little fridge.

Apt is like a dorm room... But hey 290 a month utilities included. Computer lab, indoor pool, game room... So it's not "all" bad.


But look at all those supplements you get. :D

Dang good thing!


So....who is the dude checking you out?

EDIT: This pic needs.......THE BIRTH OF A SUPERVILLIAN.....written on it..lol




hahahaha

LULZ!!! :D

[Nainoa]

Oh I wave the bacon!

Just a little fridge.

Apt is like a dorm room... But hey 290 a month utilities included. Computer lab, indoor pool, game room... So it's not "all" bad.



So what would you think to say buying a 3 cube chest freezer?

I mean really... If you could buy bulk meats and freeze them up, but still at your finger tips, you're going to save a TON of money.

My 3 Cube was $110 on sale for $90...

Rough tally of what it's saved me in my ability to store bulk foods, was just over $310, for the first 12 months.

And then you'd be spending money on something with longer term value?

[fitnessman]

So what would you think to say buying a 3 cube chest freezer?

I mean really... If you could buy bulk meats and freeze them up, but still at your finger tips, you're going to save a TON of money.

My 3 Cube was $110 on sale for $90...

Rough tally of what it's saved me in my ability to store bulk foods, was just over $310, for the first 12 months.

And then you'd be spending money on something with longer term value?

At most, I sleep there 4 nights a week if that. Either at camp or in STL.

Just can't see putting too much effort in the place.

[Curl Master]

I won't pay it. I will just get the door fixed and live with the dents in the bed. A grand might as well me a million to me at this point in my life.

Same here when we can save the money we do. My dad and I just fixed his car ourselves when that deer ran into the side of his car. The insurance company said the car was not worth the money it would cost to fix it. The were would have just totaled the car out and gave us the money they thought it was worth. Screw that that car still ran. We took the front panel off and pounded out the dent, fixed the front mirror that got busted off, and some of other stuff and it did not cost a thing. So what if it does not look perfect.

We run our cars until they can not drive anymore.

Thank God we have not had any more car bills lately. That last bill to fix my dad's transmission was 2,000 dollars. Bill before that which we found out from this mechanic that guy did not even fix the clutch was 600.

[PackerFan85]

Took off 7 days in November for the late bow season and gun season. Hope I see more deer this year.

[AlbinoGerbil]

I won't pay it. I will just get the door fixed and live with the dents in the bed. A grand might as well me a million to me at this point in my life.

Hey fitty, sorry to hear about the deductible. I think you got screwed.
I know what you mean about the money though.

[MISSINGLINK]

How do you guys handle gift giving? The reason I ask is that my son is getting baptized this weekend and I have invited some aunts and uncles and although most have RSVP'd there is one set that has not. They were invited the last time for my other son's baptism and they did not come or give a gift. If they do not want to come that is great but I think you should at least send something? Correct??

If they did not come, would you feel bad or have any feelings about not giving to their stuff that they have for their family? This is making me so mad about them possibly not coming. They say stick with your family but I am not so sure.

[Mindripper]

Thanks all for wished me a Happy B-day. Went for a 7 mile hike and now eating lunch and playing guitar.... Alone but I'm doing ok.

God bless all.

[AlbinoGerbil]

How do you guys handle gift giving? The reason I ask is that my son is getting baptized this weekend and I have invited some aunts and uncles and although most have RSVP'd there is one set that has not. They were invited the last time for my other son's baptism and they did not come or give a gift. If they do not want to come that is great but I think you should at least send something? Correct??

If they did not come, would you feel bad or have any feelings about not giving to their stuff that they have for their family? This is making me so mad about them possibly not coming. They say stick with your family but I am not so sure.

I've never heard of giving gifts at a baptism.

When I baptized my youngest it was just a simple ceremony in front of the church.

I wouldn't sweat the gift thing nearly as much as the possible snub from family.
Maybe ask them why they didn't come to the last one.



*edit*

Must have missed it earlier.

Happy birthday Mindripper.

[One More Time]

How do you guys handle gift giving? The reason I ask is that my son is getting baptized this weekend and I have invited some aunts and uncles and although most have RSVP'd there is one set that has not. They were invited the last time for my other son's baptism and they did not come or give a gift. If they do not want to come that is great but I think you should at least send something? Correct??

If they did not come, would you feel bad or have any feelings about not giving to their stuff that they have for their family? This is making me so mad about them possibly not coming. They say stick with your family but I am not so sure.

We have never given gifts for baptizing either. The snub would bother me a little though...I mean it is something that is very important to you and your child.

[fitnessman]

How do you guys handle gift giving? The reason I ask is that my son is getting baptized this weekend and I have invited some aunts and uncles and although most have RSVP'd there is one set that has not. They were invited the last time for my other son's baptism and they did not come or give a gift. If they do not want to come that is great but I think you should at least send something? Correct??

If they did not come, would you feel bad or have any feelings about not giving to their stuff that they have for their family? This is making me so mad about them possibly not coming. They say stick with your family but I am not so sure.

My feelings at this advanced age:

If relatives come to a fucntion, they come.

If relatives dont come, they dont come.

A gift is never required on my end from anyone for anything.

If they bring a gift, fine.

If they dont bring a gift, fine.

* I would rather enjoy their company rather then having them not come because they may not have funding for gifts*

[Mindripper]

My feelings at this advanced age:

If relatives come to a fucntion, they come.

If relatives dont come, they dont come.

A gift is never required on my end from anyone for anything.

If they bring a gift, fine.

If they dont bring a gift, fine.

* I would rather enjoy their company rather then having them not come because they may not have funding for gifts*

I endorse this post.

I need to give you a gift for wanting to be in my families life? Fuk you; you are allowed to be there...

[Nainoa]

How do you guys handle gift giving? The reason I ask is that my son is getting baptized this weekend and I have invited some aunts and uncles and although most have RSVP'd there is one set that has not. They were invited the last time for my other son's baptism and they did not come or give a gift. If they do not want to come that is great but I think you should at least send something? Correct??

If they did not come, would you feel bad or have any feelings about not giving to their stuff that they have for their family? This is making me so mad about them possibly not coming. They say stick with your family but I am not so sure.

Well no offense Bro... But I think you're looking at Gift Giving the wrong way.

One of the true secrets of the world is that "Giving" is how the world is hardwired for success.

The Sun gives energy, Water gives life, Giving your children a better life than the one you had, makes sense in a way that you never imagined it could.

Western Culture turns giving into a material thing... And suddenly it gets greed attached to it. And they limit what they give.

Frack that man...

The truth is that the less you give in this life, the worse your life becomes, in ways that hard to measure.

Them "Not Giving" something to the christening of you boy wounds them... Not you. The only way you become wounded is if you don't keep a place in your heart for them.

Because really... Say a Tornado is coming at your house... You grab the family and head for safety forsaking your material possessions, because "A life means more than a possesion."

In the same way, a relationship with your fellow man, means more than gift given or recieved.

Jesus taught that you should treat your enemy as your brother...

And if you can do that as "Good Christian" you sure as hell ought to be able to not give two tinker's ****s about some stingy in-laws.

[FlyingV]

My feelings at this advanced age:

If relatives come to a fucntion, they come.

If relatives dont come, they dont come.

A gift is never required on my end from anyone for anything.

If they bring a gift, fine.

If they dont bring a gift, fine.

* I would rather enjoy their company rather then having them not come because they may not have funding for gifts*

That's a great philosophy.

Happy Birthday Mindripper!

I like spending time by myself around my birthday. I go out fishing or a long bike ride, It's not like I get down or anything, but I don't usually feel like celebrating, I get kind of introspective. It's time to take stock of where I'm at and where I'm going.

[Nainoa]

Thanks all for wished me a Happy B-day. Went for a 7 mile hike and now eating lunch and playing guitar.... Alone but I'm doing ok.

God bless all.

Hey Bro... Don't sweat being alone... Hell sometimes I wish I could get more time to just "Be Alone."

Besides... I remember you and the rest of the ramble every night in my prayers!

[Nainoa]

That's a great philosophy.

Happy Birthday Mindripper!

I like spending time by myself around my birthday. I go out fishing or a long bike ride, It's not like I get down or anything, but I don't usually feel like celebrating, I get kind of introspective. It's time to take stock of where I'm at and where I'm going.

I'm the same way on my B-day...

I spent my last 2 birthday in the forest with some of my closest friends...

Spent this last one up in Chippewa National Forest, fishing, cutting wood, cooking awesome meals with shoe string ingredients, and painting.

Hell on my birthday I caught 5 Crappies over 10 inches
Cut and split over a cord of wood
Made what most described as "The best soup they've ever had" out of simple left overs and veggies
And painted a 24" X 24" painting

Ended the night with wine circle, each of my dear friends toasting with something they appreciated about me with each pass of the bottle.

[Nainoa]

Wow...

Fitty... I just got an E-mail from my vendor network... Telling us about closure delays due to damage from Hurricane Ike...

While a bunch were in Texas obviously... 3 were in Ohio... (2 in Cincy)

[Curl Master]

There sure are a lot of turkeys in my area this year.

[fitnessman]

I'm out till Monday!

Barbie will be here tomorrow afternoon..So lot's to do!

Guys as always:

BE SAFE!

[Nainoa]

I'm out till Monday!

Barbie will be here tomorrow afternoon..So lot's to do!

Guys as always:

BE SAFE!

Take Care Bro!

[PLANETGETLOW]

I'm out till Monday!

Barbie will be here tomorrow afternoon..So lot's to do!

Guys as always:

BE SAFE!

Later!!

[One More Time]

There sure are a lot of turkeys in my area this year.

You know how to remedy that this spring don't you? :D


I'm out till Monday!

Barbie will be here tomorrow afternoon..So lot's to do!

Guys as always:

BE SAFE!

Later Fitty

[GREENFEATHER]

Morning....

3424.00 damage to truck.

I got a check for 2424.00.

I am stuck with the deductable.

The are going to open anothe claim to see if dumpster company or apt complex should pay..But I am not holding my breath.

Will get door fixed and live with dents in bed.

F^ck.

Sounds like you need to speak with my corporate law firm, Dewey, Screwem and Howe... C. Howie Fukem president! Talk to a lawyer, initial consult is free and you could walk away with more, even if you have to wait for it. BASTARDS!!


I'm out till Monday!

Barbie will be here tomorrow afternoon..So lot's to do!

Guys as always:

BE SAFE!

Good luck!! :D

[MISSINGLINK]

I've never heard of giving gifts at a baptism.

When I baptized my youngest it was just a simple ceremony in front of the church.

I wouldn't sweat the gift thing nearly as much as the possible snub from family.
Maybe ask them why they didn't come to the last one.



*edit*

Must have missed it earlier.

Happy birthday Mindripper.

I never knew about gift giving at baptisms either but everyone called asking what size he wears and just assumed that it was common place. I am more concerned about the possible snubbing. My family is the type that says "Bring a gift and a dish to pass"


We have never given gifts for baptizing either. The snub would bother me a little though...I mean it is something that is very important to you and your child.

The snub is definitely where I am angered at.


My feelings at this advanced age:

If relatives come to a fucntion, they come.

If relatives dont come, they dont come.

A gift is never required on my end from anyone for anything.

If they bring a gift, fine.

If they dont bring a gift, fine.

* I would rather enjoy their company rather then having them not come because they may not have funding for gifts*

I hear what you are saying. Sometimes people don't take the time and give the courtesy of a RSVP. If they want to come great, if they don't that is great too. I just want to have the respect of a call back saying if they are coming or not. Like I posted in this post, my family is the "Bring a gift and a dish to pass if you are coming".


Well no offense Bro... But I think you're looking at Gift Giving the wrong way.

One of the true secrets of the world is that "Giving" is how the world is hardwired for success.

The Sun gives energy, Water gives life, Giving your children a better life than the one you had, makes sense in a way that you never imagined it could.

Western Culture turns giving into a material thing... And suddenly it gets greed attached to it. And they limit what they give.

Frack that man...

The truth is that the less you give in this life, the worse your life becomes, in ways that hard to measure.

Them "Not Giving" something to the christening of you boy wounds them... Not you. The only way you become wounded is if you don't keep a place in your heart for them.

Because really... Say a Tornado is coming at your house... You grab the family and head for safety forsaking your material possessions, because "A life means more than a possesion."

In the same way, a relationship with your fellow man, means more than gift given or recieved.

Jesus taught that you should treat your enemy as your brother...

And if you can do that as "Good Christian" you sure as hell ought to be able to not give two tinker's ****s about some stingy in-laws.


Good post. In my family though those same relatives would be the first to talk about you behind your back saying that you did not put "x" amount of dollars in so and so's card but they don't have to give you a darn thing.

[AlbinoGerbil]

I'm out till Monday!

Barbie will be here tomorrow afternoon..So lot's to do!

Guys as always:

BE SAFE!

Take care and have a great weekend bro.


I never knew about gift giving at baptisms either but everyone called asking what size he wears and just assumed that it was common place. I am more concerned about the possible snubbing. My family is the type that says "Bring a gift and a dish to pass"

My ex-wife's mom is like that.

Personally I'd be like: 'just bring a dish and we'll potluck barbecue afterwards for some good old fashioned family bonding time.

[MISSINGLINK]

Take care and have a great weekend bro.



My ex-wife's mom is like that.

Personally I'd be like: 'just bring a dish and we'll potluck barbecue afterwards for some good old fashioned family bonding time.

Me too!

[Nainoa]

I never knew about gift giving at baptisms either but everyone called asking what size he wears and just assumed that it was common place. I am more concerned about the possible snubbing. My family is the type that says "Bring a gift and a dish to pass"



The snub is definitely where I am angered at.



I hear what you are saying. Sometimes people don't take the time and give the courtesy of a RSVP. If they want to come great, if they don't that is great too. I just want to have the respect of a call back saying if they are coming or not. Like I posted in this post, my family is the "Bring a gift and a dish to pass if you are coming".




Good post. In my family though those same relatives would be the first to talk about you behind your back saying that you did not put "x" amount of dollars in so and so's card but they don't have to give you a darn thing.

Now if you're talking about a Catholic Christening... Then it's not uncommon for people to bring gifts.

****

But really...

Family members talking **** about you behind your back...

Frack that bro!

I've got a Toxic aunt like that on my Mom's side.

And it's definitely come back to bite her in the ass. Like at my wedding... I invited her and her kids (My Cousins) who wished they'd always been closer to me, but I shunned their entire family due to my aunt's judgemental bull**** attidue.

There was a lot of love around my wedding... (Believe it or not, despite my Avatar, I'm a very loving guy!)

And my Toxic Aunt sat out on the sidelines in her own little cold reality.

*****

Now I'm not a religous man, but I pay attention to good wisdom when I hear it.

Remember the scene in the bible... When they come to get Jesus, and Peter starts getting ready to gut some Roman Centurions... Jesus stops him and says "He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword."

Now on the surface, this seems like good advice, to help you remember not to stab people who you don't like very much.

But it's also about a way of living... People who surround their lives with negative actions, negative thoughts, negative energy... Live... Un-Surprisingly, negative lives.

The thing about Negative Energy though, is that it draws you down, it draws you in... Like a Bowling ball on a trampoline, things get pulled towards the bull**** dip it makes in the reality around it.

The only way to stop it...

Get off the busted ass Trampoline.

And you get off the busted ass Trampoline of their negative bull****, by not giving a damn.

Like Fitty's Wisdom... If they want to have a relationship with you... GREAT... Doors are open.

But if they want to talk **** and drive wounds into the fabric of the family over petty bull****...

Then it's them that loses.

Toxic people stay toxic because we normal and positive people give them the energy to stay toxic.... To Stay Negative...

Because in the end Negative people don't care about the quality of reaction they get from you... Positive, negative... Doesn't matter... All they want is to have their petty life feel empowered by drawing something from you.

And it's up to you to Rise Above That Bull****!

[jwdjrs]

How do you guys handle gift giving? The reason I ask is that my son is getting baptized this weekend and I have invited some aunts and uncles and although most have RSVP'd there is one set that has not. They were invited the last time for my other son's baptism and they did not come or give a gift. If they do not want to come that is great but I think you should at least send something? Correct??

If they did not come, would you feel bad or have any feelings about not giving to their stuff that they have for their family? This is making me so mad about them possibly not coming. They say stick with your family but I am not so sure.When my kids were baptised about 2 months ago, there were ''no'' gifts exchanged, it was a big get together at my neighbors lake, most of the church members brought food, cookies, home made ice cream, it was very nice


Thanks all for wished me a Happy B-day. Went for a 7 mile hike and now eating lunch and playing guitar.... Alone but I'm doing ok.

God bless all.God bless you too bro, Are you doing O.K ??



My feelings at this Veryadvanced age:

If relatives come to a fucntion, they come.

If relatives dont come, they dont come.

A gift is never required on my end from anyone for anything.

If they bring a gift, fine.

If they dont bring a gift, fine.

* I would rather enjoy their company rather then having them not come because they may not have funding for gifts*Fixed and good post




Wow...

Fitty... I just got an E-mail from my vendor network... Telling us about closure delays due to damage from Hurricane Ike...

While a bunch were in Texas obviously... 3 were in Ohio... (2 in Cincy)I think Cincy got hit pretty hard, I listen to a Cincinnat radio station everyday (700wlw), And they were talking about how many thousands of people that were still without power, this morning they said that most schools were still on a 2 hour delay


There sure are a lot of turkeys in my area this year.Lot of turkeys in this thread too :)


I'm out till Monday!

Barbie will be here tomorrow afternoon..So lot's to do!

Guys as always:

BE SAFE! Take care

[3kgtjunkie]

Big South Fork is a few hours from here, but I'm in that area a couple of times per year. I went on one camping/hiking trip there when I was about your age. It was pretty nice...at least what I remember. Any place in southeast KY will be different for you, so give it a try.

Red River Gorge is one of the most popular hiking areas. Be careful though, seems like we have someone killed there every year falling off a cliff. They have also created a new trail in my county...Pine Mountail Trail. I have been on much of it before it was developed. It's a real eye opener.

yeah everyone from up here goes there. it's too crowded for me. we bought a farm towards bowling green to hunt on. i like it down there it's so much more rural. i hate louisville most of the time

[Nainoa]

yeah everyone from up here goes there. it's too crowded for me. we bought a farm towards bowling green to hunt on. i like it down there it's so much more rural. i hate louisville most of the time

Over the 4th of July weekend I spent 3 days living on a beach, the guy in the tent next to me was from Louisville.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Morning all!!

[storm1507]

My feelings at this advanced age:

If relatives come to a fucntion, they come.

If relatives dont come, they dont come.

A gift is never required on my end from anyone for anything.

If they bring a gift, fine.

If they dont bring a gift, fine.

* I would rather enjoy their company rather then having them not come because they may not have funding for gifts*

DITTO for me, well except for the advanced age part. :)


Hey Bro... Don't sweat being alone... Hell sometimes I wish I could get more time to just "Be Alone."

Besides... I remember you and the rest of the ramble every night in my prayers!

Cool, that will make me start my morning right. Thanks.


yeah everyone from up here goes there. it's too crowded for me. we bought a farm towards bowling green to hunt on. i like it down there it's so much more rural. i hate louisville most of the time

LOL, I hate Louisville most of the time too. Well, hate is a little too strong of a word. Nice game last night. There is great hunting in the BG area. I have hunted in Butler Co. many times.

[One More Time]

Sup fellas? Busy this morning :mad:

[Nainoa]

Sup fellas? Busy this morning :mad:

Yeah our Dot-Com Dorks are screwing around again... So I've got all these critical files that I'm trying to send out, that just keep bouncing back...

Meanwhile 19 year old Screach at the server farm across town, is delayed in fixing the problem because he's downloading a new Tetris Emulator... Completely oblivious to just how deep I can put my boot up his ass!

They had a guy that worked there before who was the man... He quit because they treated him like ****... And it's been nothing but problems since!

It's hillarious... I've spent 2 hours on 20 minutes of work... I should just grab everything and go work from home.

[blkbelt42]

Morning ramblers. Got in a bit of fishing over the weekend,
no bites but a good day on the river. :)

[storm1507]

Morning ramblers. Got in a bit of fishing over the weekend,
no bites but a good day on the river. :)

Hey Kong,

Glad to see you got to fish. How's the health...I believe it was your cholesterol. I ended up on BP meds, but trying to lose a little weight (don't laugh) and see if I can get off of them.

[Nainoa]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=220709011&postcount=25

He's been around today...

Makes me wonder if he just hasn't spotted that there's a new ramble?

[MISSINGLINK]

Now if you're talking about a Catholic Christening... Then it's not uncommon for people to bring gifts.

****

But really...

Family members talking **** about you behind your back...

Frack that bro!

I've got a Toxic aunt like that on my Mom's side.

And it's definitely come back to bite her in the ass. Like at my wedding... I invited her and her kids (My Cousins) who wished they'd always been closer to me, but I shunned their entire family due to my aunt's judgemental bull**** attidue.

There was a lot of love around my wedding... (Believe it or not, despite my Avatar, I'm a very loving guy!)

And my Toxic Aunt sat out on the sidelines in her own little cold reality.

*****

Now I'm not a religous man, but I pay attention to good wisdom when I hear it.

Remember the scene in the bible... When they come to get Jesus, and Peter starts getting ready to gut some Roman Centurions... Jesus stops him and says "He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword."

Now on the surface, this seems like good advice, to help you remember not to stab people who you don't like very much.

But it's also about a way of living... People who surround their lives with negative actions, negative thoughts, negative energy... Live... Un-Surprisingly, negative lives.

The thing about Negative Energy though, is that it draws you down, it draws you in... Like a Bowling ball on a trampoline, things get pulled towards the bull**** dip it makes in the reality around it.

The only way to stop it...

Get off the busted ass Trampoline.

And you get off the busted ass Trampoline of their negative bull****, by not giving a damn.

Like Fitty's Wisdom... If they want to have a relationship with you... GREAT... Doors are open.

But if they want to talk **** and drive wounds into the fabric of the family over petty bull****...

Then it's them that loses.

Toxic people stay toxic because we normal and positive people give them the energy to stay toxic.... To Stay Negative...

Because in the end Negative people don't care about the quality of reaction they get from you... Positive, negative... Doesn't matter... All they want is to have their petty life feel empowered by drawing something from you.

And it's up to you to Rise Above That Bull****!

Another good post. My family is famous for that stuff. They talk about family sticking together and then they talk about you behind your back. My supposedly close cousin is famous for that. He only talks to you when he needs you. I understand what you are saying and 99% of the time I am not like that. It is the constant **** of them having parties expecting a gift and then stab you in the back and talk about you when the gift is not "enough or appropriate". Tired of that ****. I would like to handle it by going out back by the sand pile and dropping and rolling. By the way, it is a Catholic service.


When my kids were baptised about 2 months ago, there were ''no'' gifts exchanged, it was a big get together at my neighbors lake, most of the church members brought food, cookies, home made ice cream, it was very nice



I would like it that way as well. No strings attached.

[Nainoa]

Another good post. My family is famous for that stuff. They talk about family sticking together and then they talk about you behind your back. My supposedly close cousin is famous for that. He only talks to you when he needs you. I understand what you are saying and 99% of the time I am not like that. It is the constant **** of them having parties expecting a gift and then stab you in the back and talk about you when the gift is not "enough or appropriate". Tired of that ****. I would like to handle it by going out back by the sand pile and dropping and rolling. By the way, it is a Catholic service.



I would like it that way as well. No strings attached.

Yeah I too was raised Catholic, but left after I got kicked out of confession at age 19.

****

I have no time or patience for "Toxic People" anymore...

I mean life is out there trying to kick your ass enough... Don't need the "Home Team" working against you.

For me someone "Giving time or making the effort to have a good conversation" is all the gift I need.

[jwdjrs]

the guy in the tent next to me was from Louisville.WTF ?? OMG ?? :confused: :o




:D

[Nainoa]

Hey I forgot to tell you guys about my moment of personal growth last night...

My wife had 2 days off in a row...

The previous 2 days I'd been busting my butt fixing stuff and working on things, washing dishes, working on some fall clean up projects... And she spent her 2 days off, sleeping in, watching TV and Snuggling with the cats...

She accomplished like 5 minutes of house work.

She's been going through a real lazy streak recently.

I came home with an arm load of fall/winter project stuff and saw that the house was messier at the end of the day than it was when I left in the morning.

She knew I was going to call her on it.

But I went and put in my lift first...

Got out... Canceled fishing plans (Fall Fishing isn't very hot yet anyway.) Made of list of everything that needed to get done between now and Monday.

I walked into the office (Where she was playing video games on the computer I bought her for her school work.)

INSTANTLY she started tossing out a bunch of excuses about why she'd been sitting on her ass doing nothing for 2 days in a row...

I stopped her said "Look Honey... I love you too much argue about petty bull****, like you sitting on your ass while I'm busting mine... So here's the deal... This is the list of **** that needs to get done between now and Monday Night. We're going to do it together.. Things are going to get clean, they're going to get fixed, they're going to get organized, and we're going to do it together... I'm not going fishing, and you're not going to play cards with your mom.

Clearly, from the last 2 days, you're rested up... So this weekend, it means it's time to work."

At that point she just looked relieved that I wasn't going to yell at her (She's really been pushing it recently and knows it!)

So we smooched on the deal... And tonight the list begins!

*****

I've come to the realization that she's not a "Self-Motivated" person... I don't think though that it's because she's Lazy... I think it's because she's just never had to be "Motivated" as part of her skill set.

I'm going to take the high road on this one, and teach her Motivation, "By Example."

I'm really hoping the "Positive Energy" approach yeilds more benefit than the "Negative Energy" approach.

[Nainoa]

So you know I've been thinking about starting my own design firm...

A couple of weeks ago I did a design for some 16 year old girls, who will be graduating as Class of 2010...

It was originally just 18-20 girls, who wanted to be called "Perfect 10"

I just got an e-mail...

********
Nainoa,

I just wanted to thank you for the awesome design you did for us!! It was such a hit when I showed everyone that we're expanding the order to 120 shirts!

Thanx so much for your awesome work!

Nat

[jwdjrs]

I'm really hoping the "Positive Energy" approach yeilds more benefit than the "Negative Energy" approach.Hey bro, before I forget, I saw a few days ago in a post of yours, something about your Rack pull day workout, Just wondering what kind of routine you do ??

[jwdjrs]

So you know I've been thinking about starting my own design firm...

A couple of weeks ago I did a design for some 16 year old girls, who will be graduating as Class of 2010...

It was originally just 18-20 girls, who wanted to be called "Perfect 10"

I just got an e-mail...

********
Nainoa,

I just wanted to thank you for the awesome design you did for us!! It was such a hit when I showed everyone that we're expanding the order to 120 shirts!

Thanx so much for your awesome work!

NatCongrats Nainoa, I honestly think you would do good with your own design firm, You certainly are a very talented person man

[AlbinoGerbil]

So you know I've been thinking about starting my own design firm...

A couple of weeks ago I did a design for some 16 year old girls, who will be graduating as Class of 2010...

It was originally just 18-20 girls, who wanted to be called "Perfect 10"

I just got an e-mail...

********
Nainoa,

I just wanted to thank you for the awesome design you did for us!! It was such a hit when I showed everyone that we're expanding the order to 120 shirts!

Thanx so much for your awesome work!

Nat


I don't know about your design skills but you've definitely got a way with the written word. Congrats and good luck with that.


I also wanted to e-high five you for your approach with your wife. Takes some serious maturity and self control to handle it the way you did.

[Nainoa]

Hey bro, before I forget, I saw a few days ago in a post of yours, something about your Rack pull day workout, Just wondering what kind of routine you do ??

Basically, right now I'm using Rack Pull Day as a sort of "Legs-Back" Day... Shoulder has been a little stiff for squats... So I do "Deep" Rack Pulls. Depth is somewhere lower than a regular Rack Pull yet higher than an off the floor Dead lift.

*****

Start out with a total stretch, back, shoulders, legs... Between each back and shoulder stretch I do 20 deep knee bends, to warm up the legs, and make sure "My Old Knee Injury" knows to get ready.

Set 1: 225 lbs "Warm up" 10-12 reps

2 Mins rest

Set 2: 275 lbs "Build up" 10 reps

2 Mins Rest

Set 3-5 315 lbs "Power up" 10 Rep / 10 Rep / 8 Rep

2 Mins between sets

*At this point I take a 5-10 minute break to really get all my power back...

Then I load to 340 (Which sadly is all my plates)

And I bang out 3 sets of 10... with 2 mins of rest

Usually by the last set my grip is fatigued, and I've been known to stop at 8 reps rather than drop the bar, as I do after all lift in my wife's walkin closet!
(Yes Arguements on both sides.)

****

At this point I'm usually close to feeling like I'm gonna puke, and my hands are tired... So I take another 5 minute break, and kind of ring my hands to encourage blood flow.

****

Then I switch over to chins & pull ups.

Usually if I'm pressed for time (Which seems to always be the case) I do what I call "Crab Chins." (Don't know why they're called that... It's just what my first lifting coach called them, and it's stuck with me.)

Which is kind of a hybrid between what bb.com calls a Gorilla: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.php?Name=Gorilla+Chin/Crunch

Except the grip is done on my "Peg Bar" chin up bar... I have 3 bars in my house... One for Pull ups, one for Chins... And then my Crab Peg bar...

There's 2 pegs about 12 inches apart that stick out at a 90 degree angle to the over head bar of my squatting cage.

So I grab them, and chin myself up... Then crunch with lower body... And back down...

4 sets of 8 is about all my hands can handle.


Then I finish off with some simple calf raises...

Warm Down and stretch...

If I have enough time to throw pull ups in... Then I do 3 sets of Crab interlaced with 3 sets of pull ups, for the full lat workout.


****

Post Workout meal, I eat a 12-16 ounce NY Strip Steak, baked potato, and a tall glass of 1% milk.

*Then sneak in a dilly bar for a snack later in the evening!
;)
:D

[Nainoa]

I don't know about your design skills but you've definitely got a way with the written word. Congrats and good luck with that.


I also wanted to e-high five you for your approach with your wife. Takes some serious maturity and self control to handle it the way you did.

Currently I'm also pursuing my writing endeavors.

I know deep down in my heart that I've got some blockages in fear, and broken parts of myself... Wounds left unhealed by inattention...

So I'm currently conducting a long term spiritual healing of myself.

****

I mean really... It's no stretch for me to realize that I didn't come this far, only to settle for less than a life that fulfills me. And so I'm just working myself forward... Powering up the things I'm best at, powering up the things I need to improve on... Powering up the things that make me happy... Following the wisdom of Healing Bear "You must face your fear one step at a time, it will not be conquered all at once."

There's a real knee jerk belief in our culture that "Great things happen fast." But when I look back at the truth of my life... Every "Real and Lasting" improvement that's come from "Slum Boy" to where I am now... Has been through actions that moved at twice the speed of continental drift.

One of my many sayings is "The doors of opportunity only begin to open when you start walking towards them, if you simply stand back and wait for them to unlock before you act, they will remain forever closed."

****

So as such I just keep working at it... Try to make my best designs, writing whatever, whenever I can. And see what doors start to open.

*In fact I've recently started a writers blog (Old Idea of Flying-V's)... Basically it's more like a "Nainoa's Best of the Ramble."

I'm basically using what I think is my best Ramble's, cleaning them up, and posting them...

Who knows if someone standing at a door of opportunity might read them at large... At the very least... It creates a presence!

[3kgtjunkie]

LOL, I hate Louisville most of the time too. Well, hate is a little too strong of a word. Nice game last night. There is great hunting in the BG area. I have hunted in Butler Co. many times.

butler county is actually where our place is. we've been seeing some monster bucks down there too bad no one is bow hunting this year

[One More Time]

Yeah our Dot-Com Dorks are screwing around again... So I've got all these critical files that I'm trying to send out, that just keep bouncing back...

Meanwhile 19 year old Screach at the server farm across town, is delayed in fixing the problem because he's downloading a new Tetris Emulator... Completely oblivious to just how deep I can put my boot up his ass!

They had a guy that worked there before who was the man... He quit because they treated him like ****... And it's been nothing but problems since!

It's hillarious... I've spent 2 hours on 20 minutes of work... I should just grab everything and go work from home.

hahahaha. Trust me....we have a few douches here too. I think every company has to have a couple of people that make you say.....HTF did he get this job?

[Nainoa]

Well my Dad made it throug his operation with flying colors...

He now no longer has any way to naturally regulate his own heart beat... The faulty Sinus node is completely dead, and his heart runs completely 100% on the pace maker...

While today is a day to be happy... !

It's still just another 1 step forward, before the next 2 steps back, of this marathon.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Well my Dad made it throug his operation with flying colors...

He now no longer has any way to naturally regulate his own heart beat... The faulty Sinus node is completely dead, and his heart runs completely 100% on the pace maker...

While today is a day to be happy... !

It's still just another 1 step forward, before the next 2 steps back, of this marathon.


Awesome news to be sure my friend. I'm glad to hear he's doing well.

[GREENFEATHER]

My buddy Gerry is in town Nainoa, we're gonna do a Sweatlodge this weekend, I need some recentering as does he. Been a tough road for him since he retired so we're gonna have a talk with Great Spirit. We'll put in a good word for your dad.

[Nainoa]

My buddy Gerry is in town Nainoa, we're gonna do a Sweatlodge this weekend, I need some recentering as does he. Been a tough road for him since he retired so we're gonna have a talk with Great Spirit. We'll put in a good word for your dad.

Cool Bro!

****

You know as long as we're discussing matters spiritual...

A practice I've adopted from the Q'uero of the Peruvian Andes...

Is to take a long hike in the forest... Preferably uphill (As are the challenges of life.) As you walk be contemplative about memories from your past... Things from your past that influence who you are in a negative way... Things that make more impact on your life in the here and now, than you would like.

As you walk, be mindful to gather wood, a little piece here, a little piece there, as you go.

Your destination should be a Special or a Sacred place...

Come to it at Sun Down.

Thank the Spirits and ask them to help you remove the negative energy from your life.

Then start a fire... (Not a White man's fire!) But a small fire, with a strong coal bed... Just how like a strong life is heated by the coal bed of individual passion!

One piece at a time, burn the wood you gathered on your long walk... Be mindful to make each piece of wood, represent one of those bad memories...

Talk about it, laugh about it, cry about it... Just get it out... And as the wood burns, so goes the negative impact of the memory.

Go till dawn if you have to.

But I think you'll find that there's always a few piece of wood left!
;)

******

It's a basic truth of the human experience that we give too much power to the energies of the past. And while there is great wisdom learned from them in reflection... We need not the negative energies.

Everytime I've done this "Work of the South" I've come out of it more centered in understanding who I am... And more importantly... More Forgiving of the relationships broken from the days gone by.

****

Then on the walk back home... Make sure you take a different path back than you did there! Because after all catharsis, we must be mindful to have the courage to choose a new path, a new way at looking at how we make the long journey to the home of our heart.

[blkbelt42]

Hey Kong,

Glad to see you got to fish. How's the health...I believe it was your cholesterol. I ended up on BP meds, but trying to lose a little weight (don't laugh) and see if I can get off of them.
Hey bro, how ya been! Everything is perfecto, thanks.

Must have been a bad test, really. I saw 2 other dr's
since and I was under 200, so no way it just dropped
230 pts in a month on it's own. New journal in sig too. :)

[Curl Master]

Supposed to get up to 80 tomorrow. Weird weather lately.

[Nainoa]

Supposed to get up to 80 tomorrow. Weird weather lately.

Yeah no kidding... Here I am with this massive list of stuff that I have to catch up on, and suddenly it's May up here! WTF... Awesome weather, and I'm busy as all get out!

[PLANETGETLOW]

Morning all.....

[Mindripper]

Morning all.....

Morning!

TGIF... Football, football and more football this weekend.

[jwdjrs]

Morning gentlemen

[Nainoa]

Morning Guys...

My E-mail problem has re-re-reappeared... Screach is on the case... Leaping single bull**** excuses to justify his job in a single bound!

[Mindripper]

Morning Guys...

My E-mail problem has re-re-reappeared... Screach is on the case... Leaping single bull**** excuses to justify his job in a single bound!

Those damn IT guys! :D

[Nainoa]

Those damn IT guys! :D

Yeah see Screach isn't an IT guy... I have friends that are IT guys (One of my best friends of 26 years is an IT director for a Medical supply firm.)

Screach is just some peckerhead with a 1 year certicate degree, who's working with servers to make enough of a pay check so he can keep building his girl robot wife out of old Sony TV's and Bicycle parts!

[Curl Master]

Good Morning

[One More Time]

Well my Dad made it throug his operation with flying colors...

He now no longer has any way to naturally regulate his own heart beat... The faulty Sinus node is completely dead, and his heart runs completely 100% on the pace maker...

While today is a day to be happy... !

It's still just another 1 step forward, before the next 2 steps back, of this marathon.

Awesome Nainoa. I know you are relieved. Tell him your friends hope he gets better.

Morning fellas. Weekend plans? Mine are feeshin in the morning, followed with some scouting for deer sign. Then Sunday I have another bow tourney.

[AlbinoGerbil]

Good morning ramblers.

[Nainoa]

Awesome Nainoa. I know you are relieved. Tell him your friends hope he gets better.

Morning fellas. Weekend plans? Mine are feeshin in the morning, followed with some scouting for deer sign. Then Sunday I have another bow tourney.

Yeah I don't know how to feel really...

His health is very much a 1 step forward 2 step back proposition... And those "Two Steps Back" just keep coming faster and faster over the course of the last year.

I mean a Year ago I was on my honeymoon (I was actually at Mount Kiluea 364 days ago.)

And at that point it was only that my Dad felt "Really Tired" slow dancing at the wedding reception...

Now he's not sure if he can go for a walk farther than around the block... And this is the "Step Forward."

It's hard sometimes to watch him "Slowly Grind Towards a Halt." As positive and powerful as I try every day to be... It still takes a piece out of me.

[Nainoa]

Morning fellas. Weekend plans? Mine are feeshin in the morning, followed with some scouting for deer sign. Then Sunday I have another bow tourney.

My weekend has got a big list...

Pressing the Wife into service to get a big start on fall projects, so when the fall bite heats up I've got free time.

My Personal list, between now and Monday...

-Buy lumber (Tonight after work)
-Fix the mower and mow the lawn
-Build the shelves in the basement
-Build a Shelf for the Printer
-Put Cabinet doors instead of drawers on my desk
-Pull the AC units
-Reweather strip the door
-Seal the basement windows
-Stain the white wood in the fish house
-Finish my Essay on the 4 Crumbling Pillars of Western Culture

[Curl Master]

One more shelf left in the kitchen to put shelf paper in. Then I will have to start with the bathroom. Will be nice to get the job finally done.

[C. Griswald]

ive got to build some shelfs in the basement, brinas been asking for like 6 months lol

[Hardwoods]

I can not wait for the weekend to start.

[Nainoa]

Just think...

364 days ago, I was in Hawaii... Drove the 3 hours from Kona to Mount Kiluea. (Which is funny that it's 3 hours, but only 96 miles!)

Stopped halfway at the southern most tip of the Big Island, at the black sands beach of Pahala, where we saw a Honu (Endangered Hawiian Sea Turtle) about to lay it's eggs.

Continued on, and toured as much of the Volcano as we could.

It's funny because you think that the Big Crest of the Island is the Volcano... And it's not... Mauna Loa (Long Mountain) while capable of erupting is inactive... The thing is MASSIVE (From it's root on the sea floor to it's peak it's 3 times the height of Everest :eek: Blots out the sun for 2 hours in the morning, and has it's own weather system completely independent from the rest of Hawaii.

Mount Kiluea... With a crater still at an impressive 6,500+ feet of elevation... Is little more than a boil on the ass of Mauna Loa.

Kiluea while bleak is definitely a powerful place to be. Even though the actual mouth of the Crater is covered by like 2000 feet of cooled basalt... There is a gravitas to the place that goes beyond any other volcano or mountain I've ever been to... (The Hawaiians call it Mana) but standing there, you understand why the people revere Pele as a Goddess...

The Lava actually comes up, hits the "For Now" solid basalt dome, and redirects down lava tubes to the ocean, a couple of miles below.

The day we were there we drove to the end of the Chain of Craters Road through the Kau'a Lava Desert... Then my wife crapped out on the 2 mile hike in blistering 90 degree weather to where the Lava was meeting the sea in MASSIVE steam plumes...

So instead we stopped at the Sea Arch...

Then turned around and drove back to Kona.

I spent like 7 hours at Kiluea... And I wish I could have spent 7 days... Really... There was so much more adventure in this place of power to see.

Here's some pics.

[boondock86]

goin on a fishin trip this weekend!! we got a private charter for down in the gulf. going to be doin some trolling 1st then fish the bottom. i'll be back with pics. wish me luck

[Curl Master]

Good Morning

[storm1507]

goin on a fishin trip this weekend!! we got a private charter for down in the gulf. going to be doin some trolling 1st then fish the bottom. i'll be back with pics. wish me luck

Good luck. I love getting to fish salt water.

Interesting day yesterday. I had to take my truck to Lexington to get it measured for a camper top. The company would not special order one without measuring. LOL, 3 hour drive there and 3 hours back for a teenager type to "look" at it for 30 seconds and say "Yep, that's a 6x6 bed". GRrr. Luckily I wasn't footing the gas bill. But, I made time to meet one one of my HS buddies for lunch and go by my old neighborhood (age 3-11 for me) and visit the parents of the kids next door. Now I feel real OLD. :(

I'm off today to take retraining to teach Concealed Carry courses here in KY. Fishing will have to wait until next week.

Edit: Nice Hawaii pics. Hawaii will most likely be the last of the 50 states that I visit, if I live long enough.

[storm1507]

butler county is actually where our place is. we've been seeing some monster bucks down there too bad no one is bow hunting this year

I have a buddy in the Woodbury area. Don't be so sure no one is bow hunting your place. :(


Hey bro, how ya been! Everything is perfecto, thanks.

Must have been a bad test, really. I saw 2 other dr's
since and I was under 200, so no way it just dropped
230 pts in a month on it's own. New journal in sig too. :)

Great to hear. My high red blood cell count and high iron levels turned out OK too. Kinda makes you wonder.

[Nainoa]

Good luck. I love getting to fish salt water.

Interesting day yesterday. I had to take my truck to Lexington to get it measured for a camper top. The company would not special order one without measuring. LOL, 3 hour drive there and 3 hours back for a teenager type to "look" at it for 30 seconds and say "Yep, that's a 6x6 bed". GRrr. Luckily I wasn't footing the gas bill. But, I made time to meet one one of my HS buddies for lunch and go by my old neighborhood (age 3-11 for me) and visit the parents of the kids next door. Now I feel real OLD. :(

I'm off today to take retraining to teach Concealed Carry courses here in KY. Fishing will have to wait until next week.

Edit: Nice Hawaii pics. Hawaii will most likely be the last of the 50 states that I visit, if I live long enough.


At least you weren't footing the gas... Otherwise, I'd be PISSED!

****

Hawaii is a place that I think everyone should do once... The extreme nature of the place really is in places like you're on another planet.

There are 13 different climate types on this planet, and 11 of them are on Hawaii

****

My Buddy Spazz... His Parents inherited a small house up mountain on the Island of Kaua'i (Where I spent 2.5 days) Basically as long as I take spazz with me, I can stay there for free...

So really, for $850 a head in air fare, and $100, I can take a week in Hawaii...

But of course the cost of living a day in Rural Hawaii is just less than the cost of living for a day in downtown New York City!

[GREENFEATHER]

But of course the cost of living a day in Rural Hawaii is just less than the cost of living for a day in downtown New York City!

*packs his rifle, charcoal and sparkin' iron and jumps on teh plane* TONIGHT WE DINE ON WILD HAWG!!! :D

http://www.snorgtees.com/images/HotGrillOnGrill_Thumbnail.gif

[AlbinoGerbil]

Afternoon ramblers.

[bigdan]

Just think...

364 days ago, I was in Hawaii... Drove the 3 hours from Kona to Mount Kiluea. (Which is funny that it's 3 hours, but only 96 miles!)

Stopped halfway at the southern most tip of the Big Island, at the black sands beach of Pahala, where we saw a Honu (Endangered Hawiian Sea Turtle) about to lay it's eggs.

Continued on, and toured as much of the Volcano as we could.

It's funny because you think that the Big Crest of the Island is the Volcano... And it's not... Mauna Loa (Long Mountain) while capable of erupting is inactive... The thing is MASSIVE (From it's root on the sea floor to it's peak it's 3 times the height of Everest :eek: Blots out the sun for 2 hours in the morning, and has it's own weather system completely independent from the rest of Hawaii.

Mount Kiluea... With a crater still at an impressive 6,500+ feet of elevation... Is little more than a boil on the ass of Mauna Loa.

Kiluea while bleak is definitely a powerful place to be. Even though the actual mouth of the Crater is covered by like 2000 feet of cooled basalt... There is a gravitas to the place that goes beyond any other volcano or mountain I've ever been to... (The Hawaiians call it Mana) but standing there, you understand why the people revere Pele as a Goddess...

The Lava actually comes up, hits the "For Now" solid basalt dome, and redirects down lava tubes to the ocean, a couple of miles below.

The day we were there we drove to the end of the Chain of Craters Road through the Kau'a Lava Desert... Then my wife crapped out on the 2 mile hike in blistering 90 degree weather to where the Lava was meeting the sea in MASSIVE steam plumes...

So instead we stopped at the Sea Arch...

Then turned around and drove back to Kona.

I spent like 7 hours at Kiluea... And I wish I could have spent 7 days... Really... There was so much more adventure in this place of power to see.

Here's some pics.

Cool post I enjoyed the write up and pics. Hawaii is a place I really want to go to one day... hell I wouldn't mind owning a house or a condo there.

[ozzybob]

Just think...

364 days ago, I was in Hawaii... Drove the 3 hours from Kona to Mount Kiluea. (Which is funny that it's 3 hours, but only 96 miles!)

Stopped halfway at the southern most tip of the Big Island, at the black sands beach of Pahala, where we saw a Honu (Endangered Hawiian Sea Turtle) about to lay it's eggs.

Continued on, and toured as much of the Volcano as we could.

It's funny because you think that the Big Crest of the Island is the Volcano... And it's not... Mauna Loa (Long Mountain) while capable of erupting is inactive... The thing is MASSIVE (From it's root on the sea floor to it's peak it's 3 times the height of Everest :eek: Blots out the sun for 2 hours in the morning, and has it's own weather system completely independent from the rest of Hawaii.

Mount Kiluea... With a crater still at an impressive 6,500+ feet of elevation... Is little more than a boil on the ass of Mauna Loa.

Kiluea while bleak is definitely a powerful place to be. Even though the actual mouth of the Crater is covered by like 2000 feet of cooled basalt... There is a gravitas to the place that goes beyond any other volcano or mountain I've ever been to... (The Hawaiians call it Mana) but standing there, you understand why the people revere Pele as a Goddess...

The Lava actually comes up, hits the "For Now" solid basalt dome, and redirects down lava tubes to the ocean, a couple of miles below.

The day we were there we drove to the end of the Chain of Craters Road through the Kau'a Lava Desert... Then my wife crapped out on the 2 mile hike in blistering 90 degree weather to where the Lava was meeting the sea in MASSIVE steam plumes...

So instead we stopped at the Sea Arch...

Then turned around and drove back to Kona.

I spent like 7 hours at Kiluea... And I wish I could have spent 7 days... Really... There was so much more adventure in this place of power to see.

Here's some pics.

Love the write up.
And the pics!

[3kgtjunkie]

for my musky adventure this coming weekend i bought some gear:
Surface water buzzer, bucktail spinner, the bigger crankbait dives 2-3 ft, the smaller goes 4-7ft, the leader is an 80lb titanium
Reel is an amabassadeur 6000 and the line is 30lb test berkley fireline. I'm going to leave a few yards of myo line still on it so it doesn't spin on the reel.

Ive already got gloves, a net, and long pliers. besides that and what's in the pic can you think of anything else?
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/bcurtis0005/DSCF1208.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/bcurtis0005/DSCF1209.jpg

[ozzybob]

What are you planning to do with it?

[3kgtjunkie]

What are you planning to do with it?

do with what

[ozzybob]

do with what

With that gear on your adventure? What type of fishing?

[3kgtjunkie]

With that gear on your adventure? What type of fishing?

for my musky adventure this coming weekend

*edit* i didn't realize you were australian. google musky. it's a nasty monster of a fish (freshwater)

[ozzybob]

*edit* i didn't realize you were australian. google musky. it's a nasty monster of a fish (freshwater)


Nice looking fish. I grew up in Yugoslavia and we had them but not as big as you guys get there. They are from the pike family right?

So are you going to be trolling or casting?