Dallas, Texas BB thread - Page 13

damon_m · 04-30-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by paolo59

After a TAKS week, we teacher's could use a little break. I'm not sure I care to have one due to the current situation!

Will you guys be required to "make up" the days missed?

pFuzzz · 04-30-2009, 10:45 PM

Not sure if we're going to make it up or not....and don't even get me started on the greatness that is the TAKS.

paolo59 · 05-01-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by damon_m

Will you guys be required to "make up" the days missed?

No lost days for me here in Dallas, yet. I understand that the Texas Education Agency can "certify" the need for absences. In that instance, teachers would lose no salary, the district would lose no money for students not in the classroom, and the kids would not be required to make up the lost days. That's a lot of trust in the TEA. I wouldn't hold my breath, from what I've known and experienced from that particular agency! LOL

paolo59 · 05-01-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pFuzzz

Not sure if we're going to make it up or not....and don't even get me started on the greatness that is the TAKS.

LMAO I have no problem with a minimum standard test. I do have a problem with a student's academic progress, especially lower grades, riding on the results of one test. It's most difficult for them, not to mention the pins and needles that a third grade teacher experiences waiting to see if you're qualified, proficient, and worth your salt, all based on how a bunch of 8 year olds perform on any given day! LOL I guess I knew the job was dangerous when I took it! LOL To be truthful, I do love pulling the proverbial "rabbit out of the hat" every Spring! Rarely do the little charges let you down! But it is harrowing, to say the least.

pFuzzz · 05-04-2009, 10:12 PM

I just don't think the standardized test should count for so much, in terms of advancement, funding, etc. that the majority of the curriculum has to be centered around coaching kids for the test. It's one of the main reasons I do the private music lessons, tutoring and substituting thing. Same money and no stress.

btw, guys, running my first supplement log here (link in sig) and I'd love some support from the Texas contingent if you guys'd like to drop in now and again.

cheers!

RDFinders · 05-06-2009, 06:03 PM

now that we are sliding through the swine flu season....how is everyone doing? i am 23 weeks out from my prep for my october shows. where is everyone in their goal achievement, prepping for a show, etc?

paolo59 · 05-06-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RDFinders

now that we are sliding through the swine flu season....how is everyone doing? i am 23 weeks out from my prep for my october shows. where is everyone in their goal achievement, prepping for a show, etc?

No preparation for a show here, unfortunately! LOL But I can tell you that I've never been more excited about working out, even when I was a young fella' in my 20's! I am making steady gains in strength and definition, and couldn't be happier with my general progress. Well, you always would like to get bigger, but that too is taking place, just takes longer than I would like it to!

RDFinders · 05-06-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by paolo59

No preparation for a show here, unfortunately! LOL But I can tell you that I've never been more excited about working out, even when I was a young fella' in my 20's! I am making steady gains in strength and definition, and couldn't be happier with my general progress. Well, you always would like to get bigger, but that too is taking place, just takes longer than I would like it to!

right. i am very excited about training these days. i just took a couple of pics and saw how much i grew this year. i really didn't get a sense of it till i was looking at myself. for the women, we always want the lean legs, tight abs and all without losing body fat up top!

no one has honored posting progress pics, so i am going to put it out there again for the group. lol!

carl54 · 05-07-2009, 10:02 PM

Whats up guys/gals? I just got to Plano area last weekend and started out at Golds gym here in Plano. So far its pretty str8 here, I just got through some shi t and moved here from Tucson. Anyway figured Id say whats up!

pFuzzz · 05-07-2009, 10:12 PM

welcome. got here just in time to experience the Texas summer. 100 and 80% humidity. none of that wimpy "dry heat" goin' on round here.

At any rate, you'll find us natives a friendly, yet quirky bunch.

carl54 · 05-07-2009, 10:21 PM

Long story short i can deal with the heat. I grew up in MI, joined the Air Force and spent a year here in Texas, moved to FL for 4 years, then the U.K. for 3. Then back to MI for 8 months and then to Tucson for the last 6 months. So im pretty sure i can handle the heat.

pFuzzz · 05-07-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by carl54

Long story short i can deal with the heat. I grew up in MI, joined the Air Force and spent a year here in Texas, moved to FL for 4 years, then the U.K. for 3. Then back to MI for 8 months and then to Tucson for the last 6 months. So im pretty sure i can handle the heat.

where at? got family @ Dyess, and until not long ago, at two of the 20 odd whatever in San Antonio

Shaunnessy · 05-08-2009, 03:33 PM

Starting to get involved in the BB.com community, thought I'd check in with my fellow DFW lifters!

Been weightlifting on/off for the past 5 years, but starting to get serious these past two months. looking for friends and support!

RDFinders · 05-08-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by carl54

Whats up guys/gals? I just got to Plano area last weekend and started out at Golds gym here in Plano. So far its pretty str8 here, I just got through some shi t and moved here from Tucson. Anyway figured Id say whats up!

greetings carl54. glad you are getting settled in.

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Originally Posted by Shaunnessy

Starting to get involved in the BB.com community, thought I'd check in with my fellow DFW lifters!

Been weightlifting on/off for the past 5 years, but starting to get serious these past two months. looking for friends and support!

hi shaunnessy. we are all getting ready for the summer or a show. this is the place for support. i have asked for fellow members to post progress pics, but no takers except for me.

pFuzzz · 05-10-2009, 11:22 PM

RD, mine are coming! I'm camera shy, but gonna have to take some for the log I'm running. Plenty of before pics, but nobody wants to see those :P

erikhutson · 05-11-2009, 04:04 AM

hey just thought i would stop by

not a BB, more into powerlifting/strongman but wanted to spread the love for all the dallas folk in this thread.

I workout at the carrollton rec center m/w/f, if anyone ever goes there Im the guy with the dark grey sweater on when its 90 degrees outside LOL so feel free to just say wuts up, more than likely ill be the only person over at the squat rack actually squatting lol

RDFinders · 05-11-2009, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by erikhutson

hey just thought i would stop by

not a BB, more into powerlifting/strongman but wanted to spread the love for all the dallas folk in this thread.

I workout at the carrollton rec center m/w/f, if anyone ever goes there Im the guy with the dark grey sweater on when its 90 degrees outside LOL so feel free to just say wuts up, more than likely ill be the only person over at the squat rack actually squatting lol

welcome powerlifter erik. all are welcome in the group. and i can hear you on dressing a particular way no matter what the weather is. i dress in layers no matter and take shirts off as needed to stay cool.

what is it about some people and squatting? lol! i think some guys have gotten stuck on the cartoon character look - big upper body and no legs. hopefully, none of my guys in here are guilty of that. lol!

erikhutson · 05-11-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RDFinders

welcome powerlifter erik. all are welcome in the group. and i can hear you on dressing a particular way no matter what the weather is. i dress in layers no matter and take shirts off as needed to stay cool.

what is it about some people and squatting? lol! i think some guys have gotten stuck on the cartoon character look - big upper body and no legs. hopefully, none of my guys in here are guilty of that. lol!

Yep Im always the only one that squats when I go in, theres a couple people I see from time to time that are regulars that do it but one kid tries to show off by loading weight and only going down 2-4 inches lol....everyone has tried to give him advice but he doesnt listen so what can you do?

RDFinders · 05-11-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by erikhutson

Yep Im always the only one that squats when I go in, theres a couple people I see from time to time that are regulars that do it but one kid tries to show off by loading weight and only going down 2-4 inches lol....everyone has tried to give him advice but he doesnt listen so what can you do?

i know the type. all you can do is let them go on with their business. i saw one guy at the gym - had to be a good 30 lbs overweight....trying to squat 405 lbs! brought him straight down to the ground. good thing he was in the squat cage with the safety bars up.

i had to back down from the weight i was using to get better form. i was 225 lbs getting parallel sometimes. depending if we did squats first. well, now i am doing 95 lbs going as low as i possibly can. big difference in technique and form as i know i wasn't going that low with more on my back. humbling yes, better quad development most def, ego - left at the door! and that is the difference.

13B-MSP · 05-11-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by carl54

Whats up guys/gals? I just got to Plano area last weekend and started out at Golds gym here in Plano. So far its pretty str8 here, I just got through some shi t and moved here from Tucson. Anyway figured Id say whats up!

Welcome. I lift at that Golds occasionally. If you wanna lift drop me a line.

Artemmm · 05-11-2009, 09:41 PM

I'm from Dallas,TX but Richardson is like across the road from me.
I work and work out at the JCC.Fully sponsored by Medical City.

13B-MSP · 05-12-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemmm

I'm from Dallas,TX but Richardson is like across the road from me.
I work and work out at the JCC.Fully sponsored by Medical City.

Sweet

mavstud3 · 05-12-2009, 11:55 AM

Ultimate Sports Nutrition
4520 Frankford Rd.
Suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75287
972-818-5846
(next to Fuddrucker's)

This saturday "Fitness Fair"

1-free sample
2-10 percent off everything
3-Pro Bodybuilders
4-Free BBQ

come check it out...trying to help them spread the word.

Artemmm · 05-12-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 13B-MSP

Sweet

hah my grandma was send there after a heart surgery so i liked it and joined it

Artemmm · 05-12-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mavstud3

Ultimate Sports Nutrition
4520 Frankford Rd.
Suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75287
972-818-5846
(next to Fuddrucker's)

This saturday "Fitness Fair"

1-free sample
2-10 percent off everything
3-Pro Bodybuilders
4-Free BBQ

come check it out...trying to help them spread the word.

sounds like exactly what i need.what time?