SilentBob187
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That could be debated. Masterfully.
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T-AD
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Stop looking through my window, E!!! That's creepy.
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Speaking of people watching, though... Wifey brought up to me yesterday that there's a conference coming up in the Spring that her boss wants her to go to...in NYC. I'm from a small city and am more of a city person, but I don't like big cities. This one kinda scares the crap out of me (I think I'm somewhat afraid of people en masse sometimes). She's an optician - fits people with glasses - and the conference is full of stuff dealing with eyeball crap. I have NO interest in it whatsoever, but the doc suggested that I go with her. Everything would be paid for except meals and entertainment. At first, I was seriously not into it. Then I thought about it, and a 5-day stay in a nice hotel kinda sounds like fun! I figure I can chill in the room, take my laptop and Droid with me to stay connected, hit the hotel gym up each day, take naps and watch TV. When I get too bored, I may pop outside and just watch people go by. There's bound to be something interesting to see just doing that! I'm not interested in seeing a show, or visiting landmarks, or a cab ride for that matter. But just to see all the people and simply observe... I think that's what's changing my mind to wanting to go.
EasyEJL
Never enough
Stop looking through my window, E!!! That's creepy.
:trout:
Speaking of people watching, though... Wifey brought up to me yesterday that there's a conference coming up in the Spring that her boss wants her to go to...in NYC. I'm from a small city and am more of a city person, but I don't like big cities. This one kinda scares the crap out of me (I think I'm somewhat afraid of people en masse sometimes). She's an optician - fits people with glasses - and the conference is full of stuff dealing with eyeball crap. I have NO interest in it whatsoever, but the doc suggested that I go with her. Everything would be paid for except meals and entertainment. At first, I was seriously not into it. Then I thought about it, and a 5-day stay in a nice hotel kinda sounds like fun! I figure I can chill in the room, take my laptop and Droid with me to stay connected, hit the hotel gym up each day, take naps and watch TV. When I get too bored, I may pop outside and just watch people go by. There's bound to be something interesting to see just doing that! I'm not interested in seeing a show, or visiting landmarks, or a cab ride for that matter. But just to see all the people and simply observe... I think that's what's changing my mind to wanting to go.
Just remember that in event of a zombie uprising, big cities are much worse to get away from them in.
T-AD
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LMAO!!! Oh, if only my concealed carry permit was good for more than just Pennsylvania... Yes, I already thought of bringin' heat. I am paranoid.
And yes, the zombie idea did cross my mind! If I do indeed go, then you all can expect a hell of a lot of NYC Zombie pic action!!!! The place is just ripe for the lulz!!
thesinner
Recovering AXoholic
Another good example.
Despite it all, many of these do require a certain degree of skill to perform.
I cannot drive a golfball as far down the fairway as a PGA player (and without a slight 'slice' in the trajectory), the same way I can't shoot a 3-pointer with a basketball. While the latter may be thrown up to the fact that I am one of the whitest white boys ever, there is some athletic skill involved to accomplish these tasks.
T-AD
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mich29
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thought of this when you said this.
this kinda scream???
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SilentBob187
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I can attest to this. Sinner is indeed white. He makes bleached flour look dirty.
But he's a machine on the ice. Pickup hockey doesn't stand a chance when thesinner laces up.
T-AD
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And if he went in the buff, he'd be invisible.
prld2gr8ns
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Pool and Poker and The National Spelling B Championships... Honestly though in most of these cases there has to be a cut off at a point when these activities cease being sports and start becoming games. As Micheal Wilbon stated on sportscenter golf isn't a sport, it's a game(no offense to all you avid golfers out there
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prld2gr8ns
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That being said, what's everyone up to this weekend?? I'm driving into the city to look at a potential new pet doggy today, then heading to Ohio for the weekend for some R&R with some friends.
EasyEJL
Never enough
I'm flying home tonight after being on a biz trip all week, so I'm planning on getting my wife drunk and seeing who has more stamina.
T-AD
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Ooooh, what kinda doggy???
Don't tell me some li'l kickin dog or I'm gonna have to make fun of ya. When it comes to dogs, take the gym philosophy with ya - GO BIG OR GO HOME!! :lol: Here's my li'l boy, recently upgraded with laser guidance technology so that he can find the couch faster from any point in the house:Invalid Link Removed
As for the weekend, wifey works till noon tomorrow so me n Izz will have a morning alone in peace. Then probably not a lot goin on after that. Sunday is a club meeting to plan rides for 2011, so definitely looking forward to that!
prld2gr8ns
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Where you flying from Easy? Remember to take your Perform :thumbsup:
That's a great looking dog there T, I'm like you in much the same way. Gym philosophy dictates that I get a REAL dog. My entire neighbor hood is flooded with weiner dogs, lopsa whatevers and poodles. I'm going for the Doberman variety(not a mini!!), cause I like to stand outOoooh, what kinda doggy???
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As for the weekend, wifey works till noon tomorrow so me n Izz will have a morning alone in peace. Then probably not a lot goin on after that. Sunday is a club meeting to plan rides for 2011, so definitely looking forward to that!
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prld2gr8ns
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That's a big old Dane man. What's he weight? Height?
Pensacola, but to get to Tampa I go thru Atlanta....
I need more than perform to wear her out
Meh, I hate ATL airport almost as much as Dallas and Houston. Hope you got in some good cardio Easy. Good luck on both accounts.
prld2gr8ns
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ATL had decent eats at least, and the cardio left me sweating worse than an hour on the elliptical
That's the best cardio. I remember a few years ago I had a girlfriend that liked going for hours. I was one tired man in those days as(stupid as I was) I still went to the gym every day to do regular cardio. Looking back it was pretty dumb.
Yeah, ATL has a decent eats list. Much like Dallas's new D wing, but still I can't sub that for all the freaking hassle.
prld2gr8ns
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thesinner
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Doesn't that just confirm my degree of whiteness?
Hockey is to white people what basketball is to black people.
SilentBob187
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Touche.
EasyEJL
Never enough
I must not be all that white then.
mich29
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I will admit I use to love basketball
EasyEJL
Never enough
If you've never driven a race car in full fire suit, you'd be surprised at how much endurance is required. That and high hand eye coordination. Plus mental focus
I've done an hour in one, and was beat after.But I don't watch that either.
thesinner
Recovering AXoholic
I seems like it would be really fun to drive on a track.
NASCAR was started during prohibition. Smugglers of illegal alcohol would do some work under the hood so they could outrun police officers, if the situation ever arose. They took pride in how fast they could drive, and so they would race each other for money/bragging rights. They're called stock cars because they were originally stocked with moonshine.
NASCAR was started during prohibition. Smugglers of illegal alcohol would do some work under the hood so they could outrun police officers, if the situation ever arose. They took pride in how fast they could drive, and so they would race each other for money/bragging rights. They're called stock cars because they were originally stocked with moonshine.
HereToStudy
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The only racing I can watch (besides my gran tourismo replays) is the racing they do in Europe with real Mercedes, bmws, and audis. Those are exciting to me, but even then I'll watch it only for a half hour or so.
HereToStudy
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SilentBob187
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thundergod
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On a more serious note:
I know this is late now, but I saw this sad announcement yesterday:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack LaLanne was prodding Americans to get off their couches and into the gym decades before it was cool. And he was still pumping iron and pushing fruits and vegetables decades past most Americans' retirement age.
The fitness fanatic ate well and exercised — and made it his mission to make sure everyone did the same — right up to the end at age 96, friends and family said.
LaLanne died Sunday at his home in Morro Bay on California's central coast, longtime agent Rick Hersh said. The cause was respiratory failure due to pneumonia.
"I have not only lost my husband and a great American icon, but the best friend and most loving partner anyone could ever hope for," Elaine LaLanne, LaLanne's wife of 51 years and a frequent partner in his television appearances, said in a written statement.
I remember watching Jack on tv when I was just a young godling. I was enthralled even back then with his physique and amazing stamina and endurance.
R.I. P. Jack. May God Almighty receive you into His eternal Kingdom forever and ever!!! :hail:
I know this is late now, but I saw this sad announcement yesterday:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack LaLanne was prodding Americans to get off their couches and into the gym decades before it was cool. And he was still pumping iron and pushing fruits and vegetables decades past most Americans' retirement age.
The fitness fanatic ate well and exercised — and made it his mission to make sure everyone did the same — right up to the end at age 96, friends and family said.
LaLanne died Sunday at his home in Morro Bay on California's central coast, longtime agent Rick Hersh said. The cause was respiratory failure due to pneumonia.
"I have not only lost my husband and a great American icon, but the best friend and most loving partner anyone could ever hope for," Elaine LaLanne, LaLanne's wife of 51 years and a frequent partner in his television appearances, said in a written statement.
I remember watching Jack on tv when I was just a young godling. I was enthralled even back then with his physique and amazing stamina and endurance.
R.I. P. Jack. May God Almighty receive you into His eternal Kingdom forever and ever!!! :hail:
SilentBob187
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I saw that on another board last night TG. Very sad to lose one of the greats like that. He was an inspiration for how to lead a long and healthy life.
thundergod
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I actually cried dude. We have so few worthy role models these days. He was a man of not only great strength, but great character as well.
DAdams91982
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I remember when his health started to deteriorate a bit and he was doing an interview and made the greatest comment I have heard "I just cannot die, it would really hurt my image"!
RIP
thundergod
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I remember when his health started to deteriorate a bit and he was doing an interview and made the greatest comment I have heard "I just cannot die, it would really hurt my image"!
RIP
Yeah, he had open valve heart surgery 2 years ago when he made that statement.
He was really healthy up until then. And at the age of 94 no less. Something we should all aspire to.
prld2gr8ns
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Needless to say, I want to be like him when I grow up.
T-AD
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Not me, although to be healthy up till the end would be nice. I'm the type who doesn't want to die, accepts that he will and is perfectly fine with it, but doesn't want to go out with a whimper. If I die of natural causes or something 'tame', I'll be disappointed. I'd much rather go out in a huge accident, being blown up, or something kinda... well, kinda big.
Then again, after I'm gone, I've given orders of what to do with the ol' pretty-maker, too. Don't think it'll happen, but if I had my way, no burial or cremation. I want the whale treatment - lay me on a beach somewhere, pack me full of TNT, and let it rain!!
HereToStudy
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Not me, although to be healthy up till the end would be nice. I'm the type who doesn't want to die, accepts that he will and is perfectly fine with it, but doesn't want to go out with a whimper. If I die of natural causes or something 'tame', I'll be disappointed. I'd much rather go out in a huge accident, being blown up, or something kinda... well, kinda big.
Then again, after I'm gone, I've given orders of what to do with the ol' pretty-maker, too. Don't think it'll happen, but if I had my way, no burial or cremation. I want the whale treatment - lay me on a beach somewhere, pack me full of TNT, and let it rain!!
Lol. I don't even know what to say but that would be an awesome way to go I am pretty sure it is a bio hazard though.
T-AD
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Me? Biohazard? Dang, man, I don't take THAT much stuff! :lol: