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Posted by: naturaltan

Welcome

I plan to use this journal as a collection of random thoughts/ideas I get throughout 2004. After reading other similar journals, I think it will be interesting to read what happened throughout the year.

Posted by: naturaltan

after picking up the latest Muscle Developement, I now realize just how big Ronnie Coleman is! On page 154, they do a comparison type photospread, the Ronnie is just massive.

Don't know or care if he is better than anyone, just that he is massive. Wow!

Posted by: naturaltan

Internet relationships.

Over the past 3 years, I've seen people come and go. Some leave an impression, others don't. One 'couple' I've enjoyed watching become a couple is Jenny and Eggs. It started as what I thought was more internet flirting, but has now developed into a full fledged love affair.

On the other side of friendships, I've seen a few destroyed. A few couples parted ways. One I know about, the other I've only heard via forum gossip. And one friendship I had and I ruined ... I am sad about it and handled it incorrectly. Had I had the chance to do the person to person meeting over, I'd certainly do it differently.

Posted by: naturaltan

getting old ...

After New Years Eve, I can see that our choice in clubs will be changing. Although it is much more fun to watch the young people via for each other's attention, it's not worth the silly attitude that goes with it. Am I getting setup to 'watch TV' on weekends ... I certainly hope not. There are a few clubs that cater to an older age bracket, but again, they are not as much fun as most just sit and talk. Boring!

The missus is starting to take longer to recoupe from weekend outings as well ...

That is also a bad sign as I only go out when she does ...

Posted by: Jenny

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
Internet relationships.

Over the past 3 years, I've seen people come and go. Some leave an impression, others don't. One 'couple' I've enjoyed watching become a couple is Jenny and Eggs. It started as what I thought was more internet flirting, but has now developed into a full fledged love affair.

Aww, NT

It started out being a friendship, where we both had boyfriend/girlfriend IRL. He helped me through hard times and I, well I don't know what I did

We developed deep feelings for each other and my mom remember me telling her how well we'd go together a whole year before we met IRL

Then we both broke up with our significant others and the flirting started for real.. I remember some PMs with so much reading between the lines that I was laughing out loud. We confessed our feelings for each other and it all progressed to the point where we had to meet.. And we did

I truly believe that he is my soul mate

Posted by: naturaltan

I think it is a great story Jenny! Especially seeing that you two live in different countries. I wish you both the very best!

Posted by: naturaltan

I have to say that I respect all those here and that I know here at home who are in their own way battling what they see as not their ideal body look. I do not know if I could be as strong as those here. God has given me the genetics to do what I'd like to do in terms of weight lifting. I am thankful for that. I sometimes do not give the missus enough credit for really trying hard to get to where she wants to be. I know that most here deserve a simple nice going for even attempting such a diet/lifestyle change. To all you who read this, I applaude you!! I really cannot say that I'd be able to do what you are doing or have done!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

NT you make some awesome points here! Thought #4 hits me the most (along with the getting old thing...lol) First I applaud you for giving God credit for your genetics. The other part of that is so many of us on this board are not the ideal body type (I've got 40lbs to lose still) but because of the support of everyone here it helps us keep going. For that reason, I will soon post my before (which are way icky!) and current pics (definitely still in progress.) Maybe there is someone reading this board that may be where I started and could be inspired to know that others can relate. Anyway..I could ramble on and on about this but I feel so strongly that this board has kept me going and I'm grateful for the encouragement

Posted by: naturaltan

Hammer/Jenny ... thanks for visiting my journal. Any visits are welcome.

Hammer ... you're welcome. You and all the others really deserve all the support and encouragement you get. I have thought long and hard about it and I'm not sure that I would be as strong as any of you. I'd like to think I could do what you're doing, but I reall can't say with any certainy that I would. Keep doing what you're doing Hammer. Your goals are within your reach!!

Posted by: naturaltan

I know doctors are not miracle workers, but I hope they find out what is wrong with my wife. They have given her perscriptions for pain killers for what appears to be IBS since just before Christmas.

Posted by: katie64

Hey babe, glad you have a journal, it will be a nice thread to relax in

Very sorry to hear about Mrs. NT, I'll say a prayer for her. Your very insightful, I'm happy to read your thoughts and see your compassion, it's nice

Posted by: naturaltan

Hey Katie ... thanks for stopping by. I'm not that insightful, just thought it would be neat to re-read these thoughts some time down the road. But do feel free to drop in and chime in about whatever you think you might want to.

Thanks for the prayer ... I'm sure she'd appreciate that.

Posted by: ponyboy

Hey NT, great reading this type of stuff. IBS meaning iliotibial band syndrome? If so, let me know I might be able to scrounge up some resources for you.

Posted by: naturaltan

PB ... thanks.

IBS I thought stood for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Posted by: naturaltan

the first new colour combination of the new year is red and black.

Posted by: ponyboy

Whoops - my mistake. You can't stretch that.

Posted by: naturaltan

Mrs.NT has the insane ability to talk most women into baring their breasts and most times it's at the bar or strip club ... sometimes it's good to be Mr.NT.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by ponyboy
Whoops - my mistake. You can't stretch that.

Posted by: naturaltan

I think I should purchase a MB this spring and do the 24 hours of adrenaline. Got as far as looking at bikes last spring, but this year I think I should go on step further and actually purchase a bike.

While I'm on the subject of purchasing, I think I should get a new pool cue as well. The Mrs. said that I should get a new one as well

and if she says get one, I should take her up on that offer - QUICKLY

Posted by: naturaltan

My resolution is to get my truck in running order

I'm one gas tank and a fix to the lock away from driving it where I could leave it without having to have it in sight.

Posted by: katie64

NT, your really cool, ever thought about starting like a "Dr. NT" thread, you know where we come to you with our problems and you fix it

Posted by: PreMier

This is a great journal

As Katie said it will be a nice thread to relax in. I often wonder what others ponder... It is quite interesting to say the least.

Posted by: naturaltan

Katie ... I have a hard enough time keeping my issues all straight

but if you have any issues, you can bring them here and at the very least, we'll throw some ideas back and forth.

Premier ... I have enjoyed reading David's journal as well as Pitboss' when he posted here. It is quite interesting to see what was happening days/weeks/months and years ago. That is why I have started this one ... glad you popped in. If you have anything to add, to comment on, to disagree with, fire away.

Posted by: Stacey

Quote:

Your too cool of a guy.

Isn't it great seeing how Jenny & Eggs started and where they are now!! They make you want to smile everyday!!

Great journal NT- I love it!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Stacey
Your too cool of a guy.

Isn't it great seeing how Jenny & Eggs started and where they are now!! They make you want to smile everyday!!

Great journal NT- I love it!!

I am the coolest in the little world I live in ...

Thanks Stacey - I will take any compliments I can get these days.

Posted by: katie64

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
Katie ... I have a hard enough time keeping my issues all straight

but if you have any issues, you can bring them here and at the very least, we'll throw some ideas back and forth

I was kinda joking, I'm ok, life goes on right, but I'll probably be visiting you alot, I also like David's and Pitboss's journals

and I really miss Pitboss alot

Posted by: naturaltan

visit away Miss Katie

Posted by: naturaltan

EFAs in the form of fish oil caps, what a great find for me. Although I didn't care for hemp/flax oil, these you don't taste so it's all good!

Posted by: naturaltan

Here is a very funny part of the Robin Williams Live from Broadway dvd.

http://www.robin-williams.net/golfvideo.WMV

Posted by: naturaltan

my manager just sent an email out indicating that next Wednesday there would be 5 hour meeting. What in heavens name could a group of 6 people that manages backups talk about for 5 hours?

She didn't even have an agenda and asked for topics members wanted to discuss. I wanted to ask "Can we talk about the rampant misuse of company time" ... but instead sent an email back saying, what could there possibly be to talk about for 5 hours. Not even the missus can talk for that long.

Posted by: naturaltan

I take the bus everyday. Each day I find that less and less kids are getting up and letting elders have their seat so they don't have to stand. It just goes to show what kind of morals are being taught, or I guess not taught to our kids. I guess as one gets older, putting a smile on the face of someone gains more and more value. The other day, an older lady offered to buy me a coffee after giving up my seat.

I politely refused but it was refreshing to see such a glow on her face just because I had given up my seat.

Posted by: Pepper

G'Morning NT..just dropping in to check on you. Like your journal. Neat idea.

Posted by: naturaltan

Morning Mr. Pepper ... how are things?

Posted by: Pepper

Not bad. January is the beginning of a very busy time for me. My phone just doesn't stop ringing until April 15th (tax day down here.) Still on the diet plan but not dropping the weight very quickly at all.

Hope Mrs. NT is doing OK. We'll keep her in our prayers.

Posted by: naturaltan

Ah yes, tax time.

Thanks, I'm sure she will appreciate it. She is continuing to go to the gym regardless of the pain - she's really toughing it out. I told her I'd do the same, just don't over do it. If it becomes too much, stop going.

Posted by: PreMier

Thought #12--- Thats really cool NT. I try and help my elderly neighbors out as much as possible. Like lately I have been over shoveling their walks and drive, even though they have snowblowers. It is really rewarding seeing how much they appreciate it. Im 21 by the way, so not all younguns are punks

Posted by: naturaltan

I was talking about jr. high/high school types PreMier. Although you don't hear about many 21 year olds lending a helping hand ... good work Pre!

Posted by: katie64

Good Morning NT

Posted by: naturaltan

morning Miss Katie

Posted by: naturaltan

I'm not usually a controversial person, but this might ruffle a few feathers. If you don't have a body for low-riders/tight shirts, don't wear them. The wife is still working to get rid of some excess body fat around the mid section. This morning she had on a pair of lowriders and a belly shirt. I said I don't think you're quite ready for that yet and she agreed (thankfully).

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
I'm not usually a controversial person, but this might ruffle a few feathers. If you don't have a body for low-riders/tight shirts, don't wear them. The wife is still working to get rid of some excess body fat around the mid section. This morning she had on a pair of lowriders and a belly shirt. I said I don't think you're quite ready for that yet and she agreed (thankfully).

gosh I gotta say you are brave to bring that up to your wife! Good thing she agreed, could have been war!

Posted by: naturaltan

... atherjen, my wife and I were honest from word go of our relationship. We both told each other we'd let the other know when they are stepping over the fashion boundaries we believe in. Neither of us finds it attractive to see men/women with big bellies hanging out ... just our opinion. We don't force it upon others, but within our house, we both let each other know where the other is at. She wants to be able to wear sexy clothes when she goes out, I think that's great and find it sexy as well, but only if you keep your body in good shape.

I base my personal opinion upon self-respect.

Posted by: DFINEST

Hey NT.....

Love the thread young man,
Great thought on your part, Peace

Posted by: naturaltan

thanks Dfinest ...

young man

Posted by: naturaltan

Cheerleaders

I watched "bring it on ... again" with my daughter on the weekend. Now she wants to become a cheerleader. My only issue with that the girls have to trust and rely on the men to catch them after tumbling from the pyramids they create. I don't know that I could contain myself if there was an accident and the guy responsible for catching my daughter didn't.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Hey NT - I like your journal/thread

Posted by: naturaltan

thanks YM ...

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
My resolution is to get my truck in running order

I'm one gas tank and a fix to the lock away from driving it where I could leave it without having to have it in sight.

an aluminum as tank with sender will cost $230 - not bad. With that I will also purchase a new group of guages. Will have to figure out which set I'd like to go with.

Posted by: naturaltan

Fitness ... the missus is very excited about her "phat camp" in Calgary with Jenny Hendshott. It will be nice to have her all ramped up as she makes her goal to achieve her body type by summer. She has lost 3lbs of her Vegas party weight and I don't think another 3 this weekend will be that big of an effort. They are cramming in 5 cardio sessions/5 weight sessions and 5 seminars in 3 days.

Posted by: naturaltan

I've read that some get some kind of connection to their inner self thru the pain of getting a tattoo. Well, let me say that I DID NOT make that connection this past Saturday.

I got a tattoo outline done on my calf. I just had this funny feeling that it was going to smart. But I didn't listen to that very very wise thought. Instead, I asked that the design (a dragon guarding a ... what else, naked lady) have the tail wrap around my ankle and end up on the top of my foot! This was not the thing to do!

I can say that I am definitely not looking forward to having this one finished. In fact, I'm trying to talk myself into thinking it looks great as is.

Posted by: david

Hello NT!

I thought I'd drop in and read up what's in your life and I'm glad you did this style journal! Applause is what's in the crowd and I hope you can hear it!

Good reading, NT!!!!

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
an aluminum as tank with sender will cost $230 - not bad. With that I will also purchase a new group of guages. Will have to figure out which set I'd like to go with.

Wow... Thats a pimpin truck right there!! That thing is so cool man. What type of guages are you looking at? Are you going to have originals or some replicas made? Or going for more aftermarket?

Posted by: naturaltan

thanks for stopping by David! I think I'll enjoy reading it later on in the year as well.

Premier, my plan is to customize it my way. Although original oldies are cool, I'm all about being a one off (could you tell

) I've seen guages that have a very cool blue glow to them when lit up ... that seems about right for me.

Thanks for the compliment. I've only seen one other Dodge Fargo here in the city.

Posted by: PreMier

Sorry to whore

If you like the blu glo some gauges have, I believe most you can change the normal light for a blu light or a blue LED. Here are some nice guages. http://www.racingfashion.com/autometer_gauges.htm

Edit: More. http://www.alamomotorsports.com/greddy_gauge.htm

http://www.splittingimagez.com/gauges.htm

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Morning NT

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cool new tat!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Morning FG! Thanks ... I think I'm addicted to tats and generally just being that much different than the normal population.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Sorry to whore

thanks PreMier. I'll check those out.

Posted by: naturaltan

I also got a piercing while I was waiting for my tattoo

Posted by: naturaltan

After reading YM's journal, I will try a one arm pull up.

Posted by: naturaltan

the missus is meeting with a gal here that is going to the camp this weekend. She not only competes in fitness comps, but also coaches gymnastics. My hope is that she will catch the bug ... regardless of whether she competes or not, but that she gets caught up in being that serious about being fit. She is close enough that it wouldn't take long to reach her goals. On of her clients that she talks to on a daily basis is also a fitness competitor ... it's a sign I told her that she should give it a try.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
After reading YM's journal, I will try a one arm pull up.

That sounds fun

I think you meant CHIN up

You should try both though.

Let me know how it goes - YM

Posted by: naturaltan

pull up, chin up, all I know is that it will very cool to try.

Posted by: Sapphire

Hi NT!!

Posted by: naturaltan

well hello there Miss Av

Posted by: Stacey

NT-- I think your wife is going to have a great time at the fitness camp. I wish that I could go.... I think she will totally get the bug to compete!!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

I'm even a bit jealous ... she's having a road trip with the gals. All she could say today was how hyped she was about going. She might burn herself out before tomorrow.

And Saturday she'll learn how to party with fitness folks. That should be an interesting story.

Posted by: Jill

I am real jealous too NT

I'd love to meet Jen, or Monica Brant, I think they are my fav fitness models. Oh, and Kelly Ryan is smokin too!

Posted by: naturaltan

The missus got a call from Mrs. Hendershott yesterday and said she was very excited about the upcoming camp. I could tell just from the missus' explanation that Jenny is a very high energy lady.

Mrs.NT met up with to others going to the camp from here. Both were very nice. One is 20 and just beginning her journey into fitness comps and the other is 30 and is a fitness comp. vet. The Mrs. will be rooming with both. I know that with such roommates and at such a camp, she'll come back with a lot more knowledge of training.

Posted by: david

Hi NT!!!

That's awesome that she's going to JH's camp!

Awesome!!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

She was so hyped this morning and yesterday as well. I think she'll really enjoy herself.

Posted by: Stacey

WoW NT-- SOOO AWESOME!!! ITS THIS WEEKEND?? That came up fast!! I bet she is SOOOOOO Excited!!!!!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Yep ... she is leaving today around noon with the other two following.

Posted by: Jill

Lucky Ducky she was to have recieved that call! Now I am real jealous!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Mrs. NT will have an amazing time. Hendershott rocks big time and she will learn so much! I can't wait to hear how it goes

P.S...I would have fainted talking to her. I've spoken with two of my fitness idols (Brant and Ryan) and was a silly mess

Posted by: naturaltan

Hammer/Jill

I had a call from the Mrs. here at work this morning. She said that they went till 10 last night and had a great time. She was up again @ 5 this morning as they were going to be starting something at 7. She is going to be dead tired come Sunday.

Posted by: naturaltan

Vacation 2005.

There is a local radio station here that has gone to Hedo in Jamaica for the past 3 years. Each year doubling the number of people going with them. This time around, they had 97 people. They do broadcasts from Hedo every morning. And the price is quite attractive compared to what we paid the last time we went. Anyways, after I talk to Mrs., I think we'll be going next year. What better way to welcome in the new year and avoid the freezing cold weather Canadian for a week than to lay out in the sun naked!

Posted by: naturaltan

Reading journals posted here, talking to friends and hearing co-worker chat, I'm happy that I rarely get sick.

Posted by: Pepper

Oh, NT, you just doomed yourself!

Posted by: naturaltan

Posted by: Stacey

Your very very lucky--- I feel horrible!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

so I read ...

... and yes I am lucky ... although I do use my sick days from work.

Posted by: Stacey

hahaha-- I hear ya~ I use them too!

Posted by: naturaltan

yeah

Mrs.NT is coming back. She had a fantastic weekend. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it and what she took away from it and where she plans to apply what she learned.

Posted by: Burner02

hey buddy!
Dang! Where have I been? let us knowallabout the Mrs's weekend!
Jamaica in '05? Damn! I think Kris and I will be back in Cozumel...

Posted by: naturaltan

move the F%%% out of here. It's -52°C with the windchill.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

NT - How'd the chins go??

I did 'em yesterday

Posted by: naturaltan

I got one in ... I almost forgot, so it was at the end of my workout (bi/tris) ... but I did manage to get one in.

Posted by: Stacey

Heya Nt!!

How was the Mrs. trip??? Can't wait to hear all about it

Have a great day!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Good work! One is pretty tough especially at the end of your workout.......

Posted by: naturaltan

that's what I thought.

I think it would be pretty tough at the beginning

Posted by: naturaltan

Morning Stacey.

Well ... the missus came home yesterday so full of energy it was amazing. She has a new workout regime she's dying to try. I think the biggest take away from all this is her new found enthusiasm. She, as did most of the others, fed off of Jenny's enthusiasm. Mrs. Hendshott is one high energetic lady. She is apparently a very down to earth type gal as well. When someone couldn't do a certain workout/exercise, she would be there to help you through it. If you have questions, she would answer them. The missus said it was nice to come home but was sad at leaving all the friends she made. I guess we are now attending the Nationals and Northern BB contest to cheer on her new fitness friends.

It will be an interesting next month or so to see if the enthusiasm keeps up. I certainly hope so as she'll reach her body goals in no time.

Posted by: Stacey

WoW that sounds Amazing!!!! I'm so happy she had a great time, and met some new friends!

What a wonderful experience!!

Posted by: naturaltan

my personal rant on today's society. As some may know, most here in Canada are dealing with a brief cold snap. Cars aren't starting and the tow truck companies are making a killing. Anyways, we were one the many that weren't fortunate enough to have our car start. So we had to push it within distance where we could plug it in (we live in an apartment on the bottom floor) So the two of us tried and couldn't get it. The inlaw came over to help and we moved it a bit, but it was just to damn cold to keep trying. I asked another fellow just pulling up to the apartment to give us a hand. The 3 of us were moving it ok, but could have used another person to get it done quickly. While managed to push the car into the street to get passed another parked car. ** here comes the rant, people were going really far out of their way not to help!!! It's minus 45 or something crazy like that and no one offered to help. Maybe I've grown too kind. I can't remember how many people I've stopped to help push in the last couple of weeks. It doesn't take much and the more people helping the faster the job will go. Granted some of the people passing us were elders or women with children, but I did see many trucks driven by guys ... it just gets under my skin.
Even during the summer I roll down the window to ask if help is needed. But when it's as cold as it is, stopping to help push doesn't take but a few minutes out of your day.
rant over ...

Posted by: Momma2

Hi NT,

I understand your Rant, I stay in trouble with my family because I still stop and pick up people who have broken down and carry them into town or call someone for them. It doesn't get real cold here but in the summer it can get hot, and in most places it's 30-40 miles between towns. I always have extra water if nothing else I just give them that. I do keep a close eye on people since I am female traveling alone, I don't want to put myself in a situaution I could get hurt. I just can't bring myself to drive by some one in need. If I looks as if I can help.
I have enjoyed reading your journal.

Posted by: naturaltan

thanks for stopping in and the comments Momma.

It's one the few things that really gets under my skin. I don't know how people can sleep knowing that they could have helped someone and didn't.

Posted by: katie64

Hi sweetie

Awesome for the Mrs. bet she learned alot, wish she had a journal here too

........love your truck and your new tat and your new piercing and

I just had my ear done again too, up higher than yours.............HEDO in 2004 or 2005???? Sounds like so much fun, naked in the hot sun

On a personal note: I thought about you and the Mrs. this past week alot and your new journal, it helped me focus on the moment and what's most important for myself right now

so I'm really grateful you started this, it's inspiring and very real...........

Posted by: naturaltan

like I said before, if my rambles somehow helps you put perspective into your live, GREAT! I don't understand how, but I'm glad that it somehow helps you!

Hedo is most definitely a great place. Most think of it as a place for swingers and sex is everywhere, but it's not really like that. It is a place where you can be free from all things ... just enjoy people for who they are and not for what they do, how much money they have or any other materialistic things. As funny as this may sound, but by being naked around others, it takes away a lot of insecurities that people have. Having talked to other who were not sure about being naked around others because they were not secure with their bodies, after having done it, they wouldnt' choose any other type of vacation. Why? Because the people just don't care what you look like. They only care that you took time out of your vacation to talk to them. If you're more of the reclusive type, you can still enjoy a Hedo vacation. It's all what you make it! We just love it ... and if it wasn't so expensive for us, we'd make it a yearly journey.

Posted by: david

Hello NT!

Posted by: naturaltan

Mr.Florida ... how are you?
How is my music CD or wave file coming along? Made any progress on it yet?

Posted by: Sapphire

Hello NT!

Lounging around naked with my honey on a beach sounds awesome right now! I am freezing and it's supposed to snow AGAIN! Man do I need a tan!

Posted by: naturaltan

Miss Saphire baby ... how is your fine self?

Yeah, we're dealing with a cold snap as well .. not liking it one bit. In fact, I keep trying to find someone to give me one, only one redeeming value of minus 37 weather.

Posted by: Jill

Any valuable tips the misses can give us from the camp?

Posted by: naturaltan

I will see what I can get from her ... like I said before, the biggest difference was her renewed enthusiasm to get to the body type she's wanted ...

Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
Miss Saphire baby ... how is your fine self?

Yeah, we're dealing with a cold snap as well .. not liking it one bit. In fact, I keep trying to find someone to give me one, only one redeeming value of minus 37 weather.

I spent an hour shoveling my car out of the driveway this morning. YUCK!! I want sunshine and blue skies!! Besides being cranky and a bit PMSy I am good!!

Posted by: naturaltan

We all want sunshine and blues skies ... here we'd be happy with sunshine and blues skies. All we have is grey, cold and snow. We'd be happy with temps that are meant for humans, not subarctic wannabes.

I love it when the IM hotties make a stop by in my journal.

Posted by: Momma2

Just goes to show you always want what you don't have, I would love to see snow. I don't know about -37dg I probably don't even own enough clothes to hold that kind of cold out.
We had some snow flurries a couple weeks ago, nothing much and were out in the yard acting like idiots, we didn't even have to put on jackets. My 7 year old has never seen snow that she can remember. Hope the weather lifts soon.
Sat. forecast for here 71dg clear skies, it's suppose to be winter.

Posted by: naturaltan

We were in Texas a couple years ago for New Years. It snowed very briefly while we were there ... it was funny to watch the reaction of Texans. It was just as you described ... people outside enjoying the snow as it was really nice outside (to us anyways). But you are correct, we always want what we can't have. I would love winter if it didn't come with the fridget temperatures. My wife and daughter love to ski/snow board and I can't be bothered because it's just too cold for me. It I could have -5 weather for skiing, I might be a little more interested than I am now.

We actually thought about moving to Texas and putting up with the heat instead of the cold ... with temps like this, that thought may soon pop back into our heads.

Posted by: PreMier

Heat is much worse than the cold IMO. And as for all wanting blue skies... the smog and clouds just lifted here and there are blue skies! Its been a month LoL Now I want it to snow some more

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
Mr.Florida ... how are you?
How is my music CD or wave file coming along? Made any progress on it yet?

Mr. Florida??

The music in general is on hold for the moment because I have been really busy and stuff but I have your address and I promise. SOON!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Heat is much worse than the cold IMO. And as for all wanting blue skies... the smog and clouds just lifted here and there are blue skies! Its been a month LoL Now I want it to snow some more

extreme heat can be dealt with by opening a cold cold beer - what can you do to fend off cold, hot chocolate?

Posted by: yellowmoomba

I'm with you NT (both we are both from the COLD area)!!

Posted by: naturaltan

I'm hoping that my daughter's lucky fortune cookie lotto numbers will mean that I won't have to be from any cold area again.

And my friends who do live in

areas can board my private jet and come visit!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Sounds Good!!!!

Now how about some peppermint scnapps for my hot chocolate!!

Posted by: naturaltan

peppermint scnapps - not really as good as a cold beer on a hot day - but it will do just fine.

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
extreme heat can be dealt with by opening a cold cold beer - what can you do to fend off cold, hot chocolate?

Sorry NT dont drink cold beer much anymore

Being "healthy" lol
Oh, and NO hot chocolate either.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Sorry NT dont drink cold beer much anymore

Being "healthy" lol
Oh, and NO hot chocolate either.

oh..haven't you heard? MGD lite..has less carbs..so feel free to put a few away..

Posted by: PreMier

Well, since I used to drink beer for the taste, and not to get drunk... I liked Guiness, and other dark beers. So i'll pass on that MGD either way

I bet that MGD would go good with some Papa Johns though...

Posted by: Burner02

hey...they have a special on right now....

Posted by: naturaltan

the last couple of days Mrs.Nt has really put in some GOOD workouts.

Posted by: Burner02

how about MR. NT?
Was'sup, lean and mean!

Posted by: naturaltan

note to self ... had another all night'er Saturday and still can party with the best of them

Made it to bed finally after our daughter went to bed 8:30pm Sunday night.

Posted by: Burner02

Damn, NT...sounds like you had another great weekend! "we gonna roll' when we get to 'Vegas!

Posted by: naturaltan

it was fun!
We have altered some of our regular establishments. After the New Years fight, we don't plan on going back to that bar. And after reading about a shooting at a strip club here (apparently involving the Hells Angels and another bike gang) we will be holding off on the strip clubs for a while ... hhhmmmm ... now we'll have to figure out how to kill off a couple of hours prior to going out.

Posted by: Burner02

well, I am trying to get a couple of the guys to go to a bar here tomorrow night. Supposedly the Girls Gone Wild crew will be at this bar....wanna see if any hot college girls are gonna get naughty in front of the camera....

Posted by: Jill

Just saying hi!!

How goes it??

Posted by: naturaltan

Jill ...

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Burner02
well, I am trying to get a couple of the guys to go to a bar here tomorrow night. Supposedly the Girls Gone Wild crew will be at this bar....wanna see if any hot college girls are gonna get naughty in front of the camera....

Do you have a crew to go out tonight? Hey ... what does the g/f think about you going to see Girls Gone Wild?

Posted by: Burner02

Just a couple guys from work.
are you kidding? Probably not going to go anyway. too damn tired. had to go home early yesterday. Felt sick was so tired. Didn't make it to the gym, so will try and go tonight.

Posted by: naturaltan

Janet Jackson

The wife says she's had a boob job, and if she did, I hope that was WE saw Sunday was just an outfit that didn't show her boobs well.

I'll just go on record in my own little thread to say that it probably was not appropriate but I don't think there was much harm in it. I don't agree with Fire's rant about it being an assault. I personally think it was a mistake but some of the reports Dg found make you wonder if it was known about before hand.

Posted by: Stacey

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
the last couple of days Mrs.Nt has really put in some GOOD workouts.

Thats awesome to hear-- AND I just love how supportive you are with her--Your a wonderful husband!!!

Now--I remember reading that you guys have thought about moving to Texas??? !!!

I suggest moving to the outskirts of Houston!!

We would love it!!

Posted by: Stacey

Nt-- I agree with you on the Janet Jackson deal! I just thought it was Lame..lol

Oh And Today on the radio stations they said it was on pupose--LoL!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally posted by Stacey
Thats awesome to hear-- AND I just love how supportive you are with her--Your a wonderful husband!!!

Now--I remember reading that you guys have thought about moving to Texas??? !!!

I suggest moving to the outskirts of Houston!!

We would love it!!

texas?!?!?!? oy! It's hot..humid, muggy..bugs the size of volkwagons.....
flat....

Posted by: Stacey

SHUSH IT

Posted by: Burner02

heh heh.....we've got HUGE mountians, mild climate, great scenery...and the mile high club!

Posted by: naturaltan

hhmmm ... good people like burner and mountains ... OR hot looking ladies like Stacey ... let's see .... sorry burner

Posted by: naturaltan

nothing much happening in my world ... get up, work, gym, sleep and repeat.

Posted by: Jill

Weather is getting nice hey NT? My car is sooo dirty but I drive the whitemud everyday so it goes form clean to dirty in a matter of seconds! Hows the misses doing with her diet plan?

Posted by: naturaltan

It was a bit chilly this morning. We usually set our car to start (with the car starter) every 4 hours when it gets cold. I saw that it was to be a nice minus 6 today and thought I didn't need to have the car start over the night. It almost didn't start this morning - it was a bit chilly last night.

Our car is much the same ... the missus drives the whitemud as well everyday.

So far, she's doing good. She's on week #4 of going to the gym without missing. When it only takes 12-16 weeks to make some noticable changes when dieting properly and going to the gym, she's only got 8-12 more weeks left.

With all your gains, when do we get to see the new and improved you?

Posted by: Jill

Ha ha. I think my progress is goingso so-no cheats except a few peanuts one night! I will eventually post before / after pics when i am happy with my 'after' results! What kind of diet is the misses doing?

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by Burner02
texas?!?!?!? oy! It's hot..humid, muggy..bugs the size of volkwagons.....
flat....

Don't forget, there WAS a massacre there as well!

Hey NT!!!

Thought I'd drop in and say

and also crack a joke on here as well!

Posted by: david

And I wonder if Stacey and all the other Texas friend's at IM will see it!

Posted by: naturaltan

Jill - she just eating 5 clean meals a day .. no name for it ... but you could possibly call it the "I'm sick of looking the way I am so I'm going to do what's necessary to change it" diet.

Hey Mr. South Florida ... how are things?

Posted by: Jill

Just curious as to the amount of carbs / types she is eating? Obviously protein at every meal right?

Posted by: Sapphire

Hey NT!!! Wish Mrs NT luck for me! Is she trying to lose BF, gain muscle or both??

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan

Hey Mr. South Florida ... how are things?

Went to our gig last night and didn't get home until 1:30am.

I'm thinking about assuming a new role with the band (Mgmt./Booking) and thinking about starting my own "Rock/Pop band myself.

Don't worry though, I will still send you the CD because spreading the word of that band is a GREAT thing! Especially when I'm sending the promo's around for free!

Posted by: naturaltan

sounds like an interesting project David. I'm looking forward to hearing that CD.

Jill ... I'll see if I can get her diet just for interest sake.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Hey NT, how are you babe?

You know, I don't get on here much really, unless the boss is outta town and then I can usually get on pretty regularly unless she has me slammed. But I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your journal. It really gives the rest of us a break from just diet, workout and how much we all want to cheat on our diets!!

You are a wonderful ray of sunshine and we all enjoy your company. At least I know I do.

I hope Mrs. NT is doing okay. I read that she has gotten in some really nice workouts. What is the latest prognosis?

thank you for sharing your life with us. We all share, but I love your thoughts

Posted by: shortstuff

Hey NT!!!!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Wow ... I'm being visited by all the IM hotties.

Shorty ... whad up girl?

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
Hey NT, how are you babe?

You know, I don't get on here much really, unless the boss is outta town and then I can usually get on pretty regularly unless she has me slammed. But I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your journal. It really gives the rest of us a break from just diet, workout and how much we all want to cheat on our diets!!

:o ... I'm speechless ... thank you FG. That was a very sweet thing to say. A ray of sunshine ...

Mrs.NT went to that Phat Camp and came back with some different foods to try ... and for the most part, things seem to have calmed down to a point where she can tolerate the on/off pain. She is really kicking with the weights. Not so much the weight she's lifting, but the effort she's putting in. It is fabulous! I have an ache in my shoulder. Doing some exercises, I feel it start to act up, so I such my workout down. Before, she would have called it a day with me, now, she's asking that I spot her for her last rep/set or whatever is left. Her effort is really going to do her well in reaching her goal. She's never been one of those ladies that comes in and chats with others while working out, but now she's almost gone hardcore. It's really cool to see.

Posted by: shortstuff

ha ha who you calling a hottie. Not much just trying to not work, am so super tired from being up late due to night classes, how you doin????

Posted by: naturaltan

I am excellent thanks for asking!!

Classes and work can do that to a person. Hope things are going well for you.

Posted by: Burner02

'morning, bud!
Happy Friday! How's things? Do y'all have any plans for the weekend? I will be here, working.
Not too much else going on here. I tried to get a 24 hours fitness membership, but wrong time of the year. (all the damn newbies flockking to the gyns, cannot geta decent deal..would be more $$ that what I am paying for @ my gym now.)
Goinf to be making my new workout log today, so I can start on gopro's workots on Monday.

Posted by: naturaltan

Morning Sir Burner! Things here are great ... with the following exceptions: I'm on call and the damn pager doesn't ever stop and the missus has some sort of virus, so she's been sick at home for a couple of days.

Plans for the weekend ... hmmmm, debating whether or not I should buy tickets to the monster truck show seeing that I'm on call. Going to get the new tat coloured Saturday - ouch!

When you say work, where is that?

Posted by: Burner02

Stilll the contractor job, on the AF base.
Just closed my refi- yesterday, now gonna work on my 2nd to get $$ so I can go full time on Real estate.

Too bad for the missus. My team lead here was knocked out w/ a stomach virus he got from his kids. He still has a lovely shade of gray about him.
I ma SO done w/ being sick for the year! I ma starting to get my strength back 'on-line' and do not want any more interruptions! Especisally if I am gonna meet y'all this Fall!

You got a new tat? What did ya get? Must have missed that

Posted by: Burner02

FUQ! I just saw taht they found that little 11 year old girl that was abducted last week...dead.
I am pissed and saddened. If the guy that the police have in custoday IS in fact, the guy who took her. I say, fuqqin put him i front of a firing squad. Piece of shit snuffing the life out of an innocent child...
just ruined my fuqqin day...

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Burner02
Stilll the contractor job, on the AF base.
Just closed my refi- yesterday, now gonna work on my 2nd to get $$ so I can go full time on Real estate.

Too bad for the missus. My team lead here was knocked out w/ a stomach virus he got from his kids. He still has a lovely shade of gray about him.
I ma SO done w/ being sick for the year! I ma starting to get my strength back 'on-line' and do not want any more interruptions! Especisally if I am gonna meet y'all this Fall!

You got a new tat? What did ya get? Must have missed that

the pic is on page two ... post #50

Posted by: Burner02

pretty sweet, tat, NT!
I was thinking of getting a tribal on my left arm, but $$ is better spent elsewhere right now

Posted by: naturaltan

I'm at odds with such cases ... if there is irrefutable evidence that someone is guilty, then they to should not be given the choice to live. But I've read so many cases where years later DNA and other technologies are freeing people who were at the time considered guilty ... I'm sure that a fair percetnage of people in jail for murder are guilty and deserver the same punishment, it's the few that are not guilty yet there isn't evidence enough to prove them right that I have a problem with.

Posted by: Burner02

I agree. But, with todays technology, it should be easy to determine to find out whether it was him or not.

Posted by: naturaltan

agreed.

You keep mentioning Vegas ... you're referring to the O?

Posted by: Burner02

you betcha! wanna go this year!

Posted by: naturaltan

with the missus on her current 4 week in a row tear going to the gym, I may one of those guys with a big boobied-hardbodied-hottie on his arm.

Posted by: Burner02

well, my girl may not be big-boobied, but I'm still proud to have her at my side!

Posted by: naturaltan

which is all that really counts.

Posted by: Burner02

damn straight!
She is looking forward to going as well! (I think she wants to meet all my friends that I spend so much time with!)

Posted by: naturaltan

What is she looking forward to ... the actual Olympia event or hanging out in Vegas? You know, if we meet, that beer we were talking about will have to be a slush drink from Coyote Ugly

Posted by: Burner02

Going to 'Vegas!
I am fluid. Beer, slush drink, it's all good, my friend!

Posted by: naturaltan

being on call sucks! It's cutting into my 9 hours of required beauty sleep ... weekend plans get canceled ... etc ... blah blah blah. I was planning on seeing the Monster Trucks, but being on call I can see me buying us tickets and then getting called as soon as I get to my seat with my beer.

Posted by: Burner02

yeah...I bet Murphy's Law would probably be in effect...

Well, I just checked..26 lottery and Powerball tickets. Not a winner. I didn't even win a free damn ticket! Someone wants me to WORK all my life...

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Burner02
Going to 'Vegas!
I am fluid. Beer, slush drink, it's all good, my friend!

Excellent ... that's what Fade said.

You two are probably much more adventerous than us, but lounging in the pool is almost as cool as being in Mexico, except that you had to get out of the pool to get your drink.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Burner02
yeah...I bet Murphy's Law would probably be in effect...

Well, I just checked..26 lottery and Powerball tickets. Not a winner. I didn't even win a free damn ticket! Someone wants me to WORK all my life...

I'm going to win our 32.5 million lottery tonight ... and I just thought about this this morning ... I'm going to buy cars and 'prostreet' them, paint them flat black and add a blower. I always thought those people that buy multiple cars were crazy, but this is what I'm going to do.

My first stop will be to have a car shop guy come with me as I describe to the salesman why I want that shiney red benz ... I want to prostreet it! haha ... then I'll make sure the blower is showing and paint it flat black ... dechrome it ... and then sit back and watch his expression as I hand him a roll ol dough and then key my new benz.

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
I'm going to win our 32.5 million lottery tonight ... and I just thought about this this morning ... I'm going to buy cars and 'prostreet' them, paint them flat black and add a blower. I always thought those people that buy multiple cars were crazy, but this is what I'm going to do.

I would throw a BIG ass mopar engine in that kick ass truck of yours and put a blower on it. Shave the handles/antenna, and have remote entry... Yea, thats what I would do

Posted by: Hammerlynn

I'll admit that I'm way out of touch lately...is the IM group planning an Olympia fest again? I have friends from another fitness board that are also planning a go round. They would fit in nicely with this group of beautiful people

I can't wait

Posted by: PreMier

I will be at the O this year

Not sure about other IMers though...

Well, I will be there unless I draw out for a trophy bull elk

Posted by: Fade

Quote:

Originally posted by naturaltan
I'm going to win our 32.5 million lottery tonight ...

Hey NT. I want an SRT-4 ok?

Posted by: naturaltan

of course ... any specific colour?

Posted by: Fade

Yellow

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
I would throw a BIG ass mopar engine in that kick ass truck of yours and put a blower on it. Shave the handles/antenna, and have remote entry... Yea, thats what I would do

that's the plan regardless of the millions I'm going to win. I have a shaven door handle kit on order. As for the blower ... I'm working on that.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Fade
Yellow

You can have a few!

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
I'll admit that I'm way out of touch lately...is the IM group planning an Olympia fest again? I have friends from another fitness board that are also planning a go round. They would fit in nicely with this group of beautiful people

I can't wait

Hammer ... it's just talk now as that's 8 months away.

Posted by: Fade

Quote:

There is a company that'll put a hemi in a PT Cruiser and make it rear wheel drive for 20,000 bucks.

Posted by: naturaltan

sweet!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally posted by Fade
Hey NT. I want an SRT-4 ok?

and um..what is this?
IF you win bazillians..can I have a shiny, new Calloway Corvette convertable?

Posted by: naturaltan

Burner ... I know you're going to find this hard to believe, but I did not win

... so I'm back here at work.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
I will be at the O this year

Not sure about other IMers though...

Well, I will be there unless I draw out for a trophy bull elk

It was a lot of fun last year for sure. Going to the one Olympia event was a very humbling experience. To see so many fit bodies and steriod monsters in one place was overwhelming. The missus and myself were in awe of the lovely ladies roaming around.

The missus has said that she'll hopefully be one of those hardbodies roaming around. She liked some of the tiny outfits the gals were wearing and would like to do the same ... I told her all it will take is a concentrated effort.

Posted by: shortstuff

Hey there Mr NT!!!

How was the weekend, lots of partying or relaxing or maybe a combo of the two, with the missus of course

Posted by: naturaltan

Shorty ... I'd rather not talk about this weekend. I was on call and worked all Saturday ... got paged at 7:30am and worked till around 4:oopm and Sunday ... got paged at 3:00am, went back to bed at around 4:30am and got up at 9:00am to only have to work until 5:30'ish.

... I tried to get in a shoulder workout Saturday only to have it cut short.

I almost made my arms workout before I was paged ...

This coming weekend I will be letting loose. Friday, we're having Valentines day for the 3 of us. I'm supposed to be making Cornish Game Hens for dinner (a tradition I guess) and then we're (the wife, daughter and I) going to a movie. Saturday, we're off to Calgary to see a tattoo show with our daughter. Then Saturday night, we come back, drop off the daughter and I will at that very point, be letting loose!

Posted by: shortstuff

Well this weekend sounds like a ton of fun. I am super excited about this weekend also

Posted by: naturaltan

and what might you being doing?

Posted by: shortstuff

As of right now nothing but enjoying the snuggling company of Darren I am flying down on Thursday. I know I have only been away from him since the 1st but man this is getting rough. But we will probably just relax so we are both broke.

Posted by: naturaltan

relaxing is cool

Posted by: shortstuff

Well not justtttttttttttttt relaxing

hE GOT A NEW 46" FLAT SCREEN WE ARE GOING TO BREAK ING AND BREAK IN A NEW COUCH :d plENTY FOR US TO KEEP BUSY :LOL

Posted by: Jill

Hey NT! A new low carb store just opened up on 51 AVE and 104 ST. Im gonna check it out today. I'll let ya know if its worth going to!

Posted by: naturaltan

Hey ... that's right by home

Let me know what you find.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by shortstuff
Well not justtttttttttttttt relaxing

hE GOT A NEW 46" FLAT SCREEN WE ARE GOING TO BREAK ING AND BREAK IN A NEW COUCH :d plENTY FOR US TO KEEP BUSY :LOL

shame on you guys ... breaking in the new couch without being married.

It used to be that any big-inch TVs were owned by the minority, now it seems everyone I know has one. We've had our 51" for probably 6 years now ... but we might have to upgrade to keep up with the Jones.

Posted by: Pepper

Mine is bigger than yours, NT

Posted by: Pepper

and size DOES matter.

Posted by: naturaltan

... don't take this wrong, but I DO NOT want to hear from another male that his anything is bigger than mine.

Posted by: Pepper

you may not want to hear it, but it's true

I've got you beat by 3 inches!

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