Hey, I remember this place...

Burner02 · 07-24-2009, 03:12 AM

hope you are feeling better!

Scarface30 · 07-24-2009, 08:24 AM

hope you're on the mend soon, Py. especially due to the fact you were kicking some butt! but even more especially due to your vacation!

have any plans for it?

Archangel · 07-24-2009, 06:15 PM

Hope you have kicked the bug my Friend, have a GREAT vacation too!!!

Pylon · 07-25-2009, 09:28 AM

We are headed to Chicago for a week. The boys don't know yet, but we are taking the train instead of driving. Then a week of museums, parks and zoo trips. One more week to get through.

The nice thing is that due to all my travel points, we get to stay at the Embassy Suites by the lake for free. So it's really just food and fun while there, plus the train. (Which was only $150 round trip for 4. Cheaper than parking a car for a week. Can't pass that up!)

Archangel · 07-25-2009, 09:40 AM

Sounds like a BLAST!!!

Burner02 · 07-26-2009, 05:03 AM

what Archie said!
Have fun!

Pylon · 07-27-2009, 07:39 AM

Very productive weekend. Among other things, picked up my free pool table. (Had to disassemble and move it to storage. Won't have a spot until after we move, whenever that is, but still....free pool table!)

Felt good enough to get back into the gym....

WU - bike, 5 min

Deadlifts
135 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5

OH DB Press
40s x 10
40s x 10
40s x 7

Lat pulldown SS CG underhand pulldown
100 x 10 / 100 x 10
100 x 10 / 100 x 10
87.5 x 10 / 87.5 x 10

Still not near the load I should be moving, but felt good. Glad to be back at it.

Triple Threat · 07-27-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

We are headed to Chicago for a week. The boys don't know yet, but we are taking the train instead of driving. Then a week of museums, parks and zoo trips. One more week to get through.

The nice thing is that due to all my travel points, we get to stay at the Embassy Suites by the lake for free. So it's really just food and fun while there, plus the train. (Which was only $150 round trip for 4. Cheaper than parking a car for a week. Can't pass that up!)

Free is good! And not having to drive should make the trip stress-free (or as stress-free as travelling can be). Kids should have a blast.

Pylon · 07-28-2009, 05:33 AM

I'm very much looking forward to being able to get up and stretch my legs, powder my nose, get a fresh cup of coffee, or whatever, all without stopping. Very jazzed.

**Gazhole** · 07-28-2009, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Still not near the load I should be moving, but felt good. Glad to be back at it.

Looks pretty good to me, man

nice job!

Also lol @ powder your nose!

Pylon · 07-28-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Looks pretty good to me, man

nice job!

Also lol @ powder your nose!

Hey, don't laugh, man. You don't want your shit to be shiny when you are out and about.

**Gazhole** · 07-28-2009, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Hey, don't laugh, man. You don't want your shit to be shiny when you are out and about.

Sorry dude, you're right - powdering is a smart move

Burner02 · 07-28-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

I'm very much looking forward to being able to get up and stretch my legs, powder my nose, get a fresh cup of coffee, or whatever, all without stopping. Very jazzed.

Py! Remember: that is a CRUISE CONTROL...no AUTO PILOT.
You can't set it and walk back to do what you want...

(evidently, some inbred-Jed already tried that...wiped out his rig...and sued the company....sad thing: he won)
So...no money for you.

Archangel · 07-29-2009, 07:01 PM

Good lookin w/o Pylon, how ya feelin my Friend???

Pylon · 08-01-2009, 04:24 PM

Hey all...

Sorry, been a busy week. Getting ready for vacation, working on the house, work in general...guh. But the weekend has arrived, and with it some time off.

Planning to try to sneak in some workouts while on the road. Will check in when we get back. Have a great week!

**Gazhole** · 08-01-2009, 06:14 PM

You too dude! Stay outta trouble!

Burner02 · 08-01-2009, 10:03 PM

dang...don't I feel the stupid...train..thought you were taking an RV...like...duh...
Ever seen something like this to take on the road or at the house when you miss gym workouts?
http://www.ringtraining.com/

Pylon · 08-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Never seen that, but I have done pushups on a bar hung from the ceiling with chains, so it's very unstable. It's like a whole different world. I can only imagine how hard those must be to use.

Burner02 · 08-02-2009, 10:29 PM

that's what the site says...you are pullng so many more stabilizing muscles...maybe something for you to try...

**Prince** · 08-03-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

dang...don't I feel the stupid...train..thought you were taking an RV...like...duh...
Ever seen something like this to take on the road or at the house when you miss gym workouts?
Gymnastics Rings for Elite Fitness Training

no, but I did a little bit of gymnastics in high school and the rings were a bitch, every muscle in your upper body comes into play.

yellowmoomba · 08-03-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

that's what the site says...you are pullng so many more stabilizing muscles...maybe something for you to try...

I did some of those exercises today......

Google "TRX" as well. I made my own straps for $42.

Archangel · 08-05-2009, 09:58 AM

Hope all is well Pylon!!!

Double D · 08-05-2009, 11:22 AM

Hi Pylon. How are ya buddy? Where you living at now?

Pylon · 08-09-2009, 10:36 AM

Hey all....

Back from the vacation. The train ride was better than driving, but the boys were bored to death. Might be a better option in a few years, but at least I enjoyed it!

Had a great week. Didn't get in any workouts, unless you count walking around the city all day every day the entire week.

Also was way out of line with food, but that's what vacation is about, right?

Back home now. Looking forward to getting in the gym tomorrow. Working on making sure the food is in line to start off right. Some nice eggs with roasted veggies for breakfast, big BLT salad for lunch (w/ lowfat mozz cheese and tofu bacon...better than you'd expect, I swear), likely some stir fry vegg for dinner. Good times.

Pylon · 08-09-2009, 10:38 AM

BTW, if anyone wants to see pics from the trip, you can check them out on my facebook album..

Dwane Lay's Photos - Chicago 2009 Trip | Facebook

yellowmoomba · 08-09-2009, 11:02 AM

Time to hit the gym!!!!

Pylon · 08-09-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Time to hit the gym!!!!

Well, I guess at least one person looked at my vacation pics....

JerseyDevil · 08-09-2009, 07:42 PM

Good pics man.

You have a great looking family!

Double D · 08-09-2009, 08:45 PM

Gotta love family vacations!

Burner02 · 08-09-2009, 10:32 PM

...I wouldn't know....thanks for rubbing it in...

j/k...I'll look at the pics when I get back to my little hovel after work, Py-
Always wanted to take a train trip...
Glad to hear that you had fun!

07-24-2009, 03:12 AM	#121
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 29,642	hope you are feeling better! Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

07-24-2009, 08:24 AM	#122
Scarface30 C'Nucked Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,104 Photos: 6	hope you're on the mend soon, Py. especially due to the fact you were kicking some butt! but even more especially due to your vacation! have any plans for it? Warning: Seismic Testing Zone

07-24-2009, 06:15 PM	#123
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,531 Photos: 4	Hope you have kicked the bug my Friend, have a GREAT vacation too!!! "I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

07-25-2009, 09:28 AM	#124
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,865 Photos: 1	We are headed to Chicago for a week. The boys don't know yet, but we are taking the train instead of driving. Then a week of museums, parks and zoo trips. One more week to get through. The nice thing is that due to all my travel points, we get to stay at the Embassy Suites by the lake for free. So it's really just food and fun while there, plus the train. (Which was only $150 round trip for 4. Cheaper than parking a car for a week. Can't pass that up!) "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman

07-25-2009, 09:40 AM	#125
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,531 Photos: 4	Sounds like a BLAST!!! "I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

07-26-2009, 05:03 AM	#126
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 29,642	what Archie said! Have fun! Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

07-27-2009, 07:39 AM	#127
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,865 Photos: 1	Very productive weekend. Among other things, picked up my free pool table. (Had to disassemble and move it to storage. Won't have a spot until after we move, whenever that is, but still....free pool table!) Felt good enough to get back into the gym.... WU - bike, 5 min Deadlifts 135 x 5 225 x 5 225 x 5 225 x 5 225 x 5 225 x 5 OH DB Press 40s x 10 40s x 10 40s x 7 Lat pulldown SS CG underhand pulldown 100 x 10 / 100 x 10 100 x 10 / 100 x 10 87.5 x 10 / 87.5 x 10 Still not near the load I should be moving, but felt good. Glad to be back at it. "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman

07-28-2009, 05:33 AM	#129
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,865 Photos: 1	I'm very much looking forward to being able to get up and stretch my legs, powder my nose, get a fresh cup of coffee, or whatever, all without stopping. Very jazzed. "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman

07-29-2009, 07:01 PM	#134
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,531 Photos: 4	Good lookin w/o Pylon, how ya feelin my Friend??? "I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

08-01-2009, 04:24 PM	#135
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,865 Photos: 1	Hey all... Sorry, been a busy week. Getting ready for vacation, working on the house, work in general...guh. But the weekend has arrived, and with it some time off. Planning to try to sneak in some workouts while on the road. Will check in when we get back. Have a great week! "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman

08-01-2009, 06:14 PM	#136
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	You too dude! Stay outta trouble! http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

08-01-2009, 10:03 PM	#137
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 29,642	dang...don't I feel the stupid...train..thought you were taking an RV...like...duh... Ever seen something like this to take on the road or at the house when you miss gym workouts? http://www.ringtraining.com/ Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

08-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#138
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,865 Photos: 1	Never seen that, but I have done pushups on a bar hung from the ceiling with chains, so it's very unstable. It's like a whole different world. I can only imagine how hard those must be to use. "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman

08-02-2009, 10:29 PM	#139
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 29,642	that's what the site says...you are pullng so many more stabilizing muscles...maybe something for you to try... Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

08-05-2009, 09:58 AM	#142
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,531 Photos: 4	Hope all is well Pylon!!! "I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

08-05-2009, 11:22 AM	#143
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	Hi Pylon. How are ya buddy? Where you living at now?

08-09-2009, 10:36 AM	#144
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,865 Photos: 1	Hey all.... Back from the vacation. The train ride was better than driving, but the boys were bored to death. Might be a better option in a few years, but at least I enjoyed it! Had a great week. Didn't get in any workouts, unless you count walking around the city all day every day the entire week. Also was way out of line with food, but that's what vacation is about, right? Back home now. Looking forward to getting in the gym tomorrow. Working on making sure the food is in line to start off right. Some nice eggs with roasted veggies for breakfast, big BLT salad for lunch (w/ lowfat mozz cheese and tofu bacon...better than you'd expect, I swear), likely some stir fry vegg for dinner. Good times. "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman

08-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#145
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,865 Photos: 1	BTW, if anyone wants to see pics from the trip, you can check them out on my facebook album.. Dwane Lay's Photos - Chicago 2009 Trip \| Facebook "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman

08-09-2009, 11:02 AM	#146
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,283 Photos: 2	Time to hit the gym!!!! http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/on...-bag-work.html "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

08-09-2009, 07:42 PM	#148
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,586	Good pics man. You have a great looking family!

08-09-2009, 08:45 PM	#149
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	Gotta love family vacations!

08-09-2009, 10:32 PM	#150
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 29,642	...I wouldn't know....thanks for rubbing it in... j/k...I'll look at the pics when I get back to my little hovel after work, Py- Always wanted to take a train trip... Glad to hear that you had fun! Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

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