Time to face the jury (and myself)

Devlin · 12-10-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Hows it goin Sister Devlin? Cool pic of that horse!!!

Thanks Arch. It's going, had a great workout tonight

RaY · 12-10-2005, 05:29 PM

Post your photos, so we can see before and after progress.

Devlin · 12-10-2005, 05:32 PM

Ray-I do have pics posted in my gallery.

Triple Threat · 12-10-2005, 07:16 PM

I see lots of thumbs pointing up, smiling faces, and a

Workout is looking good, and it's good to see you doing some sets of less than 12.

Devlin · 12-10-2005, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I see lots of thumbs pointing up, smiling faces, and a

Workout is looking good, and it's good to see you doing some sets of less than 12.

Thanks. The less than 12 reps in a set wasn't intential. Muscles were just getting tired, sore, burning and coudn't get the higher reps. If I had a frequent lifting partner I would probably go higher weight, lower reps, but until then going with lower weight, higher reps.

Also I was really tired heading to gym tonight. I swear I drove on autopilot to the gym. However, the workout perked me up.

b_reed23 · 12-10-2005, 11:51 PM

How do you like those underhand lat pulldowns?? They seem to hit my back like nothing else...I REALLY feel a burn! Great workout!

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

How do you like those underhand lat pulldowns?? They seem to hit my back like nothing else...I REALLY feel a burn! Great workout!

I like them. In genereal I can usually do more weight on the underhanded than regular lat pulls, but yesterday was off day aince I doubled up back and chest day. I usually end up feeling them more in my biceps.

I am feeling yesterdays workout already today, so far it not bad. The bigger 'issue' is that I'm feeling like I'm on the verge of a cold

However, the "biggest" issue is I got in a bad/down mood last night and having trouble recovering from this ride on the emotional rollercoaster.

Pylon · 12-11-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Devlin

I like them. In genereal I can usually do more weight on the underhanded than regular lat pulls, but yesterday was off day aince I doubled up back and chest day. I usually end up feeling them more in my biceps.

I am feeling yesterdays workout already today, so far it not bad. The bigger 'issue' is that I'm feeling like I'm on the verge of a cold

However, the "biggest" issue is I got in a bad/down mood last night and having trouble recovering from this ride on the emotional rollercoaster.

I sympathize with you. I've been kind of dragging this week as well. I think it's the forced cheeriness of the season, coupled with the increased number of people around (most of which are idiots, lets be honest) and the lack of sunlight (yes, it makes a difference, as I'm sure you know.)

Chin up, pardner. All things shall pass.

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

I sympathize with you. I've been kind of dragging this week as well. I think it's the forced cheeriness of the season, coupled with the increased number of people around (most of which are idiots, lets be honest) and the lack of sunlight (yes, it makes a difference, as I'm sure you know.)

Chin up, pardner. All things shall pass.

It's that, but except for gym and work, I avoid going out especially at peak shopping times. I love Christmas, but the real issue is I have serious cash flow issues. Lack of money puts a big damper on the mood as well as on the holiday spirit.

Pylon · 12-11-2005, 07:47 AM

I haven't been shopping either, but it just feels like there more people around this time of year, you know.

The problem is society has co-opted Xmas as a consumer holiday. I despise the idea of all the gift giving that goes on. I would much rather cook a nice meal and sit about with family and friends, have a drink and enjoy their company than be given gifts, even really good ones.

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

I haven't been shopping either, but it just feels like there more people around this time of year, you know.

The problem is society has co-opted Xmas as a consumer holiday. I despise the idea of all the gift giving that goes on. I would much rather cook a nice meal and sit about with family and friends, have a drink and enjoy their company than be given gifts, even really good ones.

That's what my family and I are doing this year since they are traveling to my place for Christmas and I will be cooking. However, we are giving traditional/annual gifts. There are just some gifts we give each other every year. I am looking forward to my family being here eventhough it may be a bit overwhelming, but I haven't seen them in a year.

As for number of people out shopping, I agree it seems like more are out there this year. Traffic was nuts last night when I left the gym, but then I was zoning out when I left the gym so the traffic didn't get me

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Archangel · 12-11-2005, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

I haven't been shopping either, but it just feels like there more people around this time of year, you know.

The problem is society has co-opted Xmas as a consumer holiday. I despise the idea of all the gift giving that goes on. I would much rather cook a nice meal and sit about with family and friends, have a drink and enjoy their company than be given gifts, even really good ones.

I too LOVE Christmas, but I agree with you 100%, "family" time is a priceless gift many take for granted!!!

Keep your chin up and your heart light Sister Devlin, as Brother Pylon said, all things come to pass!!!

Pylon · 12-11-2005, 08:12 AM

It's good to hear you'll be with family. That's the high point of the season, as far as I'm concerned.

Good luck with the cooking. Try the tofu pie! They'll love it, and they'll never know!

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 08:19 AM

Pies are still Mom's domain

I love her homemade lemon meringue pie.

I'll tackle the traditional meal, but not up to tackling Mom's pies yet.

I know for sure I will be receiving Mom, Dad

(opps sorry don't get along with him) my sister and my sister's boyfriend. I have invited my boss and his mom if they don't make it to Maryland for Christmas and there is a possiblity of an additional guest, but that one is dependant on Uncle Sam's cooperation in allowing him leave from Iraq. (I have more than one friend of there right now

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Pylon · 12-11-2005, 08:34 AM

Is that the lurking red-head we've heard so much about?

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Is that the lurking red-head we've heard so much about?

Ummm...well...no. This is another person that I'm friends with. The lurking red head is with a DOD contractor over there and as he just returned to Iraq, he will not be able to come home. However, lurking red head does know I may have a guest.

Pylon · 12-11-2005, 08:45 AM

And he's cool with that, right? I mean, you don't want an angry Irishman showing up on your doorstep covered in sand on Xmas eve...or any other day, now that I think of it...

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 08:54 AM

We have discussed it, but well it complicated. Short version he knows I'm extremely commitment phobic as is he. I doubt I will ever settle with one person for a long period of time. I just don't see myself married

Pylon · 12-11-2005, 09:17 AM

Hey, I didn't say the M word. I just want to make sure you aren't a victim of Xmas outrage!

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Hey, I didn't say the M word. I just want to make sure you aren't a victim of Xmas outrage!

Well there is a possiblity of christmas outrage, but it may be a result of my father's presence.

Pylon · 12-11-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Devlin

Well there is a possiblity of christmas outrage, but it may be a result of my father's presence.

Hmmm...that doesn't sound fun. Hope it passes without incident...

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 10:30 AM

If worse comes to worse I'll just lock him out on the balcony

Devlin · 12-11-2005, 02:46 PM

Well the emotional rollercoaster seems like it hit a flat patch finally, but still hasn't started to climb back up. Overall feel crappy today and a head cold definietly trying to set in. I knew with the way I was feeling today I wouldn't get a decent cardio session in so ruled gym out today. Instead I rested all day. Hoping tomorrow I will have rebounded enough to get in a workout at the gym after work.

boilermaker · 12-11-2005, 02:57 PM

Hang in there, Devlin. Don't get down about things. My wife and I argue over the gift giving thing every year. She has a large extended family and they all participate in the piling on of gifts. I think it sucks, spoils kids and causes me cash flow problems because we have to reciprocate. I enjoy the family time, but think anything more than exchanging a gift or two among immediate family is a waste of everyones time and money.

So, what are you making for Christmas Dinner? My wife and I are having a dinner party for friends next Saturday. I'm making my grandmothers spaghetti sauce and meatballs (she's 100% Italian and I'm 50%). Trying to decide if I should bust out the pasta maker and make fresh pasta.

Pylon · 12-11-2005, 03:10 PM

Fresh pasta rules!

Boiler, try the tofu pie! You'l love it! I'm working on the nutri info now...

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12-10-2005, 05:32 PM	#423
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12-10-2005, 11:51 PM	#426
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12-11-2005, 07:47 AM	#430
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,377 Photos: 3	I haven't been shopping either, but it just feels like there more people around this time of year, you know. The problem is society has co-opted Xmas as a consumer holiday. I despise the idea of all the gift giving that goes on. I would much rather cook a nice meal and sit about with family and friends, have a drink and enjoy their company than be given gifts, even really good ones.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

12-11-2005, 08:12 AM	#433
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,377 Photos: 3	It's good to hear you'll be with family. That's the high point of the season, as far as I'm concerned. Good luck with the cooking. Try the tofu pie! They'll love it, and they'll never know!
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

12-10-2005, 07:16 PM	#424
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,384 Photos: 4	I see lots of thumbs pointing up, smiling faces, and a Workout is looking good, and it's good to see you doing some sets of less than 12.

12-11-2005, 08:19 AM	#434
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Pies are still Mom's domain I love her homemade lemon meringue pie. I'll tackle the traditional meal, but not up to tackling Mom's pies yet. I know for sure I will be receiving Mom, Dad (opps sorry don't get along with him) my sister and my sister's boyfriend. I have invited my boss and his mom if they don't make it to Maryland for Christmas and there is a possiblity of an additional guest, but that one is dependant on Uncle Sam's cooperation in allowing him leave from Iraq. (I have more than one friend of there right now )
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

12-11-2005, 08:34 AM	#435
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,377 Photos: 3	Is that the lurking red-head we've heard so much about?
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12-11-2005, 08:45 AM	#437
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,377 Photos: 3	And he's cool with that, right? I mean, you don't want an angry Irishman showing up on your doorstep covered in sand on Xmas eve...or any other day, now that I think of it...
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

12-11-2005, 08:54 AM	#438
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	We have discussed it, but well it complicated. Short version he knows I'm extremely commitment phobic as is he. I doubt I will ever settle with one person for a long period of time. I just don't see myself married
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

12-11-2005, 09:17 AM	#439
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,377 Photos: 3	Hey, I didn't say the M word. I just want to make sure you aren't a victim of Xmas outrage!
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

12-11-2005, 10:30 AM	#442
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	If worse comes to worse I'll just lock him out on the balcony
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12-11-2005, 02:46 PM	#443
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Well the emotional rollercoaster seems like it hit a flat patch finally, but still hasn't started to climb back up. Overall feel crappy today and a head cold definietly trying to set in. I knew with the way I was feeling today I wouldn't get a decent cardio session in so ruled gym out today. Instead I rested all day. Hoping tomorrow I will have rebounded enough to get in a workout at the gym after work.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

12-11-2005, 02:57 PM	#444
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Hang in there, Devlin. Don't get down about things. My wife and I argue over the gift giving thing every year. She has a large extended family and they all participate in the piling on of gifts. I think it sucks, spoils kids and causes me cash flow problems because we have to reciprocate. I enjoy the family time, but think anything more than exchanging a gift or two among immediate family is a waste of everyones time and money. So, what are you making for Christmas Dinner? My wife and I are having a dinner party for friends next Saturday. I'm making my grandmothers spaghetti sauce and meatballs (she's 100% Italian and I'm 50%). Trying to decide if I should bust out the pasta maker and make fresh pasta.
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12-11-2005, 03:10 PM	#445
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,377 Photos: 3	Fresh pasta rules! Boiler, try the tofu pie! You'l love it! I'm working on the nutri info now...
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton