I've got to chime in here, in support of BlackIronEpee's post. Weight training is extremely useful, and a very good way to develop good, usable strength within a short time period. No, the military doesn't do weight training in basic (at least not when I went through, all those decades ago...) but t...

Greetings, all, It's been years since I smoked, but I tended to prefer two types of blends. One is Cavendish. I think Captain Black has something like this. Kind of a sweet, vanilla type smell. The other is Latakia, which is kind of strong. Hard to describe. The Tinderbox is one store that I used to...

LOL Yes, the dreaded squat rack. I spend more time there... Okay, actually on Wednesdays, my squats are very light, and really just there as a warmup for press and deadlift. I do like your variant on Texas Method. Hey, it makes a lot of sense. Since Volume Day is the real killer, move that to the en...

Sounds good. A lot of variety in there.

@BlackIronEpee: I did, indeed, start with Mr. Rippetoe's Starting Strength. This time. Actually, years ago I did other things, but SS was the one that actually got me on the right track. I'm a bit bemused to realize that I'm stronger now than I was in my 30's. At any rate, did SS until my progress s...

Okay, third quarter, the extended addition will be out. With an additional 20 - 25 minutes or so.

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Just found this thread after a long absence, so let's go for a bit of equine necromancy... What do you do for exercise? - I lift weights. What about cardio? - I lift weights faster. Since the last time I posted on this, things have changed. I'm doing weights again, and having no problems with my joi...

I used a hammock on occasion in the Corps, when in a bivouac area, but not while on patrol. Then it was crawl up into the most hostile looking briar patch in the area. You know, where nobody in his right mind would go. But, observations: Yes, put some covering under you, as well as on top. If you ha...

Very cool. Another book I'll have to check out.

I read this one. Very cool concept, and well thought out. But I thought one plot development near the end, the one that determines the new relationship, was extremely contrived and forced. And the last bit with Malachi Lee, as well. Had me scratching my head. But, overall, a very good read. I was ho...

Mine were waiting when I got home from my trip.

Very nice! Good job, putting this together!

Payment on the way by snail mail.

And, yes, that was the answer. Just heard about it.

I've checked in from time to time, but didn't see anything.

Kiriana, I'll get that out to you, ASAP.

I did the Pittsburgh Renfest last year, first time in ages. It hasn't changed much, lately.

Haven't been to the MD Renfaire since Boromir was a Lance Corporal.

Hey, Greg, First, congrats on what sounds like a great job. Second, although it's a travel for you, you might want to get together on occasion with the ARMA group in Columbus, OH. I can't say enough good things about them. Studied, skilled, enthusiastic, and just very good people. Yeah, a bit far fo...