My new workout tees came in the mail and am so excited!

Nothing like a little extra motivation when its above 100 degrees!:lifter

Holly

Great ad for the tees!
:D

ZD,

They are made of very durable cotton, and breathe when you sweat during workout!:lifter

The logos are an added BONUS!:cool:

Holly

Is that what they're calling them thangs, now?

Four months after his first major surgery ( mitral valve repair, coronary bypass and pacemaker implant) my father got under the knife again for a 65 mm ( around 2.5 inches) abdominal Aortic Aneurism, open repair procedure. He got out of the ICU after 48 hrs.
He definitely kicked that aneurism's hind end. He's on the mend, making huge leaps forward. As I told him before he underwent surgery, he still got too much spoiling to do on his 2.5 old nephew, so he just had to pull it off. Failure was simply not contemplated.
Good times, good times. :lifter:lifter

Driving through the storm of the century on Friday, arriving to my destination in one piece. Getting home safe after the second storm of the century on Sunday (recurring theme??) to some major destruction in my surrounding area. Oh and finally getting power restored today.

Being released by the Ortho Doc and Physical Therapist to continue recovery on my own 16 weeks after ACL reconstruction, with no limitations. Having a tentative flight school date for OCT 2012. Hitting 225 lbs on both reg. and decline bench.

All in the same day. Really good day.

Had a very good day.

After ten years of enduring UPS standard operational chaos and being laid off 10-12 weeks per year, I'm securing a bid on my own route, which I will likely remain on for the remainder of my career (~16 years).
It's in the most remote area of the lower 48, and brings with it tremendous autonomy and independence (even by UPS driver standards).

Due to obscure tax laws regarding Bilagáana working in the Navajo Nation, substantial tax benefits come with the long commute (~200 mile daily round-trip).
Got home today off of the route to find my bimmer out of the shop and ready to roll.

Kid #1 (20 years old) came over this afternoon.
After much trial and error, his life is coming together and he's "getting it" in regards to building a life.

Kid #2 (12 years old) is coming along fine, enjoys basketball, and is growing like a weed.
Measured his reach at 72 inches (he just turned 12 in May).

Kid #3 (10 years old), kid #4 (6 years old), kid #5 (4 years old), and grandaughter #1 (2 years old) were playing in the new kiddy pool in the back yard.
It's big enough for me too, and was enjoyed in the 100+ degree afternoon heat along with Guinness in a frozen mug.

Later, the younger ones and I jumped on the trampoline while watching lizards on the back yard wall.
Life is good.

On top of all this, boating season (on Lake Powell) starts for us this weekend.


All of the peace and prosperity my household enjoys are made possible by brave souls (past, present, and future) who protect us from, and take the battle to, those who would do us harm.
On behalf of my family I thank you.

Congratulations, GC. In Hermosa Beach, we had the same driver (friend) for 25 years! He (OK, and "LHC" and "head" [dude, that nick can be awkward at times] ;)) are what I miss most about leaving SoCal.

Good luck.

Pat

Hooked up the Horse and caisson, took a road trip today. Was out of oats, so figured Nino could earn his keep. The fun part was taking my two youngest with me in the wagon, they noted that the bags of oats made fine seats on the way home.

I noted that people, tend to be more communal and friendly when you pass by with a horse and wagon. Many waving, a couple asked how we were doing. I just enjoyed the pace immensely.

I'm not an Olympic athlete from some Third World nation trying to clear security at Heathrow right now. ;)

And so it goes...

Richard :munchin

I envy you. Must be a nice feeling.....:)

I'm still alive...Have a great girlfriend (at 60), and am just enjoying life...I really feel blessed....It's not about how long you live, it's about you got there...and being comfortable with yourself.

Here is Cadence. She is a pup I work with at Paws for Purple Hearts as my internship during my MEB process here at Walter Reed. One day she will be assigned to a wheelchair bound vet in order to make his life easier. I am proud to be a part of her training and she made me proud today by doing so well in what we call the "Hall of Distractions". She has grown leaps and bounds since I first started working with her 2 months ago.

Very well said,agree with you 100%...........;) :D

Big Teddy :munchin