I never stretch before weightlifting or cardio, but part of that is because I'm so deep into a heavy workout routine (2-3 hours a day) that my body doesn't get sore very often (or doesn't stay sore for very long). I've acclimated to high levels of physical activity. Screw stretching! It wastes time! In fact, the only thing that has made me badly sore lately is climbing the 460-foot Sleeping Bear sand dune on Lake Michigan.

 

After slowdowns (like winter), I find it helps to stretch a little. Once you already have strength and endurance, I don't think it's as big of an issue. No doubt it's overrated and certainly eats up time that would be better spent working, working out, or creeping on chicks while working out.

You gym douchebag stalker, you!

^I actually get hit on more than creep. More women are stepping up to the plate these days.

^I actually get hit on more than creep. More women are stepping up to the plate these days.

Oh...You all that and a six pack now?!

^Hell no, you know Bobcats drink too much Natty Ice to have a six-packs! :-D

 

I'm at least ten pounds away from a six-pack, and it's never been a goal of mine. The goal is strictly speed, strength, and endurance. It's not about looks, it's about feeling good. And in the past, it was about being able to deal with obnoxious drunks as a bouncer. I decided to keep up the workout routine strictly for enjoyment. The thing with exercise is that it sucks horribly when starting out, but once you get over the hump, it's actually kind of fun. Plus, it beats the hell out of television or video games. The last thing I want to do in my free time is sit around playing Halo or watching "Jersey Shore." It fries the brain.

 

This younger generation of girls is different from previous generations. They seem much more aggressive (though passive aggressive), which is a welcome change. Older women never hit on me. I actually seem to repel all women from age 24 and up. It's always teens and college-age girls. So this brings up a question. What is proper come-on etiquette when working out? I'm not talking gyms, I'm talking trails, outdoorsy stuff, etc. One thing I like about girls who flirt when you're clearly not looking your best (sweaty, dirty, etc.) is that they never seem high maintenance, which is always a good thing.

That last line is a good point. If you're out running first thing in the morning and it's already 82, you reek, your breath smells like ass and they don't mind it, you can probably start the farting really early in the relationship.

^ Marriage is justified if for no other reason than to never again have to experience the first date fart hold

what the hellll? i cant believe our cdawg is going on about this workout shite and hasnt said boo about ou finally getting ranked as the numero uno party school in the usa -- i think he lost his partyboy mojo on this health kick!

When things go wrong they go really wrong, poor mr. fussy pants was attacked by a 8 month old puppy, my nephew knocks himself unconscientious in the subway and my Brother get lost on the Subway.  Im so glad this day is almost over.

the cleveland volcano has blown its top!!  :-o

 

 

Satellite images show eruption on Alaska volcano

 

By MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press – 2 hours ago 

 

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A volcano on a remote Alaska island has begun erupting, but poses little danger to people or aircraft, officials said Tuesday.

 

The eruption at Cleveland Volcano is a slow effusion of magma that is forming a lava dome, and not an explosive eruption that generates large ash plumes, said John Power, the scientist-in-charge at the Alaska Volcano Observatory.

 

"So far, it's just lava as far as we can tell from our satellite imagery and the people who have managed to see it from passing airplanes," he said.

 

The volcano is in a very remote area, on uninhabited Chuginadak Island, and that lowers the danger level.

 

 

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jJweBjoGXD-AdKsnP46b9Ynv0RJw?docId=59c40b188ea14561a1f00cac1c405636

 

 

this line sounded just like cleveland in the 1960's-70's!!!  :mrgreen:

 

"Short-lived explosions with ash clouds or plumes exceeding 20,000 feet above sea level are frequent on Cleveland."

new record for tightest parallel car parker  :clap:

 

 

World's Tightest Parallel Parking: Ronny Wechselberger Sets Guinness Record (VIDEO)

 

First Posted: 8/9/11 09:02 AM ET Updated: 8/9/11 09:11 AM ET

 

 

This German driver takes a backseat to nobody when it comes to parallel parking.

 

Stuntman Ronny Wechselberger squeezed his Volkswagon Polo into a parking space that was only 26 centimeters longer than his car in a video released by Guinness World Records.

 

Using a hand brake to whip his car into the tight opening, Wechselberg beat the previous record by one centimeter that was set New Zealand stuntman Peter Bell last year, according to Car & SUV.

 

Wechselberg, also known as Ronny C-Rock, set the record in Berlin in April, according to Guinness, but his reign as tightest parker has already come to an end. Zhang Hua, of China, shattered C-Rock's triumph by fitting his car into a space only 24 centimeters longer than his ride, according to Guinness.

 

Guinness said a video of that record-setting performance will be released later this year.

 

WATCH:

http://www.aol.com/2011/08/09/tightest-parallel-parking_n_921941.html

 

 

 

My coworker just told me that Ohio wasn't a Midwestern state. He claims that it is, in fact, mid-Atlantic.

 

What say you?

I say you need to show him a map and point out to him which state is Ohio.

I say you need to show him a map and point out to him which state is Ohio.

 

I told him he was crazy. He told me that cartographers knew more about this than i did. I pointed out that as part of the Louisiana Purchase Ohio was in the Midwest...after a few minutes it became clear that this was the closest to an internet fight as i was going to experience in real life, so i just let it go.

perhaps what he means is that Ohio has less of a classic Midwestern sensibility than other states considered Midwestern. It’s sort of a hybrid, at least in Northeast Ohio, of East and Midwest. I think this topic has been covered in other threads dedicated to the culture of Ohio. Or maybe your co-worker is just completely geographically impaired (Is he from NYC?--lol) It’s amazing how many otherwise normally intelligent people are unable to locate major states—much less those with small populations—on the map.

I say you need to show him a map and point out to him which state is Ohio.

 

I told him he was crazy. He told me that cartographers knew more about this than i did. I pointed out that as part of the Louisiana Purchase Ohio was in the Midwest...after a few minutes it became clear that this was the closest to an internet fight as i was going to experience in real life, so i just let it go.

 

Just an FYI, Ohio was not a part of the Louisiana Purchase.

 

I generally tend to call Ohio "the North" moreso than Midwest or Mid-Atlantic or Mid-whatever.  The whole Great Lakes region in general is the North to me, as opposed to...ya know, the South.

Northwest Territories and Northwest Ordinance is maybe what he was wanting to cite to.

Midwest without the Canadian sounding accent.

True story in regards to smart (eastern coaster) person not having a geographical clue.

 

I had retained an egineering expert for a case with offices in New York (Long Island).  It was necessary for him to come to Cleveland to review documents and do a site inspection.  While on the phone setting up the trip he asked me if he flew into Cincinnati.  I told him only if he wanted to then drive five hours, and that indeed Cleveland did have it's own airport.

 

While he was in Cleveland he was reviewing documents at the Board of Education Building on East Sixth.  My office was on West Sixth and I told him to come over and I would take him out to lunch at Johnny's.  Gave him directions and since it was a beautiful fall day told him he just need to walk down St. Clair to West Sixth.  In doing so he apparently caught a glimpes of the lake.  He commented when he arrived what a pleasant walk it was and how nice the large body of water was.  "What is it?"  I told him it was Lake Erie.  Again this is a college graduate.  Apparently they do not teach geography in New York schools.

 

While it was his first time to Cleveland, I have never been to Milwaukee but I know that it sits on Lake Michigan.

LOL!!! "What is it?"

 

You should've told him "the Atlantic, bitch."

Northwest Territories and Northwest Ordinance is maybe what he was wanting to cite to.

yeah, i knew that...thanks for the correction, though guys. I think it was the whole "giving blood" thing. But, i only do that so i feel superior to others.

 

To whomever said "is he from NYC?" yes, funny, but that's where this guy grew up. But, he's lived in Ohio for the past 40 years. Long enough to know that Ohio isn't on the ocean.

True story in regards to smart (eastern coaster) person not having a geographical clue.

 

I had retained an egineering expert for a case with offices in New York (Long Island).  It was necessary for him to come to Cleveland to review documents and do a site inspection.  While on the phone setting up the trip he asked me if he flew into Cincinnati.  I told him only if he wanted to then drive five hours, and that indeed Cleveland did have it's own airport.

 

While he was in Cleveland he was reviewing documents at the Board of Education Building on East Sixth.  My office was on West Sixth and I told him to come over and I would take him out to lunch at Johnny's.  Gave him directions and since it was a beautiful fall day told him he just need to walk down St. Clair to West Sixth.  In doing so he apparently caught a glimpes of the lake.  He commented when he arrived what a pleasant walk it was and how nice the large body of water was.  "What is it?"  I told him it was Lake Erie.  Again this is a college graduate.  Apparently they do not teach geography in New York schools.

 

While it was his first time to Cleveland, I have never been to Milwaukee but I know that it sits on Lake Michigan.

 

Why am I not surprised by this? As I often say, many east coasters have no clue anything exists west of Appalchians. New Yorkers in particular are ignorant of anything west of the Hudson, and some even take a sense of pride in that. I've have encoutered many people who have no idea in Ohio where Cincinnati is located, and I've met a few who do not even know what state Cincinnati is in.

 

Just when I thought I could not be surprised by the geographical ignorance of people, a few weeks ago I ended up having a short conversation with a guy at a gas station in Norwood. I told him I had to go to Dayton later that day, and he replied, "Dayton? What the hell you goin' all the way up there for?" I told him it's only about 45 mins away. This guy tried to convince me that Dayton is closer to Toledo than Cincinnati! I gracefully just walked away after realizing he has either never been outside of the 275 loop and/or he is mentally challenged.

 

And yes, sadly I've personally met grown adults (mid 20s to 40s) that have never been outside of the Cincinnati tri-state area.

Why would they leave? this is the greatest city that has ever graced God's green Earth!

 

(and by green, i mean mostly blue...what with the oceans and everything. A pale blue dot, to quote the title of Carl Sagan's book)

Our main office is in Jersey City.  Nearly everyone from Jersey City that schedules a meeting asks us if we're in the Central Time Zone when any of us in Cleveland are going to be included in the meeting.  Over and over again.  It's really annoying.

 

One coworker from Jersey City recently came to our office for some training and wanted to explore Cleveland.  I offered to show him around.  He really wanted to see the lake.  He couldn't believe when he saw it that you couldn't see to the other side.

Did anyone else in Cleveland see the blimp from Hangar One Vodka floating around? GET ME TICKETS FOR A RIDE :)

Did anyone else in Cleveland see the blimp from Hangar One Vodka floating around? GET ME TICKETS FOR A RIDE :)

I did see it, but apparently some old lady didn't.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2011/08/blimp_moored_in_columbus_float.html

lol! conversely, you guys wouldn't be surprized by many ohioans knowledge or lack of it of the nyc metro would you? works both ways ya know. i dont see how this kind of ignorance is exclusive to east coasters or anyone for that matter. just take it as an opportunity to show off the cleve, which you did! :)

 

 

True story in regards to smart (eastern coaster) person not having a geographical clue.

 

I had retained an egineering expert for a case with offices in New York (Long Island).  It was necessary for him to come to Cleveland to review documents and do a site inspection.  While on the phone setting up the trip he asked me if he flew into Cincinnati.  I told him only if he wanted to then drive five hours, and that indeed Cleveland did have it's own airport.

 

While he was in Cleveland he was reviewing documents at the Board of Education Building on East Sixth.  My office was on West Sixth and I told him to come over and I would take him out to lunch at Johnny's.  Gave him directions and since it was a beautiful fall day told him he just need to walk down St. Clair to West Sixth.  In doing so he apparently caught a glimpes of the lake.  He commented when he arrived what a pleasant walk it was and how nice the large body of water was.  "What is it?"  I told him it was Lake Erie.  Again this is a college graduate.  Apparently they do not teach geography in New York schools.

 

While it was his first time to Cleveland, I have never been to Milwaukee but I know that it sits on Lake Michigan.

 

Why am I not surprised by this? As I often say, many east coasters have no clue anything exists west of Appalchians. New Yorkers in particular are ignorant of anything west of the Hudson, and some even take a sense of pride in that. I've have encoutered many people who have no idea in Ohio where Cincinnati is located, and I've met a few who do not even know what state Cincinnati is in.

 

Just when I thought I could not be surprised by the geographical ignorance of people, a few weeks ago I ended up having a short conversation with a guy at a gas station in Norwood. I told him I had to go to Dayton later that day, and he replied, "Dayton? What the hell you goin' all the way up there for?" I told him it's only about 45 mins away. This guy tried to convince me that Dayton is closer to Toledo than Cincinnati! I gracefully just walked away after realizing he has either never been outside of the 275 loop and/or he is mentally challenged.

 

And yes, sadly I've personally met grown adults (mid 20s to 40s) that have never been outside of the Cincinnati tri-state area.

lol! conversely, you guys wouldn't be surprized by many ohioans knowledge or lack of it of the nyc metro would you? works both ways ya know. i dont see how this kind of ignorance is exclusive to east coasters or anyone for that matter. just take it as an opportunity to show off the cleve, which you did! :)

 

 

True story in regards to smart (eastern coaster) person not having a geographical clue.

 

I had retained an egineering expert for a case with offices in New York (Long Island).  It was necessary for him to come to Cleveland to review documents and do a site inspection.  While on the phone setting up the trip he asked me if he flew into Cincinnati.  I told him only if he wanted to then drive five hours, and that indeed Cleveland did have it's own airport.

 

While he was in Cleveland he was reviewing documents at the Board of Education Building on East Sixth.  My office was on West Sixth and I told him to come over and I would take him out to lunch at Johnny's.  Gave him directions and since it was a beautiful fall day told him he just need to walk down St. Clair to West Sixth.  In doing so he apparently caught a glimpes of the lake.  He commented when he arrived what a pleasant walk it was and how nice the large body of water was.  "What is it?"  I told him it was Lake Erie.  Again this is a college graduate.  Apparently they do not teach geography in New York schools.

 

While it was his first time to Cleveland, I have never been to Milwaukee but I know that it sits on Lake Michigan.

 

Why am I not surprised by this? As I often say, many east coasters have no clue anything exists west of Appalchians. New Yorkers in particular are ignorant of anything west of the Hudson, and some even take a sense of pride in that. I've have encoutered many people who have no idea in Ohio where Cincinnati is located, and I've met a few who do not even know what state Cincinnati is in.

 

Just when I thought I could not be surprised by the geographical ignorance of people, a few weeks ago I ended up having a short conversation with a guy at a gas station in Norwood. I told him I had to go to Dayton later that day, and he replied, "Dayton? What the hell you goin' all the way up there for?" I told him it's only about 45 mins away. This guy tried to convince me that Dayton is closer to Toledo than Cincinnati! I gracefully just walked away after realizing he has either never been outside of the 275 loop and/or he is mentally challenged.

 

And yes, sadly I've personally met grown adults (mid 20s to 40s) that have never been outside of the Cincinnati tri-state area.

 

The Bronx is up, and the Battery's down. What else do we need to know?

What's been going on around here I've been busy...

 

What's been going on around here I've been busy...

 

 

Not much Mr. Gorga!

He's such a chachi...I am fascinated by him.And repulsed...

 

Apparently the house was built on a construction loan as a spec home, there is a $2 Million balloon payment due in 2012. He does build nice (but gaudy) houses.

He's such a chachi...I am fascinated by him.And repulsed...

 

Apparently the house was built on a construction loan as a spec home, there is a $2 Million balloon payment due in 2012. He does build nice (but gaudy) houses.

 

Did you know he's 5'4"/'5'5"?

 

Honey, it's New Jersey.  The Solon/Westlake of Manhattan!  All those towns are full of tacky gaudy God awful McMansions.  And your people love that crap!

Haha..."your people"

 

Italian guy with a short man's attitude problem? You jest...

Haha..."your people"

 

Italian guy with a short man's attitude problem? You jest...

 

Ewes Eyetalyuns love that crap.  LOL

 

Yes he has Napoleons complex to the max.  On top of that, he's the horniest man alive!  He's always trying to get "some"!

lol! conversely, you guys wouldn't be surprized by many ohioans knowledge or lack of it of the nyc metro would you? works both ways ya know. i dont see how this kind of ignorance is exclusive to east coasters or anyone for that matter. just take it as an opportunity to show off the cleve, which you did! :)

 

 

True story in regards to smart (eastern coaster) person not having a geographical clue.

 

I had retained an egineering expert for a case with offices in New York (Long Island).  It was necessary for him to come to Cleveland to review documents and do a site inspection.  While on the phone setting up the trip he asked me if he flew into Cincinnati.  I told him only if he wanted to then drive five hours, and that indeed Cleveland did have it's own airport.

 

While he was in Cleveland he was reviewing documents at the Board of Education Building on East Sixth.  My office was on West Sixth and I told him to come over and I would take him out to lunch at Johnny's.  Gave him directions and since it was a beautiful fall day told him he just need to walk down St. Clair to West Sixth.  In doing so he apparently caught a glimpes of the lake.  He commented when he arrived what a pleasant walk it was and how nice the large body of water was.  "What is it?"  I told him it was Lake Erie.  Again this is a college graduate.  Apparently they do not teach geography in New York schools.

 

While it was his first time to Cleveland, I have never been to Milwaukee but I know that it sits on Lake Michigan.

 

Why am I not surprised by this? As I often say, many east coasters have no clue anything exists west of Appalchians. New Yorkers in particular are ignorant of anything west of the Hudson, and some even take a sense of pride in that. I've have encoutered many people who have no idea in Ohio where Cincinnati is located, and I've met a few who do not even know what state Cincinnati is in.

 

Just when I thought I could not be surprised by the geographical ignorance of people, a few weeks ago I ended up having a short conversation with a guy at a gas station in Norwood. I told him I had to go to Dayton later that day, and he replied, "Dayton? What the hell you goin' all the way up there for?" I told him it's only about 45 mins away. This guy tried to convince me that Dayton is closer to Toledo than Cincinnati! I gracefully just walked away after realizing he has either never been outside of the 275 loop and/or he is mentally challenged.

 

And yes, sadly I've personally met grown adults (mid 20s to 40s) that have never been outside of the Cincinnati tri-state area.

 

The Bronx is up, and the Battery's down. What else do we need to know?

 

Excellent "On the Town" ref! High five!

Some days I really hate apartment living.  I've never had maintenance issues rather privacy ones.

 

2004.  My dorm room was used for marketing residence life to prospective students.  While I stepped down the hall to visit a couple of my friends, I left the door ajar (my fault I guess)  According to the guy across the room, the tour guide had peaked in and found it clean and therefore presentable to a group of 12.  I had not seen this happen rather I was told.  Otherwise I would have had no clue.

 

2007.  My apartment was entered nearly 12 times to show it to potential tenants without 24 hours notice...rather a quick call when they had arrived to see if I was home.  When I didn't answer (because I was in class) they entered anyway.

 

2008.  5 of us rented a house.  The home went into foreclosure.  We changed the electronic keycodes.  The maintenance guy (who was good friends with owner) was staying in the house without our knowledge when all 5 of us were away from the summer.  We were using the house for storage, and it appeared our cooking utensils were being used, as well as XBox and games.  He also had a dog, which could have made us responsible for paying damages.  With permission from the bank, we destroyed all the electronic locks and the new property management installed new locks.  After discovering, entry was still happening through windows, we called the city and cut utilities.  Because the management company was in control of deposits, not the owner, we still got our deposit back.

 

2009.  Maintenance came in at random twice, but was accidental.  Maintenance was always scheduled with notice 48 hours in advance

 

2010.  A pipe chased needed access, I was notified as it was happening, but not in advance, despite that the plumbing maintenance was scheduled work.

2011.  I was called as my unit was about to be shown in the next 20 minutes.  When I didn't respond (since I was in a meeting) they showed it anyway.

 

 

Obviously there are plenty of state and local regulations on this, but it would seem to me, no one ever follows it.  With the exception of the house in 2008, it hasn't been an issue.  But still, unannounced guests are annoying.

 

 

 

 

^It has been a long time since I dealt with the statute but I believe Ohio's Landlord-Tenant law requires 24 notice to enter an apartment unless it is an emergency...I would imagine Illinois' statute would be similar...your lease might also have a provision regarding showing for leasing purposes.

I Love Las Vegas!!!

 

What a wonderful place!!!  I NEVER WANT TO LEAVE HERE!!!  EVER!!!  I may just rename this site UrbaNevada and get it out of the way!!!  THE FOOD!!!  I know this isn't my first dance at this rodeo in Vegas but WHOCARESABOUTTHATSHITANYWAY!!!  ME LOVES ME SOME VEGAS!!!!!!!!  GREATEST CITY EVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

*SIGH*

 

THIS ARIA!  THIS FOOD!!!  THIS IS AMAZING!!!  I NEVER WANT TO LEAVE CITY CENTER EVER...EVER!!!!!!!!!!  THIS....gjkas;gjklsajglksjagkl;ajsdgkl;a A ME LOVES DIS!!!

I Love Las Vegas!!!

 

What a wonderful place!!!  I NEVER WANT TO LEAVE HERE!!!  EVER!!!  I may just rename this site UrbaNevada and get it out of the way!!!  THE FOOD!!!  I know this isn't my first dance at this rodeo in Vegas but WHOCARESABOUTTHATsh!tANYWAY!!!  ME LOVES ME SOME VEGAS!!!!!!!!  GREATEST CITY EVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

*SIGH*

 

THIS ARIA!  THIS FOOD!!!  THIS IS AMAZING!!!  I NEVER WANT TO LEAVE CITY CENTER EVER...EVER!!!!!!!!!!  THIS....gjkas;gjklsajglksjagkl;ajsdgkl;a A ME LOVES DIS!!!

 

Don't be hatin'.  The Golden Nugget alone > Shaker Square.  The Golden Nugget Breakfast Buffet > Your life.

Le *SIGH*

 

AND LE PARIS!!!  LE VENETIAN!!!  LE BELLAGIO!!!  LE ENCORE!!! 

 

I'm DUH #Wynn-ing!!!

This bitch "ColVegas" is off his meds again! 

 

MayDay - We need you STAT!  Somebody find ThePope!

 

Shut yo five dollar ass up before I make change!

 

Shut yo five dollar ass up before I make change!

 

 

Yous all crazy!

 

Plus 5 bonus point for a Niño Brown reference...

 

 

Shut yo five dollar ass up before I make change!

 

 

 

I always knew you were a Republican.

Shut yo five dollar ass up before I make change!

 

 

 

I always knew you were a Republican.

 

How dare you?!

ColDay and his casino buffets.  Every trip to Detroit the food court at the MGM is a must.

Whenever people bring their little ones to work, I never get any work done!

 

If these kids weren't so damn cute, I put all their asses out!

 

I'm so sad.  Mr. & Mrs. thing  2, well more Mrs. Thing 2, informed everyone - friends, family baby sitters, etc. -  that we are no longer allowed to call the baby "Mr. Fussy Pants" because he doesn't answer to his actual name.

 

Thing 2 can't even call his own kid, "little buddy" anymore.  :( :'(

 

Well at least I can still call baby thing no. 1, "Sr. Cinco"

anyone else just feel that earthquake in Cleveland?  Thought I was passing out for a second...