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Fat Ralphy checking in here folks..... I intend to use this thread to document and motivate my efforts for health and fitness. My hopes are that putting myself out there and being accountable to the forum will help me stay on point. Over the last two years I have packed on approx. 50 lbs - stress and injuries have made it hard to get on track. My plan is as follows - get my eating in check, post my meals here and document meal prep. Increase my activity - I currently train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a few times a week but I want to add some lifting, biking, swimming and cardio. Today i weighed in at 305 lbs - my goal weight …
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Has anyone else gotten back into this? is this my midlife crisis corvette? Who knows, I'm just trying to full send this shit.
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Hi all, I need your assistance in confirming our pool installation. We currently have a small pool in our backyard. I also desired to incorporate that pool into the new one. Many companies have been mentioned to me, and I am still researching them. My friends all recommend a company called Tits in Pools. Is anyone familiar with this company and willing to share their knowledge? Thanks in Advance.
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Storing your Kerry’s Gold butter correctly will help keep it extra-fresh for as long as possible. To achieve this, the key is to minimize contact with air and moisture. For example, try wrapping it tightly in heavy duty foil or plastic wrap - this helps to ensure that any odors and flavors from your fridge don't transfer onto the butter. Alternatively, you could even place the butter in a small air-tight glass container. Be sure to always store it in the coldest part of your refrigerator; otherwise, it may begin to soften and go off before its recommended expiration date. With these few steps, you can keep your Kerry’s Gold butter happily shelf-stable longer! T…
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Does anyone have any experiences with building, fixing, driving, etc. with the trueno? I want to purchase an old chassis and build the engine myself. https://buy.motorious.com/vehicles/280997/1984-toyota-corolla-levin-ae86
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All types of feedback are welcome! I've been a writer since my 16s.. I used to buy a lot of graff magazines in my childhood, but they don''t exist anymore. So, I started my own! Im really happy and excited! The next step is printing it! Please, share all kinds of feedback and suggestions https://www.nastyvandal.com/product/magazine
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I bang conspiracy vice Lord in the insane clown posse. Cvl. It's a white vice Lord set I am Mexican though but still claim the gang. The religion is Allah and Islam.
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I got interested in this a few years ago when my wife’s grandmother was diagnosed with liver cancer. The treatment she was receiving wasn’t really doing a whole lot so we started making THC infused honey for her to consume I’m conjunction with her treatment. Mysteriously a few months later they couldn’t find cancer in her liver anymore. I think it traveled to her lungs or possibly even started in her lungs. once that was discovered they put her on a different treatment and she is now in complete remission/cancer free. I can’t help but think our medicine played a small part in killing the cancer in her liver seeing as how her initial treatment wasn’t doing any…
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https://ardbark.com/back-to-basics-a-complete-guide-to-traditional-skills-pdf/ Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills PDF | 62 MB | 456 Pages Over 200,000 copies sold—fully updated! Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more. Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Countless readers have turned to Back to Basics for inspiration and instruction, escaping to an era before power saws and…
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Ok so, I am kinda (well aktchoo-ull-ie) flirting with a sista and she is ok with it to point she knows I am interested in her by giving me signs that she is interested in me as well by welcoming my advances. My thing is that I have never dated a black women (had the opportunity years ago with another sista) before and I am curious to know if anyone of you Oontzers have dated out side your race? I have dated an Asian and Puerto Rican but never a black woman. Anyhow, this week I plan to take it a step further and exchange numbers so we can spend time together. Any experiences yinz could share that I may be oblivious to?
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Ok guize here goes....I ran a search and only came up with the crypto thread. Some of the guys I work with are into the stock market and some of them are capitalizing pretty well...... I have had a surplus of cash just sitting in a bank account without any real great interest etc. I figured I could get into some stocks and hopefully profit majorly stack paper and get that cheesy guacamole ya smell me. Perfect example - I was told in April 2020 to buy some NIO stock which was at apprx. $2.10 and sits today at $57+. Obviously I regret sleeping on that and hope to find a similar investment. Starting off small with $2500 in a…
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Hopefully someone else here has a drawing or coloring habit. I recently decided to start coloring and drawing again as a hobby with being quarantined and all, oh covid. Thought it would be nice to share some new simple things I have picked up that have worked out very impressively for me, and see if anyone else has found anything worth looking into. My most recent purchase I was thoroughly impressed with was this set of gel pens. Found it quite amusing that these have come back to be popular after all these years, as I used them in elementary school and then they died off. Either way found these on Amazon and listening to some reviews taking a chance, very hap…
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https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/breaking-competitive-breakdancing-will-be-a-sport-at-the-2024-paris-olympics/ According to BBC, the IOC has said they will prioritize events that appeal to younger viewers. Breaking can be seen as one of those events. Climbing, skateboarding and surfing also added. it’s cool they are leaving towards sports that are fun and lighthearted, instead of combat sports.
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I'm starting this thread as a place for people to ask questions and get answers about money type topics. There are quite a few members here that are versed with finance and could really share a lot of useful information with those less experienced. @Elena Delle Donne @Mercer @Dark_Knight @misteraven
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I'll keep the introduction to this topic short and simple. So you wanna start making your own cleaning detergents, or learn a new washing regimen to keep your Garments, Rugs, and other textiles 'Dope Fresh' and preserve the shape and color? I hope this topic can help you. So basically to start this off and hope I do not turn this into an on going Chop Suey intro. I like to keep my white tees "bright white" as "they" say and in the same or near the state of condition at the time of purchase. And that pretty much goes for all of my clothes and shoes, I like my stuff clean and fresh as so it appears to be brand new. One of the things that help me in achieving …
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Hello fellow amateur marine biologists. I'm starting this discussion today to teach you guys and girls how you, too, can have the beauty of ocean life in your home. We will go over the equipment needed, some common terms, some warnings, and some best practices. Let's get right into it. Common terms: DT/Display Tank - This is your living masterpiece that you put on the wall where most people would put their big screen tv. This is where you keep your best corals and your best fish. This is where you build an amazing aquascape. QT/Quarantine Tank - Think of this like your fish hospital or the holding cell for fish/corals before they go to the b…
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So, I wanted to show my effort in not reproducing a topic that may already be here and decided to conduct a search for automobile/*cars *(the ones you drive, not the ones for paint) out of forum courtesy to the oonzers, moderators, owner(s) of 12oz and the serves themselves. I didn't find a topic relating to an Automobile Buyers Guide, so I decided to create one for those who are serious and have questions or need feedback from project car, general DIY Maint. , ownership cost, and any other pros and cons of vehicles you owned or are currently driving. This maybe a lame topic to some, and yes, I could have taken it fb or some other stupid social platform where…
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Though culinary arts (Home Ec) is still largely offered in high school and despite the ability to cook being a life skill, it's amazing to see how few people really know how to cook / bake. Granted, as a kid I had pretty limited tastes, had a mom that was always whipping stuff up (whether you were hungry or not) and had no interest in the subject, I've definitely found myself appreciating it more as an adult. When living in NYC, it was tough to get into since it was (ironically) often more expensive to shop and cook a meal at home than even a decent restaurant. Out where I live now, quality meat is crazy cheap as are most produce and groceries. Still can be a little costl…
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I've never been real big on any kind of organized religion. I used to take a lot of hallucinogens as a teen so i can say i have seen "god" or whatever. Right now its kind of hard getting thru the day and figuring shit out cause im in kind of a transition phase in my life. I think about god a lot, and what the actual definition of god is to me. Be thinking about different religions and their stances. For the most part i feel like there is an over-all "order" to the universe, and some things happen for a reason. Some shit is totally random tho. I guess im just at odds with my faith or something. What are y'alls views on religion?
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So I decided after 22 yrs in the nail industry-I was fed up with people and knew my brain was not getting used as much as I knew it was capable of so I went home ‘sick’ early from the shop and attended the home and garden show where I saw a cool display which lead me to grab a brochure. I looked into this ‘training center’ and read it was free (like legit no cost) and set the appt up for the beginning stages of several interviews and testing process to enroll. I missed the cut off of the class(20 per class) they were getting ready to begin and had to wait until the next session which began the end of January. A seven month class with a four externship after to complete t…
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Alright guys, I'm sure we have a cooking thread somewhere, or maybe even a bbq thread somewhere.... but it's 2019, almost 2020 and it's time for something fresh. Please share your favorite places to get bbq and/or other types of meats. Whether it's a butcher shop you love, a local hole in the wall food joint you love, or a product you can buy at your local store. @Fist 666mentioned he liked Texas Pete bbq sauce in another thread, and @Hua Guofanghad some experiences here in Austin, TX to speak about. Recently, @Kultswas telling me about the Portuguese chicken that is common in his area, I had never heard of it. I'd love to hear any drunk stories…
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I wanted to start this thread because of a discussion we're having among the leadership team of the forum concerning data privacy. I do a few things that keep people from knowing who I am and where I am. I will share these things with you all in hopes that they benefit you as they've benefited me. I encourage anyone else to add their own thoughts here, and my hope is that we can start a discussion that is rich with information that will help others that wish to not leave too much of a trail around the world. These aren't just tips for remaining anonymous online, but for remaining anonymous in the world. I know this is going to be an important topic for som…
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Along the same idea of shopping local, I'm getting ready to get a new setup but i wanted to put the restriction on it that I would like to buy all the parts that are made/built in America. This has turned out to be a lot more difficult than expected, which is both sad and somewhat expected. I found out that I had to cross off Independent Trucks. pretty bummed about that. Powell seems to be keeping it state side and its given me more respect for them. last night I found a blog post where someone had the same idea and posted his results. https://www.natefegan.com/single-post/2018/01/04/Skateboards-Made-In-The-USA---Saving-The-American-Dream As expe…
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I know there's been a lot of self help type threads, past and present. Seems to be particularly prevalent now, presumably because we're all older and entrenched in real life, many years past that enthusiasm of youth and the outlook that comes with it of having the bulk of your life in front of you. Or maybe it's just me and where I'm at with my own life, but I have taken note of some of the more mature threads (at least by 12oz standards) as well as the fact that it's been a thing for ages where 12oz members help other 12oz members that are going through some shit. It hit me like a ton of bricks to learn that during the dark ages of 12oz, when only a handful of people wer…
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With the rise of ciders in the last ten years I suspect more and more people partake in drinking them, and probably have a favorite. I've been drinking hard ciders since the 80s, back when Strongbow and Hornsby's were the only ones you could find... IF you could find them. My absolute all-time favorite cider has to be ANVIL from Sonoma Cider, which shut down operations about a year ago after losing funding. Bummed... me... out. Recently I came upon the mother-load and bought the store out of all they had - Twelve 22oz bottles. Special occasion shit, for real. I'm also a fan of Thistly Cross Whisky Cask But my…
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With marriage being the leading cause of divorce, I find myself living outdoors for the 1st time in 10 years and thus free to indulge in midlife crisis. I have been spamming the hell out of https://www.coolworks.com]and was wondering if any of you nomads have any experience with them. I'm mainly trying to get winter caretaker gigs ATM with the one I hope for being a winter in Alaska flying solo for 4 months. I'm also utilizing the standard urban outdoorsman resources craigslist gigs, https://www.couchsurfing.com/][url=https://squattheplanet.com/making-living/ free trial memberships to gyms etc. Anyone ever done those seasonal gigs and what r…
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I know at least a couple of you on this board have busted a knuckle or two fixing that POS beater or a building something cool in your garage @Dirty_habiTI'm lookin in your direction. Post some photos or share some knowledge this isn't a vehicle specific thread just a place to share those money pits. The photo below is the small block ford 302 that a friend of mine helped build for my hot rod. It took about a year and a half to get it running and about another 6 months to work out the kinks. That car and I have traveled about 6000 miles in the last 2.5 years.
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Hello this forum is to discuss the graffiti scene in Pittsburgh, my Lebanon, or dormont. Also to make friends and share ideas on tags and piece styles as well as good graffiti spots in this area.
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I was hoping this would be a place that we can seek professional input from one another. There are plenty of talented people here and we can use our community to help each other. Bounce estimates around to see if costs are reasonable, help with DIY projects, real life connections if doable - basically a place to seek and share professional input or collaboration. For example: @Mercer - you work as an electrician, right? Yesterday I was upgrading the security light on my front porch. I switched off the breaker but it still seemed like I got a small shock when I came in contact with the black wire. Is ther…
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Anyone here play paintball? I played a lot as a teenager and I'm just starting to get back into it as an adult. Hopefully we can get a thread going. Topics include but are not limited to: paintball guns/markers, gear/equipment/accessories, strategy, fields, experiences, stories, etc...
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I'm just gonna do a photodump. More pics will come over the next couple days, still a lot being set up here in Birmingham.
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one of my favorite scotches from the isle, such a nice peat-y flavor iv heard there have been some really good Japanese whiskys as of late as well, anyone have some insight?
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So, having grown up mostly in Miami, I got into snowboarding a bit late in life. I did skate a lot growing up so I managed to pick it up pretty quickly. Even once I moved up North, I didn't get a ton of opportunity to ride since between work, loot and planning the few hour trip it took to get to a half way decent mountain (though I did get a chance to try and keep up with @Mercerfor a fun afternoon a handful of years back). Anyhow, I now live 10 - 15 minutes from an amazing mountain, that was ranked #6 in the nation last year and took the #1 spot for snowfall for more days than any other resort from what I recall. It's a pretty big resort with varied terrain …
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I was wondering if there's any writer's on here? I've been writing for myself the past 5 years but mostly cuz I think it's fun. It's a good past time and good practice.
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Does anyone here practice Jiu Jitsu or wrestling? I'm thinking about joining my coworkers in our local gym. But I wanted to hear your thoughts on it. 1. How long have you guys been practicing? 2. Where do you guys train? 3. How do you guys train/build strength for it? 4. Do you guys where gis/no-gi and what brands do you guys prefer?
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Let's see some pictures of your aquariums. I've got 2 reef tanks with salt water fish and corals in them at home. Digital cameras suck for taking pictures of them because of the amount of blue needed to make the colors show up well in the corals..... so I don't have any fantastic pictures. I will post some soon, however. Please post pictures of your aquariums, names of your fish, and stories about your aquariums and what got you into being an aquarist. I have: 2x Black Ice Extreme Clown fish (mated pair) in the 14G tank - Gucci and Louis 1x female lawnmower blenny in the 14G tank - Penny 1x male lawnmower blenny in the 35G tank - Lenny 1x coral beauty…
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Post 'em... I don't care if there's a 5 year old 600 page thread on the subject already. It's 2017. I've got two bikes, both BMX. I will post them soon when I can get you all some sweet pix with my iphone. I'd like to one day get into downhill mt. biking but my propensity to steer myself from mediocrity puts the bike I'd want in the 5-8k dollar price range. I won't buy something that's "ok" to get by for now until I can get something better. If you don't want to post your bike, lets hear some of your cycling stories, I know there's a lot of people on this site that bike.
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I love smoking and I don't want to quit. Are there any precautions to keep my health well?
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I am selling my old Yaris to a friend by the end of the month and planning to apply for a car loan so I can upgrade to Corolla within the year. However, she suggested to get a Nissan Versa instead. When I checked the latest Versa, I immediately fell in love with it, lol. Now, I can't decide what to get, haha. So, may I please have some of your opinions/recommendations. And also, I am still looking for a financing firm for my car loan application . If you also know a good company(preferably Downtown Diego or nearby areas) that offers low interest rates, please feel free to drop a line. Thanks!
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