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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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post up dem bikes, or just tell about them. me- yakoda track frame miche primato sealed track hubs twist laced mavics dura-ace cranks and b/b. miche pedals- campy record knock offs. (i have campy everything for the bike someone would just steal it. oh yeah, and a road fork off an old raleigh. -other rides, specialized rock hopper fixed gear conversion. late 70's schwinn fixed gear conversion- beater bikes that i refuse to sell for some reason. pictures soon
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The BMX Thread 1 2 3 4 94
by R@ndomH3ro- 6 followers
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I searched for my other thread...it got eaten. So here is a new one Post about your bike, my bike, the bike you want, pics...whatever as long as it is BMX I just got new Odyssey Twisted PC Pedals, I am looking to go for the black on purple theme on my bike. I cant wait to ride it again. Also, anyone have a frame they want to part with? Holla at me
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any thoughts on what constitutes having a drinking problem? i binge drink alot, and find that after three beers i crave more and more, so normally if i know i can only have one beer, i wont even drink it, cuz it will just make me feel like shit. I dont put alcohol ahead of my responsiblities like work or school, and i refuse to drink when the sun is out, unless i'm at like a BBQ or something. But i find myself drinking alot more regularly, out of the past 5 days i drank everyday, and got drunk 4 out of the 5.
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so i decided to like start a thread dedicated to your dedication on working out or whatever workout cardio crap lipo suction u might be doing. maybe this can be a thread so people can ask stupid questions about how to not be so fat as well. also this could be a thread where you fags post some workout routines you might think are great, for building mas or getting tone. etc etc so any who this would be my weekly workout i'm still a light weight so i wont ridicule myself by posting how much weight im pushing. 20 minute cardio every work out day 1 squats (gluts)(hamstrings)(quads) front leg lifts (gluts)(quads) leg extensions ba…
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after the popularity of the what are you smoking thread i decided to start this wonderful holiday drinking thread... since we all know you cant deal with all those relatives.......unless your drunk as for me i got a sparks and a 40 hurricane..... its gonna be a good night
Last reply by Hua Guofang, -
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well, most stuff is in it's place, so i figured now was as good a time as any to post up flicks. sorry i didn't clean up for y'all, but fuck yiz. we're going out drankin soon, so shut up. enjoy welcome. this is out living room. yup, that's the mgic computertron i do all my important modding on. awesome. another angle. yes, that's a fireplace. in an apartment....i thought it was wierd too. we'll never use it. this is fuckin california for crap's sake. bookcase hiiiiiiiiiigh cieling kitchen. small, but it hold everything, and rad food like this comes out of it: dinners... ...and lunches balcony. sitting out the…
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i love to cook..i trained as a sous and saute chef, and spent a couple years as a pastry chef..food is one of the great parts of life..i figured i'd share some of my recipes.. eat healthy!! some awesome products have surfaced recently, most notably barilla dried tortelloni..inexpensive, tasty, and it makes a bunch! they also make a no boil lasagna that is the shit! to make a nice size lasagna, just get yourself a package of the no boil lasgana 16 oz ricotta cheese (mix with about 1 cuop parmasan, and some parsley and a beaten egg) grated mozzarella veggies (if desired) for the layers..like red peppers, onions or mushrooms some delicious past…
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Sometimes I read shit on here that just amazes the shit out of me. I think of my own experiences as not being all that different from the rest of my generation, and I think of myself as just being kind of Joe Average Boomer, but when I read stuff like Moe Lester not going to the doctor because he doesn't have insurance, I get this sort of "Who TRAINED you motherfuckers for life, anyway?" Truth is, probably: NOBODY. Everybody with "NO DAD," raise your hand. That's what I fucking thought. You can put your hands down now. Okay. First things first. The idea is to live life as well as you can, and to be happy and satisfied. You want to be an intelligen…
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snowboarding. 1 2 3 4 13
by iloveboxcars- 3 followers
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snowboarding thread. there was one before but i searched and found nada so i assume it got cut in that big deletion awhile back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE8n0U1Ohrw&feature=player_embedded will be in bear valley (california) for the most part this season but planning to take a couple trips to colorado. i will post my setup in a bit, gotta go handle some not for channel zero stuff. <3
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When a New York Times Bestselling Author like Jared Diamond writes a book like Collapse about the rise and fall of advance civilizations, you tend to think there is a grave concern widespread among literate and informed americans about the sustainability of our way of life. I've been into survivalism and studying it for most of my adult, teenage and adolescent life. Call it a hunch, paranoia, or obsession predicated upon the fact that my very existence is somehow intertwined with an apocalyptic scenario (long story). Anyways, after reading this fromthewilderness article on Petrocollapse and a scaricity of clean water, I figured it's about time that I create a threa…
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2005 Mercedes SLK http://www.cardesignnews.com/news/2004/040116mercedes-slk/images/mercedes-slk9111.jpg'> 2005 Range Rover http://www.landyonline.co.za/specs/specs_images/rr_sport_2006.jpg'> 2005 Lexus GS http://x.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2003/12/31/WKA2003123143270_pv.jpg'> http://www.autonews.com/files/2004NAIAS/lexus/images/2006GS430_11.jpg'> 2005 Mustang GT http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/large/1843-9.jpg'> http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/large/1843-6.jpg'> Post cars & systems you have or you wish you had...
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A good friend of mine bought me a Home Brew kit for my birthday last week, and I thought I'd share the process with you folks.. I really shouldn't be posting this at work and killing so much time, but what do I care?? The Kit in all of its GLORY The recipe that was chosen for me. Sterilize EeeeerTHING, twice. Brew the WORT!!, smells like it looks. Drain the WORT!!, sediment stays behind. Mix with 3 gallons of purified water, and wait for the peculate. In about a week, I'll be bottlin'. My porch where I'll be Drunkin' The model I just finished, be…
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Let’s learn plants 1 2 3 4 12
by SMdoubleXL- 5 followers
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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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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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refurbished a lamp ive had for a while. its been needing some attention for a bit. its the first time ive done this and it was much easier than i expected. aside from waiting for the paint to dry, this was a very quick job. rewired with new plug, cord, socket, paint. gonna grab a new shade soon.
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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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I was sitting on my deck and thinking that I should start this post. This is where I chill when i am at my house. I plan on painting it this weekend or next. Already started powerwashing (you can see it in the pic) it prep for the paint. Also plan on finishing the railings on the back half before the paint. Work in progress:( Post your chill spots to get drunkz. For niggaz that do not get drunk, post your chill spot that you relax on. Probably should have posted in untitled, but no one goes down there and I am willing to accept the ch 0 craziness (Cil = realizes thread might turn into big tittie hoes getting fist…
Last reply by Steel Schnauzer, -
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YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Gold is off the charts right now. It's about to hit a G. I kick myself in the ass for not backing the truck up to the gold factory back in '04. I watch the prices of Gold everyday hoping for it to take a dive so I can jump in and buy up a gang of ounces, but it keeps climbing. (probably the wrong forum for this , but) Anyone else know any good investments?
Last reply by LUGR, -
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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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does anyone here rock climb? if so, how good are you? i am in nashville and would enjoy goin out with some fools to murder some boulders.... and not the gay ass 10 year olds getting pulled up on a route i'm talking about hiking badass trails to a 30 foot high boulder and climbing it bare handed.... what do you think about rock climbing?
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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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As most of my friends and many an ex girlfriend can attest to, I'm what you might call a gambling addict. In fact you would probably call me just that. I've moved on from blackjack which I learned never really pays that well, to poker which I'm much more fond of and actually win money at. So if you're like me, and you're a gambling addict, let us know what your game is, how you're doing and a bad beat story if you have one. Thank you. On a related note I took this homo with a tongue ring for close to 100 dollars tonight... Yeee Haw... Milton Rules
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I just got done playing a good eighteen holes...started at 11am.... Skipped my class for the day...it was great..had a acouple labatt blues out there...shot pretty well, at least for not playing in a long ass time.. I think i shot about a 55 or so......(on the front nine, read my damn score card wrong..im alittle fucked up, so fuck you cmeup ;) ) I always fuck up on the green puttin... Anyone else play golf? Todays a beautiful day for it.:D
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i'm kind of itching to do something with my hands (shut up), and i was thinking about designing and building a chair, a table, or something. just wondering if any of you guys or ladies have ever done anything like that and maybe had some inspirational material or stories.
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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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no idea how much traffic this will get, but why not. most L and XL shit fits fits well up top but everything down below. and since tailors charge coke prices i'd rather learn how to tailor this shit myself. anyone else do this? opinions on pinch and pin vs this measurement method? i have a project in mind but need to get a sewing machine before I can properly add to this thread.
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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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The power of positive thinking, meditation and crawling out of the pits of dispair 1 2 3
by misteraven- 4 followers
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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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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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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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1. Goat Cheese Trio: Cut a 12-ounce log of goat cheese crosswise into 3 mini logs. Roll 1 piece in chopped mixed herbs, another in cracked mixed peppercorns and the last in chopped dried cranberries and cashews. Serve with baguette slices or crackers. 2. Cannellini Bruschetta: Combine 1 drained can cannellini beans, 1 cup chopped drained giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables) plus a splash of brine from the jar, 1/4 cup diced provolone and 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and olive oil. Serve on toasted Italian bread. 3. Spiced Olives: Heat 1/3 cup olive oil with 1 strip each lemon zest and orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1 smashed garlic clo…
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I will have important party,my friends recommend me some dresses,I don't know choose which one,could you give me some suggestion? 1. 2. 3.
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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 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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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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I love smoking and I don't want to quit. Are there any precautions to keep my health well?
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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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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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