The Sweet Spot

[AIREAYE 248]

Just came back from Warped Tour...one of the best days of my life

[Vinny_R 1]

Just knocked out an a-hole at the boxing gym today. We were sparring (for practice/ fun) and he was rushing like a real fight. Pivot, right cross,body left hook, right uppercut did the job done.

[bigdmac 12]

Just knocked out an a-hole at the boxing gym today. We were sparring (for practice/ fun) and he was rushing like a real fight. Pivot, right cross,body left hook, right uppercut did the job done.

Wow, it's funny you said that, I had almost the same thing happen at my dojo today. We had a new guy come in claiming he was a "black belt" in wrestling. (Wrestling doesn't give belts) He asked me for a couple free clases, saying he has "experience" in martial arts. I have no problem with giving free clases so I let him in, and he was an issue right away. He was driving everyone nuts, so I asked him if he wanted to go against my 17 year old son. At first he didn't want to, saying they were in different weight classes (he was about 50 pounds heavier) He finally agreed, and in about 30 seconds was taken down and put in an arm triangle choke, decided not to tap, and was choked unconscious. Needless to say, I don't think he'll be back tomorrow!

[RadioGaGa 162]

In the (almost) 2 years since I moved from an apartment into a house, I've taken great pride in the amount of work I've been able to accomplish with no professional help. I did hire someone to install the furnace and insulate the attic, but the new front door, some plumbing, the bathroom reno I'm in the middle of and...possibly my favourite project so far...removing these trees, have been just me and a couple friends.

Before:

After:

Now if only it would rain to green up that front lawn a touch. It looked sooo good in May! LOL! Can't really bring myself to just let the hose run on it. I want nature to take care of it herself!

[team50 20]

I liked the trees. Were they causing problems (blocking too much light, roots etc)?

[fatwabbit 93]

Looks good no matter what. Its the small things (in your case larger projects) that you do around the house that make it your HOME.

I've been living in a rental property (actually the 4th one) in the past 6 years. Being posted overseas you dont really buy your own place. Ive been reluctant to even hang pictures and paintings up because we move every year or two.

The one thing about moving around though, is that you find out what works and what doesnt. We know that with just the three of us, we cannot afford to have a big house... no $$$ wise, but the effort to keep it clean, especially with a 7 year old who has filthy friends. A small townhouse, 3 bedrooms, a small study and a garage to store my gear is perfect. A small area to either put a basketball hoop or shoot some pucks would be perfect.

[5 Minute Major 1]

Finally had a nice relaxing day by the pool bbq'ing and having some cool ones. I needed that.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I liked the trees. Were they causing problems (blocking too much light, roots etc)?

They weren't causing problem, necessarily...but they had obviously been neglected for quite some time...and were getting pretty ratty. I have no green thumb and zero patience for that kind of stuff...so maintaining, and trimming them really wasn't an option for me. I found there were a lot of bugs around the front area too...and I've noticed a big decline now.

While I did like the privacy they offered...I find the breeze through that front window is much nicer now (in a house without AC)!

[MatthewRoach7 130]

Applied for a mortgage and the lady said that I had a good credit score. Something I have been working on repairing for the past 4 years. Feels good.

Edited July 18, 2011 by MattMan

[Vinny_R 1]

Just bought a BBQ. It'll not be like 100 degrees in my little appartment anymore. Cooking is outside now.

Wow, it's funny you said that, I had almost the same thing happen at my dojo today. We had a new guy come in claiming he was a "black belt" in wrestling. (Wrestling doesn't give belts) He asked me for a couple free clases, saying he has "experience" in martial arts. I have no problem with giving free clases so I let him in, and he was an issue right away. He was driving everyone nuts, so I asked him if he wanted to go against my 17 year old son. At first he didn't want to, saying they were in different weight classes (he was about 50 pounds heavier) He finally agreed, and in about 30 seconds was taken down and put in an arm triangle choke, decided not to tap, and was choked unconscious. Needless to say, I don't think he'll be back tomorrow!

I don't know why but in every gym I went, (boxing, mma, strenght conditionning) ther's always a big mouthed man that says that he's the next Tyson, Silva, Ronnie Colement. They yell when they do work (when they do work instead of talking) and talk about how good they are (more for venting spot here sorry). When it's time to back the talking, they are dropped or tap. (there's the sweet part of the story)

[5 Minute Major 1]

Just booked a vacay to Cancun! I can't wait!

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

Just booked a vacay to Cancun! I can't wait!

Cancun and the area's around it (stayed in the Riveria Maya area last time) are def my fave vacation spot. You should have a blast.

[5 Minute Major 1]

Cancun and the area's around it (stayed in the Riveria Maya area last time) are def my fave vacation spot. You should have a blast.

Nice! We were gonna do Riviera Maya or Puerto Vallarta but decided to go with Cancun. What hotel/hotels have you stayed at? This is my first time staying in Cancun (usually stopped in for a couple of hours on cruises). We booked our rooms at Barcelo Costa Cancun.

[starsfan71 9]

Heading to England tomorrow, should be great to see the family again!

[Vinny_R 1]

My little boy made his first night!!!!!!! Sleeping 5 hours straight for the first time, for him as for us hahaha.

[chippa13 1844]

Passed the latest stress-echo test with flying colors.

[Wallzy41 9]

I received the honor of "fun seeker/employee of the month" at my place of employment. I work at an amusement park,btw.

[Thinkingjack 51]

so i sold some of my gear to buy a nice road bike and managed to buy a engagement ring, funny how the world works.

She said yes by the way!

[sharks25 9]

Congrats!!

[Thinkingjack 51]

thanks man this is pretty damn awesome feeling!

[wrangler 157]

so i sold some of my gear to buy a nice road bike and managed to buy a engagement ring, funny how the world works.

She said yes by the way!

Attaboy, H!

[wrangler 157]

Annual seaplane flying in Cadillac, Michigan.

[flyers10 57]

so i sold some of my gear to buy a nice road bike and managed to buy a engagement ring, funny how the world works.

She said yes by the way!

Congrats! Now just decide which hockey shops you'll register at.

[interpathway 9]

Tentatively offered an internship with College Hockey News.com..., I sure hope they mean a satellite internship!

Edited July 27, 2011 by interpathway

[Thinkingjack 51]

Attaboy, H!

THANKS MAN!!! I appreciate it! and awesome about the seaplane i wish i could do that too

Congrats! Now just decide which hockey shops you'll register at.

thank you!!! and i agree, the only near ones are Behind the Mask, so maybe they might hook it up like they do with my blades, or sauce hockey which kind of sucks save for their sharpenings.....icew? haha

Edited July 28, 2011 by Thinkingjack