The training is going well, although we have no real need to start hard training just yet I have been trying to lose some weight since I found out my bad news. I don't think I am fat, I used to lift weights very regularly and after I stopped, things - kinda went a bit downhill so I feel I need to tone up a...
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The decision is made. The places are booked. The destination is COSTA RICA.
We have decided to trek the rainforest of Costa Rica for Kirstie's 2nd and my 1st charity trek. We will be walking through the rough terrain over 72 kilometres for 8 long, hard days. Sleeping under jungle canopies and swimming in waterfalls. Dealing with spiders, snakes, crocodiles and poisonous FROGS.
I am...
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We have decided to trek the rainforest of Costa Rica for Kirstie's 2nd and my 1st charity trek. We will be walking through the rough terrain over 72 kilometres for 8 long, hard days. Sleeping under jungle canopies and swimming in waterfalls. Dealing with spiders, snakes, crocodiles and poisonous FROGS.
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brian_h:
Dude!! I don't think that this could be any more awesome!! I'm excited for you. Hopefully the on-air mention I gave you got some people to go to your sponsorship site!!
brian_h:
Okay...I'm willing to look past you liking the Steelers and still be your friend, only because you don't know any better. 
As for the Cavs, they sent 6 guys packing in exchange for 4 that are leaps and bounds better. LeBron will finally have some help. It's an exciting time to be a Cavs fan!!
As for the Cavs, they sent 6 guys packing in exchange for 4 that are leaps and bounds better. LeBron will finally have some help. It's an exciting time to be a Cavs fan!!
It's been a busy couple of weeks for me. We went to see Linkin Park at the O2 arena in London the other week, they were amazing. Before this my list of concert goings has been somewhat embarrassing and consisted of - Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi (Twice, I know they're not cool but but they remind me of being a kid), Elvis (I don't care...
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brian_h:
I've seen LP a couple of times and they definitely didn't disappoint. I hoping to catch Stone Temple Pilots in May when they come through on the reunion tour!
As for the trip...wow. I wouldn't be able to decide. They all would be pretty incredible!!
Glad everything is cool. Congrats on renting the house.
One more thing...thank you for being such a great friend to me. Seriously. I appreciate it...
As for the trip...wow. I wouldn't be able to decide. They all would be pretty incredible!!
Glad everything is cool. Congrats on renting the house.
One more thing...thank you for being such a great friend to me. Seriously. I appreciate it...
mae_:
YEP YEP!!
I have my own shower to!!!
YAY
I have my own shower to!!!
YAY
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lilli:
Love the new profile image! 
jewelz:
Top of the morning to ya!!
Sure feels like Friday to me today for some reason.... probably cause of the slight hangover My honey and I went to the "titty bar" last night for the our last hurrah before my daughter gets home, and we get all wrapped up in the whole Christmas and family thing.
What is it that you do that you can have SG up all day??
Sure feels like Friday to me today for some reason.... probably cause of the slight hangover
My honey and I went to the "titty bar" last night for the our last hurrah before my daughter gets home, and we get all wrapped up in the whole Christmas and family thing.
What is it that you do that you can have SG up all day??
Why do we bother playing other people's games?
I have this friend, a really good friend and my wife is close to his wife. In fact, they were friends first and introduced us. They have been coming over to my house every Saturday night for the past two years and hanging out, playing xbox, watching movies etc.
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I have this friend, a really good friend and my wife is close to his wife. In fact, they were friends first and introduced us. They have been coming over to my house every Saturday night for the past two years and hanging out, playing xbox, watching movies etc.
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jewelz:
"'m glad you have finally friended me. Does that mean that you've been thinking about me all these weeks? ".....
BUT OF COURSE!!!!
Hearts, Jewelz
BUT OF COURSE!!!!
Hearts, Jewelz
miya:
I can't believe they wouldn't take away a snake! Thats terrible! Hope you have sorted out your friend issue.
X
X
Hey Kids.
How ya been?
I went to visit my in-laws at the weekend, they're really cool. I guess I'm lucky. My wife's sister was visiting too and it's the first time I've seen her for a while, I was amazed by how good she looked. Before you start judging me, this isn't gonna be about how much i want fuck my sister-in-law (dirty minded...
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How ya been?
I went to visit my in-laws at the weekend, they're really cool. I guess I'm lucky. My wife's sister was visiting too and it's the first time I've seen her for a while, I was amazed by how good she looked. Before you start judging me, this isn't gonna be about how much i want fuck my sister-in-law (dirty minded...
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mae_:
Yer they are Its really cold because they keep leaving the door open!!!
Have you seen my new (old) pic?
xoxo
Have you seen my new (old) pic?
xoxo
mae_:
Maybe 
She's back and everything is good in my little corner of the world. Apart from the fact the she's hobbling about on crutches after losing 3 toenails, getting an infected toe and tearing ligaments in her knee. At least she's home though. One thing which came out of her trek into the desert is that she thinks she's Tomb Raider and now wants to do...
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lilli:
Thanks for the comment. I think you're right about girl's taking this information in stride. My daughter was all business about it. Her older brother, on the other hand, kept asking to be excused, PLEASE. 
You have a beautiful family. Glad your honey is home. Home really is the nicest word there is. My hubby is reading the Little House books to our daughter these days and he is so in awe of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Which is nice, since she was one of my childhood heroes.
You have a beautiful family. Glad your honey is home. Home really is the nicest word there is. My hubby is reading the Little House books to our daughter these days and he is so in awe of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Which is nice, since she was one of my childhood heroes.
brian_h:
Well...as far as the scoring goes, the system isn't terrible. I just don't think the judges necessarily follow the guidelines correctly. It ends up being too subjective. Here's part of the criteria according to the NSAC:
E. Judging Criteria
1. Judges are required to determine the winner of a bout that goes to it's full time limit based upon the following criteria:
-Clean Strikes
-Effective Grappling
-Octagon Control
-Effective Aggressiveness
and then...
L. Criteria Evaluation
1. Each judge is to evaluate which fighter was most effective. Thus striking and grappling skills are top priority.
2. Evaluating the criteria requires the use of a sliding scale. Fights can remain standing or grounded.
Judges shall recognize that it isn't how long the fighters are standing or grounded, as to the scoring the fighters achieve ,while in those positions.
3. If 90% of the round is grounded one fighter on top, then:
-effective grappling is weighed first.
-clean striking is weighed next. If clean strikes scored in the round, the Judge shall factor it in. Clean Striking can outweigh Effective Grappling while the fighters are grounded.
-octagon control is next (pace, place & position)
I'm not so sure all of the judges follow these guidelines the same. They need to reeducate the judges on this stuff.
E. Judging Criteria
1. Judges are required to determine the winner of a bout that goes to it's full time limit based upon the following criteria:
-Clean Strikes
-Effective Grappling
-Octagon Control
-Effective Aggressiveness
and then...
L. Criteria Evaluation
1. Each judge is to evaluate which fighter was most effective. Thus striking and grappling skills are top priority.
2. Evaluating the criteria requires the use of a sliding scale. Fights can remain standing or grounded.
Judges shall recognize that it isn't how long the fighters are standing or grounded, as to the scoring the fighters achieve ,while in those positions.
3. If 90% of the round is grounded one fighter on top, then:
-effective grappling is weighed first.
-clean striking is weighed next. If clean strikes scored in the round, the Judge shall factor it in. Clean Striking can outweigh Effective Grappling while the fighters are grounded.
-octagon control is next (pace, place & position)
I'm not so sure all of the judges follow these guidelines the same. They need to reeducate the judges on this stuff.
My week of being a single Dad is almost up and (apart from some mild whining) I'm getting through it ok. I mean, ain't no sunshine... and all that (I just realised that some of you younger folks may not even get the Bill Withers reference, man, I'm getting old) but we're ok.
It feels strange, while I am carrying on with mundane tasks to...
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phix:
hahaha maybe i am ..... i have to clean every day and i hate it lol....and thanks hun i'll let him know 
..... i have to clean every day and i hate it lol....and thanks hun i'll let him know 
bindi:
Glad all went well.
Halloween is over and we only had one group of trick-or-treaters, this is one of the benefits of living out in the countryside. I was able to sit and play Xbox without being disturbed all night.
The Costume Party on Friday went well (the pictures are up if anyone is interested), we haven't counted up the total we raised but we are into the 3000's....
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The Costume Party on Friday went well (the pictures are up if anyone is interested), we haven't counted up the total we raised but we are into the 3000's....
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pammywammy:
lol. I guess I should take that as a compliment?
miya:
I know, i couldnt believe how expensive they are! Thats why i get them for a little bit cheaper off ebay. I lvoe that site!!! I was nagging my bf for ages for a pair then i got fed up and brought them myself
How long untill your wife is back? Hope you coping well and keeping busy with your son.
X
How long untill your wife is back? Hope you coping well and keeping busy with your son.
X
Some of you may have read my blog about my trip to cinema with a friend of mine if not, please take the time as it is directly related to this blog post.
There was a comment from Deinorra on there that goes like this:
"The U.S.A army and its controllers are just bunch of fuckin freaks that only have power to kill the innocent...
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There was a comment from Deinorra on there that goes like this:
"The U.S.A army and its controllers are just bunch of fuckin freaks that only have power to kill the innocent...
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mistresscrabby:
I had read your previous blog, and I totally understood the point you were making, and I was quite impressed with your attitude and respect for your friends and their culture. It truly is a shame that someone so narrow-minded decided to spew her ignorance and rage against your blog, it was totally uncalled for. Thank you for calling her on her BS, and for letting everyone else know too. Someone very special to me is leaving Iraq today, and while I totally disagree with why he had to be there, I am truly honored to know him, and I'm proud of the work he's done there. We as humans, have to treat others well, starting with the people in our community, whether it's online, next door, or across the oceans, or we will all end up at war with ourselves.
dizzy:
Meh. My lady is trying to drag me off to one of those fancy LA night clubs called Skybar. It's one of those places famous for being an exclusive celeb hangout. I'm trying to get out of it. Not only do i think places like that are ass, but there is the Annual West Hollywood Halloween parade in the area. It'll be impossible to get around. It looks like i'll be working late today anyway.
I live in an area of England surrounded by 3 huge American Air-Force bases. As such, all of my friends are American.
The other night I went to see a film on base, with my friends Wife (Stardust - it was a cool film, thanks for asking). We were sitting there waiting for the film and the strangest thing happened:
The American National Anthem started...
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The other night I went to see a film on base, with my friends Wife (Stardust - it was a cool film, thanks for asking). We were sitting there waiting for the film and the strangest thing happened:
The American National Anthem started...
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phix:
hypersage? hehe
akumma:
man online is crazy!!!!!
So, I'm gonna leave the SG world for another week (please AOL, get me connected at home already). Hope you all have a great weekend and dont miss me too much.
I'll see you all bright and early on Monday morning.
"Adieu! 'Tis love's last greeting, the parting hour is come! And fast thy soul is fleeting, to seek its starry home. "
Pierre Jean...
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I'll see you all bright and early on Monday morning.
"Adieu! 'Tis love's last greeting, the parting hour is come! And fast thy soul is fleeting, to seek its starry home. "
Pierre Jean...
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gigantic:
they'll find something else.
dizzy:
Hope you get this before you leave. Resistance was a good game, but the multiplayer was a bit lacking. Motorstorm, a lot of people are really into, but i never did get into the off road racing genre. So my one real pick is for Heavenly Sword. It's short, but not at all lacking in replay value. And since you're an FPS player, resistance.
Here's your spanking!!!
I sang you..uh...typed you... a birthday ballad in Geezers today!
PS> I'd let you have all of my M-n-M's if I could figure out how to get them to you, honest injun!!