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Yeah – that's what makes the character more interesting.  She's more like an anti-hero.  Think "La Femme Nikkita" or Martin Blank's character from "Gross Pointe Blank."  They don't think that what they are doing is wrong – at first.

You would see the evolution of the main character from cold-blooded huntress to on the run hunted.  There would be opportunities to reconsider the choices of her life.  Etc. Etc.

Hey, I never promised you a rose garden and war isn't pretty!

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Some good ideas.  Many of these i do to keep myself in my current state of fitness.  I also sit on a ball at my desk rather than a chair.  It is great for your core and qualifies as "active sitting."  PS – who has time for television?  And who wants to watch reality tv when reality is so much more fun anyway??

Just so you know, "I work to live" means that life comes before work.  Always.  It is the opposite of "I live to work."  😉

Anyway, I am actually in the middle of exploring an opportunity that might allow me to get out of an office job and open my dive shop.  Something like that would obviously create a complete lifestyle change!

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Lingster – I just want to say that the decision to cut all sex ads was an extremely gutsy and, may I say, much appreciated move.  I know you are losing out on some big money and it is a testament to your character that you were able to put content and quality above the bottom line.  Bravo!

Berry – I hadn’t really noticed the ads because I am so used to just ignoring them.  Ads should be a generally accepted part of the free web experience by now.  I guess what I am saying is that it looks like the major objection you had [the sex ads] has been resolved.

In other news, I would like to say that I truly appreciate the hard work that goes into making this website what it is.  I think Lingster and his group of mods have been doing a first rate job.

This gives me an idea for a brand new website – beerpal.com.  I would like to deposit one beer in the accounts of each and every one of you!

Cheers!

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YATES: My supervisor works two jobs, one behind a desk and one as a landlord. What possessed you to do that. He complains about how much he hates it, and it seems like it's a time sink for you, especially with a fiance. Does your 50 hour a week job pay you THAT poorly? I mean, it's admirable to have two jobs, but wouldn't it be better to try and find a better paying one?

Find a job that pays me more?  Of course! Why didn't I think of that sooner?!  😛

I work to live, I don't live to work.  My income properties are going to become the nest egg that will allow us to "retire" before we are 50.  As a landlord, I don't have to do a whole lot more than a normal home owner.  I do, however, spend a little extra time on things like curb appeal because that is part of what makes my property marketable.  Knock on wood, I have had a pretty good track record with finding reliable tenants.  I like to think that my tenants treat me right because I always deliver more than I promise and treat them more than fairly.

Maybe I can become a bodybuilder after I retire when I have all that extra time on my hands?    🙄

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Exactly.  [BTW – Chloride was your missing electrolyte]

Additionally, Gatorade contains sugars that need to be broken down into glucose.  This is a process that can cause stomach cramping and general gastrointestinal discomfort.

Berry – for what you are trying to accomplish, Gatorade is fine.  You aren’t blowing through your electrolytes and hydration.  You are also pre-hydrating, which is extremely beneficial.  With firefighters, you are actually treating a medical condition when we come in with massive fluid losses.  It is also much more difficult for a firefighter to pre-hydrate because we never know when there is going to be a call.  Even when there is a call, you don’t know if it’s going to be a false alarm [a high percentage of them are], food burning on a stove, or a five alarm fire requiring high angle rescue.

I just received 2 packets of each Hydralyte flavor for testing.  We’ll be doing a live burn on Wednesday with a search and rescue skills evaluation.  We’ll be wearing full gear in a high heat blaze and heavy smoke condition.  We will be required to search the second and third floors and will need to lug our attack lines up with us – charged [water weighs nearly 9lbs per gallon].  We will then need to find a 150lb dummy and pull them to safety.  This presents an excellent opportunity to put this stuff to the test.

I’ll keep you posted!

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I do two clicks that really help.

Click 1 – Click on forums
Click 2 – Click on "Show Unread posts since last visit"

I haven't noticed any annoying ads and I have a popup blocker so I wouldn't know if they are an issue.  I peruse the subjects and click on anything that looks interesting. 

I think it’s okay.

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Amen, Ristard!

I consider it an accomplishment that I'm able to stay in decent shape all year round.  I work about 50 hours a week, sitting at a computer screen.  There isn't a lot I an do about that.  I spend another 10 to 20 hours a week performing firematic activities [which *may* help].  I have one practice and one game a week during softball season – so add in another 5 hours a week or so. Add in 8 hours a day for bedroom related activities 😉 and 30 minutes a day for bathroom related activities. 

That leaves me with 34 hours a week [less than 5 hours a day] for breakfast and dinner, property maintenance , and trying to have a life [spending time with my fiancée and family, parties, nights out, getting out on the boat, scuba diving, etc.].

I have also adopted the philosophy that bodybuilding is a sport requiring narcissism that I can not afford.  I would stop short of calling a bodybuilder “vain” but that is pretty much the nature of the beast.  If you can afford the time or can do it as a profession, then more power to you!  For me, bodybuilding simply does not suit my current lifestyle.

I guess this is why I can appreciate the hard work required to look the way that professionals do.  I WISH I could look like that.  I WISH I had the time.  I WISH I could put myself ahead of others.  I just don’t.

Maybe in another life I will come back as an NFL linebacker or WWE wrestling sensation.  Maybe new discoveries in nanotechnology and nanobiology  will unveil a way for an average schmoe to become a Greek god. Until then, I’m happy to be healthy.

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Athletic. 

I wish I had a less sedentary job, it makes things difficult for me.  That being said, I keep in pretty good shape for firefighting, scuba, softball, and skiing.  I’m being coerced into running a 5K with my fiancée.  We’ll see how that pans out…

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On my hard drive…  I guess that none of the personal avatars carried over.  No biggy.

Thanks!

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Amazing protein source no one thinks about?  Ostrich!

Here’s the nutritional value in 8 oz:
260 Calories
56g Protein [comparable to beef]
5g Fat [less than 1/3 that of beef]
40% RDA Iron [more than beef]
100mg Cholesterol [versus 160mg in beef]

For those of you who haven’t tried it, it tastes like filet mignon.  I just made a pan-fried ostrich with pepper sauce for company last night.  One of my friends described it, “I feel like my mouth just had an orgasm.”  I think that means they liked it too…

Just so you know, I picked mine up from a Hannaford supermarket.  You can also look for it online at places like http://www.naturalfrontierfoods.com or at a local importer.

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