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Trials of a woodpusher: Adventures in chess, backyard gardening, and maybe whisker chopping
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woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Finished the household taxes all last night. All done for another year.
Feb.13: Sensor(13) ............................ Graydog horse ......... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
The Palmolive stick was great this morning. Loaded easily, even with a floppy horsie knot, and provided a rich, creamy lather.
45 mins on the elliptical today with 4x5 @70lbs bench press.
Feb.13: Sensor(13) ............................ Graydog horse ......... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
The Palmolive stick was great this morning. Loaded easily, even with a floppy horsie knot, and provided a rich, creamy lather.
45 mins on the elliptical today with 4x5 @70lbs bench press.
Never used a horsehair brush. Judging by your description, I never will. I like brushes with backbone. Have a great day, Sam!
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Horsie brushes are the antithesis of backbone, Bruce.
Chorizo bread!!!! That is sinfully good stuff. My Mom use to make that...Nothing says Happy Lunar / Chinese New Year like:
a) won ton soup,
b) doing your taxes, or
c) eating Portuguese chorizo bread and natas? ( @Somnos )
My view? Why choose?Do them all!... well, okay, only half of the household taxes done so far today.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Feb.14: Sensor(14) ............................ Graydog horse ......... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
The Palmolive stick shined again this morning and was a pleasure to use.
In addition to shoveling some light, fluffy snow, morning exercise was 45 mins on the elliptical today with 4x5x2 @50lbs dumbbell rows.
The Palmolive stick shined again this morning and was a pleasure to use.
In addition to shoveling some light, fluffy snow, morning exercise was 45 mins on the elliptical today with 4x5x2 @50lbs dumbbell rows.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Feb.15: Sensor(15) ............................ Graydog silvertip ...... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
Moved over to my @Graydog silvertip this morning. It's an Omega Mighty Midget silvertip knot in a 1305-type handle and feels like a face pillow.
No snow to shovel this morning, but we expect 6-10 inches by tomorrow morning. Today's workout saw 45 mins on the elliptical and 4x5 @70lbs bench press.
Moved over to my @Graydog silvertip this morning. It's an Omega Mighty Midget silvertip knot in a 1305-type handle and feels like a face pillow.
No snow to shovel this morning, but we expect 6-10 inches by tomorrow morning. Today's workout saw 45 mins on the elliptical and 4x5 @70lbs bench press.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Feb.16: Sensor(16) ............................ Graydog silvertip ...... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
No basement gym workout this morning with the elliptical and free weights. Instead, I spent an hour shoveling our driveway and the 83-year old widow's across the street. Her daily PSW and Nurse visits won't happen if her driveway and steps are not shoveled. Was a good workout in -20C (-4F) temps.
No basement gym workout this morning with the elliptical and free weights. Instead, I spent an hour shoveling our driveway and the 83-year old widow's across the street. Her daily PSW and Nurse visits won't happen if her driveway and steps are not shoveled. Was a good workout in -20C (-4F) temps.
Another great way to get those gains!
If you need to warm up, come to Pittsburgh. It's in the 20s (F) today.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Feb.17: Sensor(17) ............................ Graydog silvertip ...... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
The sensor cart is starting to noticeably grab this morning, but still managed to deliver a fine result. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7 @70lbs bench press.
Since it's Wednesday, that means a mid-week weigh-in update. With the last four days hovering around 157 lbs, in a few days I expect the seven day rolling average to reflect about a pound loss over last week's numbers.
The sensor cart is starting to noticeably grab this morning, but still managed to deliver a fine result. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7 @70lbs bench press.
Since it's Wednesday, that means a mid-week weigh-in update. With the last four days hovering around 157 lbs, in a few days I expect the seven day rolling average to reflect about a pound loss over last week's numbers.
Keep it up, Sam!
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Feb.18: Sensor(18) ............................ Graydog silvertip ...... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
Good shave, but the cart is starting to degrade. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7x2 @50lbs dumbbell rows. I've changed from 4 sets of 5 to 3 sets of 7 reps for both bench press and dumbbell rows.
Good shave, but the cart is starting to degrade. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7x2 @50lbs dumbbell rows. I've changed from 4 sets of 5 to 3 sets of 7 reps for both bench press and dumbbell rows.
And you are massive! Well, okay, maybe not so much...but you are getting cut!
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Feb.19: Sensor(19) ............................ Graydog silvertip ...... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
Pre-workout workout was 30 mins of snow shoveling this morning. Just about an inch but it was light and fluffy, so doing our place as well as the neighbour's wasn't sweat-worthy. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7 @70lbs bench press.
Today was the last of my 15lb bad of weight-gain whey powder. Basically, my daily shake was the equivalent of two McDonald's quarter pounders from a carb, calorie, and protein perspective. It lasted 1 month (started on Jan.19th) and I am 0.8lbs larger.
I have a normal (i.e. non weight-gain) protein powder that I will continue with; it's about the equivalent of a chicken breast and a slice of unbuttered toast for protein & carbs. We'll see if my weight starts to drop or if the extra calories from the weigh-gain shake were just "passing through." 
Pre-workout workout was 30 mins of snow shoveling this morning. Just about an inch but it was light and fluffy, so doing our place as well as the neighbour's wasn't sweat-worthy. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7 @70lbs bench press.
Today was the last of my 15lb bad of weight-gain whey powder. Basically, my daily shake was the equivalent of two McDonald's quarter pounders from a carb, calorie, and protein perspective. It lasted 1 month (started on Jan.19th) and I am 0.8lbs larger.
I have a normal (i.e. non weight-gain) protein powder that I will continue with; it's about the equivalent of a chicken breast and a slice of unbuttered toast for protein & carbs. We'll see if my weight starts to drop or if the extra calories from the weigh-gain shake were just "passing through." 
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Feb.20: Sensor(20) ............................ Graydog silvertip ...... Palmolive stick ...................... Nivea Cool Sensitive
Shave wasn't bad; the cart is past its prime but should make it to the end of the month. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7x2 @50lbs dumbbell rows.
Shave wasn't bad; the cart is past its prime but should make it to the end of the month. Workout was 45 mins on the elliptical and 3x7x2 @50lbs dumbbell rows.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Yup, a month from a Schick blade is simple. I can do 3 weeks or more with a Personna, but generally swap them after 2.