StickBoy

Thank you, and I agree that the other comperitor is sucking it in too much. My wife has posted on another forum with before and after pictures and a little history behind what she is doing. It's the second post down. http://www.t-nation.com/tmagnum/readTopic.do?id=1712494 Thanks to everyone who has voted so far. Apparently overnight there was a rally for the wife and she is now in first place. Not by much though, so if you haven't voted, please do. Mike

Here's a "normal" pic of my wife and I. Thanks again for some of your support. Mike http://img129.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=23944_100_1212_122_223lo.JPG

Thank you billcoe for your vote and sincerity. As for your wife, much respect goes out to her for keeping active. EWolfe, if you really have lost 30 pounds, congrats to you and your tapeworm. robmcdan - I don't want to see anyones mom like that, personally, so I'm with you on that one. tvashtarkatena - Although I can respect your opinion, let me please make some clarifications. My wife is not trying to garner random internet approval because of some insecurities. She is a very charactered and secure person. It's sad too think that one who is proud of their accomplishments and shares them with people are sometimes labeled as insecure and looking for any type of approval. As for the health aspect, my wife is a graduate of Bastyr University and being healthy is her primary goal. She didn't have to binge/purge, take drugs or only eat oxygen and drink water. It's readily apparent that you do not have the context to understand what and how my wife has done any of this.

Thanks for the attemped vote, billcoe.

Thanks for your vote G-Spotter. I don't need viagra with a wife like mine. 8D

This isn't actually for me. Rather this is for my wife. She's my hero and I have nothing but respect for her and her dedication to her work. Instead of me misrepresenting her story, I'll copy and paste the email she sent to all our family and friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Everyone, Yes, this is a mass e-mail, but I am asking for your support. I recently gave myself a personal challenge for my 30th birthday . . . long story short, in 8 weeks I dropped 14 lbs. of body fat (7%). It was an incredible challenge and I learned a lot! I entered a hot body/body transformation contest and just found out that I was chosen to be in the top 8 finalists for the women, out of over 100 entries! The one winner will be chosen based on votes, which is where your support comes in . If you click on the link below, you will then be able to click on the 2007 Hot Body Finalists thread then click on Cast Your Vote - Female Hot Body Champion. I am Finalist #4. I really appreciate all of your support. I'm not sure if you'll be able to access it, but my story and before and after pics appear on there as well (I had no idea when I took these before pictures in April that I would be sharing them with ANYBODY! =). The winner will be flown to Toronto for a professional photo shoot to be published in fitness publications and the winner will represent Precision Nutrition as well. They are a very reputable organization in the fitness world. \:\) http://www.precisionnutrition.com/members ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is not spam or any type of solicitation. I am just trying to network with people who understand the hard work that goes into persuing one's goals. So please vote for her. If you want to see the before and after pics, you can create a free account. Thank you for your votes (Lucky, Moronbros, Lokey, ect.) Remember, she's #4 Mike

This isn't actually for me. Rather this is for my wife. She's my hero and I have nothing but respect for her and her dedication to her work. Instead of me misrepresenting her story, I'll copy and paste the email she sent to all our family and friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Everyone, Yes, this is a mass e-mail, but I am asking for your support. I recently gave myself a personal challenge for my 30th birthday . . . long story short, in 8 weeks I dropped 14 lbs. of body fat (7%). It was an incredible challenge and I learned a lot! I entered a hot body/body transformation contest and just found out that I was chosen to be in the top 8 finalists for the women, out of over 100 entries! The one winner will be chosen based on votes, which is where your support comes in . If you click on the link below, you will then be able to click on the 2007 Hot Body Finalists thread then click on Cast Your Vote - Female Hot Body Champion. I am Finalist #4. I really appreciate all of your support. I'm not sure if you'll be able to access it, but my story and before and after pics appear on there as well (I had no idea when I took these before pictures in April that I would be sharing them with ANYBODY! =). The winner will be flown to Toronto for a professional photo shoot to be published in fitness publications and the winner will represent Precision Nutrition as well. They are a very reputable organization in the fitness world. www.precisionnutrition.com/members ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is not spam or any type of solicitation. I am just trying to network with people who understand the hard work that goes into persuing one's goals. So please vote for her. If you want to see the before and after pics, you can create a free account. I'll also be posting this in Spray. Thank you for your votes (Lucky, Moronbros, Lokey, ect.) Mike

Sorry about that Lucky

I second Thievery Corporation and Jack Johnson.

Hey Pochi, You wouldn't have happened upon a picket with a black tied webbing just above the first ice pitch would you've? My partner dropped it while we were climbing on Sat. I would also like to do this route when it's cold. Awesome day of climbing though.

PETA- People for the Eating of Tasty Animals

Mmmm... Tukwila . Happy Birthday Oly . Lucky, I'm hopin' to get out climbing with Rusty on Sun if you're down.

It's nice to see someone else who must listen to Jim Puplava. I wish more people would.

Great post willstrickland. Another reason for the manipulated inflation rate is to control cost of living allowances for all the government entitlement programs. As for my opinion (even though I wasn't asked) for what to invest in is to invest in what has always been and will always be real money. Also, the commodities markets have been, and I believe, will continue to be on fire. JMHO. Mike

What's up podunk? Keep the strips and book, heal your foot and get out here and climb. Say hi to Mary for Autum and I. Oh, Autum says hi to you also. -Mike