shovelhd

Did they get flooded out?

topflightpro

It actually wasn't too bad. Their building was evacuated though. And their place is up a few stories.

Homebrew01

PHP SQL question in the geek thread.

kensuf

1c dino kale
3 small beets (peeled) -- don't ask me what kind, I have no idea, they were a little bit bigger than golf balls
2 scoops whey
2 table spoons flax seed
2 table spoons psyllium
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1c unsweetened almond milk
5 ice cubs
1/2c water
blend

kensuf

I toyed with the idea of ditching whey just because I fart too much sometimes. But if that stuff tastes like ass, I'll pass. Tried the pea stuff?

hammy56

yep...whey and soy both make my wife turn green. The hemp hasnt done that, so I'll deal with the taste. Ive been mixing it with my rice milk; I might try mixing it with choc rice milk.

rkwaki

Dude I accidentally farted one time on my way onto the elevator (apparently the cutter wasn't working so well that day) on a 300+ gram protein day. The door closed and it was like pea soup in the elevator. If the elevator had stopped and someone got on it would have been like someone punched them in the face with a boxing glove made of poop, rotten broccoli and ass, they would have then passed out on the floor. I literally broke into a panic induced sweat...
As my office is on the 10th floor there was enough time for me to go into full on anxiety attack. Door opened in lobby and I ran like a fat kid for cake...

echappist

No way! You didnt tell me you lived on the UWS. Were you attending grad school?

waterrockets 

When I used to work in a mall with one of those glass elevators, I used to fart on it on my way off the elevator. Then I would walk around to the back and watch people freak out when the door closed on some award-winning methane violations..

kensuf

I just laughed so hard it's not funny.

shovelhd

My son's workplace was destroyed. He lives near City Hall Plaza and did not have to evacuate, but they were a part of the week long scheduled power outage.

Good to hear everything is OK. My mother's house in CT was destroyed. My brother and I are handling the sale of the distressed property and helping her look for a replacement home.

Walrus

My trusty old (10+years) nike heart rate monitor watch died today. I tried a new battery with no luck so I guess I'm in the market for a new HRM...

Any suggestions? I was thinking a garmin forunner or maybe polar? Don't want to spend more than $200, less is best.

rbart4506

Buddy you are cracking both myself and my wife!

roadiejorge 

waterrockets 

I recommend against the forerunner, unless you have the opportunity to try one out. My wife has a 405, and it is really tough to use. I imagine I'd get used to it if I used it more often (I am her tech support), but the user interface is one of the most ridiculous I can imagine. Makes me question what head unit I'd get if I go ANT+ one day, because at this moment I think that only idiots work at Garmin.

It does work though... just stupid horrible interface to start, stop, configure, and sync. I've spent a total of about 3 hours trying to get it to sync with the computer in the two years we've had it. Probably another 3 hours trying to get it backed out of some mode without losing a 2 hour run stored on it.

Sometimes I think it might end up getting "lost"...

PM me if you want me to tell you how I really feel.

Walrus

Good to know, I've generally seen good reviews. It also looked appealing because of the ability to easily switch between run/ride. I'm not very tech savvy, so I might reconsider if it's that frustrating.

The polar cs600x looks like an excellent package but it's a bit above my price point (looks like $260ish shipped).
Time to scour ebay I guess.

big john

That's just evil.

waterrockets 

Give a Garmin a try and see if the new models are easier to work with. The 405 blows though.

tetonrider

former (reformed?) UWS resident here.

rkwaki

Sometimes my stories actually make me burst out laughing. As funny as this one is not it was not funny at the time. So here is another gas related story.
As we all know I train really heavy in the gym. At a former gym there are two leg press sleds. I am on one and have 16 - 45 pound plates loaded on each side and beside me are two super hot fitness chicks. Impressed with all the weight on the sled, as well as my dashing good looks, they are smiling and flirting with me as I get ready for my set. I strap up my knees (pulling my shorts up quite high to reveal my sexy legs), lock in my belt and lay on the machine. By now they are just standing there watching, smiling and giggling. I pushed off and on the first rep down I farted, not a regular ole toot but every single ****ing ounce of air that was in my body since I was 16, sounded like a foghorn going off in the gym (obviously the weight just pushed it out more). Mortified I could even look over but did to see them laughing hysterically (as did I). Then reality set in...
It was a 400+ gram protein day

carpediemracing 

good God. haha.

Walrus

Holy Christ! 1500+lb leg press? That's insane.

I'm surprised you just farted. If I ever tried that kind of weight, my insides would rupture and my bones would shatter like glass.

rkwaki

I ripped one out doing deadlifts the other night too. I train at a really hardcore place now so it isn't uncommon.
I'm working my way back up on leg press tapped out at 13 plates a side last time (at a weight of 226) but did fire out a hack squat last week of 8 plates a side for 5 reps and 325 pound extensions. I'm fortunate that I have a lot of strength which has allowed me to be competitive on the bike as a larger guy.

carpediemracing 

24-36" forecast between Fri morning and Sat afternoon, 50 mph winds Saturday, and I promised to baby sit my nephews (and look after my dad) Fri PM to Sat PM. And my back is basically out. Ugh.

rkwaki

Man that is a lot on your plate my friend. Good luck.