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No computer for a month and I miss all sorts of threads. 26.
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ZEB,
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So this thread is the one that ends my days as a lurker. I’ve just got back into the iron “game” after a 15 year lay-off. I’ve found this ezine and these forums to be great source of info/inspiration. Look forward to contributing.
The Dogg
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old dogg,
Welcome aboard. This is the finest muscle building forum and magazine on the net!
Hope to be hearing more from you.
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I have Never Really Posted Much, every now and then, But been on T-mag about 3-4 yrs. Went from Being a Picked on little Boy. To a ‘Man’ who feels secure with who he is, and always improving.
From who’s that little guy to, Who’s the Big cunt.
This is basically an official thankyou. T-Mag Fucking Rocks. And so do you all. And Patricia Baby you been in my Dreams since the Day i seen you (sorry KO).
Sorry for Hijacking the thread.
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Brett,
Hey, no problem. That was a good hijack. Welcome to the forum!
27, about ten more years of heavy tires and stones.
29; training now so the long term plan is to lift with my grandkids…
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jaybvee,
Years ago I had a goal to train with the son that I might have one day.
Now my son is turning 12 and we train together at least once per week. These are some of the happiest moments in my life!
By the way, just barely 12 years of age and he can do 20 dead hang chin-ups!
You have a great goal!
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33 but like Dazed and Confused…I get older and they stay the same age.
“Watch the leather maaaan!”
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no joke! though if you’re counting by the last gal banged, well that would change my age… Just kiddin’
Hey ZEB:
It’s the ironhorses like you that keep me inspired… I’ve got a few guys that I work out with in the gym and they are great, still lifting decent weights (e.g., 225 lb bench at over 50+ yrs with numerous grandkids…), another guy that does mad crazy chinups and must be over 60…
Don’t have kids yet(a few years down the road to getting married)but I’m taking the long view on this weightlifting thing, learning through every workout.
I want my future wife, kids and grandkids (God willing) to know that their father/grandfather does his utmost to be physically, mentally, and emotionally strong to support them in times of need. Being a life-long lifter means discpline that the common masses understand nor appreciate but enlightenment is the key.
As Henry Rollins used to say in his “Iron” article from Details magazine a while back; “The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you’re a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds.” Damn good article that always gives me perspective on why I do this. It’s not suffering or self-torture, it’s empowerment and knowledge of self I seek, and if it takes a lifetime, bring it on.
I know I’ve been ranting and raving, but I hope this is helpful to the cats on this site that are at around my age to help them stay the course.
jaybvee,
You have hit at the heart of what I have been feeling for many years, regarding training.
Those who abuse their bodys when they are in their 20’s have almost no chance of staying active, and on top of their game later in life.
You really have to start early with the proper training and nutrition in order to continue to make gains when you get older.
That’s one reason I like this site so much. There is more excellent information on this one web site than anywhere else on the net! And there are many dedicated trainees, of all ages, as well.
Thanks for your addition to this thread. It was awesome!