DocT:
Yea, it sucks down here in regards to finding people who eat the way we do and lift the way we do. I’ve still never met anyone who eats like me down here. Most people’s diets down here consists of beer and fried foods.
Stella: Thanks for taking the pic… even if you did get me with my eyes closed 
This was definitely a really fun time, and I’m glad to have met all of you guys. I’d definitely be up for another meeting, although I’ll be out of the area come May 22.
To Doogie, re: The Dog Pound.
It’s quality, bud, not quantity. If you ckeck out some of the threads there, you’ll find that there’s a wealth of information. Furthermore, that wealth is unadulterated (usually) by silly posts from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. So you don’t have to wade through a lot of BS on your way to finding out what you want to know.
Also, you’ll see that in (as far as memory serves) NO threads have degenerated into name-calling, political arguments, etc. You ask a question about ALA, the thread STAYS on ALA.
That’s the main reason the DP was started in the first place, and (to some of us) is still its main attraction.
Just so you know.
Oh, and yeah, Stella is pretty hot. And getting hotter by the minute…!
solojobber
It’s sucky that you couldn’t find a babysitter! Hopefully you’ll get to participate next time. And how did you get $200 certificate for Sweetwater? I heard some good things about, and it sounds like Mike Mahler is going to be in the McLean, VA area, so perhaps it’ll be cool to meet and invite him. 
Goldberg
2 Hours huh? How fast do you drive?
BTW – Why are you going for the ART treatment? Anything serious? If I remember correctly, you posted that cool picture of your girlfriend standing on your hand or something.
Your degrees sound so much more interesting than mine. My degrees sound boring. What school do you go to?
stella-i’ll take your finance econ and dit degree if you like:) its better then finance and mgnt
Stella-I go get ART checkups every month or so. Just to keep me in good working condition. I go to Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. And yeah that was me with the picture with the girl on my hand. Man my shoulders feel so much better now that I dont do that anymore.
Better tell Mr.Mahler to bring his allergy meds.
Looks like you guys are now FAMOUS, thanks to the Atomic Dog article!
Actually, How was the sushi? It seems no one asked how the food was. Probably not as good as in Hawaii though.
xracergs
Well, finance/MIS/econ is only good if you want to be a true geek. I think I scared a friend of mine by talking about calculus. He’s amazed that I can still do calculus.
Goldberg
Good to know there’s nothing wrong w/ you. I don’t know how you can support someone’s weight with just one hand! Dang.
solojobber
I think I missed something. Why does Mahler need his allergy meds?
Jeff R
I just read the Atomic Dog. Let’s just say I blushed when I the article and the pic!
Inuyasha
The sushi was fine although the menu had a small disclaimer that eating raw food can be harmful and may even cause death. rolling eyes
pollen… He is comin in around the peak. I was talkin to some folks the other day and they where from out of town. Looked like they gaot their asses kicked. Eyes were all swollen. I think I am immune after the last two years.
Leave it to an old veteran like char-dawg to explain the benefits of the Dog Pound forum.
It was decent sushi…better in my opinion than a lot of the places in northern virginia. Not Hawaii level, no :). Got to love a place where fresh fish is the cheap optioon! But one of the few places with bento boxes on the menu, that was nifty!
Thank you, Machine. The DP is just one of those things that you either get or you don’t, but I figured I’d give it a shot.
Elveneyes is hot. I ain’t afraid to say it. Of course, what do you expect from a dirty old man?
Avoids Roids - twinkles thankees!! Nothing wrong with older men anyways…they’re usually better in certain areas!!
twinkles Thank you!! And what’s wrong with older men?? I find they’re usually better in some ways.
Beer and sushi go hand in hand.
Sushi in Hawaii may be good, but it can’t compare to sushi in Japan.
Elveneyes,
i agree. There’s nothing wrong w/ older men.
Stella