Gloves and Bench Pressing

On Sep 1, 6:13 pm, Omelet <omp_ome....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> Curt <curtja....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Sep 1, 5:56 pm, Omelet <omp_ome....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Curt <curtja....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > But his hands looked like something out of a horror film. Poor dude!
>
> > > > What was the name of that disease? Paget's!
>
> > > No Curt...
>
> > Yes Om. I wasn't disputing you, but offering a parallel line of
> > thought related to a disease that disfigures or reconfigures a
> > person's bone structure.
>
> The diagnosis was in his medical charts.

Hey, I believe you. My little old lady anecdote was an aside.

> > > Plain old fashioned Rheumatoid Arthritis.
> > > That was his Dx anyhoo.
>
> > Thanks, Om. But, again, I wasn't disputing your comments.
>
> Ok.

Okay.

> > > Ok, I did a brief google to look for jpegs but I'm too tired right now
> > > to expend any serious time on it. I've been awake for close to 21 hours
> > > at the moment.
>
> > > You are good at Googling.
>
> > > It's not pleasant so don't eat before looking on the odd chance you get
> > > to see a really good pic.
>
> > > It's an auto-immune disease. Your own body eats joint/connective tissue.
> > > Auto-immune diseases are ugly.
>
> > > Think Dr. Stephen Hawking.
>
> > Sweet dreams, Mr. 21. It feels like inebriation to me when I've been
> > up that length of time.

>
> It's normal for me on a Saturday unless I indulge in an extra dose of
> Amphetamines.

Uh...

> But I don't like them so I don't abuse them.

I knew a nurse who was addicted to something or other. Access equals
opportunity, I guess.

> Forcing myself to stay up late on Saturday allows me to spend at least a
> semi-normal day with family on Sunday.
>
> I have to cook. <G>

Yes, post some pics of another of your feasts, Om. But *after* a nap.

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On Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:03:29 -0700, Jason <jwcarlton.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:

>> No PubMeddish reason. Just a gut feeling. I mean, how many people do
>> you know who can say, "Oh, yeah, I pointed my toes in and WOW couldn't
>> believe the difference it made in my calves." Maybe I'm
>> misunderstanding what you're suggesting or talking about.
>
>Here's a similar example. I had a treadmill that I use twice a week,
>and always walk barefoot. The missus uses the treadmill every other
>day, but always wear shoes. We both walk for 20 minutes.
>
>A week or so ago, she decided to walk barefoot like I do. Don't know
>why, but my guess was that the shoes were upstairs and she was too
>lazy to go get them.
>
>After about 10 minutes, she had to stop, claiming that her calves were
>just BURNING! For 3 days after, she talked about how her calf muscles
>were sore, and she felt like she had a real workout for the first
>time. From now on, she's planning to walk barefoot.
>
>I don't think that this was a placebo effect, considering that neither
>of us expected it to be different. I thought that her skin might be
>sore, but it didn't cross our minds to think that there would be a
>muscular difference.

Dude,
you have ONE SERIOUS CASE of athlete's foot. Get It Treated.
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On Sep 1, 10:21 am, Omelet <omp_ome....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
[...]

> But his hands looked like something out of a horror film. Poor dude!

What was the name of that disease? Paget's!

http://www.arthritis.ca/types%20of%20arthritis/pagets/default.asp?s=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paget%27s_disease_of_bone

I may have mentioned this in an earlier post to MFW, but when I was a
pill jockey for GNC a lovely little old lady entered the store. While
she was checking out with her items, I timidly asked her about her
arms. Was afraid I'd offend her, but couldn't resist asking just what
had happened to her. Om, you say, "like something out of a horror
film," well the woman was not scarred or scaled or whatever you might
imagine a horror film would display, but her arms were like - at least
from their shape - slim and twisted tree limbs. It was incredible.

She explained that her bones had softened and then become hard again,
only in a much different shape than prior to the softening. It wasn't
especially ugly, but it was certainly very unusual. She might have
been a little over 5 feet tall and thin. Pleasant looking older woman,
but her arms were simply amazing. Not a horror film, but more like
what might have been an episode of Star Trek.

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On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:06:44 -0700, Jason <jwcarlton.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:

>> At what location was the hand severed? When I had wrist problems (bone
>> lesion, osteonecrosis, etc), I had to use wrist wraps when bench
>> pressing, and that made a massive difference. Gloves always made me feel
>> less in control of the bar.
>
>Ari, it was severed with a circular saw. The blade started at about
>1/2" below the knuckle of the pinky finger into the palm, and made an
>almost horizontal line across the palm into the webbing between the
>thumb and index finger. It then hit the thumb right along the joint
>(not the knuckle), so I can't bend it too well, either.

What, no sound effects?
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"Lucas Buck" <> What, no sound effects?
>

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XbI2CNvgHVY This guy saws off his thumb.
Includes sound effects.
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On Sep 5, 2:33 pm, Omelet <omp_ome... DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> Tom Anderson <t... DeleteThis @urchin.earth.li> wrote:
> > On Wed, 5 Sep 2007, Omelet wrote:
>
> > > Labor day Garlic Stuffed Pork Roast with roast veggies.
>
> > Another home run for Om!

Ditto.

> > > Plated Finale':
> > > http://i13.tinypic.com/62nflhy.jpg
[...]
> > The carrots look great! Roast?
>
> > tom
>
> Everything was roasted except for the corn. That was nuked in the
> husk. Since I was using a table top roaster, it saved power and effort
> to just use it for the lot.

I remember roasted carrots as a kid back on the farm. Mmmmm mm! And
definitely corn on the cob. Mint tea. Good memories.

> Glad you enjoyed the pics!

Absolutely. Thanks for posting them.

[...]

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On Sep 5, 3:37 pm, Omelet <omp_ome... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
[...]

> The Rx for Amphetamines has nothing to do with physique enhancement.

Well, is it an "enhancement" to NOT have your face smashed through a
windshield?

> I work night shifts and have to commute, and have a tendency to doze off
> on the freeway. My Dr. chose to intervene.
>
> I did not ask for them.
>
> Necessity is not the same as voluntary.

Necessity? I've already given you the "Mr. Smith" alternative,
Om. ;o)

"You room is under quarantine, Mr. Smith. Yes, just wait here in the
hallway while Nurse Om clears the area."

(heavy snoring emanates from Mr. Smith's room)

> It is not "necessary" to take drugs to strut around on stage

Maaaaan. Strut? Don't make me YouTube posing presentations by Vince
Taylor, Kai Green, Lenda Murray, et al., Om. It's art!

> for a plastic trophy.

The hell if I know what a Piaget watch is, but it's better than a
plastic trophy. And Humvees have been given out at the Arnold Classic,
iirc. Oh, and thousands of dollars in prizes, too.

> One has to work to make a living...

Bodybuilding can be "work." Have you seen what some of those men and
women endure?

> I don't mean to denigrate body building. Far from it. I just question
> the lengths people are going to, and taking serious risks.

Can't argue with that, however.

> I guess it is ironic if you have no choice but to make a living by
> participating in beauty pageants instead of getting a real job...
> <shrugs>

Ouch.

Note to self: Do not call Om a hypocrite.

> Whatever works for you and all that.
>
> I lift weights for health reasons, not vanity.

But bodybuilding, imo, is not simply vanity. It's an art, but it also
can be defined as sport. Subjective as it is, there's definitely
competition going on. Training and dieting isn't displayed to the
audience, however the impact of both of those components of
bodybuilding is apparent on stage.

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On Sep 5, 3:38 pm, Omelet <omp_ome....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> "Hard Bop Drums" <nos....DeleteThis@hardbopdrums.com> wrote:
>
> > > But, how would YOU explain his noted change in the injured hand/arm?
>
> > I didn't read his post.
>
> <smiles>
>
> So how can you comment on it without a common frame of reference?

Easy! He's an [expletive deleted] moron?

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In article <doDDi.133246$kK1.53463@newsfe14.phx>,
"Hard Bop Drums" <nospam RemoveThis @hardbopdrums.com> wrote:

> This has to be one of THE most ironic posts I've ever seen here. You go off
> lying about how bodybuilders have killed themselves with diuretics and how
> drugs on bodybuilding are so horrible, then you admit to taking an
> amphetamine. What a hypocrite.
>
>
> --
> Robert Schuh

The Rx for Amphetamines has nothing to do with physique enhancement.
I work night shifts and have to commute, and have a tendency to doze off
on the freeway. My Dr. chose to intervene.

I did not ask for them.

Necessity is not the same as voluntary.

It is not "necessary" to take drugs to strut around on stage for a
plastic trophy. One has to work to make a living...

I don't mean to denigrate body building. Far from it. I just question
the lengths people are going to, and taking serious risks.

I guess it is ironic if you have no choice but to make a living by
participating in beauty pageants instead of getting a real job...
<shrugs>

Whatever works for you and all that.

I lift weights for health reasons, not vanity.
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In article <LrDDi.133247$kK1.82074@newsfe14.phx>,
"Hard Bop Drums" <nospam.RemoveThis@hardbopdrums.com> wrote:

> > But, how would YOU explain his noted change in the injured hand/arm?
>
> I didn't read his post.

<smiles>

So how can you comment on it without a common frame of reference?
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In article <LrDDi.133247$kK1.82074@newsfe14.phx>,
"Hard Bop Drums" <nospam.TakeThisOut@hardbopdrums.com> wrote:

> > Unless you have experienced it, you have no idea what Quad cramps feel
> > like. Dad is taking care of his with regular yogurt and cottage
> > cheese ingestion. I'm not a dairy fan freak due to the calories, but it
> > works for him.
>
>
> I used to get cramps in almost every muscle when on dialysis. Some feel like
> you would rather die!

I can imagine. Calcium is an electrolyte, but I understand potassium
imbalances can cause cramps too.

I'm just glad that you are better.

Cheers!
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"Curt" <> Bodybuilding can be "work." Have you seen what some of those men
and
> women endure?
>

Most of them are amateurs like Rob Shue and yet they still do tons of drugs.
It is not for the love of the Iron Game. They are drug addicts in denial.
Just ask Rob.

BTW, my name is Clarence Fugliosi, I live at 330 West 43rd Street, Apt. 21,
New York City, NY. My social security number is 264-78-4576 and my phone
number is 212-476-8133.
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"Hard Bop Drums" <> I used to get cramps in almost every muscle when on
dialysis. Some feel like you would rather die!
>

That was the STEROIDS. You had the DTs from STEROID WITHDRAWAL.

BTW, my name is Clarence Fugliosi, I live at 330 West 43rd Street, Apt. 21,
New York City, NY. My social security number is 264-78-4576 and my phone
number is 212-476-8133.
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