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Tuumble · 06-06-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

Me on Grib Goch (a Mountain Ridge nr Snowdon in Wales):

Sprint Finish!!! (zooooooom) ... Sheffield Half marathon (in a personal best time):

Wow, some great pics there! I keep meaning to get up to Snowdon as I haven't walked up that way. All my mountain top stuff has been in the Peak District and the Lakes - I thought Striding Edge was a bit scary but yours looks more so!

BTW, if you want to read about one of my walking expeditions you can read about one day from a week long trek along the South West Way in Devon here: A Day on the South West Way coast path « Crusty Nomad

Jamie · 06-06-2008, 01:10 PM

Yep, you can actually see Mount Snowdon in the background of Photo 1. Was a great day, up at 6.30, drove Sheffield to North Wales (my friend, who's an experienced climber and walker, was driving, his car goes fast!). We managed to do most of the Snowdon horse-shoe; then drove to another range of mountains for more climbing. Turned in to a very wet; and very winday day; but great fun. Made it back home to Sheffield for 10.30, and my friend made last orders at the pub!

Something very striking about being up in the mountains, away from the hard lines of the city; out in nature; you could see for miles and miles, practically you could make out the outline of Anglesea.

Dave Kaminski · 06-06-2008, 01:48 PM

Nice pictures!

That mountain looks gorgeoussss!

Did you guys start by walking a lot? Tuumble, I'd love to just wander around for a month or two or three or twelve.

I should start with 2 hour walks, then 4 hour walks, then day walks, etc? Would you two nomads agree?

Rose of Cairo · 06-06-2008, 07:07 PM

Wow what a great mountain! I want to walk up too!!!!! I'd love to spend a few months wandering around too, especially in the mountains, I love that. It's an amazing feeling to reach the summit and almost fall into the sky

Actually my next 30 days trial will be to walk up the same small mountain here every day for 30 days

Jamie, you look absolutely great. You're so sexy, and you have such a charming smile

Jamie · 06-06-2008, 11:18 PM

I should point out, I do have hair, that luminous green thing on my head, is my fave hat!!

Dave; may be worth-while finding a walking group, or walking buddie, to show you the ropes, and who knows the best walks in your local area. Must be loads in Canada (you lucky thing).

Rose; thanks! Made my day.

Dave Kaminski · 06-07-2008, 04:10 AM

haha it's not luck it's choice - I left the US!

Tuumble · 06-09-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Kaminski

haha it's not luck it's choice - I left the US!

Yep, Canada is probably where I'd head if I ever left the UK. It always make me laugh to hear UK people say it's a long way to the Lake District or whatever when you see the scale of Canada. We're pretty lucky here I guess to have so much variety of scenery in such a small place though you wouldn't believe it to here the Brits talk.

Dave Kaminski · 06-09-2008, 05:10 PM

I'm extremely grateful to be here; it's beautiful.

I'll be doing a lot more exploring soon, though.

Jamie · 06-09-2008, 06:56 PM

On the subject of how great Canada is ...

Some friends of mind flew out to Calgary, a few weeks ago; they took bikes with them, and cycled over the Rocky mountains, to Vancouver (they're pretty adventeous, or nuts, depending on your point of view). So, they allocated 10 days to get to Vancouver, few days rest; then last Friday, they did the Vancouver international championships Triathlon (swim, bike, run) - Sprint distance.

Did really well too, Alison, came 10th in age group catagory (out of 20); and Glenn came 22nd (out of about 42). Be interesting to hear their stories when they're back the UK, bet they had an ace time cycling over the Rockies!

abcZen · 06-09-2008, 08:49 PM

Glen Allsopp

Dave Kaminski · 06-10-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by abcZen

Glen Allsopp

Welcome big red! Thanks for sharing! You look like you're in excellent shape - well defined features!

coLLege kid07 · 06-10-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose of Cairo

I am 1m58 (5.18 feet according to this converter) and 75kg (165lbs). That IS definitely overweight. And I can feel it, besides. My back and articulations hurt. I have a too small skelett for that weight.

But thanks, you guys

I feel MUCH better now, really. This thing means a lot to me. Thank you very very much.

It's the same mirror, these pics were all taken the same day

... but the mirror is dirty again, indeed

Turn that frown upside down...and be happy

VacMan · 06-10-2008, 10:15 PM

Been awhile since I looked at this thread,

It's kinda fun to see faces with names here since "avatars" aren't shown in this forum.

Anyhow.

I thought I'd be different and post a link to a slide-show of Lindsey and myself sailing around in the sail boat.

(The slide show is at the bottom of the post.)

Don't mind the bikini pics

How To Have Fun Relax And Stay Fit While On Vacation | Yummy Fitness

Have fun!

Dave Kaminski · 06-10-2008, 10:26 PM

Have you seen Rose's 'do? It's rad.

Playlife · 06-10-2008, 10:35 PM

Hey VacMan. Did you make the header image of your site by yourself? It's way cool.

pianoperformer · 06-10-2008, 10:35 PM

I think that was me before a choral concert.

Dan.Linehan · 06-11-2008, 12:44 AM

Great pic pianoperformer. Snazzy tux!

Lazarus · 06-11-2008, 11:58 AM

and how do we exactly do that? lol

VacMan · 06-11-2008, 04:24 PM

Playlife,

Thanks for the compliments on my header graphic

I didn't make it myself, I worked with a professional graphics agency.

I let them know what I wanted, and we worked together to create that graphic.

Glad you enjoy it

Warping · 06-16-2008, 03:55 AM

Haven't visited the forum in ages!
So, let me start with a few pics.

After a loooong walk trying to save Olive Ridley turtles. Chennai, India.

Random recent pic.

Justice league!

Tuumble · 06-18-2008, 05:29 PM

Pic created as a question to myself - what sort of images do you use to motivate yourself?

Rose of Cairo · 06-28-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuumble

Pic created as a question to myself - what sort of images do you use to motivate yourself?

None... but now that you talk about it, that's an excellent idea! Thank you. I'll gimp a few pics

Dave Kaminski · 06-28-2008, 02:02 PM

My computer wallpaper usually has embedded words/goals etc.; I also have a random set of questions that pops up on my computer every now and again.

I never use pictures in my physical space - my walls are bare.

Rockchick26 · 06-29-2008, 03:23 AM

mine is on my profile

coLLege kid07 · 06-29-2008, 05:10 AM

Hey rockchick,

just curious if you have a band or produce music ect.?

Rockchick26 · 06-30-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coLLege kid07

Hey rockchick,

just curious if you have a band or produce music ect.?

I wish! No i havent gotten that far yet LOL Dont quite know exactly what musical road i want to go down. I plan on getting a reading from Erin when i can afford it LOL

Dave Kaminski · 07-10-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuumble

Pic created as a question to myself - what sort of images do you use to motivate yourself?

I created a video of myself today holding up a sign and set it as my desktop background.

The sign says "You can help the world with your Flash games!"

:P

Dan.Linehan · 07-10-2008, 11:26 PM

Flash games are cool.

My favorite is still, You have to burn the rope.

Dave Kaminski · 07-10-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan.Linehan

Flash games are cool.

My favorite is still, You have to burn the rope.

Hilarious kid reviews the game... this is ridiculous the game takes like 10 seconds to beat.

The game doesn't work for me, though. Maybe after a reboot!

MattSuwak · 07-12-2008, 05:53 AM

The first one is of me, that was back in Utah on my birthday in September. The desert heat and excessive booze really gets to you!

This one is of a few people (left to right)- Andy from New York, Fernanda from Ecuador, yours truly, and then Polish Peter playing air guitar. I forget the weirdo in the background but what's a picture without someone mucking it up?

This is of Shon on the left, and myself looking at a big pay day in Zion.

And THIS one is hanging in my car, on my door, and near my bathroom mirror! It's not me, it's the cover of a travel book I found about Alaska, and I realized somebody took my picture in the future and put it on a book in the present!

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06-06-2008, 01:10 PM	#482 (permalink)
Jamie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 566	Yep, you can actually see Mount Snowdon in the background of Photo 1. Was a great day, up at 6.30, drove Sheffield to North Wales (my friend, who's an experienced climber and walker, was driving, his car goes fast!). We managed to do most of the Snowdon horse-shoe; then drove to another range of mountains for more climbing. Turned in to a very wet; and very winday day; but great fun. Made it back home to Sheffield for 10.30, and my friend made last orders at the pub! Something very striking about being up in the mountains, away from the hard lines of the city; out in nature; you could see for miles and miles, practically you could make out the outline of Anglesea.

06-06-2008, 01:48 PM	#483 (permalink)
Dave Kaminski Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 795	Nice pictures! That mountain looks gorgeoussss! Did you guys start by walking a lot? Tuumble, I'd love to just wander around for a month or two or three or twelve. I should start with 2 hour walks, then 4 hour walks, then day walks, etc? Would you two nomads agree?

06-06-2008, 07:07 PM	#484 (permalink)
Rose of Cairo Family Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France -> Germany -> France -> Brazil Posts: 3,430	Wow what a great mountain! I want to walk up too!!!!! I'd love to spend a few months wandering around too, especially in the mountains, I love that. It's an amazing feeling to reach the summit and almost fall into the sky Actually my next 30 days trial will be to walk up the same small mountain here every day for 30 days Jamie, you look absolutely great. You're so sexy, and you have such a charming smile

06-06-2008, 11:18 PM	#485 (permalink)
Jamie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 566	I should point out, I do have hair, that luminous green thing on my head, is my fave hat!! Dave; may be worth-while finding a walking group, or walking buddie, to show you the ropes, and who knows the best walks in your local area. Must be loads in Canada (you lucky thing). Rose; thanks! Made my day.

06-07-2008, 04:10 AM	#486 (permalink)
Dave Kaminski Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 795	haha it's not luck it's choice - I left the US!

06-09-2008, 05:10 PM	#488 (permalink)
Dave Kaminski Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 795	I'm extremely grateful to be here; it's beautiful. I'll be doing a lot more exploring soon, though.

06-09-2008, 06:56 PM	#489 (permalink)
Jamie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 566	On the subject of how great Canada is ... Some friends of mind flew out to Calgary, a few weeks ago; they took bikes with them, and cycled over the Rocky mountains, to Vancouver (they're pretty adventeous, or nuts, depending on your point of view). So, they allocated 10 days to get to Vancouver, few days rest; then last Friday, they did the Vancouver international championships Triathlon (swim, bike, run) - Sprint distance. Did really well too, Alison, came 10th in age group catagory (out of 20); and Glenn came 22nd (out of about 42). Be interesting to hear their stories when they're back the UK, bet they had an ace time cycling over the Rockies!

06-09-2008, 08:49 PM	#490 (permalink)
abcZen Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 98	Glen Allsopp

06-10-2008, 10:15 PM	#493 (permalink)
VacMan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 250	Been awhile since I looked at this thread, It's kinda fun to see faces with names here since "avatars" aren't shown in this forum. Anyhow. I thought I'd be different and post a link to a slide-show of Lindsey and myself sailing around in the sail boat. (The slide show is at the bottom of the post.) Don't mind the bikini pics How To Have Fun Relax And Stay Fit While On Vacation \| Yummy Fitness Have fun!

06-10-2008, 10:26 PM	#494 (permalink)
Dave Kaminski Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 795	Have you seen Rose's 'do? It's rad.

06-10-2008, 10:35 PM	#495 (permalink)
Playlife Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 332	Hey VacMan. Did you make the header image of your site by yourself? It's way cool.

06-10-2008, 10:35 PM	#496 (permalink)
pianoperformer Love in Action (Mod) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,527	I think that was me before a choral concert.

06-11-2008, 12:44 AM	#497 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	Great pic pianoperformer. Snazzy tux!

06-11-2008, 11:58 AM	#498 (permalink)
Lazarus Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Quebec, Canada Posts: 44	and how do we exactly do that? lol

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VacMan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 250	Playlife, Thanks for the compliments on my header graphic I didn't make it myself, I worked with a professional graphics agency. I let them know what I wanted, and we worked together to create that graphic. Glad you enjoy it

06-16-2008, 03:55 AM	#500 (permalink)
Warping Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: India Posts: 109	Haven't visited the forum in ages! So, let me start with a few pics. After a loooong walk trying to save Olive Ridley turtles. Chennai, India. Random recent pic. Justice league!

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Tuumble Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 564	Pic created as a question to myself - what sort of images do you use to motivate yourself?

06-28-2008, 02:02 PM	#503 (permalink)
Dave Kaminski Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 795	My computer wallpaper usually has embedded words/goals etc.; I also have a random set of questions that pops up on my computer every now and again. I never use pictures in my physical space - my walls are bare.

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Rockchick26 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,037	mine is on my profile

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coLLege kid07 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 520	Hey rockchick, just curious if you have a band or produce music ect.?

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Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	Flash games are cool. My favorite is still, You have to burn the rope.

07-12-2008, 05:53 AM	#510 (permalink)
MattSuwak Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 41	The first one is of me, that was back in Utah on my birthday in September. The desert heat and excessive booze really gets to you! This one is of a few people (left to right)- Andy from New York, Fernanda from Ecuador, yours truly, and then Polish Peter playing air guitar. I forget the weirdo in the background but what's a picture without someone mucking it up? This is of Shon on the left, and myself looking at a big pay day in Zion. And THIS one is hanging in my car, on my door, and near my bathroom mirror! It's not me, it's the cover of a travel book I found about Alaska, and I realized somebody took my picture in the future and put it on a book in the present!