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Damned time flies...... In my military days, I ranged 225-250lbs for 90% of the 20 years.   Early on when I was 22, I had a short period where I dropped under 220 for my first bodybuilding contests that summer, then back over 220.  At 26, I dropped to 218 (was ripped!) for a few weeks for two more contests, then ... never looked back.  The next fifteen years I'd be between 230- and 250... except for when I crept up on retirement.  I was putting in some time with the Iron, relaxing my lifestyle a lil and ... retired at 263 lbs.  I remember not being 100% happy with myself at the weight.  Looking back at it all, and even the pics... I have to laugh about it.   What I'd give for that problem today! Well, at 39 I was out in the civilian workforce traveling my ass off, and with an expense account.  For the first time in my life I was out weekly with customers having big, awesome meals and most of the time.. .alcohol in that mix.  Within two years, my weight had jumped another ten po

 I've thought of this subject way too much over the last two decades.  But, not why you may think. Good friend of mine posted this on social media yesterday (pic at the bottom of this post).  I flew last week and had the same thoughts. But still, some of this shit IS small.  Too small.  Like the bathrooms. I commented "In all fairness....I can barely fit in some of these bathrooms to take a piss" which he responded "Shoulder width I don't either. But if you eat too many twinkees, I don't want to pay for your extra seat."  True ... I agree with him 100%. Which brings me to the point of this post.  Hoping I don't step on a few toes, but they won't probably read this anyways.  Let me set the stage first.   Back in the day, I worked out daily.  Hours a day. Was a friggin fanatic.   I'd go out with friends, show up a party.. even work and people would always ask how I stayed in shape and always... always .. for advice.   Most all would reply with

 Man ...another Coz trip in the books. First AirBnB was back in '19.  Then a Wuhan break, back in '21 at a different location and this time, our second trip to Casa Frida .  Rolled in with ten Gringo's this trip and had a blast.  Six of the folks hadn't been to this home yet, and two hadn't been to Coz before.  Everyone had a blast!   We do a lot of AIs (all inclusive), but these four were AirBnBs... different animal Last year, we got to experience this place and fell in love with it.  Not only is it a beautiful home with a great location, but David is there to cook breakfast every day, Giuliani is there to manage the process and answer any questions, address any issues. And our maid was there every day to keep everything tidy.  This time around, I arranged for about $600 worth of alcohol, additional water and refreshments to be delivered (everyone chipped in of course).  Ensured when we got there, the fridge was stocked and everyone was happy. This year we change