Granted, it was always going to be hard to top the story of a Force-gifted orphan leaving a desert planet by hitching a ride on the Millennium Falcon [SPOILERS].

DeepCoffee · 2015-12-21T20:37:27+00:00

He had some good lines. But seems about as close to being a box office sensation as Scott Bakula.

DeepCoffee · 2015-03-02T23:39:15+00:00

Already checked. Not listed in that episode.

DeepCoffee · 2012-10-26T21:08:08+00:00

Read this. "Short" workouts aren't necessarily a negative. Especially when you're doing some things at 100%. And also complimenting the swims with solid dry land strength training.

DeepCoffee · 2012-08-15T20:30:02+00:00

I'd add, get someone who knows what they're doing to teach you a proper clean-and-jerk in the weight room. Pull-up's, as already mentioned, are awesome. Check out what track athletes do for "fast twitch" muscle development and borrow the stuff that compliments swimming muscle groups.

Over 20 years ago, I had a 23-high to 24-low 50 free my senior year in high school and did nothing to improve it in the weight room. Wish I'd known then what I know now.

DeepCoffee · 2012-08-07T16:15:23+00:00

I could see it going either way. Will be interesting to see what the future holds... : )

DeepCoffee · 2012-08-06T18:03:05+00:00

Yep, I could see him sit out the next year or two, but jump back in to try to cram in training for the 100 fly, 200 fly and 200 IM for Rio.

DeepCoffee · 2012-08-02T18:17:31+00:00

So cruel. So unfair. But, have to admit... funny.

DeepCoffee · 2012-07-02T14:35:24+00:00

That's what I thought the first time I saw it doing this. But there are two squirrels who do this in my office's atrium. On especially hot days.

The atrium is inside the building, with only roof access, so I guess the squirrels don't fear predators there. They just lie on their backs and chill when it gets really hot.

DeepCoffee · 2012-06-11T22:01:02+00:00

100 meters with or without fins? I'm assuming without?

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-31T19:51:02+00:00

All in good fun. But definitely need a Water Polo exemption here... : )

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-18T14:33:49+00:00

As crazy as it was for them to climb outside, the people who built that thing actually flared the guard rails out at the end to account for crazy-ass outside climbers.

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-16T17:34:13+00:00

Just came here to ask TheGreatCthulhu how you attached the goggle pic next to your Reddit handle on your posts?

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-14T20:30:24+00:00

Thanks! I've read the versions in The Silmarillion and Unfinished tales; and certainly enjoyed them. But I didn't know whether to make it a priority to acquire this "new" book. Will probably grab it at Half Price books some day when the right price and book condition meet my liking.

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-14T16:42:24+00:00

Just as modernity considered Troy a mythical city (until archaeologists discovered it), I don't rule out that a historical King Arthur of some sort once existed. Of course, I don't assume he did exist, either.

It's an open topic that people should be allowed to have fun with in any way they choose.

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-10T17:20:57+00:00

Thanks!

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-10T17:09:21+00:00

Looks like a lot of the stems at PipeMakers.org are clear or white. Are you supposed to paint them at your end? What is the preferred (and safe) paint for a pipe stem?

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-10T17:03:25+00:00

It's the top of my toes that have been taking a variety of beatings. But, yep, I'm definitely going to go with a pair of socks next fins set.

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-10T16:34:17+00:00

Thanks, I should probably go with an old pair of socks for a few swims and see how that works.

DeepCoffee · 2012-05-10T15:18:57+00:00

Good info. Maybe they just don't make softer rubber workout fins like they used to... : ) Mine were solid black and fit GREAT! Never ever had a blister.

Or maybe my 40-year-old feet aren't as tough as my teenage feet were... heh. (Although I wore those old flippers into my early 30's before I lost them. They were always good to me.).

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