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Went to pick up some extra 'dress' clothes and stumbled upon some hugo boss wool (i believe) pants. Not my size at all, but I picked them up anyways. Anybody wear a 44? I'll cut ya a deal before I eBay em. J

We have been getting crazy rain here, kinda tired of it. One minute it is nice, next dark and pouring with water running everywhere. Little bit off an on so far today for us. Supposed to be more tonight. J

If it makes you feel any better, by my 3rd sit up my stomach muscles shake from over exertion. Hernia surgery wiped me out, had no idea that I was avoiding using those muscles so much.I feel for you though, never understood being in a state like that before and now will do everything I can to avoid it again.Try this. Much better for the spine and neck than sit ups.http://www.runningandcupcakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DRILL-flutter-kick_thumb.pngJBy sit ups I meant crunches on an exercise ball Not a bad way to go, but look more for exercises that do not bend the spine such as the plank and the flutter kick. The spine is a joint, and just like the knees, it has a certain amount of flexes until it beings to have issues. Why not save those for picking up the kids? J

Not bad idle, but otherwise sounds like shit. If it's the hellcat that's why. It's more than likely running a corsa mopar "track exhaust". The boost makes it sound like that. Seems like it 'favors' the drivers side pipes. Doesn't seem like a great idea. J

If it makes you feel any better, by my 3rd sit up my stomach muscles shake from over exertion. Hernia surgery wiped me out, had no idea that I was avoiding using those muscles so much.I feel for you though, never understood being in a state like that before and now will do everything I can to avoid it again.Try this. Much better for the spine and neck than sit ups. http://www.runningandcupcakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DRILL-flutter-kick_thumb.png J

Not pathetic at all bro. You are making the effort. There is nothing pathetic in doing it. J

Fair enough points Sean. I can see the sense that makes. J

Go to them with a total cost. Ask them if they would be interested in sponsoring a softball team for the bar, and providing shitprts (with their name/catch phrase on them.In turn, the team will go in there after each game, and if you go to the championship and win a big party there afterwards. They will get to keep the trophy there as they paid for it.In NY bar's sponsor all the softball, pool, and darts teams. Its a great way to make back the investment quickly, and if you figure 15 guys at 20 a pop thats 300 and the 120 fee and 420 is the total. Just in 'word of mouth' advertising, and guys buying beers afterwards they make that money back in spades.I've done this pitch for a few wrestling shows and have only been turned down once.JWhich is paying them more than my worst case scenario.Paying the bar more? Or asking the guys to pay more out of pocket? J

Go to them with a total cost. Ask them if they would be interested in sponsoring a softball team for the bar, and providing shitprts (with their name/catch phrase on them. In turn, the team will go in there after each game, and if you go to the championship and win a big party there afterwards. They will get to keep the trophy there as they paid for it. In NY bar's sponsor all the softball, pool, and darts teams. Its a great way to make back the investment quickly, and if you figure 15 guys at 20 a pop thats 300 and the 120 fee and 420 is the total. Just in 'word of mouth' advertising, and guys buying beers afterwards they make that money back in spades. I've done this pitch for a few wrestling shows and have only been turned down once. J

Looks sharp brother!!! J

Strut bars and all that shit too? J Spindles, shackles, springs, sway bars, panhard bar, etc. Damn. Looks like nice additions. J

The fur could look cool. As said before, tune with your ear. The DD-1 is a joke and useless. J

Strut bars and all that shit too? J

The ones on the bird were broken in half when removed. Glad i got those fuckers replaced when I did. J

Wife just dropped it off with me on the wY home saying it was shaking so bad she was afraid to drive it. Fuck you Chevy. Fuckin a man. I would call them and make em fix that shit. J

Hopefully I still have a good bit more on my Tundra. Damn thing has almost 56k on it. J

Dirt track once a season, auto cross 2 MAYBE 3 weekends. Damn. AC is insanely expensive eh? And daily drivers? J

How often do you guys usually replace brakes anyways? J

They are worth their weight in gold for exercise if used often. Onlything better with bad joints IMO is pool exercises. J

Make that 2 for me. Sorness in the chest set in last night and woke up very sore. Gotta keep on keeping on. I couldn't have any this morning. After sleeping for a few hours I woke up to the sounds of thunder from my stomach. I gotta quit breaking and eating shit (processed) food. J

That I would have to get back to you on. I am uncertain. I know the number would vary greatly depending on radius, as Tampa is close enough to visit, but not quite enough to count usually. Agreed. I have the idea of stealing a gimmick from studio 54 and once a month having a black tie, high end catered affair. Higher prices to get in, with more 'sophisticated' entertainment such as an orchistra or a dinner theatre.JYou should really research that before investing. MOST bars & restaurants fail within not so many years. And gimmicks are never consistent.Not trying to discourage you J, I like the idea of starting a business a lot. That being said starting one that becomes successful needs to be the goal.I agree a good amount more research needs to be done, especially to formulate a proper business plan. The 'survey' of SSA is intended to simply provide an average baseline of what people expect to pay across the country. This is VERY important, as the area has so many tourists. I take nothing of what you say as being discouraging, but rather encouraging me to do more homework to find out what will create a long lasting, profit generating business. I appreciate it! J

Looks very nice man!!! J

That I would have to get back to you on. I am uncertain. I know the number would vary greatly depending on radius, as Tampa is close enough to visit, but not quite enough to count usually. Agreed. I have the idea of stealing a gimmick from studio 54 and once a month having a black tie, high end catered affair. Higher prices to get in, with more 'sophisticated' entertainment such as an orchistra or a dinner theatre. J

The main focus would be on the entertainment aspects. Music, wrestling, MMA (which is insanely huge down here), possibly some theatre. The LLC is established and has the connections, just need the building and finance to make something happen.JHow many years do you think this sort of establishment can stay "hot"?Sounds like a flash in the pan to me, but up here our rednecks are edumacated.Honestly I think we could make a solid 10+ Year run down here as a mid level bar. High end would yield 10+ easily as well but alienate a lot of clientel.The area is so diverse it is insane. For example one country bar often has a packed house in weekends, but runs no specials, and loses clientel due to shitty drinks.JHas ANY bar only venue there made a 10 year run? If so, what do they do?All of them have had some form of entertainment (tournaments in darts/pool, live music, big dance floor). The ones without do not last. Hence focusing on the entertainment, and food is a side note. I know entertainment does not pack them in alone. You need booze to go with it. J

Two interviews tomorrow that I am eh about, with a third on Wednesday with The Hard rock Cafe that I am hoping for. Let's see what happens. J