<t>Well I'm quite the opposite. I gain as much weight as I can in the "offseason" to help with my strength and power and then trim the fat in the spring and summer. It's made the holidays so much more enjoyable to not worry about anything and just eat everything you want. Your metabolism will increa...

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<t>As far as your water retention, just as you probably already have been doing, monitor your sodium intake and keep it to a minimum. You will also want to be careful with carbohydrates. Each gram of carb requires 2.7 grams of water to hold in your system so loading up on carbs alone will make you h...

Peg wrote: Hint for the guys: If she's smoking a cigarette DURING sex, you aren't doing something right.:wah:


Now that just depends on where she's smoking doesn't it?

<t>actionfigurestepho wrote: I'm also glad to hear that I'll finally be able to build muscle! Kidney disease causes you to lose lots of protein, meaning I have arms like spaghetti. I'll be sure to start doing more weight resistance...that'll probably help me with the weight gain as well.<br/> <br/> ...

<t>Galbally wrote: ...you should post referrals to sound clips from your previous albums so people here could have a listen, I think there are quite a few people who would appreciate that type of music (myself included).<br/> <br/> <br/> Well, if you insist. Here's a link to one of the vendor's who ...

<t>Thanks again Galbally, I'm not serious too often either. <br/> <br/> For live playing now I only use 6 or 7 mics depending on the venue. For recording it's usually 14-16. I don't have 2 kick drums but I use a double pedal to allow me all the same options with less gear and less hassle tuning two ...

<t>Thanks for the laughs Gallbally, I'm not trying to impress anyone, just showing my main interests in life. That old photo was from when I used to mix my own drum set because our sound guy was overwhelmed with 12 mic inputs. I've actually done away with that and run less mics and sub mix everythin...

<r>I'm truly flattered, thanks for all the kind comments. Sojourner and SnoozeControl, I've always tried to cooperate and 'get along'. <E>;)</E> Cookies and candy? Now were talking, especially this time of year when I get as big and fat as possible to grow. I'll diet down and lean out in the spring ...

Well I guess this is as good a place as any to introduce myself. Here's me doing one of my favorite things a few months ago at one of our shows:



And here I am again a month ago after another one of my favorite hobbies: