happythoughts 0 #1 February 10, 2007 At the gym, they should serve punch and cookies or something. It's not just men or women, it's a lot of people. I know 2 guys who come in for 45 minutes and spend 20-25 of it talking. Not about exercise. Sports, current events, politics. I have 45-60 minutes to work out. I recently bought some headphones because people talk less if it takes more effort. I'm not being anti-social, I just have limited time. If they want to chat, we could go eat snacks at Chilis. I think it is a small town thing. At the bigger gyms in Tampa, people were doing their own thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #2 February 10, 2007 Quote I know 2 guys who come in for 45 minutes and spend 20-25 of it talking. Not about exercise. Sports, current events, politics. do they also talk about shoes, interion decorating, and fashion? "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 February 10, 2007 QuoteQuoteI know 2 guys who come in for 45 minutes and spend 20-25 of it talking. Not about exercise. Sports, current events, politics. do they also talk about shoes, interion decorating, and fashion? Likely if in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Tampa...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #4 February 10, 2007 QuoteQuote I know 2 guys who come in for 45 minutes and spend 20-25 of it talking. Not about exercise. Sports, current events, politics. do they also talk about shoes, interion decorating, and fashion? Now that you mention it... they made the suspicious comment to me that tube socks with the colored stripe around the top are out of fashion. Metrosexuals obviously. Behind the times too. Tube socks are the new liederhosen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 February 10, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteI know 2 guys who come in for 45 minutes and spend 20-25 of it talking. Not about exercise. Sports, current events, politics. do they also talk about shoes, interion decorating, and fashion? Likely if in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Tampa... Nothing like that. I thought about living in Zhills, but it is getting overbuilt. I like to stay on the edge of the big city. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 February 10, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuote Nothing like that. I thought about living in Zhills, but it is getting overbuilt. I like to stay on the edge of the big city. the town of Zhills is friggin scary man...... It was you Bill who told us not to go down that crackhead street rememberYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lilDevil 2 #7 February 10, 2007 QuoteAt the gym, they should serve punch and cookies or something. It's not just men or women, it's a lot of people. I know 2 guys who come in for 45 minutes and spend 20-25 of it talking. Not about exercise. Sports, current events, politics. I have 45-60 minutes to work out. I recently bought some headphones because people talk less if it takes more effort. I'm not being anti-social, I just have limited time. If they want to chat, we could go eat snacks at Chilis. I think it is a small town thing. At the bigger gyms in Tampa, people were doing their own thing. Have you turned into a gym junkie ??? and maybe it cause they like ya ;-)``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #8 February 10, 2007 Oh yeah, whenever I go with my parents to their small town gym I can count on at least two introductions to their friends "Oh, is this your daughter?" and several social visits before we finally get out of the place. But I'm usually there on vacation and my parents are retired, so it's never much of a big deal. My gym, people say hi and smile, especially those of us who tend to be there at the same times consistently, but we all pretty much do our thing and get out."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #9 February 10, 2007 Quote Have you turned into a gym junkie ??? and maybe it cause they like ya ;-) All that exercise has made me irresistible. Probably all the heavy breathing. I am used to the pitfalls of having a lot of time off. The major one is doing nothing. In the past, I got in a rut and just hung around the house. So, I make a long list of stuff that needs to be done. Then, I cross one thing off a day. I also schedule the lawn work(Mon), cleaning(Tues), library (Wed), errands, food shopping (Thurs), and the gym (most days). If I don't keep organized, I can become a total goof off. That is my true talent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #10 February 10, 2007 Retirees are their own breed. Nothing to do and all day to do it. You can see the wheels turning in their tiny brains... "Elsie's daughter is about his age..." All the regular social pressure is more subtle. People who stand in your way while you are doing something until finally they say, "Oh, I'm sorry. Was I...?" That happens anywhere though. "Was my shopping cart in your way?" The funny thing is that if you don't fit into the selected program, retirees get pissed. "You aren't volunteering for Cat Juggling Day?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
lilDevil 2 #7 February 10, 2007 QuoteAt the gym, they should serve punch and cookies or something. It's not just men or women, it's a lot of people. I know 2 guys who come in for 45 minutes and spend 20-25 of it talking. Not about exercise. Sports, current events, politics. I have 45-60 minutes to work out. I recently bought some headphones because people talk less if it takes more effort. I'm not being anti-social, I just have limited time. If they want to chat, we could go eat snacks at Chilis. I think it is a small town thing. At the bigger gyms in Tampa, people were doing their own thing. Have you turned into a gym junkie ??? and maybe it cause they like ya ;-)``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 February 10, 2007 Oh yeah, whenever I go with my parents to their small town gym I can count on at least two introductions to their friends "Oh, is this your daughter?" and several social visits before we finally get out of the place. But I'm usually there on vacation and my parents are retired, so it's never much of a big deal. My gym, people say hi and smile, especially those of us who tend to be there at the same times consistently, but we all pretty much do our thing and get out."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #9 February 10, 2007 Quote Have you turned into a gym junkie ??? and maybe it cause they like ya ;-) All that exercise has made me irresistible. Probably all the heavy breathing. I am used to the pitfalls of having a lot of time off. The major one is doing nothing. In the past, I got in a rut and just hung around the house. So, I make a long list of stuff that needs to be done. Then, I cross one thing off a day. I also schedule the lawn work(Mon), cleaning(Tues), library (Wed), errands, food shopping (Thurs), and the gym (most days). If I don't keep organized, I can become a total goof off. That is my true talent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #10 February 10, 2007 Retirees are their own breed. Nothing to do and all day to do it. You can see the wheels turning in their tiny brains... "Elsie's daughter is about his age..." All the regular social pressure is more subtle. People who stand in your way while you are doing something until finally they say, "Oh, I'm sorry. Was I...?" That happens anywhere though. "Was my shopping cart in your way?" The funny thing is that if you don't fit into the selected program, retirees get pissed. "You aren't volunteering for Cat Juggling Day?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
happythoughts 0 #10 February 10, 2007 Retirees are their own breed. Nothing to do and all day to do it. You can see the wheels turning in their tiny brains... "Elsie's daughter is about his age..." All the regular social pressure is more subtle. People who stand in your way while you are doing something until finally they say, "Oh, I'm sorry. Was I...?" That happens anywhere though. "Was my shopping cart in your way?" The funny thing is that if you don't fit into the selected program, retirees get pissed. "You aren't volunteering for Cat Juggling Day?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
