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Bikram Yoga (Hot Yoga, what snowslider is talking about) is actually really, really cool. (No pun intended.) It's a blast. You'll enjoy it. But don't forget to drink LOTS of water. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

OK gang... Here are the rules for the DropZone.Com GUYS-ONLY Belly-Off Contest. The contest runs from Thursday, February 1, 2007, until Tuesday, May 1, 2007. Prior to Thursday, each MALE participant needs to send me a photo of yourself, with NO SHIRT ON, holding a copy of a newspaper dated between January 27th and January 31. The date needs to be visible, or at least the headlines do so they can be matched to the stories on the web. In the email, include your DZ user name, and if you want, the city you're from or your home dropzone. Email it to me at peter@shankman.com. On February 1, I'll post the photos of all the guys who have entered. To save our sanity, I'll probably post in a flicker or ofoto gallery. Either way, they'll all be there. Now remember - this is being judged by the DZ ladies (helmed by SkyMama, I'll get with her as to how) and will be judged sometime between May 1 and 10. Prizes: There will be prizes for first, second, third, and a few honorable mentions. I've put up some cash, I'd love it if some other people not in the contest put up other prizes, as well - jump tickets, t-shirts, gear, whatever you want. Doesn't have to be anything major, just some honorable mention prizes or a jump ticket or two. The real prize will be for all of us seeing how good we look come May and summer. Remember - This isn't about how much WEIGHT you lose, but rather, how fit we can get, and how we can change our bodies for the better. So don't focus on dropping weight only. Don't do anything stupid like starve, it won't help. I recommend cutting back a bit on food, getting a bit more physically active, and lifting a little bit of weight. You'd be amazed what just that little bit can do. If you've got any questions about whether you should do this, don't be a dumbass, check with your doctor. Seriously. Don't be stupid. Finally, I'm happy to give tips, offer advice, etc - I used to be quite large. Smaller fat people orbited me. Seriously. This is gonna be FUN. Think how good we're gonna feel in three months!! So. Get a photo. Emailed to me before Feb 1. And let's do this thing. And remember this quote about my Grandmother. At 60 years old, she decided to start walking three miles a day. She's NINETY-SEVEN NOW!! We don't know where the hell she is.

Just got another email - "Dude, I'll send you the hemlet attachment prototype when it's done." Sweeeet. :D Best part is I throw the SD card right from the cam into the laptop and the file is there waiting. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

The guy who built them emailed me that he's working on a wide-angle lens and will send it to me when it's done. That thrills me. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

www.goprocamera.com _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

And got a fun a few fun screen-caps out of it yesterday at Sebastian. Attached. The lines one kinda looks like a sea-creature. The camera will never replace a helmet-mount, but at a $50.00 price point, a lot of people will buy it. Off to run Miami! -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

See? I've NO sense of scale. Totally thought it was eons away. I love you. Thanks!! :) :) :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Gonna be in Singapore for a conference. If it ends on Thursday and I book a return trip home for the following Tuesday, where could I go (within a few hours on a plane) for a long weekend on a beach? How far away is Thailand? Anywhere else? I SUCK at geography... Anyone? Any place to go to jump? _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

No more compliments for you. Ever. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

I'm running the Miami half-marathon on Sunday morning. I can eat whatever I want Sunday night. Anyone wanna go get dinner? Drink? Whatever? -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

You know - the classic Chapstick commercial guy. Skier/snowboarder/skydiver... Dark or Blonde hair mussed up perfectly from the wind... the Chapstick model. You know what I mean. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Seriously, guys - how many times per day do we visit and feed our addiction? Let's drop some money over there for them. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Are you f'ing kidding me?? Mods: Feel free to move is this isn't the right place for it... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2564687,00.html Skydiver charged with murder after love rival fell 13,000ft to her death A married woman who was having an affair with a fellow skydiver plunged 13,000ft (4,000m) to her death after her love rival and best friend tampered with her parachute, police say _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

I'm on a plane tomorrow morning. Will have time to write everything up then. Stay tuned. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

You've never tasted my coffee. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Without your "special syrup," they're really just heated blobs of dough. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

That's SO ironic - Remster wanted me to call him "Big Boss," as well, and would giggle every time I did!! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Hey, it worked on you, and you made coffee!! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

When you wake him up by sucking him off and he doesn't get angry. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Yeah, Johnny knows his shit, I trust him. He kinda looks like he belongs in a Chapstick commercial, so that tends to dampen his credibility a bit. I live in the city. When I drive up to the ranch, you're welcome to hitch a ride. Won't be till it warms the hell up, though. -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

PM sent with photo attached. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Vibes and prayers for you and your dog. I'm sorry, my friend. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

My cat that passed away from cancer about three years ago loved that stuff as well. She would see the tube, then start begging for me to open it. I thought it was the strangest thing. Good vibes for your kity! And the reason they love it so is because it tastes like fish. Or so I figure out every time I get licked. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Mine loves that stuff. Laxatone. Eats it like it's going out of style. Pukes anyway.

Karma the cat eats really fast, then pukes. 2x weekly, at least. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."