Off day

Gunner man:
I worked six hours yesterday and made less than $18. Throughout those six hours I had zero sales and a total of three or four customers come in. Needless to say I was not in any mood to go in at 10 today, work for eight hours, charm older ladies, deal with little kids screaming in my ears, and look at bunions all day. I consider myself to be a smart ass, however, while being a smart ass I still maintain a level of professionalism at work. It is pure saltiness at its finest. Today, my extra saltiness and surly demeanor might have cost me some sales (just like the lack of PEDS cost me multiple sales last week). By the time I got home, I was in no mood to bike. I put on my workout clothes hoping to do a short 10 miler, but after talking a big game I Giggs'd out to eat dinner with my family, go for a walk, and wash down the shit burger that was my day with a chocolate milkshake from Ryan's. Tim, this is for you:
I know I promised more writings about my experience and love for the Marine Corps, and I will get to that beginning this month when I can get more free time. Keep reading for that and when I finally pick out a veterans non profit I will start posting the details of our fundraising. Plus, my sister doesn't think this blog is funny enough, so I guess I have to work on that as well.

I hate days off, but I hate my laziness even more.

Off day

Gunner Man:
Off day, carbo loaded with an Italian sub from Joyce's in Lincroft with my brother George. Hopefully a 30 mile ride and BBQ after work tomorrow. I Was emailed this story today from a friend. Fellow Marines, spot the number of things wrong with his uniform. Big ups to Gunny Ableman for putting this shit bag in his place.

GySgt Ableman was keen enough to spot this douche-bag walking through the Reno Airport in full dress blues with gloves and cover on. He stopped him near the baggage claim and running into three Drill Instructors wasn't something this guy had anticipated. If any of you know Gy Ableman, this kid was lucky to leave with all his teeth intact. From the get go, it was obvious this kid was not a Marine. He claimed to be a PFC (wearing LCpl chevrons) and could not explain what a PFC chevron looked like and then couldn't explain the NCO stripe on his trousers. He had a collar emblem in the middle of his barracks cover and his belt was sticking out. No ribbons or badges, his trousers were way too long, not to mention he had on Sketcher boots instead of dress shoes and a civilian belt. We found this out after we demanded that he take off the blouse and cover. Turns out he bought the uniform from a surplus store and his dad is a retired Navy Chief. Reno is a super-pro military area and this guy was soaking in the atta-boys. Lot of posers out there, watch out!

Hilarious.

Weekend hangover

Gunner man:
My apologies for the lack of updates, I got caught up with some things this weekend and couldn't find time to update. Quick recap of the last three days training.

Friday:
-10 mile easy ride
-Abdominal workout

Saturday:
Absent from this training ride: Random Dude. 19.9+miler from my house into Sea Bright, through Oceaport and back home. I had an entire post typed out but lost it. When I stop becoming computer illiterate I will put up our routes with google maps and some photos. Next Saturday will be another ride.



-Sets of pullups and pushups in the afternoon

Sunday:
Rest day, some pushups and ab exercises.

Monday:
Workout- Pull-ups
Regular: 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1
Reverse: 1-2-3-4-3-2-1
Close grip: 1-2-3-4-3-2-1
Behind-the-neck: 1-2-3-4-3-2-1
Commando: 1-2-2-1

Workout- Triceps
Dips: 4 X 15

Workout- Push-ups
Regular: 2-4-6-8-10-8-6-4-2
Tricep: 2-4-6-4-2
Dive Bomber: 2-4-6-4-2
Wide: 2-4-6-4-2
Hands outboard: 2-4-6-4-2
Decline: 2-4-6-4-2
Incline: 2-4-6-4-2

-5 mile sprint ride

Three days off

Gunner man:
After going semi hard for a month I took about a week off with only light running and or push-ups in between. I am coming back stronger tomorrow and increasing my routine.

Also, I worked 8 hours on Thursday and made barely $20.00.

Pain is weakness leaving the body, and I miss the Corps.