Crossfit, my new torture device

Last night I started a new torture technique, Crossfit. The workout was intense. The sad thing, is that by themselves the exercise isn't that difficult, but when adding them together in a circuit it gets ridiculously hard. Good stuff, I hurt this morning (in a good way).

In other news, my Birthday was good. We ate at a newish restaurant (at least to us), steaks were awesome, wine was delicious, and the view of the lake was nice.

My frustration with humanity has been growing. I wish it was legal to punch people in the face when they deserved it. I know I would get popped every now and then, and would be fine with it, if I could give it back to those people who so richly need a rap on the beak. I'm due to get back into the BJJ gym. It makes dealing with the stupids easier.

New pictures of knives soon. I horse traded for one of my "Grail" knives, a Strider GB, picked up some Mike Snody Shanks, and grabbed another of the Spyderco Mule Team knives. Should have some pics by this weekend.

Not much to say.

Been kinda quiet lately. Not for lack stuff going on, but I just haven't had much to say. I actually has one post done, but realized it was way too stream of conscience. I even had trouble keeping up with the thread. I nuked it.

BJJ has been interesting lately. I've been working on some positions, and noticed that people have been adapting to what I've been doing. The triangle choke has been high percentage lately but people have against it better. I'm either telegraphing too much or people are getting better at defending. Maybe a bit of both. The flip side, is that I have been baiting the triangle choke to pass the guard. Some folks have gotten wise to this and are switching to the armbar right away.

In non-BJJ news, I need to get a photo tent. Something I can shoot knife macros in without getting hotspots on the blade edges. Two new knives are landing or will shortly. I picked up a Benchmade mini-griptillian and a Spyderco Mule (The new M4 version). It will be interesting to test the Previous Mule, so I can compare the two steels (one is 52100 and the other is M4). If anyone in the Austin area has a belt grinder they would like to sell inexpensively or a vertical bandsaw let me know. I have been getting the itch to try making knives again. Given enough time, I might be able to make a belt grinder. Couple wheels, some steel, a variable speed motor, and the belt. Although with my luck I would buy $1k in tools to save $400. Penny wise and pound foolish as they say.

I have my 10 year college reunion in two weeks. For once I am planning on attending. Should be interesting to see how everyone is doing. I tend to keep up with most folks, but occasionally I can't reach anyone. Pictures of the school will follow.

Witty post title ... maybe some song lyric or other.

July is always busy, what with my anniversary, vacation, July 4th, my birthday, FIL's birthday, wife's birthday, and BIL's birthday, it is downright insane. Throw in that pesky work thing, and I can barely find time for anything. This explains my lack of BJJ posts (to the delight of some I'm sure), but also puts me in a less joyful mood.

You see, something in the way I was brought up, says that if I am not active in some way or another, I start to get cranky. Before BJJ, paintball was my outlet. I guess I need something that leaves bruises. If I wasn't such a baby, I might be a masochist. Maybe a passive aggressive masochist? I want to be hurt, but am going to complain about it? Anyway, my point was that BJJ makes me a nicer person, and I look forward to training this week since I didn't get to go last week.

The dreamcicle AR is coming along. I had to order a couple parts, that should arrive in a week or two. The lower kit installed easily enough, and was actually easier then I thought. I think I will go with a standard 5.56 upper. That way I can use matching PMags from Magpul (Incidentally, I would love to work for this company. Anyone know anybody who works there?).

I have several pictures I need to take. Two knives, a shotgun, and some old circuit boards I think would make neat macro images. Maybe combine the knives and the boards together. Tattoo is healed (mostly). The peony is still peeling a bit, but has turned more blue. It will need a touchup, but that should be quick, and I will probably have that done when I start the other work. (Down the road, but hopefully this year).