The Thanksgiving Thread

**schroeder** · 11-21-2005, 10:32 PM

Figured I'd start a thread for people to list what they're thankful for this year. I'll start:

family
friends
health
my new truck
roughly 40 pounds of added mass
getting my own place
the buffalo bills

and last but not least....whey protein

SouthCaliDiva · 11-22-2005, 07:18 AM

I am thankful:
-that my family survived Katrina and Rita
-that I get to sleep indoors every night
-that "I'm starving" is just a figure of speech for me and I get to eat at least once a day
-that I'm still gainfully employed and the company had a good year so profit-sharing in Feb should be sweet
-that, except for a couple of aches and twinges, I'm in excellent health and I have health insurance
-that I just paid off that damn Mastercard
-for my common sense which led me to the realization that I deserve better and enabled me to kick some dead weight to the curb

-and last, but not least, I am thankful for BROADBAND INTERNET, and all the folks at IronMass who share themselves online

-Wow, there's so much stuff to put here.

**Ikaika** · 11-22-2005, 12:14 PM

Hmmm...lemme see.

I'm thankful for:
-family, friends, and health
-natural peanut butter
-finally moving off campus
-only having one more semester till graduation
-Krzna not getting pissed that I ask him so many questions

-Max OT
-finally, I'm thankful that there are a zillion ways to cook chicken so I don't go insane eating the same thing every day

SoCaliDiva said it tho, there's an awful lot that I've got to be thankful for this year.

**skelooth** · 11-22-2005, 12:42 PM

I am thankful for food, my intelligence, financial aid, everything! And I am thankful for iron mass!!!!!!!! and turkeys, and fluff..... and peanut butter.... and video games, and coffee, and pie..... and trident gum... and my new girlfriend.... and free condoms at school.... and everything!

pammiejoe6 · 11-22-2005, 01:43 PM

I am so thankful that my children are healthy and intelligent and beautiful/handsome!

I am thankful to have a faithful, loving husband who adores my fat ass....LOL...

Im thankful I picked up that barbell 2 years ago!

Im thankful for being able to be an open minded person....I do not judge...I remain positive at all times (usually...hahaha)....for this I am extremely thankful!

I am thankful for so many things...most of which go way deeper than words can express...

I am certainly thankful for IRONMASS... :nosthumbs

datruodb · 11-22-2005, 02:28 PM

I am thankful:
-that I moved away before Katrina and Rita
-that I have my health
-my BADASS family! My Father!
-the recent business ops that I have
-the drive that I have to attend school full time, work full time, train for a show next year, and start my own business
-that I don't use credit cards
-That I continue to put on weight, thanks to my good friend Michael Elias!
-For having such a comfortable bed to sleep in!!! Because we all know how much I like to sleep!!

**EME** · 11-22-2005, 02:49 PM

Thanks Robert, you're a good friend, and you're doing great.
Yes, you definitely need a good bed.. that's no lie!!! LOL

As for myself,

First, I am thankful for my wonderful wife, and our relationship. With the love and support I get from her, I feel like I can do anything.

Equally important are my great friends and family who are always there for me. I know it's rare to have loyal and supportive friends and family, who truly want the best for you, and I am extremely thankful they are in my corner.

I am thankful for the way I was raised, and the values that my parents taught me, and the examples they set for me. Those examples have carried me through when times were difficult.

I am thankful for my faith and relationship with God. I am not a person who expresses this openly to most people, but there is no doubt that I would not be where I am in my life without my faith.

I am thankful to have a good job that allows us to do the things we love to do. There are many people less fortunate than myself, and I try never to forget that, or take these good times for granted.

Finally, I am thankful to be healthy and happy.

Life has ups and downs, but every new day is a good day to me, and that's a great way to go through life. :bigthumbu

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!

- EME

**jiza101** · 11-23-2005, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George & Nick

We're thankful for johnsbod (literally), sholiz, dito, Murphman, Shroeder, Gappa, vegeto, Peaked_18, bubba g, Zack Murphy, powerman2000, builtbeast, ballbags1 (mmm ballbags!), DRACO, MotorCity Al, and most of all DarkFalcon :wub:

Ok thats it, im not giving you boys your buttplug you were going to get for thanksgiving!

**DJSTARER** · 11-23-2005, 04:35 AM

Real thanks:

I give thanks to
-My continued education at Penn State
-Having such a loving girlfriend who puts up with my gas
-My brother who keeps me real when all I want is to reach 200
-My parents who accept and aid all of my decisions

Not so serious thanks:
-I thank my friend Joe for physically removing some tank top wearing twirp who was doing curls in the power rack when we needed to do rack-lifts.
-My roomate's girlfriend who lets me use her bed when they are spending time with one another so I can get my 8 hours.
-To tupperwear
-To Sucralose
-Bananas
-Oh yes... DOMS
- Did I mention sucralose?

Don't forget your multi with your BIG MEAL!!

**Sholiz** · 11-23-2005, 05:21 AM

I'm thankful for finding the girl of my dreams someone I can be there for and help her through everything and she can be there for support for me. I'm thankful for a website I've got running that is full of great members willing to learn, help out, and teach others.

Really the thing I'm most thankful for this year though is my girl, willing to go through anything with me and I'll always be there for her no matter what.

~~2Ripped4U~~ · 11-23-2005, 05:54 AM

For the six meals I eat a day when some people are lucky if they get 6 a week.Family,friends.A house that I can complain thats to cold.The things we take for granted everyday supplements,running water,electricity,food,family,etc.

**krzna** · 11-23-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikaika

Hmmm...lemme see.

-Krzna not getting pissed that I ask him so many questions

lol...u are most welcome bro.
Make sure u buy me lunch when u get over here. Ohhh u know how I eat

**krzna** · 11-23-2005, 06:05 PM

I am thankful for

A beautiful understanding woman, who I dont think I had anychance of getting, apart from either pure luck or fate, being my wife, supportive to me even during my worst of times.
Great parents who've given me a good education and values to see the "bigger picture"
God, who has made sure that even in the most trying of times I am left with some resources and not left me hungry.
And my good friends, both offline and online who always been an encouragement when I've felt down and out.

I just hope I will be able to repay everyone, someday, with my actions, atleast a wee little even though they do not expect it one bit.

With all this I am content, though I still do not have my hummer

. Ahhh well that too, hopefully some day soon.

**NNTB** · 11-23-2005, 06:19 PM

Freedom
My son
My girls

Plenty of food in tha kitchen
Friends
My health
God
Family
A roof over my head
Life
Music
My new pit bull i just got yesterday
My strength (inside and out)
Love, support, and loyalty from family and friends
The cowboys playing on thanksgiving :nosthumbs

Tron · 11-24-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George & Nick

We're thankful for johnsbod (literally), sholiz, dito, Murphman, Shroeder, Gappa, vegeto, Peaked_18, bubba g, Zack Murphy, powerman2000, builtbeast, ballbags1 (mmm ballbags!), DRACO, MotorCity Al, and most of all DarkFalcon :wub:

I don't care who you are thats funny.

dbish77 · 11-24-2005, 07:41 PM

I'm thankful that I'm the ONLY person on the entire campus who isn't going home for thanksgiving. Wait...did I say thankful? I mean depressed out of my ass.

**jiza101** · 11-24-2005, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tron

I don't care who you are thats funny.

Watch out before they get on your tail

You will never hear the end of it ;P

**Ikaika** · 11-25-2005, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krzna

lol...u are most welcome bro.
Make sure u buy me lunch when u get over here. Ohhh u know how I eat

I'm flying in on the 27th of December and will be there till the 12th I think...I vote for a good cheat meal someplace

Chicken katsu curry anyone? :eat:

11-21-2005, 10:32 PM	#1
schroeder Der Leutnant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: tacoma, wa Posts: 884 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 17	The Thanksgiving Thread Figured I'd start a thread for people to list what they're thankful for this year. I'll start: family friends health my new truck roughly 40 pounds of added mass getting my own place the buffalo bills and last but not least....whey protein __________________ Live from Baghdad! Ich bin gross und stark!

11-22-2005, 07:18 AM	#2
SouthCaliDiva IronMass Donator Join Date: May 2005 Location: H-Town bound!!!!!!!! Posts: 515 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	I am thankful: -that my family survived Katrina and Rita -that I get to sleep indoors every night -that "I'm starving" is just a figure of speech for me and I get to eat at least once a day -that I'm still gainfully employed and the company had a good year so profit-sharing in Feb should be sweet -that, except for a couple of aches and twinges, I'm in excellent health and I have health insurance -that I just paid off that damn Mastercard -for my common sense which led me to the realization that I deserve better and enabled me to kick some dead weight to the curb -and last, but not least, I am thankful for BROADBAND INTERNET, and all the folks at IronMass who share themselves online -Wow, there's so much stuff to put here. __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains. The stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.

11-22-2005, 12:14 PM	#3
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,763 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 216	Hmmm...lemme see. I'm thankful for: -family, friends, and health -natural peanut butter -finally moving off campus -only having one more semester till graduation -Krzna not getting pissed that I ask him so many questions -Max OT -finally, I'm thankful that there are a zillion ways to cook chicken so I don't go insane eating the same thing every day SoCaliDiva said it tho, there's an awful lot that I've got to be thankful for this year. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

11-22-2005, 12:42 PM	#4
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	I am thankful for food, my intelligence, financial aid, everything! And I am thankful for iron mass!!!!!!!! and turkeys, and fluff..... and peanut butter.... and video games, and coffee, and pie..... and trident gum... and my new girlfriend.... and free condoms at school.... and everything! __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

11-22-2005, 02:28 PM	#6
datruodb Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 326 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	I am thankful: -that I moved away before Katrina and Rita -that I have my health -my BADASS family! My Father! -the recent business ops that I have -the drive that I have to attend school full time, work full time, train for a show next year, and start my own business -that I don't use credit cards -That I continue to put on weight, thanks to my good friend Michael Elias! -For having such a comfortable bed to sleep in!!! Because we all know how much I like to sleep!! __________________ Vanilla Gorilla

11-22-2005, 01:43 PM	#5
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	I am so thankful that my children are healthy and intelligent and beautiful/handsome! I am thankful to have a faithful, loving husband who adores my fat ass....LOL... Im thankful I picked up that barbell 2 years ago! Im thankful for being able to be an open minded person....I do not judge...I remain positive at all times (usually...hahaha)....for this I am extremely thankful! I am thankful for so many things...most of which go way deeper than words can express... I am certainly thankful for IRONMASS... :nosthumbs

11-22-2005, 02:49 PM	#7
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Thanks Robert, you're a good friend, and you're doing great. Yes, you definitely need a good bed.. that's no lie!!! LOL As for myself, First, I am thankful for my wonderful wife, and our relationship. With the love and support I get from her, I feel like I can do anything. Equally important are my great friends and family who are always there for me. I know it's rare to have loyal and supportive friends and family, who truly want the best for you, and I am extremely thankful they are in my corner. I am thankful for the way I was raised, and the values that my parents taught me, and the examples they set for me. Those examples have carried me through when times were difficult. I am thankful for my faith and relationship with God. I am not a person who expresses this openly to most people, but there is no doubt that I would not be where I am in my life without my faith. I am thankful to have a good job that allows us to do the things we love to do. There are many people less fortunate than myself, and I try never to forget that, or take these good times for granted. Finally, I am thankful to be healthy and happy. Life has ups and downs, but every new day is a good day to me, and that's a great way to go through life. :bigthumbu Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

11-23-2005, 04:35 AM	#9
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	Real thanks: I give thanks to -My continued education at Penn State -Having such a loving girlfriend who puts up with my gas -My brother who keeps me real when all I want is to reach 200 -My parents who accept and aid all of my decisions Not so serious thanks: -I thank my friend Joe for physically removing some tank top wearing twirp who was doing curls in the power rack when we needed to do rack-lifts. -My roomate's girlfriend who lets me use her bed when they are spending time with one another so I can get my 8 hours. -To tupperwear -To Sucralose -Bananas -Oh yes... DOMS - Did I mention sucralose? Don't forget your multi with your BIG MEAL!! __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-23-2005, 05:21 AM	#10
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,431 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 230	I'm thankful for finding the girl of my dreams someone I can be there for and help her through everything and she can be there for support for me. I'm thankful for a website I've got running that is full of great members willing to learn, help out, and teach others. Really the thing I'm most thankful for this year though is my girl, willing to go through anything with me and I'll always be there for her no matter what. __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

11-23-2005, 05:54 AM	#11
~~2Ripped4U~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,463 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	For the six meals I eat a day when some people are lucky if they get 6 a week.Family,friends.A house that I can complain thats to cold.The things we take for granted everyday supplements,running water,electricity,food,family,etc.

11-23-2005, 06:05 PM	#13
krzna Dogg Crappin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olangapo-Zambales,Philipines Posts: 1,597 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 49	I am thankful for A beautiful understanding woman, who I dont think I had anychance of getting, apart from either pure luck or fate, being my wife, supportive to me even during my worst of times. Great parents who've given me a good education and values to see the "bigger picture" God, who has made sure that even in the most trying of times I am left with some resources and not left me hungry. And my good friends, both offline and online who always been an encouragement when I've felt down and out. I just hope I will be able to repay everyone, someday, with my actions, atleast a wee little even though they do not expect it one bit. With all this I am content, though I still do not have my hummer . Ahhh well that too, hopefully some day soon. __________________ *DIET DEDICATION DP** www.surpassgenetics.com www.offshorebodybuilding.com www.thevipboard.com Team Beast Breeder colossus@beastbreeder.com

11-23-2005, 06:19 PM	#14
NNTB rEVOLutionary Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,446 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 161	Freedom My son My girls Plenty of food in tha kitchen Friends My health God Family A roof over my head Life Music My new pit bull i just got yesterday My strength (inside and out) Love, support, and loyalty from family and friends The cowboys playing on thanksgiving :nosthumbs __________________ "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it." Abraham Lincoln

11-24-2005, 07:41 PM	#16
dbish77 Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 110 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I'm thankful that I'm the ONLY person on the entire campus who isn't going home for thanksgiving. Wait...did I say thankful? I mean depressed out of my ass.