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From the Desk of John Rourke…..

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No more “From the Front Lines….” I decided to go back to the old title of “From the Desk of…”

 

Looking at some website statistics it looks like only a few people have visited the PROJECTS section since I announced its creation. I’m going to maintain it however I’m going to publish those completed projects as articles as well just to get them out there.

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I swear I can smell Fall in the air. Maybe it’s the local waste treatment plant not sure but I am looking forward to the cooler weather. Some property project are suffering as I have been enjoying air conditioning too much. I need to jump on my gardening improvements pronto.

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Being involved with a few forums and a declining number of Facebook groups(I am about done with social media) here is my answer to the 9mm vs. 40S&W vs. 45ACP question: Get one.

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Recently watched a video where a #blacklivesmatter protester stepped out on a busy road and got hit by a car. A horrific event that was totally preventable. It’s also an example of something called accountability. I feel bad for the driver. Incredibly the protesters who had been hating on law enforcement suddenly found themselves screaming for their help.

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Hope everyone has a great weekend. Be safe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10 Comments

  1. Mike Suchman says:

    I really enjoy now being able to give you some feed back on here. Just remember if it ain’t rainin we ain’t trainin!!!

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  2. Oren says:

    Sorry John. I usually go thru your post top to bottom. I missed out on the projects. Just starting to work on the caches. With the Hilldabeast looming on the horizon, I better get cracking. Especially liked the get home bag. I have one, but not near as complete as yours. Need to fill in the gaps.
    Prepping this week…..harvested of all things, watermelons. One 40 pounder. Have begun tilling under and composting the pepper bushes etc. I’ll be planting the fall/winter garden within a week.

    Question for all of us “older” guys. Anyone got any suggestions for 70 year olds for getting back into shape? Within reason folks.

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    1. Fred C says:

      Oren, great question since I am in that age range also. Seems all I can do is eat and gain weight. I do suggest walking as an exercise. It is good for you if there are not health issues preventing it. I have some foot issues right now and can’t walk without pain but hope to get past that soon. Also, stretching is good too. My elderly bones don’t like it but it is good for me. I play golf which is at least some exercise. I have to ride but if you can walk and play, that would be great. If there is a health club near you, they should have a variety of machines that a 70 year old could utilize. I don’t suggest weight training unless you went real light. I really wish I could walk a couple of miles every other day or so. Hope to do that soon.

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      1. yooper says:

        My suggestion for you older guys is to drink Vinegar, it does wonders to keep you in shape . I eat anything I want and I do eat a lot and I am still at 160 pounds, same as I was in USMC in the sixty`s.. I don`t exercise unless you want to say lifting the coffee mug to drink is exercise, but i do a lot of phyical work around my homestead. You will be amaised atn what VINEGAR will do.

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    2. goingray58 says:

      Yup .. October is my month..
      Get one .. don’t get one I don’t care if they do or don’t .. but just realize the end result is on you either way… right? Tactics and Strategy..

      Yeah I also saw some folks getting dragged out of cares that stopped and beaten .. a couple had 100+ stitches.. broken bones and teeth.. nope.. go ahead make threats.. Remember Autobots. Optimus Prime ? “We are here. We are waiting”

      Soooo .. shape for anyone over 40 ish becomes harder and I am finding that adding another 6-8 years .. each time.. other things get added on top.. I have trained every year save 3 since I was about 18.. competitively in early years to about 30 ish.. The rest has been with one thing in mind.. to be able to do whatever I needed to and not be down or at the docs for days.. recently to keep away the “forever” meds.. and have been successfully .. largely.. Of course there are quite a few pieces of information and things gained over time, research and learning…
      Shape (round is a shape BTW).. You don’t have to be a hard body to be in shape. We are talking about strength and endurance.. as well as good health.

      1.) find a site and log what you eat .. and get healthy in what you eat .. or “eat clean” as they say now.. log everything that goes in your mouth .. you will be surprised.. You need a record of what works for you.. as well printing it out and taking it to your doc is a huge help as you move forward .. or to a nutritionist or trainer.. even the best athletes have coaches.
      2.) Be active. Start by walking, and stretch yourself.. muscle, and duration gradually.
      3.) If you have access to a gym .. go.. Seated cycling will stretch the tendons in the bottom of the foot.. loosen the knees and ankles elbows shoulders, lower back.. all of those were a problem for me that have been resolved now .. I thought those would stay forever.. they did not .. notice I did not say it was comfortable.. choose your pain .. this is much less now for me. Getting older aint for sissies.
      4.) If you have access to workout or nutrition counseling use it .. for me the accountability of telling someone else how well I did or did not do makes a big difference in those moments when I wan to be “bad” .. whatever that means.
      5.) I personally believe that both aerobic and strength training are necessary, as one of the problems we have is the loss of muscle mass as we age.. you can keep what you work for.

      That’s just general and each of us has location, challenges, genetic predispositions, and medical condition(s) that limits our ability at times.. add in family, jobs etc etc.. It can be daunting.. If you suck it up for a couple weeks you will get some energy back and that will help.. I know what works for me, and that might not be for you.. or part of it may .. Be honest in your appraisal as you go on .. Do not share with folks who do not want to see you succeed or cannot celebrate your successes no matter how small.. Finally listen to your inner voice … and learn when it is right or just fatigue talking. IMO
      As with everything it is a function of “being deliberate” in what we do.
      GG58

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  3. Lightning says:

    For us older folks- yes walking is excellent and for those with joint /pain issues-swimming is excellent because you can get lots of exercise w/o the body having to deal with hard ground etc. Lightning

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  4. Lightning says:

    Rourke-great autumn photo.We are trying to hang on to summer here in the north. The signs of coming fall are upon us though- crickets are chirping,owls are calling-some maple leaves are turning-cat tails are out- mums are almost in bloom- Canada geese have flown from our pond with their youngsters who look like adults now….Orioles have flown south-
    soon apples will be ready. Every season has its beauty and abundance. Lightning

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  5. joyce says:

    Good encouragement found here….Thanks. The mantra “be deliberate” is never far from my thoughts though i still have a ways to go in practice. Seems like the accountability one needs to be consistent in any endeavor to facilitate change could be key for me. Still have great hopes to improve my level of fitness and have accomplished researching/purchasing some items i needed. In my looking, found a USB charging cable for Baofeng that reviewers have some good things to say about. My main focus was to be able to charge from a small solar panel like i have. Will be happy when it comes and i can confirm it will work as i am hoping. Hope your health/wellness are continuing to improve Lightning….also that the difficult situations others here were dealing with is improving also. Enjoy the weekend all….

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