Boddington's, Benjamin's & Being Big...

Well, my last blog didn't post and so I haven't blogged in a couple weeks. So what's new? Well, as The Ox watches the millions of bubbles in his Boddington's transform into a creamy, golden lager, he can't help but recall the most recent developments. Two weekends ago, Ben's co-worker and friend, Anne, turned 33. We all went out to Sequoia's and then on to 1223's for an evening of bump 'n' grind... We had VIP access and got in for free since one of his co-worker's cousins is an owner. The beds converted into couches / tables on the third floor was pretty interesting. Fast-forward another week and we all went out to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner... Then Terry and I headed over to Sine's for a few brewskies. I've been to Sine's about 5 times, but already the bartenders and waitresses are knowing my name. Sine's is a great place because it's right across the street from my house, my gym, and on the way back from the metro. It's easy to sit down, grab a sandwich and listen to some live music. The big projection screen is also great for sporting events. In any event, the night was a Boddington night - a new English brew that I discovered that's kind of like a creamy golden version of a Guinness. Later in the evening, a big guy who was seriously bigger than me (450lbs?) and his side-kick were pouring shots of Sambouka into their mouth, tipping their heads back, and igniting their shots with a match! Pretty cool. Well, later in the evening, I got recruited when the stocky side-kick who was noticeably wasted came up and started to pick a fight. He got cut off completely from the bar. When a common bond of playing rugby became apparent, he couldn't help but be impressed - and continue to want to fight me. I'm looking at a bruise on my left bicep from when he grabbed my arm (at which point I locked both of his arms, picked him off the ground and told him I would drop him on the floor and kill him if he didn't knock it off.) Anyway, all was forgotten when I did about 3-4 Sambouka shots in a row. The blue colored flame is pretty cool in a dark bar, believe me! That's all it took to watch our tab get reduced by the bartender for being good "entertainers" I'm sure...

Well, tomorrow's a new day. It's the first day I'll be working in the new office with my new associate that I was able to hire. Should be a good day!

Updates on the dating and workout fronts... My doc could tell I had been working out. I was noticeably "bigger" which made me appear to have lost weight, even though I'm well over 340lbs. That's what happens when you focus on building muscle! I need to start doing cardio though - the only way I'll burn fat and get lean... I went to buy a suit the other day and I tried on a 58XLong... which I was told was TOO TIGHT in the arms and shoulders!! Which puts me at a 60... with a 47" waist... a 60 is sold with a 54" waist so there's no chance that I'll be able to get a suit... Lewis recommended that I go with a plain navy that I can mix and match and it won't destroy the fabric... forget about patterns... go with solids... But anyway... a 60" jacket because my shoulders and arms are too big make me quite proud I must say... It's not every day that you roll into a Big & Tall and are told you're just plain too big! For workouts - I'm putting up 85s for 15 -- which I might add are the largest weights they have at the gym... it wasn't more than 2 months ago that I struggled to put up 60s and wanted to quit... My muscles have responded to the stimulus and the supplements I have been taking. The Cell-Tech, Glutamine and Arginine are making my arms fill out with a massive fullness that downplays my fat.

Now as far as the dating is concerned, I never got a call back from my date - so what's the guff? I'm 0 for 2 in leads from this service and have nothing to show for it... It just goes to show ya that it's easy to fool someone - but the more you spend with someone, eventually the truth comes out. I really hope that I get to know the next person I date a lot better. But I also feel free to be myself and find out who I like to be with... The only way I'll know is to meet lots of women - anyway, time to draw this to a close.

Happy Easter everyone. Let's remember why we celebrate this time - when our Lord Jesus Christ rose from the dead!

Big E, Diamond Doug and The Ox...

Supp homies,

Just got off the horn with Big E. He's in a fat corporate pad for the week near BWI while he waits to confirm a new job in DC. Hopefully he'll get an offer this week so he can move closer to Norhern Virginia and we can start lifting at a heterosexual gym with the other men, instead of these curiously experimental / alternative lifestyle, flaming gyms that have cropped up around the country. It facinates me to find that these publicly traded companies here in the US can promote these "havens" for filth, pushing their liberal rainbow agendas. I haven't seen any incidents in recent weeks, but then again, I haven't been hanging around in the "red light" men's change room after dark. Wish those fools would get busted and spend a night in the pokey for their grevious crimes of misconduct. If their behaviour is any sign of the times, we'll see the Lord return to reign judgment on these Sodomites dans le Bally's in years to come. It's quite unfortunate that our culture is growing more "european" in its tolerance of such acts and abnormal behaviour... Some liberals even cringe at the word "abnormal" as if those that are "normal" are passing judgment or are intolerant. I'll tell you what's tolerant: me not putting my steel-toed shoe up one of the offenders butts after catching them in their compromising position. That's being tolerant. Sort of like being called "intolerant" for demanding that students or players stand and face the flag in school or at sporting events. By remaining seated or turning one's back on the US flag at a game is considered one's "choice" then maybe the freedoms provided by said flag and the blood shed by our descendants should also be considered a privilege and not a right to those citizens who live here in the US.

Now, last week Diamond Doug from the 'Burgh made an appearance in Maryland's state capital for a few days. The Ox also made an appearance and went out for a night on the town with Big E. At one point, Arrogant Adam, after losing a $50 bet on a beer chase told Doug and company to get out of his town. Well, just a second there professor... It seems like Adam was quite mistaken. Now, given that he didn't actually place a bet at all, I'll give him that much for arguments sake, but for a 140lbs youngster to step up to the likes of Diamond Doug, Big E and The Ox (a combined weight of nearly 800lbs I might add) was probably not in his best judgment. Let's just say that after a few tense seconds, the bouncers had to step in to keep Mr. Adam from hitting the floor for a 10 count. Just before The Ox stepped out for a little karaoke rendition of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" the crew moved on for $0.10 wing-dings - which I might add, were very tasty. The Ox noticed a political figure with two secret service agents by his side at the restaurant. Donning his custom made "Ox" hat with Canadian and American flags, The Ox stepped out in rare form to talk with the gentleman.

Now, I'm not sure what the gentleman was interested in, but apparently he was probing The Ox to see if he could hook him up with some "entertainment." Being the largest patron in the joint, I seemed to excude a commanding presence. Anyway, later in the evening, I saw the silver-haired politician in his gray suit embracing a young female patron (maybe it was his daughter?? ) by his Mercedes. We soon left the establishment and moved on across town looking for a cabbie to take us home. An Indian driver picked us up and we headed back to the hotel. Upon arrival, Big E and Diamond Doug proceeded to jump from the vehicle and head for the locked establishment, leaving The Ox to pay the cabbie.

Of course, I didn't have any cash (which I seldom do in these high-tech days) and because my credit card was one of 7 million cards stolen when a kid hacked into a major database, I couldn't remember my new pin. The cabbie came up with a solution: *thick Indian accent* "Buy me some smokes and we'll call it even." So we headed over to a gas station and I proceeded to purchase five packs of Marlboro regulars with my bank card. The total came to $20.85 (the cab fare was about $14.00 at this point) so although the cabbie came out ahead, it was a fair barter for cab fare. The night had come to a close.

Yesterday, I went on my first date... I have to say I really enjoyed it. We met at a Starbucks and then headed over to the Spaghetti Factory for some appetizers and a glass of red wine. We have similar interests and I have to say she was attractive and charming. I definately hope to see her again. We talked about our pets (she has a 90lb dog) and things we like to do. We both took racketball classes in college, so maybe we'll play a game some time in the future. She lives about 40-50 miles away, so we'll probably be able to spend a Saturday or Sunday from time to time in the outdoors - maybe go horseback riding or go for a drive and picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then there's the Luray caverns and the beach to throw into the mix. Great Falls State Park could be another option. I was motivated to head to the gym last night and eat a healthy meal today - so that was positive. It was just nice spending time with someone with a sweet smile who also enjoyed my company... More to come?

I'll keep you posted.