Some pics until I get a video cam

[metaldad]

Bloomington & Normal are pretty much one in the same.

I remember that now. We discussed this before. I'm actually in Hickory Hills about 20mins sw of downtown.I'm 10 minutes from the new Toyota park where the Chicago Fire play AND where Eric Clapton's Crossroads festival was that I sadly missed oh well, somebody's gotta pay the bills

[metaldad]

metaldad you are DIESEL! If I was that bag I would be scared Im suprised you dont find that bag hiding in the corner when you go in your basment LOL.

PS. cant wait to see some video.

Thanks but remeber, the camera ADDS a few pounds LOL.

[ninja420]

metaldad you are DIESEL! If I was that bag I would be scared Im suprised you dont find that bag hiding in the corner when you go in your basment LOL.

PS. cant wait to see some video.

[Chris M]

That could be a possibility. Hopefully I can take the time off from work. I've been to Normal which is pretty close to Bloomington right?

Bloomington & Normal are pretty much one in the same.

[metaldad]

That's one of the nice aspects of the bag, it doesn't take much room.

I have the opposite problem in regards to temperature - summers (FL) are too hot!

ahhhh Florida!!1 I have a cousin who lives in Clearwater. The only part of Florida I ever saw was the Miami airport customs when I came back from Jamaica at the Millenium

[metaldad]

Hey metaldad, I'm about 2 1/2 hours south of you in Bloomington. As Alan already said, he's tentatively going to be in your neck of the woods next summer and we've talked about a get together then. Maybe we can all get together?

That could be a possibility. Hopefully I can take the time off from work. I've been to Normal which is pretty close to Bloomington right?

[metaldad]

Chicago, huh? My nephew lives there. Actually, he resides in Downtown Bagdad presently, but his Illinois national guard unit is due back next month. With a little luck, I'll be up there next year for a conference and visit.

As for the book, I suggest you read it in the order presented, for the written exercises get more and more complicated as you go through. It will really help to understand the technique abbreviations, for by the time you get to the "Side" Chapter (9), the exercises get pretty complicated - unless you are familiar with the system. (then it's a lot easier). The book has a lot more "extra" info than the single 2hr video.

Let me know how it goes.

Thanks for the info on the book! I new there was a reason I got the book first. As for your nephew, we'll pray for his safe return

[Chris M]

Thanks Alan, I'm considering trying out the Everlast ball hook swivel. The biggest complaint about my setup is winter! Like I said , I make do with the space being small, but Chicago winters can be a bear!! I have a space heater but it takes a while to warm up.I'll figure out a way to improvise. Oh, I got your book yesterday!!

Hey metaldad, I'm about 2 1/2 hours south of you in Bloomington. As Alan already said, he's tentatively going to be in your neck of the woods next summer and we've talked about a get together then. Maybe we can all get together?

[Tim]

The biggest complaint about my setup is winter! Like I said , I make do with the space being small, but Chicago winters can be a bear

That's one of the nice aspects of the bag, it doesn't take much room.

I have the opposite problem in regards to temperature - summers (FL) are too hot!

[Speedbag]

Thanks Alan, I'm considering trying out the Everlast ball hook swivel. The biggest complaint about my setup is winter! Like I said , I make do with the space being small, but Chicago winters can be a bear!! I have a space heater but it takes a while to warm up.I'll figure out a way to improvise. Oh, I got your book yesterday!!

Chicago, huh? My nephew lives there. Actually, he resides in Downtown Bagdad presently, but his Illinois national guard unit is due back next month. With a little luck, I'll be up there next year for a conference and visit.

As for the book, I suggest you read it in the order presented, for the written exercises get more and more complicated as you go through. It will really help to understand the technique abbreviations, for by the time you get to the "Side" Chapter (9), the exercises get pretty complicated - unless you are familiar with the system. (then it's a lot easier). The book has a lot more "extra" info than the single 2hr video.

Let me know how it goes.

[metaldad]

Thanks Alan, I'm considering trying out the Everlast ball hook swivel. The biggest complaint about my setup is winter! Like I said , I make do with the space being small, but Chicago winters can be a bear!! I have a space heater but it takes a while to warm up.I'll figure out a way to improvise. Oh, I got your book yesterday!!

[Speedbag]

Nice shots. I really like that old style chain link swivel. The newer ones are large, slow and clunky.

Nice set up also.

[metaldad]

Here some pics I took today, hope these will do until I get my hands on a video cam!!