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Here is my new challenge thread War Wizarding 101. this one is based off of a book series instead of movie this time. Also hold your freakin horses (figurative ofcourse cause horses would have made that forest traveling a hell of a lot easier) I am trying to figure out how to write something into the story. you will get your prize(s) in the next few challegnes I promise

Just making a place holder for now. This challenge is going to be based off of a book series as opposed to my last few that have been movie based. The book series is The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind. hope you enjoy following me

I know the feeling. when a non-customer wants to cash a check with us, doesn't have an account at TD but can't understand why they can't cash a BoA check at a TD Bank. I kid you not I get "But all banks are connected so why won't you give me my money" on a daily bases. HMMM An orc that gets frustrated with dumb customers works in an office filled with bubble wrap....oddly harmonious haha

I am getting sick....I HATE being sick...I get sluggish and whiney and act like a big baby...I don't wanna be sick....I just want to curl up with my spiderman blanket, my batman pillow and have a starwars marathon while drinking juice and chicken noodle soup....I am not going to be mad about being sick....I am just going to whine alot....

Gods sounds like me half the time at the bank. what do you do for work? Just remember you can beat the customers as many times as you want as long as it is only in your head haha

I decided to do this challenge because last night I had a cup of milk and a plate of veggies and I was walkin in the dark and stubbed my toe, causing me to do the pain dance. in the middle of my dance I tripped over the cat, landed on my back spilling my veggies and getting a facefull of milk...i was pissed but in the middle of the anger I had a moment of realization. I can't be mad at the milk, it is a mindless liquid that did what gravity made it do. I can't be mad at the cat, he is a fuzzy little asshole yes but he didn't do anything wrong. I can't be mad at the trim I kicked, it didn't move. the only thing i can be mad at is myself for not turning on the light. I decided that being mad woudln't help me out at all so I decided not to be mad anymore. my night got better...but my foot still hurt as long as you are able to spin it into a I wont get mad about this I am happy with it.

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Objective 6 Finally after what seems like days and days of climbing the party reaches the top. Scrambling over the top of the ledge, jutting out into the air Pwallace turns to offer a hand down to Alien Jen and sees no one else below her. “Okay what kind of elf trick is this? Where is everyone else?†“No trick. Last I knew Paladin was ahead of us and Starpuck was right behind me. And I don’t take kindly to being accused of something I didn’t do. Why would I sabotage our group? It is not in my best interest to; I have a loved one that is in peril as well as you!†“Alright, alright easy there pointy. What was I supposed to think?†Pwallace replies standing and dusting off. Opposite the edge of the cliff, the mouth of the cave yawns open. There is a sweet smell coming from the cave, one that causes Pwallace and AlienJenn to think of home. “Well I would assume that this is the Cave of Wonders. I wonder where the others are we really need to hurry…OOOF!!†“Alright that landing wasn’t as bad as I thought.†PaladinAlex says getting to his feet. “Hey what are you doing laying down Pwallace? Shouldn’t we get getting ready to go into the cave?†“I’ll give you easy landing when I toss you off the cliff†Pwallace mutters around a mouth full of dirt. “GET OFF ME! Where were you?†“Oh I climbed higher to see if there was a different more tactile way of entering the cave. I didn’t see any but I think it would be a good idea for us to continue climbing and see if we can get a better vantage on the situation.†“I don’t know if climbing would be a good idea I for one am rather….did you hear that?†“I didn’t hear anything†Paladin says looking around “Only thing I heard were my ribs popping back into place.†Pwallace growls twisting around. “You elves have better ears than us remember?†“Oh that’s right I forgot you humans can’t hear the beauty of the tiniest insect buzz.†AlienJenn said mockingly then whispers “Dumb deaf beast of burden.†“I HEARD THAT.†“No you didn’t!†“I know, but I know you said something cheeky you damned elf!†“Wait I think I did hear something.†Paladin says peering over the cliff’s edge. At the bottom of the cliff stands Starpuck in the middle of a trodden down circle of grass. “GET ME UP THERE NOW!!!!!! I DON’T CLIMB!!!!!!†“Of course she doesn’t climb. She doesn’t run, she doesn’t climb. Does she do anything but complain and yell and hit things?†“You are one to talk you stupid human. Your entire race seems to think that the only way to become “enlightened†is to slaughter each other in the name of your made up gods!†“JUST SHUT UP AND GET OVER HERE TO HELP ME PULL HER UP!†A few long hours later, Starpuck grasps the top of the ledge and pulls herself over. “Took your sacks of man flesh long enough. I was beginning to think you were both as soft as the elf over there.†“Take that back vile creature.†Paladin says reaching for his spear. “Those words will be your last†Yells Pwallace drawing his bow. “BRING IT ON MEAT SACKS!†Starpuck roars dropping into a defensive stance ready to rush the both of them. “SILENCE!†Booms a voice that echoes across the forest below. “What in the 9 realms was that? Was it a dragon? Great we have to deal with a dragon!†AlienJen exclaims looking around for a place to hide. “I AM NOT A DRAGON!†booms the voice again. “SILENCE NOW OR BE CAST FROM THIS PLACE FOR THE REST OF YOUR PITIFUL LIVES! NOW STATE YOUR BUISNESS!†“Not before who it is we address†Paladin yells defiantly, crouching behind his shield, spear at the ready while Pwallace stands behind him, bow drawn to cheek ready to loose an arrow at the first thing that moves. Starpuck, axe in hand scans the ridges along the cliff ready for anyone to attack. “You know if you stupid humans had just stopped your arguing for a minute we wouldn’t have been surprised like this.†“Really, orc? You’re going to start in too? You’re lucky I don’t skewer you with my spear here and now and be done with your filth.†“SILENCE!!! I AM THE GUARDIAN OF THE CAVE OF WONDERS! TO PROCEDED YOU MUST PROVE YOUR WORTH! NOW TAKE HEED OF THESE WORDS FOR THEY HOLD THE SECRETS TO ENTER HERE! ANGER HELD DEEP DOWN WITHIN THERE TRULY IS THE SIN TO STRIKE OUT AGAINST FELLOW MAN SPREADING TURMOIL ACROSS THE LAND FEAR AND HATRED SHALL NOT TOUCH THIS PLACE ONLY LOVE AND UNENDING GRACE SO LAY ASIDE YOUR CARES AND WOES FOR WHAT IS INSIDE THE ANGRY SHALL NEVER KNOW Your objective We all have things in our lives that make us angry Whether it is a little thing like stubbing your toe, or the significant other leaving the toilet seat up, or your cat waking you up at 2 in the morning. Take some time to reflect on what frustrates you or makes you angry and make a resolution that you will not let it continue to upset you anymore. Post on there one thing that you know will happen between now and the end of Sunday. Try to check in each day and just give us a little blurb on how you are doing.

ALRIGHT TIME FOR UPDATED NUMBERS NOW THAT COFFEE HAS KICKED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I PUT REDBULL IN MY COFFEE INSTEAD OF CREAMER THIS AM SO I CAN NOW SEE SOUNDS WWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!) anywho Paladin alex: 442 feet Alien Jen: 243 (You earned the 200 from the scramble AJ WAY TO GO) Starpuck:0 I think I can still hear the wimpers of a orc 6 inchess of the ground Just kidding this was a dificult for a recovery week I know) Pwallace: 85.4 (wow I didn't climb much at all. I blame not doing pullups on a daily bases like I used to. Bootcamp does them maybe once a week LAME! We have a new grand total of 770 Feet! DONE! new update to follow hopefully today.

I have actually used one of those back in my boxing days. I used it to isolate my shoulders with light weights because I was recovering from a torn rotator cuff. IT really works your shoulders and it helps because you won't drop your elbows due to fatigue

haha sorry math skills don't kick in till atleast 8am. will re evaluate amounts then and possibly come up with new objective

Ummmm what planet are you from? because you are clearly not human....way to kick it into high gear man. you are doin awesome on this one Those are absolutly bad ass! I am going to see if i can impliment them at my bootcamp today. always looking for a way to boost the badassery level! It is going to count Jen, I am just trying to figure out how much it shoudl be worth. The stretch was a mile but it wasn't strictly just arms pulling so I am trying to figure out how to "chop" it up and still be a fair distance. I think it is awesome that you were out doing that especially with your kids.

PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! no really take pics or a video and show us. I am trying to figure out how to work in pushups, and I think I may have an idea of how

ALRIGHT UPDATE TIME!!!! and the distances climbed so far are (insert annoying drum roll that will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day) Paladin Alex:152.25' AlienJen:43' StarPuck:0' Pwallace: 50' Total distance of: 245.25 feet climbed so far. we are just about a third of the way there. If Paladin would stop droppin pebbles on us, I think the rest of us could catch up to him. Keep pushing everyone we need to make it to the top to save our princes/princesses. (would it be princessi for the plural?)

will you actually be rock climbing or just going up the mountain? I think I could be pursuaded to count some of your distance

yeah I know I know. I am wokrin something like 70+ hours a week and workin out 6-10 hours a week I really haven't had much time to concentrate on goals. I know I know I am a slacker on NF I am sorry.

I have learned I can't do complete nothing recovery weeks casue they turn into fat ass months. haha. I actually wrote this objective with you in mind to help celebrate getting your first few pullups!

Objective 5 As the party moves through the forest, it is plain to see who is more comfortable with running. The elf (to no ones surprise) was out of sight after a short time, followed surprisingly by the Orc (everyone knows that MOST orcs would rather hit things than run) The two humans brought up the rear, ever vigilant for ambushes. The party arrived at the end of the forest, crossed a small field and found themselves at the base of a sheer rock wall. “Fan-FREAKIN-tastic!†exclaims the orc. “I am not a runner! I am not a climber! I AM A HIT THINGS TILL THEY BREAKER! “While I an also not a climber,†the elf stated “we have loved ones in the grips of peril so we must not waste time!†“I think the best thing to do would be to back track across the field and back to the woods for the night. We can make camp by the stream we pasted, refill our water supply and see about getting some hot dinner into us before we venture on. We do not know how long we will be in those caves or what may be waiting for us.†Retreating back to the cover of the forest, the different chores around camp are quickly split up. Starpuck started chopping wood for the fire while Paladin went out to hunt some dinner. AlienJenn and Pwallace refilled the group’s water skins. While Starpuck and Alienjen built the cook fire, Pwallace found a few animals runs a little ways off from camp and laid set some snares, hoping to catch breakfast. Paladin eventually returns with a fawn slung over his shoulder and a brace of pheasants tied to the end of his spear. “Tonight we dine in…..style! What? You thought I was going to say we dine in hell didn’t you?†After a dinner of roast deer with some wild berries and roots that had been scavenged up, the party turns in for the night. The next morning, after breaking down camp, the party travels back to the cliffs. “Well, these must be the cliffs of insanity, cause the only ones who would climb then are nutters†Starpuck grumbles. “Well you know what they say.†Pwallace said smirking “No place to go but up!†“You really don’t want to live through this adventure†AlienJen said glaring at him “He keeps this crap up and he won’t live through the climb.†“How high do you think is?†inquires AlienJen? “Too high.†“Really high.†“Stupid high!†“Well we may as well get started†Paladin exclaims strapping his shield to his back “by my guestimation, it is only about 700feet or so.†Your Objective (This is a multi step objective so bear with me) PULLUP TIME! Measure the distance from your armpit to your wrist (this is the distance that you climb each time you do a pull-up) Go do lots of pull-ups. Keep track of how many you do, were they good form, were they kipping ect. ) If you can not do a pull-up then do body weight rows or assisted pull-upsHere is the grading/math for this objective 1 pull up = the full length of arms Assisted pull-up/inverted row = ½ the length of the arms Push to get a real pull-up if you can’t do one yet. And if you are able to then push to get just 1 more each time you do pull-ups. Best of luck and hopefully no one is afraid of heights. (Also, I have decided to make a fun little prize for each person that does the best at each objective. So AlienJenn, you have a prize coming your way as soon as I can figure out how to write it into the story. ) (Little extra bonus to whoever can tell me where the name from the cliffs comes from a larger prize if you can tell me the real name of the cliffs)

we have actually made it to the end of the forest, doubled back for some clean water then got to the end again. Will post the next portion by the end of the weekend. sorry If I have been sparatic with posting. HAving 3 jobs and 2 workout sessions really takes up alot of time when you add in a fiance living with you that wants to spend time with you away from NF.

I thought I rememberd reading something like that on your thread. thanks for the suggestion, how you doing getting out of the cave?

I suggest taking a sledge hammer with you next time and wackin the shitznit out of it. Then see what they think. Tell them you work out like a champ not a sissy

HAHA its funny you used that term cause the mountain I am training on is Ragged Mountain....and you do feel Ragged after it

Yeah signed up before I realized that they were offering that on the 4th. GAHHHH! owell it happens. Hows everyones training going? Started my bootcamp yesterday and then ended up taking a 60 min nap between the end and the start of the day. I whooped me but it was great!

Okay so because I can't add (Even though I am a banker ) NEW TOTALS!!!! Starpuck: 14.38 Paladin Alex: 2 AlienJen:28.05 Pwallace= 2 Total= 46.43 miles! 3.57 miles to go! the end is in sight! Keep pushing!!!!

HEY! No Mutiny in the ranks! (Yelled while looking for a quick escape if one is needed.) You guys are all doing great and absolutly whooping my arse on this. it has been super rainy here the last couple weeks so I have been a slack arse on my running. owell will pick it up! Starpuck, I will go back and recalculate my calculations to see what the new totals are. sorry bout that