Sloth: The Man with the Hammer

[Big_Show]

A very worthy cause indeed.

 

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[Bearlee]

On 5/26/2017 at 10:48 PM, Bearlee said:

Help a Hero!

As many of you know Sloth will go to any lengths to help people out. Rescue people stuck in a car after a crash by using a kettle bell, return lost bike to owner, ride broken bike back for friend, and post tons and tons of supporting posts for what seems like every NFer. Well now he's being a hero again but is being modest about his efforts. As most of you know he has a big ride coming up and he is raising funds to help a worthy charity. I stumbled on it by accident and wanted to share it with you since some of you had expressed interest in his funding efforts before. So below is his page for his fund raising. It's for Red Ribbon Ride which is raising money for HIV/AIDS organizations in Minnesota. So lets see if we can help a hero help others.

 

Sloth's Red Ribbon Ride page

Reposting so it's not the last post on a page.

[The Most Loathed]

On 5/26/2017 at 10:48 PM, Bearlee said:

Help a Hero!

As many of you know Sloth will go to any lengths to help people out. Rescue people stuck in a car after a crash by using a kettle bell, return lost bike to owner, ride broken bike back for friend, and post tons and tons of supporting posts for what seems like every NFer. Well now he's being a hero again but is being modest about his efforts. As most of you know he has a big ride coming up and he is raising funds to help a worthy charity. I stumbled on it by accident and wanted to share it with you since some of you had expressed interest in his funding efforts before. So below is his page for his fund raising. It's for Red Ribbon Ride which is raising money for HIV/AIDS organizations in Minnesota. So lets see if we can help a hero help others.

 

Sloth's Red Ribbon Ride page

I'm glad you shared this because you know he'd never actually ask us to give him money.

 

 

Sloth! How was the weekend?

I hope the doc says that the cure to your belly is caffeinated jelly beans.

[Sloth the Enduring]

On May 26, 2017 at 6:33 PM, LadyShello said:

It never is.

 

I was hopeful.  Mrs. Sloth doesn't work Fridays and we had a big head start on the packing on Thursday.  

 

On May 26, 2017 at 10:48 PM, Bearlee said:

Help a Hero!

As many of you know Sloth will go to any lengths to help people out. Rescue people stuck in a car after a crash by using a kettle bell, return lost bike to owner, ride broken bike back for friend, and post tons and tons of supporting posts for what seems like every NFer. Well now he's being a hero again but is being modest about his efforts. As most of you know he has a big ride coming up and he is raising funds to help a worthy charity. I stumbled on it by accident and wanted to share it with you since some of you had expressed interest in his funding efforts before. So below is his page for his fund raising. It's for Red Ribbon Ride which is raising money for HIV/AIDS organizations in Minnesota. So lets see if we can help a hero help others.

 

Sloth's Red Ribbon Ride page

 

Thanks for posting that. I object to being called a hero, but your request was much more eloquent that anything my hamfists would have tapped out. 

 

On May 27, 2017 at 7:23 AM, Big_Show said:

A very worthy cause indeed.

 

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Indeed. 

 

1 hour ago, The Most Loathed said:

I'm glad you shared this because you know he'd never actually ask us to give him money.

 

 

Sloth! How was the weekend?

I hope the doc says that the cure to your belly is caffeinated jelly beans.

 

True that. Asking for money and donations is very awkward. I don't like it.  While I look forward to the actual ride and I believe in the cause, I don't think I'll do a charity ride again.  

 

The weekend was good, but busy.  I'll post details at lunch. 

I'm going to the doctor this afternoon.  I have a bag of caffeinated jelly beans for Saturday, but I'd be willing to bet I'm not supposed to consume them. I'm really having trouble eating. I'm getting about the calories I'm used to, which doesn't bode well for Saturday.  Somehow I'm not losing weight though. 

[Sloth the Enduring]

Training wasn't so great this weekend.

 

Friday -  We left a lot later than intended and did not beat traffic.  We were so far behind we did not stop when we went past the World's Largest Ball of Twine.  We took over the group campsite at Sibley State Park.  After setting up our giant tent we sat around the fire and had dinner.  Dinner set my belly on fire so I went to bed.

 

Saturday - we did a three mile family hike.  We saw tons of different animal tracks, few critters though.  Slothgirl was a non-stop torrent of talking, which was kind of cool because she's normally pretty quiet.  I took a nap after lunch and did a 30 mile ride after that. The rest of the afternoon and evening was playing games with the kids and sitting around the fire.  I didn't have it in me to do any more by way of training.  I almost had a day without a good deed, but as I was heading back from an ice run I saw a couple of ladies trying to figure out what was wrong with their bike.  I gave it a quick fix and lubed the chain and they were saved a 40 minute walk back to their campsite.

 

Sunday - we got up early and drove to Northern Wisconsin.  I had to go take care of our dead.  We got there just as the rain was ending, cleaned up the cemetery, and planted some flowers.  While the rest of the family played in the hotel pool I did a little Yoga.  The kids and I watched American Ninja Warrior before bed while Mrs. Sloth blew seven bucks in the casino with my aunt.  This was our first taste of ANW, the kids got really amped up and were equating different events to the different circus classes they might take.

 

Monday - I got up early enough to ride.  It was cold, windy, and rainy so I instead I sat around and read small town newspapers and drank terrible coffee.  It stopped raining in time for the ceremony at the cemetery, for which I was very grateful.  On the drive home we stopped at a winery to pick up a thank you gift for the dog sitters.  It turns out it was actually a meadery.  I was going to buy a bunch for the next nerd night, but it was pricy so I just bought one for me and the missus.

[Sloth the Enduring]

I'm back from the doctor. It seems to be an ulcer.  Right now I'm waiting for some meds that will calm it down. 

 

I forgot to ask about caffeinated jelly beans. I ordered some sports waffles, packets of maple syrup, and salt pills - hopefully I'll be able to stomach those better. 

[Elastigirl]

Hoping the medicine helps you feel better soon. Your kids are the next generation ANW.

[WhiteGhost]

8 hours ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

 I almost had a day without a good deed, but as I was heading back from an ice run I saw a couple of ladies trying to figure out what was wrong with their bike.  I gave it a quick fix and lubed the chain and they were saved a 40 minute walk back to their campsite.

 

 

Hope the meds work quickly

[Bearlee]

I hoped you liked the write up. After I wrote it I was worried that it sounded too much like a Nigerian Prince scam since I don't know who knows the man behind the Sloth. And you object to being called a hero? Sounds like something a hero would say. But I found a meme that might sum you up better.

 

 

Hope you can find a way to reduce the ulcer but at least you know what your dealing with now.

[Mrs Van]

Glad you all had a bit of a break/long weekend away. Hope the meds are helping to calm down sloth-belly.

[The Most Loathed]

Now that you know the source of the recent stomach issues hopefully it will be easier to treat and manage.

[cn3wton]

Heres hoping for a speedy recovery with the stomach issues!

[Sloth the Enduring]

16 hours ago, Elastigirl said:

Hoping the medicine helps you feel better soon. Your kids are the next generation ANW.

 

You're not wrong about that.  During a commercial SlothGirl showed me how she could climb a wall by pressing her feet and palms into a corner and ooching up.

 

11 hours ago, WhiteGhost said:

 

Hope the meds work quickly

 

Thanks.

 

7 hours ago, Bearlee said:

I hoped you liked the write up. After I wrote it I was worried that it sounded too much like a Nigerian Prince scam since I don't know who knows the man behind the Sloth. And you object to being called a hero? Sounds like something a hero would say. But I found a meme that might sum you up better.

 

Hope you can find a way to reduce the ulcer but at least you know what your dealing with now.

 

Thanks.  I should try spamming people like a Nigerian prince.  Do other people still look at email?

 

2 hours ago, elizevdmerwe said:

Glad you all had a bit of a break/long weekend away. Hope the meds are helping to calm down sloth-belly.

 

Thanks

 

1 hour ago, The Most Loathed said:

Now that you know the source of the recent stomach issues hopefully it will be easier to treat and manage.

 

One pill before breakfast for a month, that seems doable.

 

1 hour ago, cn3wton said:

Heres hoping for a speedy recovery with the stomach issues!

 

Thanks, me too.  I have a long race on Saturday and exercise makes me want to vomit.  If it could be cleared up by then my life would be much improved.

[Marauder]

On 5/28/2017 at 3:52 PM, Bearlee said:

Reposting so it's not the last post on a page.

 

Wait!  Your first name isn't really Sloth?  

 

 

Glad you have meds.  Here's hoping for a quick resolution!

[Mrs Van]

1 hour ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

 I should try spamming people like a Nigerian prince.  Do other people still look at email?

You'll make a fortune here. There are still people who fall for this and the Microsoft error scam.

I just love Slothgirl's enthusiasm and ability.

Good luck with the race on Saturday.

[Xena]

11 hours ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

Thanks, me too.  I have a long race on Saturday and exercise makes me want to vomit.

 

I wish this were a joke, but I know it's not. I guess I'll think "jello, white rice and ginger ale thoughts for you" (probably not what calms your stomach, but the kind food my mom used to give us when we were sick).

[WhiteGhost]

12 hours ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

Thanks, me too.  I have a long race on Saturday and exercise makes me want to vomit. 

Bananas bro! Not only do they have potassium but most important they taste about the same coming up as they do going down...

[Sloth the Enduring]

23 hours ago, Marauder said:

 

Wait!  Your first name isn't really Sloth?  

 

 

Glad you have meds.  Here's hoping for a quick resolution!

 

Hah.  It might as well be.

 

Thanks.

 

22 hours ago, elizevdmerwe said:

You'll make a fortune here. There are still people who fall for this and the Microsoft error scam.

I just love Slothgirl's enthusiasm and ability.

Good luck with the race on Saturday.

 

Thanks

 

12 hours ago, Xena said:

 

I wish this were a joke, but I know it's not. I guess I'll think "jello, white rice and ginger ale thoughts for you" (probably not what calms your stomach, but the kind food my mom used to give us when we were sick).

 

Don't mind me, I'm just being melodramatic. I'll quit whining on June 15. 

 

11 hours ago, WhiteGhost said:

Bananas bro! Not only do they have potassium but most important they taste about the same coming up as they do going down...

 

That actually made me lol. 

[Sloth the Enduring]

5/31/17 Wednesday

 

School is near maximum chaos levels.  I had the pleasure of breaking up a kindergarten brawl.  Nine more days.

 

I took the mountain bike out for a little road ride at a very easy pace - 15 miles in 90 minutes.  Otherwise I didn't do much.  The bike has a hop in the front wheel that is robbing me of momentum, I'll have to figure that out tonight.

[Big_Show]

A kindergarten brawl? Still kinda sounds like it might have been adorable...

 

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[Mazarine]

You should look up Jessie Graff! She's a badass ANW and stuntwoman and general wonder woman, and SlothGirl might really like her!

[DJtrippyT]

3 hours ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

School is near maximum chaos levels.  I had the pleasure of breaking up a kindergarten brawl.  Nine more days.

 

This cracked me up. Kindergarten cage match!

 

slothgirl can come watch ANW with me anytime, I love that show beyond reason. The terrible color commentary alone gives me the strength to go on living

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

48 minutes ago, DJtrippyT said:

The terrible color commentary alone gives me the strength to go on living

The worst/best part is they record that after the fact, which means someone actually decided the things they say on the show was the BEST option.

[Sylvaa]

16 hours ago, Big_Show said:

A kindergarten brawl? Still kinda sounds like it might have been adorable...

 

15 hours ago, DJtrippyT said:

This cracked me up. Kindergarten cage match!

 

QFT!

 

If you like ANW, Ultimate Beastmaster on Netflix is totally worth watching too! Also, glorious international commentary AND Terry Crews! 

[Sloth the Enduring]

21 hours ago, Big_Show said:

A kindergarten brawl? Still kinda sounds like it might have been adorable...

 

 

 

You'd think.  Like an epic Ewok battle.  It was really scary for the kids though.  The combatants were out of control and that's really hard for them, the rest of the class was scared because kids were getting hurt, and I was nervous because someone (not me) just got in big trouble for a very, very minor injury that happened when breaking up a fight.  Honestly, if it were bigger kids I would have stayed out of it and waited for the higher ups.

 

20 hours ago, Estral said:

You should look up Jessie Graff! She's a badass ANW and stuntwoman and general wonder woman, and SlothGirl might really like her!

 

Is she one called Flex?  Slothgirl loved her.  I might have to add a salmon ladder to the basement equipment.

 

20 hours ago, DJtrippyT said:

 

This cracked me up. Kindergarten cage match!

 

slothgirl can come watch ANW with me anytime, I love that show beyond reason. The terrible color commentary alone gives me the strength to go on living

 

I'll send her down.  You two would get along, just don't overwhelm her with chatting.  She scares off easily, like a feral cat.

 

19 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

The worst/best part is they record that after the fact, which means someone actually decided the things they say on the show was the BEST option.

 

I was wondering how authentic the show was.  I wonder how much is redone for television, like the old wrestling shows.

 

4 hours ago, Sylvaa said:

 

 

QFT!

 

If you like ANW, Ultimate Beastmaster on Netflix is totally worth watching too! Also, glorious international commentary AND Terry Crews! 

 

I'll check it out.  Netflix is a better option for us.  ANW was super-cool, but it just doesn't fit our schedule.