Manly Monday

1.What new Manly things have you done since your
         weigh loss?
Started Snow Skiing again.  Joined a downhill Race League and joined the National Ski Patrol.

I was clocked on downhill skis at 72MPH and I have qualified for NASTAR Nationals Competition each of the last 3 years.

2.What Manly things are you going to or planning to do, 
         made possible after weight loss?

I plan to climb Mt Ranier

3.How has your Manliness with the ladies (or men)
         changed?

Married 28 years.  My wife's co-workers are now jelous of her.

4. Rate your before and after Manliness.

Probably about the same, when I was heavy no one fricked with me.  Now that I am skinny I am not as intimidating, but I am much faster.  I have always been an outdoorsman - I Bowhunt in 4 States, Hunt deer, bear, turkey, Phesants, rabbits, squirrels, coyotes and about anything else with bow, gun, and muzzelloader.  I  fish and camp.  I waterski and I actually could still Barefoot at 320# though it is much easier at 180#.  I am  certified by the National Waterski Association to drive tripple and twin rigs (21' boat with 3-225hp motors) or any lesser boat (all boats are lesser) in Ski Show Competitions.  Have driven at Nationals twice.

Never tried my hand a****er skiing, and my bad back will keep me from climbing ever again, but great post. I just can't wait to see the pictures here on Manly Monday some day.