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Thank you Kim Kardashian, J-Lo, and Nicki Manaj. You are not to blame completely, but you are to blame in part for many American women's new infatuation with BIG ASS, pun intended, badunkadunks!
Here's Kim proudly displaying her rear end to the south, that currently is being enjoyed by Mr. West.
Here's Jenny from the block displaying her junk in the trizunk. You go girl!
And here we have Nicki "Young Money" Minaj accentuating her nalgas by putting her lumbar spine in hyper-extension.
Yep, I find all three of the above guilty for compelling women throughout America to want larger and extra protruding rear ends. Yes, you read that correctly. Women want bigger butts now! Not all women, but enough women to create a booming cosmetic surgery industry that makes women's butts fuller. Check out this before and after picture. This lady actually paid to have fat INJECTED into her butt.
She had something like 800 cc's of fat injected into her butt cheeks. Damn, I didn't even know fat came in cc's. Hey ladies, if it boosts your self-esteem, I am all for it. I will admit that sometimes when I see a woman with a nice rear end, Sir Mixalot appears in my head and I begin to recite "I like big butts and I cannot lie" from his hit "Baby Got Back".
But how about if a woman wants a nicer butt, but cannot afford ass augmentation? Never fear, Healthy Homeboy is here with some exercises that will make your booty go from not-now to PLADOW! Ladies, first you must learn to squat with weights on your back.
Also, the squat has to be done through its full range of motion like the girl above and the dude below. As I like to say "When it comes to squats, the lower you go, the more your ass will grow", ass muscles that is.
You might have to hire a proficient trainer, or buy some exercise manuals to teach you the proper squat technique. And I am sure there's a bunch of instructional videos on YouTube illustrating proper squat form. They're not easy, but when squats are done with proper form, with weights, and through a full range of motion, your legs will get strong and your butt muscles will become firm, stand at attention, and not just droop. And by the way, squats are not bad for your knees. Find me well researched literature that proves squats are bad for your knees, and I will give you 1 free training session, no kidding.
But let's say you do have bad knees and you still want a nicer rear end, what now? Hah, I got you! You can do deadlifts. And deadlifts in my opinion, are harder than squats, BUTT they are just as beneficial than squats, if not more. Below is the deadlift from start to finish. Apologies if the pictures are a bit small, but the diagram is very accurate.
Deadlifts work the whole body. Below is a diagram of muscles worked during deadlifts.
As you can see from the diagram above the primary muscles used in deadlifts are ALL of the back muscles, the glutes, which will help your aesthetics, or is it ass-thetics, your quadriceps, and other leg muscles. I know that when I do deadlifts my legs, traps, lower back, and hamstrings (back of the legs) are always a bit sore the next day. "Oh no! My lower back will be sore" you're probably thinking or gasping. Don't worry, when done correctly the deadlift will STRENGTHEN your lower back, and upper back, and legs…And guess what I have noticed? People with strong backs, because they exercise their backs, rarely have back problems. I know, it sounds counterintuitive. Your back aches, it's sore like if you work construction, but you really just sit at a desk all day, and most of your back exercises involve bending over to tie your shoes, pet your dog, or pick up your young children, so the last thing you think you need is exercise, especially for your back. Trust me you need exercise, for all your muscles. And if your back hurts often, and you don't have a physically demanding job, you probably need to strengthen it.
There you have it, two exercises that will strengthen your upper body, legs, and give you buns of steel. Don't worry, your buns will look great, and only steroids will give you these buns of steel.

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The project.
The Samphire Hoe education centre is a scheme designed to create a central place for people to come and expand their knowledge of landscape and heritage. The shelter is part of the Up on the Downs Landscape Partnership Scheme, which aims to increase learning, training and community participation as well as to restore natural features of the area.
The project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Eurotunnel the RDPE Leader Programme and Dover Rotary Club.
The building was designed to also act as a wind break to enhance the visitors' experience whilst using the facilities available at Samphire Hoe.
The buildings use of recycled railway sleepers derived from their common use at coastal locations and the building's form, is reminiscent of the historic defensive structures dotted along the Kent coast.
An excellent location for family and classroom days out, the development hopes to attract more visitors to Samphire Hoe, were they can learn about the vastly dynamic natural environment at the base of the Dover cliffs and the origin of Britain's youngest piece of land, as a result of the spoil from the Channel Tunnel. The building is also used to exhibit other projects associated with the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership.


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A Fine Example of Creativity
I love watching Daft Punk videos, each one is unique and intriguing. I've learned a lot about creativity from this Parisian duo. I came across this video of two dancers doing the Charleston (circa 1920) mixed to the audio of Around the World (circa 1997). To create something new, you can take two existing things (or ideas) and mix them into one new, creative thing.


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Zen and the Brain
I started thinking about a couple of things:
First - Buddhism and the concept of suffering. The notion that the solution to suffering is detachment from this world seems odd. I am sure there is more to it that I don't understand yet.
Which brings up the second point. It seems like most other popular ideas, others took Buddha's ideas and greatly expanded and complicated them. And just like every other set of "Big Ideas" there was a counter reaction to the complexity and intellectualism which focused on simplification and going back to the basics.
And lastly, that just like every other human endeavor, the reality of human beings means that often the behavior of people is the opposite of their core beliefs. Hence, despite the ideals of non-violence in Buddhism, there have been plenty of violence and killing that was done by Buddhists throughout history.
But the book sounds like an interesting read...


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Happy Birthday America! Corky's BBQ Ribs & A Coca-Cola
It's July 4th! America's Birthday. Independence Day. I am celebrating MY independence by NOT COOKING & NOT LEAVING THE HOUSE! I love holidays but I REALLY have grown to love holidays AT HOME. I do enjoy celebrating and visiting with family and friends but there comes a time in life when you just want to chill at home and not at someone else's house where you gotta ask "who made the potato salad" or just having people breathe on ya. It's too hot!
Today's dinner is straight from the grocery store freezer: Corky's BBQ Pork Rib Dinner that comes with ribs, baked beans and glazed cinnamon apples! Washing it down with an ice cold Coca-Cola with America's name on it was the highlight. Good enough. It's July 4th, it's BBQ and I am no longer hungry!
There have been many, many times in my life when the Fourth of July rolled around, I was in New Orleans at Essence Fest or sitting in my Big Mama's yard eating BBQ and watching the people come and go. Those were such fun times. But Big Mama is gone now and everything is different.
Don't cry for me Argentina. I had invites and options and I am not lonely or depressed. I'm mature. In a few weeks, I will be celebrating my 49th birthday. I am grown enough to do whatever I want and live by my own design. Life is too short to attempt to please other people. Have you ever tried pleasing other people? No matter what decisions or choices you make, someone is not happy. The only option is to please yourself and let the details work themselves out. They will live – and if not, send flowers!


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A subtle and elegant assertion of belief in the traditional order and customs of English society, this poem is more than the grating panegyric that might be suggested by the title. For the main it glosses over class struggles and divisions, imagining a kind of equality enforced by shared faith and patriotism. At the same time there is a hint of a recognition of the plight of the 'lowly', and perhaps some responsibility on the part of the 'stately'. The poem never goes so far as to imply things could be different – indeed this would run counter to its first purpose: to affirm the traditional way of things, and to look to the past for an ideal model of English society.
In the first few stanzas significant word choices suggest much about the poet's attitude in the piece. Hemans borrows from Biblical and homiletic vocabulary to create her own hymn to the nation. The country estates of stanza 1 are 'rejoicing', the books read by the fire are 'glorious'. The poem's structure too puts us in mind of a hymn, with a prominent rhyme scheme and a regularity on the page that give it the defined shape of a song. There is even something liturgical about the repeat phrase that starts each stanza. These references are part of a larger appeal to the past in the poem, which is attempting to portray English society as something as solid, worthy and unchanging as scripture or church ceremony. Nostalgia is seen in archaic word choices – although this is something which is difficult to judge as a modern reader – words like 'greensward' seem deliberately chosen for their sound of a bygone era. I see the word and, whether legitimate or not, the associations it has for me are Greensleeves, Sidney's Arcadia and the Celtic Britain of King Lear. Clearly it is a word that embodies something of English tradition and heritage. Some other words that produce similar effects are 'gladsome', 'bowers' and 'eaves'.
The 'tall ancestral trees' of the first stanza are a potent symbol for feudal England. The trees of the country estate not only define the physical landscape but symbolise the social order as well. The 'ancestral tree' is a figure used often for a great family's lineage. It serves the poet's purpose further in being another picture of steadfastness. This dual connotation of 'trees' lends a great significance to the preposition that follows in the next line: they hold a place 'O'er all the pleasant land'. In the physical landscape it is obvious that such tall objects should dominate the horizon, and this sense of natural and inevitable dominance is carried over into the symbolic meaning. The image in essence vindicates the right of the aristocracy to govern by seeing them as an inherent, natural part of the landscape.
The poem is rich with sound effects that bolster the pastoral and domestic scenes portrayed. Stanza 3 explicitly encourages us to be alert to 'sounds'. The sibilance that begins the stanza is the raw material for a mood, the construction of which is guided by the words themselves: 'softly', 'quietness'. Through the soft 's' sounds of 'Sabbath-hours / Solemn, yet sweet' breaks gently the muted consonance of the 'church-bell's chime'. This pattern of mimetic aural effect is found throughout the poem. It strengthens and makes more tangible the poet's mythologized vision of rural England, and in its beauty inspires just the kind of warm sentiment for country that the poet appeals to in the final lines.
The refrains which open each stanza seem on first reading to unify the different scenes portrayed in the poem. Thus exists a kind of equality between 'stately Homes' and 'Cottage Homes' even as the poem advocates a strict hierarchy of class difference. The premise of the poem might be said to rest in the English landscape's ability to unify and gloss over conflicting perspectives. However the poet seems to gesture towards problems of class as well. The 'ancestral trees' image of stanza 1 is countered by that of the 'bird' in stanza 4. Here the 'lowly' labouring classes are likened to birds in a simile that recalls the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. There it is God who provides for the birds and exhorts others to rely on him. This begs the question, who is providing for the poor here? There is a recognition in the simile that the poorest people do lack the most basic necessities. There is also a statement of belief in God – watching over England in the final stanza – and divine generosity. Vehicle and tenor merge in the simile as we find the bird and the labourer sleeping under the same roof, but there is also a striking further convergence with the aristocratic 'tree' image. Amongst this rural imagery it is curious that the bird roosts amongst rafters rather than branches – curious that the two images should seem on the brink of unifying but then suddenly diverge. All it would take would be an 'l' in front of 'eaves' to create an unbroken image to connect the poem. Instead what we have is more subtle and more conflicted. The inability of the trees to provide protection could be read as a muted gesture of reproach to the aristocracy, who for all the beauty of stanza 1 are still pictured there as slightly aloof, slightly distant.
This is a spirited and well constructed exhortation to faith and patriotism. It draws on diverse elements of British tradition – religious, literary and political – to promote a mythologized past as a model for the present. What distinguishes it is its gentle acknowledgment of the complexities of the situation and the real human suffering intrinsic in the class system, meaning we find ourselves warming to a poet who holds, to the modern reader, what may well be a deeply unpalatable view-point.


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Back Bay businesses that collectively lost millions of dollars from the Marathon bombings are now counting on the Obama administration to declare that the single most devastating attack on Boston was not, legally speaking, an act of terrorism.
Illogical as that may seem, such a declaration might be the only way these businesses — many of which did not have specific coverage for terrorism — can get reimbursed for their losses by their insurance companies.
"A lot of businesses in the Back Bay will be greatly harmed if they do declare it terrorism," said Chris Jamison, owner of Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar near the corner of Dartmouth and Boylston streets. "I basically would have no plan whatsoever."
The Marathon bombings are the first test of an insurance law Congress passed after the 9/11 attacks caused a record $32 billion in losses. The law requires that the government officially certify whether an act of terrorism has occurred in order to determine liability for losses. If a business did not buy specific terrorism coverage — as many small businesses on Boylston Street did not — an official designation could make it much harder to get reimbursed.
While the law is meant to provide clarity, it is failing to do so thus far in Boston, as it still could take many weeks, if not months, for federal officials to determine whether the bombings constitute terrorism, and longer still before it becomes known who will foot the bill for millions of dollars in losses.


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Andy Smith scores goal and assist as Raiders beat Warriors 5-3NHL.com @NHLdotcom
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Andy Smith scored a goal and added an assist as the Prince Albert Raiders beat the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-3 in WHL action Friday night.
Jared Jagow, Dustin Cameron, Matt Robertson and Zak Stebner also counted for Prince Albert (25-38-3-2).
Terrance Delaronde got a pair for Moose Jaw (35-19-6-7), while Joel Broda chipped in with a single.
Steven Stanford made 36 saves for the Raiders, while Joey Perricone turned away 39 shots for the Warriors.


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Greyson Chance - New pictures from Greyson-Official.com!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 1:28PM
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Photographer: Aaron Pinkston
Source: Greyson-Official.com
Photographer: Aaron Pinkston
Hi Greyson!
I love you! You are so cute, talented, funny, and the list goes on! You inspire me so much, just like Justin Bieber! Just how a boy posts a single video on YouTube and can hit the lights and screens. Just like I said before, you inspire me so much and I really love what you are doing! My YouTube channel is Mia1402K . I'm sorry for no pictures, but I"m getting new to it and I forgot to take of the cap, and I don't know how to make a short movie without pictures from the internet. Check me out on Facebook too! Mia Koven .


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This is a shelfy drawer thing that I got when I was 15. It was basic unpainted unstained wood, that I think might have cost like$10. I recall it being for holding CDs, not sure, and I never used it for that. It's always been a random junk drawer, but useful.
When I got it, as you can see, I covered the sides with clippings from TidBits newspapers, and painted the rest in my cool designs. If you're wondering about the bottom, I'd originally planned to do it all in blue and green, but it just didn't work out, and that's when I went with the black and white with newspaper print. However when it was all done I then realized that I forgot to paint over the bottom piece, I rather liked it and left it that way.
But I never sealed the sides to protect the paper, and after years of moving from state to state, and house to house, and now with a cat who thought it was a scratching post, it's been rather damaged. Figured as my tastes have changed, though honestly really not that much, I thought I should redo it. Realized later that it's been almost 15 years since I first decorated it, considering I'll soon be 30 😦 . Who knows, maybe when I'm 45 I'll update it again.
I peeled off the news paper as best I could with a letter opener and pocket knife. I'm super high tech. Then I sanded it down to loosen up any more that I could, and ultimately to smooth it out to be painted. There was also wholes where the screws on the sides were screwed into it, and so I patched them up with wood filler and sanded some more. I then added a layer of gesso so that hopefully the paint wouldn't look all lumpy. Surprise surprise, gesso on paper caused everything to get all wonky, but it did make it where I could pull off nearly all the rest of the newspaper, which I then sanded some more, and then added a new layer of gesso to the sand and layer some more. Until it seemed smooth enough, consider the Elmer's glue that just wouldn't come up. During this whole process I vacuumed a lot trying to keep the dust and paper particles from sticking to it.
The top I sanded and gessoed as well. The top had some deep groves on it, and so I used a flat plastic spreader. I had one that was the width of the top so as to try to get in evenly as possible. It didn't end up perfectly smooth, but it did help when I did get to painting it.
Here's my cool little work area in the living room in front of the TV. It's where I do my best work. I Used high gloss black paint that I'm not sure why I have. It is the paint I used on the fireplace, but that was an accident considering the first time I painted it it was flat black, and I accidentally grabbed the gloss and didn't notice till it was almost done, and still have no idea where that can came from. But since I have it I used that, so now it's shiny.
I went to Hobby Lobby and went through their awesome furniture knobby section to get a collection of random ones. As the title states, this piece is rickety. Nothing sits quite right, and unless I spent top dollar (which isn't worth it) it's never going to look like a pristine piece of furniture. I just want it to look cool, so I figured I'd go with the rickety bit and have it look like a piece that's been fixed and parts replaced several times, so that means random knobs and worn/sanded drawers.
Actually the drawers were an accident. As you saw in the original, there were some specific designs, and while I sanded them and they felt smooth, when I painted them it was very clear to see what used to be there. So make sure to sand, wipe with a damp cloth, and sand again a few times to actually get it smooth. Well, I was fixing that and it made it look rather cool and I liked it. One of them was just rough and needed another sanding, and the 4th was just to go with the style I'd decided to go with. I had planned on doing papered sides again, but I didn't really have anything that'd look right. Then I considered painting quotes on the sides, but I hate painting words, and knowing how hard it was to repaint over the others I wrote, it really made me hesitate. After I did the drawers though, I decided that perhaps less is more. Keep it classy, and so…


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Willshee's short listed in CIWM fastest 50 growing companies.
The awards ceremony was held at the Marriot Hotel in Mayfair on Thursday 3rd November and although Willshee's did not come first, we were delighted to be short listed into the final 10, and the progress we have made this year.
Willshee's has continued to beat growth expectations, which moves us towards our stated goal of becoming the largest Waste & Recycling company in the region.
This continued growth is testament to the continued effort and commitment given by our staff, it is our staff we would like to thank as we look forward to another record breaking year.


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12 Oct Brandi & Colby – Wedding Preview – Kinston NC Photographer
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Will and I are giddy with excitement to share with the world a few sneak peeks from Brandi and Colby's wedding day. We've known this sweet couple for a little more than a year now. I just adore how in love these two are! We hope you'll enjoy these shots while you wait for the full wedding gallery.


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2018 Golf Guide Tour – The Belfry Brabazon
The Belfry – Brabazon Course
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Tune Tuesday: A Tribe Called Red - "Sisters"/
I'm always interested in searching for new music that not only is catchy and dance-able, but has a story or meaning behind it that grabs me. Some time ago, I stumbled across a series of videos asking Native American people to react to "One Word." The video I first watched actually used a name instead: "Christopher Columbus." There are so many things about so many cultures that I just don't know, or have never been exposed to. As a child, I devoured books on ancient civilizations, different lifestyles, and other peoples. I was just a white kid growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, eager to learn about everything else out there. Native American histories, cultures, peoples, and customs were truly fascinating to me, especially in terms of trying to wrap my tiny, uneducated brain around what happened to them when white men arrived. Now that I'm older, I understand more, to say the least.
Growing up, my parents listened to ALL types of music, and I specifically recall listening to an album by the musician Douglas Spotted Eagle, who strangely turns out to not be of Native heritage at all. So, that's interesting... Anyway, he released a number of albums featuring his performances with Native American-style flute. I haven't listened to his work in a very long time, and after watching the "One Word" videos, I randomly decided to search for newer Native American music, and stumbled across A Tribe Called Red.
Comprised of DJs and producers, A Tribe Called Red hails from Ottawa, and mixes pow-wow vocals and drum beats with contemporary dance and EDM vibes. They started up a wild party night called Electric Pow Wow in Ottawa, which showcases native and aboriginal artists. Earlier this year, they released a new EP. I've been listening particularly to their song "Sisters," and I love the beat and vocals. It's right up my current music interest alley!
Peep the video for "Sisters" above and let me know if it had you dancing a bit too!


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She had no symptoms, but for two years Jenkintown resident Katherine Schaefer carried on with her life knowing that someday she was probably going to have one of her carotid arteries cleaned out in order to reduce her chances of suffering a stroke. Her family doctor originally discovered the potential problem during a routine physical—a diagnosis that was confirmed by ultrasound.
Then, this past spring, after another ultrasound showed the artery was more than 80 percent blocked. Schaefer was immediately referred to Andrew B. Roberts, MD, a Temple vascular surgeon whose specialties include carotid endarterectomies.
Before she retired, the 69-year-old Schaeffer had spent 15 years as a School District of Philadelphia nurse. But prior to that, the registered nurse had worked in the delivery room at Jeanes Hospital. "It's very convenient, because it's only a mile from my house," she says, "and I knew from working there that they provide good nursing care and the doctors are good."
That was certainly true of Dr. Roberts, who performed the procedure on her in late April. "I love Dr. Roberts," she says. "I think highly of him professionally. He's obviously quite skilled at what he does. And he's a real gentleman with a really wonderful bedside manner. He has it all."
After staying overnight in the hospital for observation, she experienced no complications and was discharged to go home the following day. "I remember feeling a little tired but I did make dinner for my husband Paul," she recalls.
With the peace of mind that comes with knowing such a critical procedure went well, Schaefer has fully resumed her active lifestyle.
"I've felt fine ever since the procedure," she reports. "I'm doing quite well."
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On Earth Day this year, our KPS students will be biking to Kauapea Farms to work in the garden all together for a couple of hours and to share some of the bounty from the garden. We are REALLY excited!
KPS is lucky to have an ever expanding garden program. The roots of the program go back a few years ago when a few parents approached me about integrating gardening into the curriculum. Many of our units of discovery had natural ties to the garden so when one parent said she had gotten us into the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center School Garden Teacher Training and that she would pay her own way if we could find a way to pay for a teacher to go, we jumped at the opportunity. The PTSA kicked in some money to send the teacher and a small garden program was born. We started by asking parents to meet and brainstorm some ideas. Luckily we live in a semi-rural area and many of the school's parents are farmers so we had loads of expertise. Our campus is tiny so we decided to build some garden boxes outside a few of the classrooms, to offer a garden elective in our elective program and to start a Monday Market where we would ask parents to bring excess produce/goods from their homes/properties to school. Class parents take turns hosting the market and funds go back into sustainability related projects. The program stayed this way for a couple of years with the addition of several more garden boxes in Fall of 2008.
During the 2008-2009 school year, we were invited to a session with Linda Redfeather who runs a School Garden Network on the Big Island of Hawaii as part of the Kohala Center. Several other educators were there including representatives from Kaua'i Community College. Linda inspired all of us including one of the school's parents, Jillian Seals, who runs a nearby CSA and education center for some of KCC's students. Jillian invited some of us to the farm and we brainstormed various ideas on how we could expand our garden program and start a partnership with the farm. After working through insurance and bathroom issues, Kauapea Farms agreed to allow us to use a 2000 square foot plot. We decided each class would get 12 weeks in the garden. They would go every Friday right after lunch for a double block. Parents would have to help us drive since we couldn't afford to rent a bus each week but the garden is only about 2 miles away. We also scheduled the garden sessions for each class when they would be studying units that aligned with work in the garden. We started the program in December 2009 and can't believe how amazing it has been. Here is why we think it's working:
- The teachers from Kauapea Farms collaborate with our classroom teachers prior to the start of each session and keep in contact throughout the twelve weeks. We are also lucky in that several of our classroom teachers have strong science backgrounds and gardening experience.
- We communicate with parents before the start of the session about the program and explain all the guidelines for the garden trips and for the composting part of the program.
- Students are BUSY at the farm – they each have their own plot to tend – planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting etc. in addition to helping with other farm duties including planting starts, composting, weighing the harvest and compost and all sorts of other farm related activities.
- The work in the garden is connected to projects the students are doing in their core classes.
- Having the parents drive means that we have parents working in the garden side by side. Some have their own gardens and some have never gardened. The parent-child interaction has been beautiful to watch.


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We all want to provide our families and ourselves with the best possible foods. I am a registered nurse as well as a mother.....so I, as you, know finding the "right" foods plays an essential role in our overall mental and physical well-being. Our daughter, Natalie, was born with five congenital heart defects. She has survived one open heart surgery, two by-pass surgeries, and a stroke. Due to headaches from the stroke she was prohibited from having foods that contain nitrates or nitrites. With sodium being a cardiac issue it is also carefully watched. The Wild Joe's Beef Jerky marinade does contain sodium but, not as great an amount as in most potato chips, pretzels, and other salty snacks. Her personal favorite is our Hot flavored jerky (we know when she's gotten into it.....she could at least throw the empty bags in the garbage). I know that she is eating a high quality, all natural snack. That is a good feeling. It has only been in recent years that placing nutritional information on a product became mandatory. Fortunately for the customer, we now know exactly what is in the products we buy and consume. If we didn't make something "homemade" we would not know what we were getting.....what was added to the final product. Today's consumer is more aware of what they are buying and putting into their bodies. We are more health conscience as a whole and demand information about the products we purchase. High quality is a must!
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What the hell did I just watch?
So for a week now, I've been inundated with this SmackDown Blast From the Past brouhaha and I must admit, I fell for it hook, line, and sinker. I imagined red, white, and blue ropes. I imagined sky-blue floor pads surrounding the ring. Hell, maybe there would even be some metal barricades! …I got nothin'. I got a bunch of old guys in terrible skits. I know they're old, I wasn't expecting Ted DiBiase to come down off the 2nd rope with a fist drop, but for the love of god, give them something worthwhile. The closest thing to worthwhile entertainment was Jimmy Hart managing a tag team whilst simultaneously annoying the crap out of guest commentator Mick-cactus-dude-mankind-love-jack-Foley to the point of him taking out Sock-O. What was really great about it was the fact that the audience was on Jimmy's side! Take that, Mick!
The rest of the evening was spent with 1 minute matches and Johnny Dimples stammering his way through his Jerkface speech to Sheamus. Here's my problem with this work: He goes out and continues to be blatantly unfair to the faces, and that would be fine with me if the WWE hadn't spent all of Summer 2011 working an angle of "the higher up's can remove your ass if you're out of line." McMahon got thrown out on this premise, and he's fuckin' Vince McMahon! If they want me to swallow the notion that he could be kicked out of his position in the company, don't you dare try to make also "believe" they couldn't do the exact same thing to Johnny. I've brought it up in an old post, but i feel the need to reiterate it now: If you're going to have fake rules and a fake hierarchy, at least have the decency to fake follow it! I don't think I'm asking too much here. I think Johnny Dimples (i'm going to keep using this nickname til it sticks, so get used to it) is a great character. Now, the guy playing him sucks as an actor, but we're kind of in a catch-22 in that regard, so let me approach it from another angle. Why doesn't J-Dimps (spin-off of a nickname that hasn't even caught on yet, man I'm good!) have to abide by the same standards of fairness that were required for HHH to keep his job? I understand that we want to build heat for this guy, but for the love of god, the heat is already so high, I think we can just let it continue to boil at it's current pace. I feel like the audience would get a kick out of watching Johnny squirm as he has to play by the rules, knowing it's killing him inside. Now, to be fair, the People Power era has just begun so perhaps this will come up eventually, but it's already dragging too long for me. (Side note: Everybody's hat needs to go off to the creative man or woman who played up this whole politician/propaganda angle for Johnny Dimples. It's so good it almost pisses me off.) But I've been sidetracked by the worst wardrobe in show business for long enough, lets get back to the geriatrics.
"Cowboy" Bob Orton got mysteriously beat up by Kane, who then beat up Randy when he went looking for his dad. Kane then said "I love family reunions". I should have turned the TV off right then and there, but I didn't. Because I'm stupid. I then got to watch more of my heroes tarnish their legacy, until finally Roddy Piper came out and put on a clinic of how to use a microphone to it's maximum potential. If you want to hear a badass story about Piper and Cowboy Bob, told by the Hot Rod himself, click here. Most of the Legends still looked pretty decent (considering their incredibly advanced age), and I would have bet my very last dollar that Mae Young was dead, so it was great to see her in what was honestly one of the funnier moments of the evening. But all is not bad in the WWE. One thing appears to be here to stay and I, for one, couldn't be happier: SQUASH MATCHES! RyBack, Brodus Clay, and Lord A-Train are all squashing 180 pound sacks of potatoes and it's fantastic! They kick jobber's asses for 20-60 seconds and then they move on. This is how you introduce people. This is how you get people to believe that these guys are godless killing machines, and unstoppable forces of nature. Now, when every one of these guys get into their first legit feud, i'll be truly wondering who is going to come out on top, and who is going to be the superstar to derail (pun intended) these new monsters on the roster.
Overall the night was a definite disappointment, but hey, these guys never take a week off, and even I can cut them a little slack. Here's to hoping next week is better. Thanks for reading everybody. Remember, when life gets you down, kick out at 2. When you can't kick out at 2, reach for the ropes.
I don't know where the WWE is going, but I'm fully on board
Just like A-Train, the PerfectHeel is back on track. I must admit, a large part of the hiatus of this blog was due to the fact that I'm lazy. An even bigger part is that I was uninspired. However, that could not be further from the case today. Even going into WrestleMania, I didn't seem as jacked as most of my friends were. This is at least partially because I knew my boy was going to go down to the Big Slow (nobody talks that much shit and gets away with it, not even the son of the American Dream), but also, I just didn't feel the spark and spirit that my comrades had in their hearts. They knew the night was going to be magical, and I was just too much of a Negative Nancy to see it. My mind changed quickly after the 18 second jobbing of Daniel Bryan. Was he going to lose that match? Of course. Did I see it going down that way? Absolutely not!
One of the biggest things that was destroyed with the internet is the element of surprise. With so many rumor mills and message boards, the truth almost always comes out, but I don't know of a single person that saw this coming. Many people are upset because they feel those two didn't get the time to shine like they deserved, and those people are 100% correct. Sheamus is amazing, especially for a big man (who I generally think are just a bunch of overrated sack of potatoes) and D-Bry is a true wrestler's wrestler. It was great to see the fans give him the props he deserves. Even still though, I loved the kick-off just for the shock and awe factor, and I am forever grateful that Rhodes didn't have to job for the element of surprise. I like ya Bryan, but not that much. The night was filled with great moments, but I hate the kind of blogs that just do rundowns and don't look at the bigger picture, so lets widen our scope a little.
I can honestly say for the first time in many, many, many years that I have no idea what's going to happen next. More gimmicks are coming out of the woodwork (people who have been reading this for a while already know my love of well-executed gimmicks) every week, random alliances are popping up out of nowhere (Brodus Clay coming to the aid of Santino Marella? Fo Realz?), titles are being defended regularly on weekly programs? All I can say is I WANT MORE! This is one of the most exciting times for wrestling. Its the dawning of a "new era", and if the crowds can keep up even one fifth of the excitement and intensity that the Miami crowds had for WM and Raw, this is going to be a full-blown circus. And I say good! This is professional entertainment. There was a bit of a staleness going on lately that was starting to effect a lot of people. My friend Tony and I continued our tag-team debate, and I'll admit that tag team wrestling can be VERY formulaic at times, but that doesn't have to be the case. The WWE is constantly re-inventing the wheel, and if they can do it for the tag team division, I might be in WWE ecstasy. Who knows, they might even start giving DZ the respect he deserves, but now I think I'm just getting ahead of myself.
Of course, no Heel post would be complete with me throwing love to the best Intercontinental Champion in the last 15 years, Cody Rhodes. Yes he went down to the Big Slow, but he did his job, and that's bring credibility back to the Intercontinental Title. No longer is this belt in the same ranks as the U.S. title or Diva's title. This is a title that actually means something now. You have to be a name to deserve the shot. He didn't drop it to Kofi Kingston or Alex Riley or Ezekiel fuckin' Jackson, he dropped it to a 5 time heavyweight champion (6 time if you count ECW, but nobody counts ECW, and nobody should.) Furthermore, Rhodes brought back the classic design (which I think we can all agree was brilliant), engaged in huge storylines, and successfully defended his title against headliners. And now, it's on to bigger and better things. I think that big gold belt would look damn good around the waist of the dashing one. That pasty Irish cheese-bomb better be shaking in his kilt (Jingoism for the win!) because now the sky's the limit. Did you hear the response he got from the Miami crowd at Raw? My man is getting respect. And by the way, NOBODY looked better coming down that aisle on Sunday.
So where does the WWE go from here? I have no idea, but you better believe I'll be tuning in to find out. What were your impressions of WrestleMania XXVIII? Where do you see these storylines going? And also, what gimmick are they going to re-work next? I'm thinking a re-work of Duke "the Dumpster" Drose, or perhaps we can bring back The Brood.
Thanks for reading everybody and remember: when life gets you down, kick out at two. And if you can't kick out at two, reach for the ropes.
The future is funky, my friend
2012 is going to be a fantastic year for the WWE. Launching the WWE Network, the much needed re-vamping of the logo (the attitude era is long-since gone, its time to get rid of the "extreme" font), and some good old fashioned fun being brought back to the squared circle, from two of the most unexpected sources. First we have John Laurinaitis and this whole Corporate interference thing the WWE is bringing back. Now, don't get me wrong, the guy still can't act, and has an absolutely desolate wardrobe, but the storyline he's in right now is fantastic and Punk is good enough on the mic to make up for Johnny. This character is great. He's hated in a comparable yet completely separate way from the way Mr. McMahon was hated. And how appropriate is it that Punk is pretty much the modern day Stone Cold to play antagonist to Laurinaitis' stumbling, bumbling, executive-vice-president-of-talent-relations version of the Boss.
And then there's Brodus Clay. Where the hell did this come from? I remember a few short months ago watching Brodus stoically destroy hometown jobbers and all the sudden, i have a fatter version of the Godfather on my hands? Let me just say: I love it! I know I'm the heel and all of that, but this guy is entertaining as hell. For a big man, he can move very well in the ring, and I have to admit, i'm totally captivated by this guy. For reasons unknown, I'm fully on board the bandwagon.
However, what has me even more geeked is the Royal Rumble match coming up in about 10 days. To me, this is the best match the WWF has ever created. Born in '88, improved in '89, and perfected in '92 (making the Rumble winner become WWE champ, or at least WWE #1 contender), the Rumble is non-stop action for an hour. The only thing that they could do to improve the rumble is to bring back the wrestler thoughts segment. Why the hell would you ever get rid of this? This is promo gold!
I'm not one for predictions, especially in a scripted sport, so I'll just say the top 5 Wrestlers I'll be pulling for in the rumble.
Brodus Clay – If this guy wins, it'd be the quickest and biggest push any superstar has received since Hogan winning the WCW title in his first in-ring appearance for the company. However, he's entertaining, and i dont think nearly enough big men have won this rumble. Again, i know it's scripted but Rey Mysterio going coast-to-coast? give me a break. Brodus would have eaten his children before Rey even hit the ring.
Chris Jericho – This return still has me confused. He'd be such a great opponent for Punk, and while I love Dolph, there's no chance Punk loses that title before 'Mania. So why not have 2 of the best technical wrestlers in the biz face each other for the title at Wrestlemania? Besides, we still have no idea what he's doing back in the WWE yet because of his silence, but they've already had him turn his back on Punk in a match, perhaps the Rumble will really set this thing in motion?
Sheamus – Going back to the big guys, it's totally plausible for Sheamus to win the rumble from a size standpoint, he's been in several undercard feuds, coming out the winner in all of them (literately and figuratively ). He's a great character who's fantastic in big matches. Him and DB could have a great Wrestlemania match. Especially now that Mr. Bryan is becoming quite the convincing heel.
Randy Orton – The Viper has been out of the Main Event scene for too long. This guy is still unbelievable, and lately i've been watching matches from earlier in his career before I got back into the scene. This guy deserves to be one of the most decorated champions ever. An Orton/Punk reboot would be much appreciated by me, who missed some of the better moments the first go-around, and Orton/Bryan would be entertaining also. Pretty much anybody you put in the ring with Orton will have a good match. And damn…those dropkicks…
Cody Rhodes – My man-crush on Cody does not appear to be dying down at all, does it? The current I.C. champ (5-month long reign and counting. Just sayin') recently said he was going to pull an Ultimate Warrior and hold both titles. Now, even I admit that Rhodes is not ready to be the face of the company yet, but a push like this could get him ready very quickly. Either way, I think 2012 is going to take Cody to the main event level, and I say bring it on.
One bold prediction I will make: This year, the winner comes from the dreaded 11-20 range. I'm thinking #15. Go define the odds, middle men!
Discussion Question: Who are YOU pulling for in this year's Rumble?
It's in the bank
In watching the most recent Smackdown, A great storyline (and match with Cody Rhodes) was continued with Daniel Bryan's quest for championship gold. You see, five months ago DB won the Smackdown 2011 Money In The Bank match. I truly feel this is the best concept the WWE has incorporated in the last 10 years. Here are my top 5 reasons the Money In The Bank match is such a beautiful idea.
5. It involves a ladder. I'm a sucker for ladders. Ever since Shawn Michaels went "Superfly" on Razor Ramon, I've been all about the ladders. They're so versatile! The drama is great, the finishes are always over the top, and there's always a good chance someone is going through a table, which segues nicely into number 4…
4. It is attitude-esque. Oooh that violence! At times it seems a little absurd that all 7 guys on the floor would just stand in a little huddle while someone like Jeff Hardy or John Morrison jumps on them from 20 feet in the air, but it doesn't change the fact that it's super dangerous and entertaining to watch. These guys kill themselves for our mere entertainment dollar. The least we can do is respect and give props when done so. The Attitude Era took a lot of liberties with the word "wrestling" but i'd be lying if i said it didn't WOW and impress me.
3. It ALWAYS fast-tracks your career. It's pretty much a given that if you have that briefcase, you're going to be a mainstay on every single televised program. And since that briefcase has been cashed successfully EVERY time, it's pretty much a title in-and-of itself. Of course, someone is going to be the first person to not capitalize on it, and that person will have that stigma with them forever, but until that day comes, I consider the MITB briefcase to be the 3rd biggest title in the game.
2. Anybody can win! Because this briefcase can be cashed in 3 calendar seasons later, it truly means that any of the competitors have a realistic shot of winning. if they plan on using the briefcase soon, then of course one of the bigger names in the event are going to win. However, like in this case, where they planned on making this thing go the distance, they were able to have DB win it, a true upset in this scripted world we enthrall ourselves in.
1. You have to stay on your toes. Unless you have serious insider information, you don't know when the MITB briefcase is going to be cashed in. So any time the champ is down, if that briefcase is still in play, somewhere in the back of your head, an alarm goes off, telling you to be on alert for the drama. Summerslam was a lackluster of a main event, until CM Punk won, then Kevin Nash, then BAM, Alberto Del Rio (without even being properly introduced by Ricardo Rodriguez!) runs down, cashes in the contract, and dashes the dreams of the Punk fans. Now, I consider myself to be one of those Punk fans, but I still love a good twist. And that single move made me feel just in actually ordering the pay per view (before i realized you could watch it online for free.)
This is a call to arms. I'm going through writers block, so if you read this and have any ideas for topics/top 10 lists/whatever, please let me know what you'd like to read about. After all, I write this blog for others to read, not myself.
PG with Attitude?
If the world of professional wrestling is ever-evolving, why does it seem like I'm watching a weak version of the same old thing? We should learn from the past, not fuck it up.
I was having a conversation with a fellow wrestling aficionado , Tony, about the "PG" nature of the current WWE. He is steadfast in the belief that the current WWE is too soft compared to what it used to be in the heart of the Attitude Era. While I don't think professional wrestling is too "soft" per se, I do think that it's become a bit too polished and clean. So what do I mean by too polished?
Back in "the day" wrestlers typically had a ver different build and things were much more mat-oriented. However, as the 90's wore on, WCW turned to higher violence, but really focused on cruiserweights. Meanwhile the WWF started bringing in some real high flyers like the Hardy Boys, but where the WWF really broke out was the uber-violent department. I loved both of these wrestling organizations at this time because they were so starkly different from each other, yet both had an amazing amount of talent. Now it seems, we've watered down the best of both of those worlds.
The fun, high-flying luchadors are now doing the same moves to Sheamus and Drew McIntyre as they used to do to Juventud Guerrera and Psychosis. I have a hard time believing Rey Mysterio Jr. can actually huracanrana Wade Barrett. Meanwhile, the "violence" has been turned down significantly compared to 1999, but not to the point it was in the late 80's. However, to be honest, I think it's worse in a way now. In watching a "street fight" with Randy Orton and David Otunga on today's Smackdown!, I actually just started channel surfing. A certain amount of this can be chalked up to the fact that Mr. Hudson was allowed to enter the squared circle. However, a bigger reason for disappointment was the sheer lack of chaos that ensued. Street fights should not spend any significant amount of time in the ring, they should involve more than 1 weapon, and by the end of it, you better have me convinced someone actually got hurt. I would rather see a normal match than some weak excuse for an "all out brawl". Even the WCW knew how to properly put on a street fight in the mid-late 90's. You want to see a street fight? Here's a fuckin' street fight!!! …and here's the 2nd part of the fuckin' street fight!.
I understand the WWE wanting to create a new image for themselves but I still think there are a few things we can take from the past to make the present even better.
1. (On behalf of Tony) Bring back Tornado Tag matches! So many great tag team title matches during that Attitude Era, and what's the overlying theme amongst most of them? They were tornado matches! Be it ladder, table, TLC, or just plain tornado tag, there's no doubt that it was more entertaining. I understand it can't happen all the time, but it is pretty much completely gone now and all we want to know is "why?"
2. Let the blood flow! This personally upsets me the most. I can't recal the last time i saw a Superstar bleed significantly. However, this makes no sense to me because even at its cartooniest of times, there was still plenty of blood shed in that squared circle. At WrestlemaniaV, Hogan wrestles most of the main event with blood running into his eye. Shawn Michaels has lost gallons of blood throughout his career (and the changing images of the WWE/F) and it always was appreciated by the fans. After all, aren't they supposed to give us their BLOOD, sweat, and tears?
3. Cruiserweight division. Right now the WWE has a decent roster of cruiserweights. I quickly scanned the WWE roster and found 20 guys that should be in their own division. Get rid of the U.S. title, bring back the Cruiserweight title, and build it up with some great rivalries. Maybe some people find it entertaining to watch Kofi Kingston face Kane, but I much prefer 2 high flyers move in the ring with each other. They are more familiar with the moves so they are less stiff with their bumps, and more important, it's actually believable. I get the whole david vs. goliath concept, but let the little guys fling each other around, and let the big guys go back to pounding the crap out of each other.
What aspect of wrestling went away before its time? Or perhaps, what aspect needs to go away sooner rather than later? Let your voice be heard!
Same Dude, Different Gimmick (Did you know Kane was a dentist?)
This week's Tales from the Turnbuckle takes a look at the all important "gimmick". Every once in a while a wrestler has to go through a pretty bad cast of characters before he or she finds one that fits their personality and really lets them shine. Those road bumps along the way can be pretty embarrassing. Hey, we can't all get it right the first time.
The most important thing for any superstar is to get over with the crowd. Be it in a positive or negative light, every wrestler needs to be receiving some sort of heat. Otherwise, nobody cares. A lot of credibility will come from in-ring ability, but the package still has to be pretty. A back story needs to be interesting, face paint needs to be impressive or intimidating, and we most certainly shouldn't be laughing at you. Some characters, like Bobby Heenan or R-Truth, make a career getting people to laugh with them, but that is a totally different story and one that merits respect, not ridicule. But the importance of one's shtick can not be underrated.
Here's a fun fact: Before becoming "the Big Red Monster, the scarred evil brother of the Undertaker, the fire-breathing and brimstone-pounding machine" that is Kane, that scary mo-fo had a dental practice? In 1995, and thankfully not much longer after, The man now known as Kane was Dr. Isaac Yankem, DDS. A dentist with an ugly streak and an uglier mouth, Dr. Yankem was supposed to be every 7 year old's nightmare, an evil dentist who wants to harm you by putting sharp metal instruments into your mouth. How could that possibly not be scary? Because he looked like Frankenstien ate Michael Cera. Blonde curly hair on a big oafish guy still makes him far less scary. Add that to the fact that Glenn Jacobs (the good doctor's real name) was not nearly the in-ring wrestler he would become and he had horrible mic skills. There's a reason Paul Bearer did all of Kane's talking for a decade.
Before starting in the WWF, Terry Taylor and Curt Hennig were considered to be on par with each other as far as superstar potential goes. Well, Curt Hennig was fitted with the moniker "Mr. Perfect", an arrogant super-athlete who was the definition of textbook wrestler, while Terry Taylor strutted his way into the boots of "The Red Rooster" a guy who had a strip of red spiked hair among his long blonde hair to symbolize a rooster as he bobbed his head throughout the match like a rooster and crowed out to the audience like, well, you see where I'm going with this. The Rooster was supposed to be a face and for all intents and purposes he was, but he was too goofy for anybody to take him seriously or really care if he won or not. Meanwhile, Mr. Perfect slapped his opponents in the face as he yelled at and ridiculed them. He would throw his hands up and his nose in the air as if to say "take it all in, losers" and people despised him. Guess who had the more illustrious career? Gimmicks matter. Here's a few more fun "AKA's" for you to impress your friends with.
-Before being the pimp-tastic "Godfather", Charles Wright also portrayed afro-centric boxer "Kama" and voodoo master, "Papa Shango."
-"Chris Kanyon" was mortal-kombat-meets-Oakland-Raider-superfan "Mortis".
-"Konnan" was MAX MOON! If you don't know max moon, go look him up immediately. I promise you'll laugh.
So congratulations to those who were able to find a more successful way to express themselves. To the ones that didn't, perhaps they needed a manager?
Discussion topic: Survivor Series 5-on-5 match. Who's your 4 teammates and why?
Bring back the managers!
At WWE's most recent pay-per-view, Vengance, Zack Ryder wrestled Dolph Ziggler for the U.S. title in what was a pretty quick, yet entertaining match. Dolph won the match and I did my usual celebration for the heel retaining his title. Dolph was able to win the match due to an enormous amount of outside interference. I am a big Dolph Ziggler fan for 3 main reasons. 1. His in-ring ability is sick and his mic skills can match anybody in the WWE right now (except CM Punk). 2. He's ballsy enough to use the word "perfection" to describe himself, and anybody who welcomes comparisons between himself and Curt Hennig is an extremely confident individual and i respect the "ballsiness" of the declaration. 3. He has a manager! Vicki Guerrero may be annoying, obnoxious, ugly, and ear-piercing, but that's why she's so great at the lost art of being a professional wrestling manager.
For a very long time, managers have provided landmark moments in wrestling, and offer many practical services. Managers traditionally have amazing mic skills (Mr. Fuji being the exception to that rule) so they can make up for wrestler's with in-ring ability but a serious lack of personality (Michael Mcguillicutty and Drew McIntyre come to mind). Also, managers provide for many fun and exciting ends to matches.
As a heel fan, it's fun to watch them screw over the good guys and win in underhanded ways such as distracting the ref, throwing in foreign objects, or interfering with wrestlers on the outside of the ring. But managers aren't just for heels. There have been several great "face" managers. Paul Bearer continued to manage The Undertaker after his face turn, and Miss Elisabeth was the manager for the Macho Man and Hulk Hogan while they were the two biggest faces in the biz. (Neither of these legends needed a manager, but I'm making a point.)
Managers are often more hated than the wrestlers they represent, especially if they represent multiple wrestlers (Guerrero, Heenan, Hart, Slick, and I'll throw in Kevin Sullivan for you WCW fans). This is partially because they would be seen several times over the course of an event, but a bigger part is they are just great characters. They are THE characters people love to hate. For only modern wrestling fans, it's hard to explain the magnitude of heat they can generate. At SummerSlam '93 I was in attendance, and one of the few things i remember from that event is the only time i covered my ears due to loudness was when Lex Lugar hit Mr. Fuji during the main event. This applause was louder than when Lugar actually won the match (albeit by countout, and Yokozuna retained the title. Damn you technicalities!).
Managers are the little, runty, annoying pests that stand by ringside with too much confidence and too little ability. People loathe them, for managers are often the real reason their favorite wrestler loses. And when they get a title? Forget about it. Nothing more annoying than seeing an ego-filled manager kissing and holding up a belt that takes up 90% of his torso (see: Jimmy Hart & the Nasty Boys) and acting like he's the man. WWE managers are the sterling definition of sports entertainment, and this is why the WWE NEEDS to bring them back.
Discussion question: what would be your in-ring alter ego?


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Our picks for the Best Hammock Tarps for backpacking and camping:
|MT Rank
|ENO ProFly
|Cat-Cut Hex
|Ripstop Nylon or Sil-Nylon
|Solid Pick
|Hennessy Hex Rainfly
|Cat-Cut Hex
|Ripstop Nylon
|Value Pick
|Warbonnet MamaJamba
|Cat-Cut Hex
|Top Pick
|Arrowhead Equipment Toxaway
|Cat-Cut Hex
|Top Pick
|Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Hex
|Cat-Cut Hex
|Cuben Fiber
|Light-Weight Pick
In order to stay dry while hammock camping, you need a tarp! Most of the time hanging a tarp is more complicated than hanging a hammock. Learning to tie a knot or two is a likely scenario. The best tarps are the ones that keep you dry, are light to carry, and are easy to setup. This article covers our choices for the best hammock tarps to use on a backpacking trip.
ENO ProFly Tarp
The ENO ProFly Tarp may be a great choice for a great choice for almost any hammock camper as it comes in a few different versions:
The standard ProFly is a nice middle-of-the-road tarp that balances usability with price. Once again, ENO comes through with a relatively lightweight, easy to use product that will suit the needs of most hammock campers.
ENO's ProFly XL is substantially larger in its dimensions and built to make shelter for even the largest of hammocks.
The ProFly Sil is the same size as the standard model, but is made out of the silicone-impregnated nylon that is a lighter weight than the ripstop nylon used for the standard and XL models.
Also offered is the ProFly XLSil, which combines the larger size of the XL model with the lightweight sil-nylon of the Sil model.
Comparison of Specs
Source: eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com
- ProFly: 10'6" x 6'4" – 22 oz. – PU coated nylon tafetta ripstop
- ProFlyXL: 13' x 9'2" – 28 oz. – PU coated nylon tafetta ripstop
- ProFlySil: 10'6" x 6' 4" – 16 oz. – Silicone Impregnated Ripstop nylon
- ProFly XLSil: 13' x 9'2" – 26 oz. – Silicone Impregnated Ripstop nylon
- Easy to adjust guylines allow for an almost foolproof setup
- Cat-cut hex shape is ideal for hanging over a hammock
- Available at most outdoor retailers
- Short length (10'6″) is intended to be used with ENO hammocks, which are rather short, making it tough to cover some larger hammocks (this is solved by upgrading to the XL)
- Price point is a bit high
I really like what ENO has done with their ProFly line of hammock tarps. In my opinion, most hammock campers could choose from one of the four choices and be very happy with their tarp.
However, one thing to look our for is the short length (10'6″) of the ProFly and ProFlySil. These tarps are designed to fit almost perfectly over an ENO DoubleNest Hammock. If you're already buying (or own) a DoubleNest, the 10'6″ size should do just fine. If you are purchasing a larger hammock (over 10′ in length) from another retailer, be sure to go for the ProFlyXL or ProFlyXLSil.
Beyond the size considerations, I love that ENO is offering silnylon versions, which not only save weight while backpacking, but pack down a little smaller as well. Another nice feature is the cinching mechanisms on the guylines that allow the user to pitch the tarp without even needing to tie a knot!
The one real drawback is that the ENO tarps, like most ENO products, are priced a little on the high side considering the materials and features. There are definitely some tarps on this list (e.g. the Hennessy Hex Rainfly below) that offer more bang for your buck.
Overall, I do recommend the ENO ProFly line of tarps, especially to new hammockers that are looking for a simple tarp that will serve them well.
Check current prices for the ENO ProFly Tarp:
Hennessy Hex Rainfly Tarp
Hennessy Hammocks is one of the oldest names in the hammock camping game, and offers a nice hexagonal ripstop nylon tarp under the name Hennessy Hex Rainfly.
For many years, they have offered an asymmetrical version that is specifically designed to fit their own hammock designs. Now they have added a symmetrical version that will work with most hammocks, regardless of the manufacturer.
Source: hennessyhammock.com
- 11'11" x 10′ – 27 oz. – 70D Polyeurethane Coated Polyester Rip-stop
- Hex-shape is well-adapted for hammock camping
- Hand-made "cottage" style manufacturing ensures top quality of product
- Simple design makes for easy setup
- Silnylon version not offered in the symmetrical shape, so the tarp is on the heavy side
The Hennessy Hex Rainfly is a simple, well-constructed hammock tarp that is really hard to complain about. The catenary cuts on the edges are not very aggressive, and look as if they will render the sides with a loose, floppy pitch. That is not the case, as it usually goes up nice and taut. This "boxy" shape also makes the tarp a little more attractive in rainy weather where slimmer cut tarps may let in more moisture.
I personally like the nice, big size. The ridgeline is nearly 12 feet long, and should fit over nearly any hammock on the market. Backpackers looking to go lightweight may find this tarp a little heavy and bulky. And unfortunately, Hennessy does not offer a lighter silnylon version in the symmetrical style at this time.
The price is also right, and I think this might be the best value hammock tarp on the market right now!
Check current prices for the Hennessy Hex Rainfly:
Warbonnet MamaJamba Tarp
This is currently my go-to tarp! A fairly large hex-cut silnylon tarp, the Warbonnet MamaJamba is designed to fit most gathered end hammocks. Warbonnet itself is a small "cottage" manufacturer from Colorado that hand-sews top quality hammock hear. I also own a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC hammock, and am very satisfied with their quality of work.
Source: warbonnetoutdoors.com
- 11′ x 10′ – 14 oz. – 1.1oz/30D 2000mm NeverMist™ Silnylon
- Cat-cut hex shape is ideal for hammock camping
- Silnylon material makes for a relatively small size and light weight when backpacking
- "Panel pull" tie-outs allow for more head-space and standing room inside
- Very high quality
- Panel pulls do not come seam-sealed, leaving that up to the buyer to complete
The Warbonnet MamaJamba is one of the best hammock tarps for 3-season backpacking because of its combination of high quality construction, light weight and large size. I really like the panel pulls, that open up some extra space inside the tarp. The silnylon construction makes this tarp light to carry and easy to pack, and does come shipped with its own stuff sack.
I've used the MamaJamba tarp on my last few backpacking trips, and it has worked great! I even took it on a winter trip in the Grand Canyon during some cold, rainy weather and it held up like a champ. The only small leaks were through the panel pulls that I forgot to seal before I headed out, but the leaks were so tiny, it wasn't even a problem.
Overall, I'm very happy with my own Warbonnet MamaJamba and recommend it as a solid, lightweight 3-season tarp that provides ample coverage. Of all the hammock tarps on the market, the MamaJamba is a top pick because of its combination of large size, light weight, and excellent build quality.
Additional Options From Warbonnet Outdoors
The MamaJamba does have an interesting accessory option: attachable doors that cover the open ends of the tarp. This option may be useful for users that enjoy camping in winter conditions as the doors add maximum wind and cold protection to the tarp. The tarp door kit is available at an additional cost.
Also, Warbonnet has other tarp offerings on their website, such as the Superfly Tarp (it's the same as the Mamajamba but with permanent winter doors) and the Edge (a smaller tarp suited for summer trips). Check out the Warbonnet website for more!
Arrowhead Equipment Tarps
Another cottage-style gear maker, these guys have a couple nice tarps, the larger Toxaway Tarp, and the smaller Shangri La Tarp. I don't have experience with their tarps specifically, but have purchased some of their accessories, such as the tarp ridgeline / carabiner kit that streamlines the process of hanging your tarp!
All of the products I have purchased from Arrowhead are high quality, and their tarps come highly recommended from many reputable hammock backpackers. Their line of synthetic insulation hammock underquilts was the first of its kind, so you know Arrowhead is an innovative company. I definitely recommend taking a look at their site to browse their offerings.
Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Hammock Hex Tarp
Cuben fiber tarps are the ultimate in ultra-lightweight backpacking shelters for hammocks. Hammock Gear, an amazing cottage manufacturer, makes an excellent one! Their Cuben Fiber Hammock Hex Tarp is perhaps the most well-round ultralight hammock tarp available.
11′ model (also available in 12′ and 10′)
Source: hammockgear.com
- Dimensions: 11′ x 8'6″ / 335 x 259cm
- Cat-cut hex shape is ideal for hammock camping
- Ultra-lighweight: cuben fiber is the lightest material available
- Excellent build quality
- Pull-tabs allow for extra space inside tarp when pitched
- Cuben fiber is not as durable as other materials
The Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Hammock Hex Tarp is a superior ultra-light backpacking tarp. It's hexagonal shape and large size offers plenty of coverage that keep a hammock dry through majority of weather conditions. Yet the ultra-lightweight cuben fiber material keeps the weight of this tarp to a bare minimum.
Hammock Gear does not list an official weight for this tarp, but it appears to weigh in the vicinity of 5 oz / 142 grams. This is extremely lightweight, nearly one-third the weight of a similarly sized sil-nylon tarp!
Additionally, the build quality of this tarp is excellent, featuring high-quality D-ring anchor points and fine stitch-work that Hammock Gear guarantees will not need seam-sealing by the user. Just be forewarned that the lightweight nature of this material means that is not altogether durable, regardless of the tarp's build quality. The tarp also includes pull-tabs on the walls that can be tied-out with guylines to allow extra headroom under the tarp.
If you are weight-conscious and willing to pay the price ($235 for the 11′ version), this is a fantastic tarp. I highly recommend this hammock tarp to ultra-light backpackers looking for a large tarp that weighs next to nothing.
Factors for Choosing a Hammock Tarp
Generally speaking, your tarp needs to be able cover your hammock. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 6 inches / 15 cm coverage on either end of the hammock. As such, you will need to know the length of your hammock (when hanging) to determine the required length of your tarp. If you plan on hanging in extreme weather (high wind, heavy rain, snow, ect.) you might want your tarp to be extra long for more coverage.
The width of the tarp is less important than the length, but again, if you plan to hang in extreme weather, you may want a wider tarp. Do consider that a "wider" tarp means that the sides will drape closer to the ground. This not only adds extra protection during storms, but extra privacy when in your hammock. A wide tarp is not a necessity for most hammock campers, but may be a preference for many.
The size of the tarp can also be a determining factor for the tarp's weight (more on that below). A tarp's size is often determined by the tarp's shape (more on that below as well).
Weight is mostly of concerned if you are backpacking, as opposed to car camping, kayak camping, ect. If you fall under the category of either a lighweight or ultralight backpacker, you may be especially concerned about lightening your load. Just know the biggest factor for determining weight is the tarp's material. In the hammock world, there are three common tarp-building materials:
- Ripstop Nylon: The heaviest of the three materials, ripstop nylon is still the fairly light in weight. However, if you are a weight-conscious backpacker, you will likely want a lighter material. Of course, the benefit of a heavier material like ripstop nylon is that it is the most durable.
- Silicon-Impregnated Ripstop Nylon: Commonly known as sil-nylon, this is a nice middle-of-road material that is light in weight and fairly durable. Sil-nylon is my own preferred tarp material.
- Cuben Fiber: The lightest of the materials, cuben fiber is a favorite among ultralight backpackers. Just be wary that it is also the least durable material.
As you may have noticed above in the weight section, a tarp's weight and durability act as a balancing act. If you want a more durable tarp made out of ripstop nylon, you will have to take a weight penalty.
Also note that a secondary factor in the tarp's durability is build quality of the tarp. A tarp that is poorly made tarp is more likely to tear than a well-made tarp.
The most common tarps shapes are:
Rectangular: The old standard, rectangular tarps offer the most coverage but also use more material so are often the heaviest and bulkiest.
Square: Similar to the rectangular tarps, square tarps can come in a variety of sizes. As such, some are very small and are used by ultralight backpackers for ultimate weight savings. However, the larger square tarps can offer big weather coverage and be quite a bit heavier.
Hexagon: Hex-shaped tarps are quickly becoming the most popular hammock camping tarp because of balanced combination of good weather coverage while being lighter and less bulky than rectangles. For the majority of hammock campers, this is the best choice.
Diamond: Also known as asymmetrical tarps, these are often designed to go with asymmetrical hammocks such as the Hennessy Expedition. They are also often used by ultralight backpackers for their efficient use of space and material. However, care must be taken when orientating them so that the open end is not facing into the wind or you could have a very cold and wet night.
Build Quality and Price
This will likely seem obvious, but the overall build quality will effect the durability, usability, and life-span of the tarp! The biggest factor at odds with build quality is price. If you buy a super cheap tarp, it will likely fall apart much faster than if you invest in a well made tarp. If you are on a tight budget you may have to live with a crummy tarp, but may be better served saving up a little for a tarp that will last for years to come as this is often more cost-effective in the long run.
How Should I Pitch My Hammock Tarp?
There are a million and one variations on pitching a tarp. Of course, pitching over a hammock make things a bit more straightforward. Generally speaking, you create an A-frame shape that fits right over top the hammock. Simple right? Clear as mud is more like it.
In the future we'll offer some tarp pitching tips here on site. For now, have look at these easy-to-follow resources from our amigos over at the Ultimate Hang:
Rigging a Tarp for a Hammock (no hardware)
Rigging a Tarp for a Hammock (with hardware)
More Hammock Resources From Mountain Tripper
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For all of you who want to add simple bathroom cabinet for your small bathroom, you can choose bathroom medicine cabinet that is made with mirror too. You will get double function from your bathroom cabinet. You will be able to store all medicines to the cabinet and you can also use mirror. The bathroom cabinets are available in various sizes. You are free to choose one that is suitable with your bathroom area.
When you search in some other stores you can also find bathroom mirror that is completed with shelves. Shelves are made with various designs. For your modern bathroom, you better choose shelves with compact design. You can choose shelves that are made from glass material or other materials that is lightweight. You can add hanging bathroom mirror with cabinet or shelf in the part location in your bathroom and you can add aesthetic too to your bathroom. Most people will add hanging cabinet up of their bathroom sink and faucet. There are some other accessories that you can add such as simple and compact faucet. Today you can choose automatic kitchen faucet too help you control water from the faucet. You can save more energy and water when you use automatic faucet. You can add sliding door when you have small bathroom area.
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M.V.A.D's returned from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic refreshed and relaxed with plenty of rum in our system! We witnessed our dear friends Julian & Val's wedding while dodging a little rain and coming together for our first huddle wedding under the gazabo! We went on a catamaran, lounged by the pool, induldged in a massage at the spa, ate enough all-inclusive food to last us the rest of the year (time to get back on our road bikes....ooof) and scuba dived with some baby stingrays & a seahorse!
Travel Tips:
- Tip! Even if your resort is all-inclusive.
- Research excursions, we experienced one that ended up being disappointing (lets just say the 'blue' lagoon swimming hole was blue because of blue lightbulbs ;) and two that were excellent! Catamaran & scuba diving!
- Wifi was spotty and slow so be prepared to be disconnected and present.
- Mama Juana, google it, know it and drink it.
- Negotiating is normal, one person told us a necklace was $100, the next vendor told us the same necklace was $20 :)
- Booking transportation is a THING. Make sure your ride to the airport is called hours in advance.
- Find your Jerry. Jerry was great! He made sure our boat ride to Catalina Island to dive was excellent and that we always had a full beer in our hand. I miss Jerry.
- DR is on island time, by the time you call for room service, ie. ice, your bottle of rum will be gone.
Amy Cherie