[horrez]

Reminds me of an Andy Griffith episode where Barney had to stretch himself to meet the 5'8" minimum requirements. Any similar height requirements in Allentown?

Memo to Self: Never speed even one mile over the limit through Allentown with Texas plates.

Hmmm... I guess with all of the Winthrop stuff on my truck, I should just avoid driving through Allentown.

[Rocketfan]

Reminds me of an Andy Griffith episode where Barney had to stretch himself to meet the 5'8" minimum requirements. Any similar height requirements in Allentown?

Memo to Self: Never speed even one mile over the limit through Allentown with Texas plates.

Hmmm... I guess with all of the Winthrop stuff on my truck, I should just avoid driving through Allentown.

Yeah that would be like asking for a cavity search....

Although if you coughed up "ole purple face" cell phone number im sure he would let you off with just a warning for whatever charge he thought you deserved.

[PAmedic]

I've missed you all and your smart mouths. Not been able to post for what seems like forever.

been incredibly busy this week- getting used to daily beat-downs by the Sarge and all the coursework.

mostly academic and PT so far- very little range time or anything "fun" but I'm starting to feel like I belong here.

tough to be away from my family so much- I'm only home about 3 nights/week and some weekends, so that sucks.

Feels right though- so I'm keeping my head down and plunging on.

MrsPA is doing great at her new job, I'm very proud of her

thanks for all your support, and I hope I can get back on here soon.

[Sly Fox]

I admit it has been rather strange without your presence. You are going to have to get a phone rigged up with FlameFans mobile to get your fix.

[PAmedic]

nice to be missed

but I don't think my phone can do that.

its a clunky old Nextel i730

[Sly Fox]

As soon as your Nextel contract ends, you need to ditch that outfit.

Our DSL was/is down at our house tonight due to some severe storms earlier. I was able to tether my laptop to my Blackberry and not miss a beat tonight.

[bigsmooth]

i smell bacon .....seriously congrats shorty.

[scuzdriver]

Hang in there Medic! It'll be over before you know it. I know the academy sucks big time! But then before you know it, you'll be out on the streets shooting at anyone who looks like a criminal. Make sure you buy yourself a good throw down!

[Baldspot]

Two new careers plus a newborn all in a couple months. Sounds like some major stressors.

[Cider Jim]

But then before you know it, you'll be out on the streets shooting at anyone who looks like a criminal.

Don't poke the bear, esp. when he's wearing a sidearm! Wondering if Medic will have to keep his ammo in his shirt pocket, like Barney used to.

[PAmedic]

Two new careers plus a newborn all in a couple months. Sounds like some major stressors.

oh, believe me ...

PT every day turns out to be a GOOD thing.

I'm spending a good bit of the day in the gym.

[bigsmooth]

what do you bench 50 lbs???

[Cider Jim]

I'm spending a good bit of the day in the gym.

Stretching?

[JDUB]

trying to figure out where the leg press for midgets is at

[grm]

Very proud of you PA! Keep up the good work, & I'm praying for you.

[PAmedic]

Very proud of you PA! Keep up the good work, & I'm praying for you.

thank you, my new best friend.

All you other guys can find a bridge and jump.

FYI: the requirements for Bench Press is 106% of your body weight- I am currently at 172 lbs. (Thank the Lord we only have to put it up once)

Running- no big deal. Can do that. Its the situps that kill me and my gut

28 hrs of Vehicle Code this week

only 18 weeks to go- thanks for the thoughts and prayers

[Fumblerooskies]

Best of luck in the PT...as we can see...that vest IS a little tight and riding high on the waist on you these days

[Cider Jim]

Great pic, Fumble, but I didn't know that they made Medic shave off his moustache.

[FlameDad]

did I read that correctly?

172 lbs?

[Cider Jim]

FYI: the requirements for Bench Press is 106% of your body weight- I am currently at 172 lbs.

Not sure if 172 pounds is his weight or his bench. Any guesses?

[jcmanson]

I'm thinking that's his bench.

[blwall1416]

I'm thinking that's his bench.

The way it is written is that he weighs 172lbs. 106% of his body weight means he would need to bench 183lbs (I believe..I suck at math).

[JDUB]

i'm gonna say weight.

[Cider Jim]

I think we have a word problem here:

If Medic weighs 172 lbs, and he has to bench press 106% of his weight, how many pounds does the little guy have to bench press to get his shield? (or)

If Medic benches 172 pounds, which is 106% of his body weight, how much does the little guy weigh?

[LUconn]

I'm so confused! Do we have any math majors/profs on the board?






(Cue Atrain to chime in with the answers)