tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post9181308140769764927..comments2024-03-18T22:10:09.771-07:00Comments on BikeBubba's Boulangerie: Sports and the mercenary mindsetBike Bubbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193546045614393425noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-6394962388719423332007-10-16T11:47:00.000-07:002007-10-16T11:47:00.000-07:00Now I know why Connie loves you! :^)Now I know why Connie loves you! :^)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349169580520258486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-15375967540801847692007-10-12T09:16:00.000-07:002007-10-12T09:16:00.000-07:00So far, we're training with a standard piggyback, ...So far, we're training with a standard piggyback, but perhaps we'll move to the Estonian carry as we get stronger and more confident. You'd be amazed, by the way, now easy it is to carry 49kg (I'm sure that's what Connie weighs...) on your back in the Estonian carry.<BR/><BR/>There's a competition in Wisconsin, too, according to Wiki.Bike Bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08193546045614393425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-40090808067639577972007-10-12T08:35:00.000-07:002007-10-12T08:35:00.000-07:00Upon receipt of entry confirmation, expect yours t...Upon receipt of entry confirmation, expect yours to follow quickly. What carry method do you and The Hun prefer?Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349169580520258486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-51245657902871971452007-10-11T15:05:00.000-07:002007-10-11T15:05:00.000-07:00I'll be signing you up for the competition then--m...I'll be signing you up for the competition then--make sure you're in Maine next October! And remember, Mark, you've got to get in training, too!Bike Bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08193546045614393425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-17076722977270742622007-10-11T15:03:00.000-07:002007-10-11T15:03:00.000-07:00Apparently you don't know how deadly I am on a gol...Apparently you don't know how deadly I am on a golf course! Especially when I get to the putting surface.<BR/><BR/>And, about the wife carrying, I guess that I really need to spend more time in the gym! :^/Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349169580520258486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-36599421904956474242007-10-11T14:55:00.000-07:002007-10-11T14:55:00.000-07:00...talk about marrying well. I'm glad my wife is s......talk about marrying well. I'm glad my wife is size 1.Johnny Rooshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286401031889289290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-74910297308328923322007-10-11T10:02:00.000-07:002007-10-11T10:02:00.000-07:00Nah, technically golf and bowling are games. Arch...Nah, technically golf and bowling are games. Archery is a sport, though, as it is more readily lethal.<BR/><BR/>Lots of fun, but still a game. And don't forget, Mark; "Husband up" and learn to carry your wife. Let's avenge the loss of the "wife carrying" championship to those single guys.Bike Bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08193546045614393425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-53180088047073779022007-10-11T08:56:00.000-07:002007-10-11T08:56:00.000-07:00Mercy, golf and bowling are sports in much the sam...Mercy, golf and bowling are sports in much the same way as archery and skeet because they teach you the skills necessary to be deadly with the implements used. <BR/><BR/>Properly hit or thrown, golf or bowling balls can be very deadly. It's just that they have not been used in an organized martial art -- yet... <BR/><BR/>;^)<BR/><BR/>Good insights Bert! Keep clarifying the language!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349169580520258486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19803826.post-25336816413469433142007-10-10T20:28:00.000-07:002007-10-10T20:28:00.000-07:00I find it interesting how they categorize certain ...I find it interesting how they categorize certain events as sports, e.g. golf & bowling, WTF do they have anything to do w/ sports? I agree there's talent involved but sports...Mercy Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460657808114487254noreply@blogger.com