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Dumb how? It's relevant to other discussion on the board, involves a national championship coach, and the thread title is 100% factual.


Any reason you chose not to title this thread "Former A&M coach says..."
I think this is the first year that all extended family members on both sides have finally agreed to the pact that we only buy for the kids, not each other

It's a glorious feeling!
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How much did the Tooth Fairy bring that baby girl?

She received 5 "golden" dollar coins!
Why should Santa get the glory of the "Big Gift"?

give the Big gift from Mom and Dad.

Santa can bring the Legos and Video games.
Thanks.

We have been lucky that there aren't many residual effects from her surgery.

She has been scoped yearly to ensure there is no regrowth, and haven't seen any evidence of it yet.

The only lingering thing is that she has partial hearing loss in her left ear (could be from the location of where the cyst was growing, or could be totally unrelated, we don't know for sure) but you would never know by talking to her. It hasn't delayed her speech at all, which was always our big concern.
Some of you may remember my story from almost exactly 5 years ago where my newborn daughter had to have surgery at 7 weeks old to remove a cyst that was blocking her windpipe. Most of you likely don't. Either way, I've linked it below for reference. Don't worry, there is a happy ending.

Original Post from 2020

To me, that post was one of those examples where this board, and all the loveable assholes within, come together with prayer, encouragement, and just general good intentions to lift up the spirits of fellow Tigers who may be going through a tough time in life.

Sharing my story and receiving all the encouragement that followed really meant a lot to me and is a big reason that I think most of us continue to post here going into our middle aged years. This really is a unique community that I'm happy to be part of.

Anyway, that baby girl in the link posted is recently 5 years old, and on the week of her 5 year surgery anniversary, she hit a HUGE milestone last night. Baby girl lost her first tooth!



My wife videoed me pulling it out, and now we will forever have the video of our last first tooth experience. No Tears, absolute bravest little girl in the world. Her eyes lit up and got so wide when it came out. She grabbed the tooth and ran to show her big brother who was equally as excited and proud of her. She spent the rest of the evening proclaiming what a Big Girl she is now.

That is the part that got me feeling very happy sad as I laid down to bed last night. My baby girl is not a baby anymore. That young kid age is all but over. Mine are 8 and 5 now. They're smart, increasingly independent, growing more and more mature by the day. Those early years can be so tough at times, but looking back on them, I never want them to end.

I think back 5 years to how we were so incredibly close to losing this sweet girl, and here she is today; happy, healthy, and so vibrantly full of life that I can't help but smile just thinking about it. I want to continue to strive every day to show up the best that I can for them and I hope she always looks at me with the love and excitement as she did last night when that tooth popped out.

Maybe it's the Christmas season that evokes these feelings. Maybe its her surgery anniversary and life milestones piling on, but I just had one of those moments last night and needed an outlet to share. Sorry for rambling.
I'm tired of glen Powell being in every movie of the moment, but that looks pretty good
Is there a God

I'm gonna be pissed when it turns out scientology is right

re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by Displaced on 11/18/25 at 8:24 am to
I saw that. I don't want to buy the DB strength plans until I get a set of powerblock dumbbells.

I had plans to get some this bonus season, but we are upgrading the basement TV instead :lol:

re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by Displaced on 11/18/25 at 5:36 am to
I find that I lack motivation to do squattober outside of squattober, LOL

I've been running mass that last. it absolutely rocks! It will hit your legs hard. It goes high percentages on squat and deadlift twice a week. It also doesn't neglect the auxiliary muscles as it has an entire auxiliary day built in twice a week. Probably one of my favorite plans next to arm farm, Benchamin franklin, and pool season
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Deathclaw

And mini nuke!
Joggers and a weather appropriate shirt.

Light jacket in case the plane is cold.
Clap, clap, and a Ric flair Woo before a 530 am workout

re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by Displaced on 11/10/25 at 7:54 am to
I want to run this, but I have the Bowflex weights that only go up to 52.5 lbs

I am looking to get a set of powerblock this black Friday so hopefully I can run dumbbell strength in December (I'm not doing deadcember :lol:)

re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by Displaced on 11/5/25 at 8:00 am to
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What is everyone who did Squatober running this month?


I'm running mass that lasts remastered.

I love the breakdown of the days, one being big 3 lifts and the next being all auxiliary work.

It usually gets a little stale around mid week 3, but it's one of my favorite programs

re: Witcher spoiler thread

Posted by Displaced on 10/31/25 at 11:35 am to
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Generally following the books so far.

Which book?

I gave up in season 2 after it was clear they decided to burn the source material and go rogue.
Awesome! Remember, we ain't done yet. Bacon to it tomorrow!

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And to displaced listening to the news going for a PR, that is certainly a choice, wouldn’t be mine but respect brother. Awesome job


:lol: music doesn't really get me hyped up. Even when I go to Crunch at lunch, I'm listening to an audiobook or a podcast.