What really happened to Iron Chef . . .

[NeedSpeed]

Picking Up Girls In A Lamborghini Without Talking! - YouTube

:dance:

[syf350]

I'd actually like to know the real story. Dude swung by the house en route from buying a Vette somewhere and we had a good time with dinner and drinks. Think shortly after that he ditched us all. Why? :waiting:

[Ms.Gem]

I'd actually like to know the real story. :waiting:
:iagree:

I miss having Mike around. It's actually his birthday today.

[Stumpy]

Who?

[Burro (He/Haw)]

From the comment section;
Now try it in a Ford Ecoline rape van

:lol:

[Iron Chef]

Well...that's not exactly what happened. :winky:

[GRN ENVY]

Well...that's not exactly what happened. :winky:

Holy hell is this a ghost????

[Fastguy]

Well...that's not exactly what happened. :winky:

Hey IC, what's new with the Mopars? I want to see how the Super Bee came out.

[NeedSpeed]

Well...that's not exactly what happened. :winky:

Well damn, thought I had a good story. :D

:kimblair:

[Iron Chef]

Holy hell is this a ghost????

No. It's a lunchbreak. :D

Hey IC, what's new with the Mopars? I want to see how the Super Bee came out.

Mopars, gone. Lamborghini, gone. 110lbs, gone.

(oh...and the Bee came out nice)

[onedef92]

Holy smokes! Johnny Five is alive!

Short Circuit 1 Trailer - YouTube

[American Made]

No. It's a lunchbreak. :D



Mopars, gone. Lamborghini, gone. 110lbs, gone.

(oh...and the Bee came out nice)

That's a lot!! How'd you do it? Congratulations :cert:

[mrvette]

That's a lot!! How'd you do it? Congratulations :cert:

Quit eating, how else.....duh......:seasix::hurray:

[Iron Chef]

That's a lot!! How'd you do it? Congratulations :cert:

Quit eating, how else.....duh......:seasix::hurray:

Ehhh...not really. Although that's what most people think. I actually ate as much if not more, just the right kind of foods.

I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen (kinda nice when the your S/O has a degree in food science and is a nutrition coach). 75% of my diet is now fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and lean protien (chicken, fish, minimal red meat). Went from a size 54 to a size 36. I started hiking, playing tennis and golf regularly, weights and attend a fitness bootcamp. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Sent 7 Hefty bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. :seasix:

[mrvette]

Ehhh...not really. Although that's what most people think. I actually ate as much if not more, just the right kind of foods.

I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen (kinda nice when the your S/O has a degree in food science and is a nutrition coach). 75% of my diet is now fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and lean protien (chicken, fish, minimal red meat). Went from a size 54 to a size 36. I started hiking, playing tennis and golf regularly, weights and attend a fitness bootcamp. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Sent 7 Hefty bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. :seasix:


I wear a pants size 40, but that is for the room in the ass when I working, like on the cars or houses....I still somewhat active for age 70 and being 6'5" really my actual briefs are 38's.....I suffer arthritis, so sports/hiking/etc are outta the question for me....I eat ibuprofen like mad, and some prostrate pee pills....I eat just thin sliced sammich meat on toast with a slice of cheese once a day, plus dinner of course....so my intake is limited....

:leaving::D

[DAB]

Ehhh...not really. Although that's what most people think. I actually ate as much if not more, just the right kind of foods.

I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen (kinda nice when the your S/O has a degree in food science and is a nutrition coach). 75% of my diet is now fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and lean protien (chicken, fish, minimal red meat). Went from a size 54 to a size 36. I started hiking, playing tennis and golf regularly, weights and attend a fitness bootcamp. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Sent 7 Hefty bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. :seasix:


awesome!!!

i went from 44 to 36 waist, dropped 70 pounds (and have kept it off for over 9 months now, holding steady at 225).

no lambo here. just a truck.

just awesome Mike!!! :hurray::hurray:

[PortDawg]

Welcome back ?

[Stangkiller]

Welcome back AND Happy Birthday Mike!

[simpleman68]

(oh...and the Bee came out nice)

Pics mofo!!

And congrats on accomplishing some major health goals. :cert:
Scott

[CubSmurf]

Welcome back AND Happy Birthday Mike!

Agreed! Welcome back!

[onedef92]

Welcome back, Mike! :angel:

[Admiral Blue]

Who?

Just some nOOb.

;)

:kimblair:

:seasix:

[DropTheTop]

Nice to hear from you, and I'm glad life's treating you well. :thumbs:

[NCC-1701]

Ehhh...not really. Although that's what most people think. I actually ate as much if not more, just the right kind of foods.

I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen (kinda nice when the your S/O has a degree in food science and is a nutrition coach). 75% of my diet is now fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and lean protien (chicken, fish, minimal red meat). Went from a size 54 to a size 36. I started hiking, playing tennis and golf regularly, weights and attend a fitness bootcamp. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Sent 7 Hefty bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. :seasix:




Good for you awesome....:cert:

[Chuck A]

welcome back

[LATB]

Ehhh...not really. Although that's what most people think. I actually ate as much if not more, just the right kind of foods.

I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen (kinda nice when the your S/O has a degree in food science and is a nutrition coach). 75% of my diet is now fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and lean protien (chicken, fish, minimal red meat). Went from a size 54 to a size 36. I started hiking, playing tennis and golf regularly, weights and attend a fitness bootcamp. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Sent 7 Hefty bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. :seasix:


Impressive :seasix: :cert:

[Burro (He/Haw)]

:kimblair: IC :cert:

[dwjz06]

Ehhh...not really. Although that's what most people think. I actually ate as much if not more, just the right kind of foods.

I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen (kinda nice when the your S/O has a degree in food science and is a nutrition coach). 75% of my diet is now fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and lean protien (chicken, fish, minimal red meat). Went from a size 54 to a size 36. I started hiking, playing tennis and golf regularly, weights and attend a fitness bootcamp. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Sent 7 Hefty bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. :seasix:
:seasix::cert:

[island14]

Welcome back... some of us "kinda" missed you... :D

.... and happy birthday Mike!

:cert:

[DAB]

some rich guys drive trucks. dirty trucks.

[GRN ENVY]

No. It's a lunchbreak. :D



Mopars, gone. Lamborghini, gone. 110lbs, gone.

(oh...and the Bee came out nice)

Hope you will be stopping by for more lunch breaks!!!

Glad you lost all that weight!

Though not happy to see your cars have left, perhaps you'll be replacing them or one of them?

[Mirroredshades]

Stick around for a while IC.

:kimblair:

[DJ_Critterus]

Welcome back Mike and congrats. We gotta know...why'd you get rid of the Lamborghini?

[...Whitepower...]

. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Genuinely happy for you. Go live life.. :cert:


Pics??? No homo..:lol:

[American Made]

Ehhh...not really. Although that's what most people think. I actually ate as much if not more, just the right kind of foods.

I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen (kinda nice when the your S/O has a degree in food science and is a nutrition coach). 75% of my diet is now fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and lean protien (chicken, fish, minimal red meat). Went from a size 54 to a size 36. I started hiking, playing tennis and golf regularly, weights and attend a fitness bootcamp. Been taken off all cholesterol and BP meds.

Sent 7 Hefty bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. :seasix:


Awesome!! :cert: Health is all we really have and you're taking care of it. You eating the fruits and vegetables or using a nutri bullet type thing like I do. I can't live without that as my breakfast every day and it does keep the weight under control and then some.

[xXBUDXx]

I'm glad to see you are doing well, Bud.

Fill us in on the latest happenings.:waiting:

[...Whitepower...]

Fill us in on the latest happenings.:waiting:

How about you do the same B.. How's the new fam?

[Iron Chef]

Dang man. You got some six pack abs to show off now? :seasix:

Noooooo....long way to go for that, but at least I can see my ribs:

BEFORE:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/20120729_180036_zps5e33bae8.jpg

AFTER:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/DSCN1698_zps12e7db3f.jpg

Though not happy to see your cars have left, perhaps you'll be replacing them or one of them?

Welcome back Mike and congrats. We gotta know...why'd you get rid of the Lamborghini?

It was a whole "making myself happy on the outside" vs. "making myself happy on the inside" thing. The Lamborghini was a very rough ride. And every time I made a payment, I was like "Why?" There were some parts of my personal life that were a rough ride as well. I went through a lot of self-reflection and while life isn't perfect (it never is), I'd like to think I'm on a much better path.

And yes, my S/O has a good deal to do with it. She said "you're a mess and you'd better get your shit together." Sometimes, it pays to listen. Checking into real life has a lot to do with it as well. This online stuff can be a real time waster, and quite honestly I was damn tired of a lot of the nonsense. There's too much out there to see and experience, and I didn't want my "raison d'etre" to be that I'm an administrator on a car forum.

Right now I'm driving my Durango and I still have my 1994 ZR-1. I also have a 2012 Civic which is a commuter car since I'm quite a distance from my work. I'm sure something else more exciting will come along at some point, but for now I'm really content with what I've got.

Good lord...I almost forgot how to post pics... :rofl:

[DAB]

effing awesome Mike. :hurray::hurray:

[xXBUDXx]

How about you do the same B.. How's the new fam?

Just getting moved into the new crib. We are doing great!!!

[Bucwheat]

Happy birthday Mike!:seasix:

[Datawiz]

Good lord...I almost forgot how to post pics... :rofl:

Damn nice to see you stop in Mike! Miss you bud. :cert:

BTW, congrats on the weight loss, you look fantastic!!

[MikeB]

IC = :seasix:

Hey, what happened to the "Lambo" scissor doors........:leaving:

[mrvette]

AND you look much happier settin on a rock than in some chair at a boring ball game....even with whom I assume was your son.....


:seasix::hurray::cert:

[Burro (He/Haw)]

Sometimes, it pays to listen.

That's just crazy talk right there. :lol:

:cert:

[Iron Chef]

AND you look much happier settin on a rock than in some chair at a boring ball game....even with whom I assume was your son.....


:seasix::hurray::cert:

Well...actually I can be pretty happy at a ballgame. Especially with my boy. But yeah...the day before that pic was taken, we hiked to 10,000 ft. Pretty awesome.

[simpleman68]

Mike, you look great man! :cert:

You're very fortunate to have such a wonderful lady to walk the line with.
Scott

[mrvette]

Well...actually I can be pretty happy at a ballgame. Especially with my boy. But yeah...the day before that pic was taken, we hiked to 10,000 ft. Pretty awesome.

hiked for 2 miles, or on a hide to 2 miles elevation?? either way man YGTBFKM.......:dance::dance::leaving::cert:

[MrPeabody]

Good to see you're doing well, Mike. That's some pretty impressive weight loss. :seasix:

Now just don't go anorexic on us, alright?:lol:

[VatorMan]

Glad to see you are doing well Mike. Have fun in whatever you do. And Happy Birthday !

[wwomanC6]

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TheVetteBarn Peeps want to wish you a

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And here I thought you would not come Parading in here today! :D Happy Birthday!:hurray::hurray:http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i359/dixonwl/smileys/7469b6b5.gif:hurray::hurray::hurray: :mirror:

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[OddBall]

IC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cert: :seasix:

[Frizzle]

welcome back and happy birthday! :seasix:

[LilRedCorvette]

Cosmo joins me in wishing you a very :birthday: :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/lilredcorvette94/Dogs/Cosmo%20and%20Clara/10-31-13iPhonepics015_zps21bb1acd.jpg

So glad you are back, better and healthier than ever! :kimblair: And glad you still have the '94 ZR-1, too. :seasix:

PS Wendy: Love the goose parade gif! :Jeff '79:

[Iron Chef]

You're very fortunate to have such a wonderful lady to walk the line with.


Thanks, and I'd have to agree.

So glad you are back, better and healthier than ever! :kimblair: And glad you still have the '94 ZR-1, too. :seasix:

PS Wendy: Love the goose parade gif! :Jeff '79:

Thank you as well Wendy, and everyone else for the kind words. Can't say I'll be here all that frequently, but I'll stop by from time to time. :cert:

[Oh-yaa]

Good to see you here again. Congrats on the health improvements. That's awesome. And Happy Birthday too!

[Truck Guy]

Good to see you here Mike :yesnod:

[TripleBlack]

Congrats and Happy Birthday Mike! :cert::cert: Looking great!

Don't be a stranger at Rosa's either - sorry I missed you on your last trip.

[Millenium Vette]

Great to see you doing so well Mike. Congratulations on finding contentment and on losing all that weight. You are great people. :seasix:

[NeedSpeed]

Someone really needs to ban this M'Fer, hijacking my perfectly good puzzy getting lambo thread :toetap:














:D

[NEED-A-VETTE]

:seeya: Mike!!! Happy Birthday, old man. :dance:

Though you look at least 10 years younger now!! :yesnod:

[87 Ragtop]

Would love to see the reaction over at CF that you got rid of a Lambo and kept a C4.... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Great to see you here and congrats on the weight loss and the relaxed life :cheers:

[Black94lt1]

Congrats on the weight loss Mike, you look great!

[joecaver]

good to see an update by you Mike and glad that things are going your way. Happy Birthday. :hurray:

[Burro (He/Haw)]

WTF is RONG with you people?

Pics of GF?!:rofl:

[Kerrmudgeon]

You KNOW it's a great birthday when you're actually physically younger that you have been in the past.....WELL DONE! :ironchef:...:rofl:

[Iron Chef]

Don't be a stranger at Rosa's either - sorry I missed you on your last trip.

Guess I'll have to come up with another car for you to photograph huh? :D

Would love to see the reaction over at CF that you got rid of a Lambo and kept a C4....

CF is like another galaxy to me. :sheeprun: Anyway, priorities, man.

Pics of GF?!:rofl:

Not happening. Sorry. :D

[LATB]

Would love to see the reaction over at CF that you got rid of a Lambo and kept a C4....



I'd rather own a C4 Vette than a Lamborghini.
Especially a Z-R1

:cert:

[GB Vette]

Damn Mike! It is good to see you here :cert: :yesnod: :cert:

[Brett K]

Well done and Happy Birthday! I am in for some major life restructuring as well as soon as my back heals up. I have been beating the crap out of my body for years remodeling our home. Being 39 years old and taken out of your house on a stretcher in front of my6 and 9 year old daughters on Father's Day was my slap upside the head from the big guy above. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Iron Chef]

Damn Mike! It is good to see you here :cert: :yesnod: :cert:

Nice to see you too Gary. Looks like you've been keeping the place up! :seasix:

Well done and Happy Birthday! I am in for some major life restructuring as well as soon as my back heals up. I have been beating the crap out of my body for years remodeling our home. Being 39 years old and taken out of your house on a stretcher in front of my6 and 9 year old daughters on Father's Day was my slap upside the head from the big guy above. Thanks for the inspiration!

Holy crap...seriously? Time for some serious life changes.

I should really start a thread going in detail about what I did and ate. People would faint. :rofl:

[DAB]

Please do. :sneaks:

[Joecooool]

Hey Mike, great job losing the weight!

[Sea Six]

Nice to see you too Gary. Looks like you've been keeping the place up! :seasix:



Holy crap...seriously? Time for some serious life changes.

I should really start a thread going in detail about what I did and ate. People would faint. :rofl:

Do!

Sometimes, your mistakes can serve as a warning to others.

Case in point:














http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtuff-picture1970-bikewreck.jpg

^^ Always wear a helmet when you ride.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Now....if we could just get Kimmy to come back and say hi....:(

[Fastguy]

Do!

Sometimes, your mistakes can serve as a warning to others.

Case in point:














http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtuff-picture1970-bikewreck.jpg

^^ Always wear a helmet when you ride.



Charter Members, VBOT Injury Club.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140606_131538_zpspuxdadk7.jpg

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/67035-not-great-start-summer.html

[LilRedCorvette]

I should really start a thread going in detail about what I did and ate. People would faint. :rofl:

Feel free to post in here with the the rest of us schmucks:
http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/48301-fat-camp-fitness-weight-loss-diet-exercise-healthy-cooking-megathread.html

:seasix: :cool:

[78SA]

Welcome back!!! Happy birthday!! :birthday: :hurray: :seasix: :party: :99pewtercoupe: :cert: :above:

[...Whitepower...]

You said the Super Bee is done.

Pics please?

[American Made]

Now....if we could just get Kimmy to come back and say hi....:(

Is this Kim Blair? That's who I thought of anyway. I hope she's happy as hell, cool chic always. I joked about Fresh Money but honestly I'd like the fabulous Krystal to post over here. Someone pm her! :lol:

[LATB]

Is this Kim Blair? That's who I thought of anyway. I hope she's happy as hell, cool chic always. I joked about Fresh Money but honestly I'd like the fabulous Krystal to post over here. Someone pm her! :lol:

Another vote for Krystal. :seasix:

I'd love to see most of the CF prc crowd here. :cert:

[American Made]

Another vote for Krystal. :seasix:

I'd love to see most of the CF prc crowd here. :cert:

:rofl: Imagine if Ken Horse showed up here.

[LATB]

:rofl: Imagine if Ken Horse showed up here.

:D

And R-I-M :rofl:

[boracayjohnny]

Mike, great job on the health front, both mental and physical. :seasix:

[MrPeabody]

:rofl: Imagine if Ken Horse showed up here.

He has.

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/kenhorse.html