[align=center]-WEEK 21-[/align] Year 3, Day 58 [size=x-small](March 15, 2014)[/size]
Afternoon. Sa may city hall sa Urdaneta City... Old City Hall.
4pm. After late exam. [size=x-small]Started two hours after call time; 8am.[/size]
Decided to drop by the business and accounting office to inquire for gyms here in the city proper before heading to Robinsons Calasiao. Forgo there's no business operations during Saturdays.
So far I've checked 4 fitness centers/gyms, only three has squat racks; Gymmer's Hangout Fitness Center (Urdaneta City Branch), Temcen Gym, and Muscle Hardcore Gym. All are owned by competitive bodybuilders. Strongtower Fitness Gym, however, has a smith machine. Got the tip there's another two gyms head north and south parts of the poblacion; JVK Gym and Erum Bros Fitness Center.
Airconditioned bus ride to Robinsons Calasiao by 6pm, then hitched back home...
[align=center]-WEEK 21-[/align] Year 3, Day 64 [size=x-small](March 20, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Not much feed for past few days, also sleep deprived.
Added the Conventional Deadlift that was supposed to be performed four days ago.
Low Bar Squats - 275lbsx5x3, 150lbsx8 [RESTS: 3min]
Standing Overhead Press - 110lbsx5x3 x5, x5, x4, 60lbsx8 x10 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Conventional Deadlift - (Overhand Grip) 165lbsx5, 195lbsx5, 230lbsx5, 270lbsx5 x2, (Mixed Grip) 320lbsx5x3 x5 (belt), x4 (belt), x3 (belt), (Overhand Grip) 240lbsx8 x6 < MISSED due to grip. Failed to lockout on third set, fourth pyramid set of deadlift. [RESTS: 3-6min] Pendlay Rows - 185lbsx5x3, 100lbsx8 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Ditched Pendlay Rows, since it was already 26mins passed gym closing time.
[align=center]-WEEK 21-[/align] Year 3, Day 66 [size=x-small](March 22, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Still got back DOMS from last deadlifts.
[align=center]-WEEK 22-[/align] Year 3, Day 69 [size=x-small](March 25, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may hospital sa Lingayen... Lingayen District Hospital.
Calves DOMS keeps me from working out yesterday. Postponed today, later afternoon or evening. But was awakened in the middle of my slumber due intense itchiness am having over the body, several hours after last meal...
Earlier this morning. 2:06am. Was rushed to ER room due hives/allergy attack. I think its the third or fourth major attack. Sore skin and itchiness all over the body. Bit pain on the back of my head. Having the hard time to breathe a bit due to trembling (not chilling from the cold air). Cost me four shots. Was given anti-histamine at first, only on the head part subsided. Then IM injection of steroid on right delt area, Hydrocortisone. Both compounds are in 3cc, I think).
9:27am. Woke up fully recovered, with some pain still on right shoulder.
2:06am. Was rushed to ER room due hives/allergy attack
get well soon @sir core. Anong nakatrigger sa allergy mo sir? literal na hives attack ba or sa kinain mo?
Both, allergic ako sa mataas ang preservative content; i.e. MSG. Yung spaghetti ang last ko na kinain at [size=x-small](Excuse me with this one.)[/size] sinuka ko. Dati pa ako kumakain ng spag, ngayon lang nangyari ito, suspetsya nila dito sa bahay yung hotdog na hinalo doon sa spag, since hindi naman ako masyadong kumakain ng hotdog, to an extent, wala na yun sa food chain ko.
kaya yan, bata ka pa naman e. after a few years developed na katawan mo. pwede na! hehe
Not that I'm fishing for cheer-ups. But...
Granted that I spent the whole bulking phase(two years at most), natural way, to some extent without even the aid of supps and here I am competing to those who spent their off-season/pre-contest juiced.
Being said, that I will have to shave my body hair. Which is a bitter pill to take, but I understand that it's mandatory on bodybuilding competitions.
But there's something else has been bothering me, and I've been contemplating about, since I've ventured to this sport. It is expected to happen. I have to choose among two big choices in my life which will define the rest of my next. (Not pertaining to AAS, btw. Just some sort of family disagreements on beliefs)...
[align=center]-WEEK 22-[/align] Year 3, Day 73 [size=x-small](March 29, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Max-OT Style Leg Training...
[align=center]-WEEK 22[DELOAD]-[/align] Year 3, Day 75 [size=x-small](March 31, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Decided to deload the week since been hitting the gym irregularly.
Part of left palm got caught on the peg of Flat Barbell Bench upon racking the barbell. Managed to continue training despite bleeding, but had to wash the wound every after sets to minimize contamination.
Low Bar Squats - 135lbsx5, 160lbsx5, 190lbsx5, 225lbsx5, 265lbsx5x3, 170lbsx8 [1st-4th RESTS: 2-4min][5th set RESTS: 4min][6th set REST: 3min]
Flat Barbell Bench Press - 110lbsx12, 130lbsx12, 150lbsx10 x6, 170lbsx8 x6 (spot), 200lbsx5 (spot), 130lbsx8 [1st-4th set RESTS: 2min][5th set REST: 5min][6th set REST: 3½min]
Chin-ups - BWx8-15x4 x12, x10, x5, x7, x7 [RESTS: 2-4min]
[align=center]-WEEK 22[DELOAD]-[/align] Year 3, Day 76 [size=x-small](April 1, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
That moment you turn your anger/stress to fuel up your workout! Got agressive today for some fucked up reason!
Got an-inch slice on the heel after getting caught by the sharp edge of broken aluminum spring door.
Onset of DOMS on hammies and calves by the next day...
[align=center]-WEEK 22[DELOAD]-[/align] Year 3, Day 80 [size=x-small](April 5, 2014)[/size]
Morning. Home...
Helping with the maintenance of the windows. A sharp edge managed to cut through the pinky finger whilst wiping the windows panes. Got caught off guard due temper... again. Did apply first-aid immediately.
I haven't managed to visit the irons since this rush started. Need to install back the glass panes before the guests arrival. Going to repeat... again [size=x-small](For the damn second time mentioning this word...)[/size] the DELOAD WEEK next Monday...
Afternoon. Sa may mall sa Dagupan... CSI City Mall Lucao.
Made my way out of town to cool off the stress. Now, let's start smashing down closing that steel gate! [size=x-small](Tch!)[/size] Heading to the billiards section to meet-up former HSmates for some mini-reunion. Enjoyed.
Afternoon. Sa may fastfood resto sa Dagupan... Jollibee Lucao. [size=x-small](Ok.)[/size]
No choice. The group decided to have their last meal here. Was bit exhausted after running down those morning errands. Felt guilty the rest of the evening after ordering and eating those box of peach mango pies. [size=x-small](Just some few hot bites of 3 pieces)[/size]
Looking forward on the plan for some booze party/sleep-over over the house somewhere after Holy Week. [size=x-small](Probably Friday. But who knows, might get cancelled out when an imperative appointment pops up!)[/size] Some sort of part two of HS reunion. Purposely planned for those who didn't managed to attend today's bonding. I'll try to avoid to join the drink since I'm going to host and watch over the rest of the crowd...
[align=center]-WEEK 22[DELOAD]-[/align] Year 3, Day 82 [size=x-small](April 7, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Short blackout during the top working sets of the squats.
Low Bar Squats - 135lbsx5, 160lbsx5, 190lbsx5, 225lbsx5, 265lbsx5x3, 170lbsx8 [1st-4th set RESTS: 1½-3min][5th-7th set RESTS: 3-5+min][8th set REST: 4min]
Flat Barbell Bench Press - 110lbsx12, 130lbsx12, 150lbsx10 x8, 170lbsx8 x6, 200lbsx5 (spot), 130lbsx8 x10 [1st-4th set RESTS: 2-3min][5th set REST: 5min][6th set REST: 3½min]
Chin-ups - BWx8-15x4 x14, x7, x8, x9, x6 [RESTS: 3-5min]
Standing Calf Raise [MAX stack: 200lbs] - stackx14x4 x15x4 [RESTS: 2-3min]
[align=center]-WEEK 22[DELOAD]-[/align] Year 3, Day 83 [size=x-small](April 8, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Left knee pain; form on the first top set of yesterday's squat must really have been poor.
[align=center]-WEEK 22[DELOAD]-[/align] Year 3, Day 84 [size=x-small](April 9, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Home...
Hot/Warm compress on the both whole thigh areas. First in the early evening, then today just an hour ago. Going out of town again and leaving three hours from now—Bolinao—a coastal town on the tip of the horn of the province of Pangasinan. Might get home by the late afternoon. Still got DOMS on the adductors. Hope this'll recover before evening...
[align=center]-WEEK 22[DELOAD]-[/align] Year 3, Day 85 [size=x-small](April 10, 2014)[/size]
Morning. Sa may falls sa Samang Norte, Bolinao, Pangasinan... Bolinao Falls 2.
Summer family roadtrip... Two hour drive of asphalt roads and dirt to the remote falls of Bolinao. Municipalities that'll be passed going to the destination; Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, Alaminos City, Bani, Bolinao.
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Bolinao Falls 2 Upper Springs Playing around with my lil' cuz...
Bolinao Falls 2 Upper Springs In da feyz! [size=x-small](LOL.)[/size]
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Afternoon. Sa may lighthouse sa Bolinao... The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse.
Headed to one of the most iconic places in Pangasinan. A long dusty hour-drive to this point. Unfornately, we didn't managed to catch up the Coast Guard Officer holding the access inorder for us to climb up and see on the top of tower overlooking the panoramic view of West Philippine Sea/South China Sea. Arrived on the wrong time. Best to view this spot an hour before the sun sets over the horizon. Somewhere around 5:30pm.
Caught a glimpse of a garage gym here in Bolinao on way to and back from the lighthouse—Gym de Bolinao. I think it still lies on the Poblacion, Bolinao. Just beside a car wash business establishment; RJ Car Wash.
Afternoon. Sa may restaurant sa Lucap, Alaminos City... Maxine Seafood Restaurant.
An hour drive from Bolinao, passing Bani to the wharf of Alaminos City. One of the famous restaurant here in Pangasinan, facing the Hundred Islands National Park. A restaurant obviously caters seafood cuisines and local delicacies of Pangasinan.
Evening. Home...
Arrived around 7:40pm. NO WORKOUT. Exhausted after the long haul of the trip and short sleep earlier of the day.
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Year 3, Day 58 [size=x-small](March 15, 2014)[/size]
Afternoon. Sa may city hall sa Urdaneta City... Old City Hall.
4pm. After late exam. [size=x-small]Started two hours after call time; 8am.[/size]
Decided to drop by the business and accounting office to inquire for gyms here in the city proper before heading to Robinsons Calasiao. Forgo there's no business operations during Saturdays.
So far I've checked 4 fitness centers/gyms, only three has squat racks; Gymmer's Hangout Fitness Center (Urdaneta City Branch), Temcen Gym, and Muscle Hardcore Gym. All are owned by competitive bodybuilders. Strongtower Fitness Gym, however, has a smith machine. Got the tip there's another two gyms head north and south parts of the poblacion; JVK Gym and Erum Bros Fitness Center.
Airconditioned bus ride to Robinsons Calasiao by 6pm, then hitched back home...
Year 3, Day 60 [size=x-small](March 17, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Low Bar Squats - 150lbsx5, 175lbsx5, 205lbsx5, 240lbsx5, 285lbsx5x3, 215lbsx8 [RESTS: 2-5min]
Flat Barbell Bench Press - 125lbsx12, 145lbsx12, 170lbsx8 x5, 190lbsx5 (spot) [1st-4th set RESTS: 2-3min][5th set REST: 6min]
MAX OUT
Flat Barbell Bench Press - 225lbsx5 (spot) [REST: 2min]
Flat Barbell Bench Press - 170lbsx8
30º Incline Dumbbell Bench Press - 75'sx6x3 60'sx10, x9, x9, 40'sx12, x8 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Conventional Deadlift - 165lbsx5, 195lbsx5, 230lbsx5, 270lbsx5, 320lbsx5x3, 240lbsx8 [RESTS: 3-5min]
Year 3, Day 64 [size=x-small](March 20, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Not much feed for past few days, also sleep deprived.
Added the Conventional Deadlift that was supposed to be performed four days ago.
Low Bar Squats - 275lbsx5x3, 150lbsx8 [RESTS: 3min]
Standing Overhead Press - 110lbsx5x3 x5, x5, x4, 60lbsx8 x10 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Conventional Deadlift - (Overhand Grip) 165lbsx5, 195lbsx5, 230lbsx5, 270lbsx5 x2, (Mixed Grip) 320lbsx5x3 x5 (belt), x4 (belt), x3 (belt), (Overhand Grip) 240lbsx8 x6 < MISSED due to grip. Failed to lockout on third set, fourth pyramid set of deadlift. [RESTS: 3-6min]
Pendlay Rows - 185lbsx5x3, 100lbsx8 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Ditched Pendlay Rows, since it was already 26mins passed gym closing time.
Year 3, Day 66 [size=x-small](March 22, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Still got back DOMS from last deadlifts.
Pendlay Rows - 90lbsx5, 105lbsx5, 125lbsx5, 155lbsx5, 185lbsx5x3, 100lbsx8 [RESTS: 3-5min]
Chin-ups - BWx8-15x4 x10, x7, x8, x7, x8 [RESTS: 3-6min]
Standing Calf Raise [MAX stack: 200lbs] - stackx12x4 [RESTS: 3-4min]
Year 3, Day 69 [size=x-small](March 25, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may hospital sa Lingayen... Lingayen District Hospital.
Calves DOMS keeps me from working out yesterday. Postponed today, later afternoon or evening. But was awakened in the middle of my slumber due intense itchiness am having over the body, several hours after last meal...
Earlier this morning. 2:06am. Was rushed to ER room due hives/allergy attack. I think its the third or fourth major attack. Sore skin and itchiness all over the body. Bit pain on the back of my head. Having the hard time to breathe a bit due to trembling (not chilling from the cold air). Cost me four shots. Was given anti-histamine at first, only on the head part subsided. Then IM injection of steroid on right delt area, Hydrocortisone. Both compounds are in 3cc, I think).
9:27am. Woke up fully recovered, with some pain still on right shoulder.
get well soon @sir core. Anong nakatrigger sa allergy mo sir? literal na hives attack ba or sa kinain mo?
Both, allergic ako sa mataas ang preservative content; i.e. MSG. Yung spaghetti ang last ko na kinain at [size=x-small](Excuse me with this one.)[/size] sinuka ko. Dati pa ako kumakain ng spag, ngayon lang nangyari ito, suspetsya nila dito sa bahay yung hotdog na hinalo doon sa spag, since hindi naman ako masyadong kumakain ng hotdog, to an extent, wala na yun sa food chain ko.
Kaya nga eh, b-shit! May pressing pa naman sa buhat ko ngayon.
btw, di ka na natty! hahaha joke
Thanks!
Matagal na akong hindi natty bro, at expected na 'yun dahil sa goal ko.
I had a bad feeling with that one.
Not that I'm fishing for cheer-ups. But...
Granted that I spent the whole bulking phase(two years at most), natural way, to some extent without even the aid of supps and here I am competing to those who spent their off-season/pre-contest juiced.
Being said, that I will have to shave my body hair. Which is a bitter pill to take, but I understand that it's mandatory on bodybuilding competitions.
Nah! I already cast the decision. I need to man up my words.
Year 3, Day 73 [size=x-small](March 29, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Max-OT Style Leg Training...
Low Bar Squats - 145lbsx5, 170lbsx5, 200lbsx5, 235lbsx5, 275lbsx5x3 x3, x0, x0, 180lbsx8 [RESTS: 2-4½min]
45º Leg Press - 220lbsx8x3 [RESTS: 30sec]
45º Calf Press - 220lbsx8x3 [RESTS: 1-2min]
Standing Calf Raise [MAX stack: 200lbs] - stackx12x3 [RESTS: 2min]
...that was fast.
Year 3, Day 75 [size=x-small](March 31, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Decided to deload the week since been hitting the gym irregularly.
Part of left palm got caught on the peg of Flat Barbell Bench upon racking the barbell. Managed to continue training despite bleeding, but had to wash the wound every after sets to minimize contamination.
Low Bar Squats - 135lbsx5, 160lbsx5, 190lbsx5, 225lbsx5, 265lbsx5x3, 170lbsx8 [1st-4th RESTS: 2-4min][5th set RESTS: 4min][6th set REST: 3min]
Flat Barbell Bench Press - 110lbsx12, 130lbsx12, 150lbsx10 x6, 170lbsx8 x6 (spot), 200lbsx5 (spot), 130lbsx8 [1st-4th set RESTS: 2min][5th set REST: 5min][6th set REST: 3½min]
Chin-ups - BWx8-15x4 x12, x10, x5, x7, x7 [RESTS: 2-4min]
Year 3, Day 76 [size=x-small](April 1, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
That moment you turn your anger/stress to fuel up your workout! Got agressive today for some fucked up reason!
Kroc Rows - 80'sx16 (40'sx15, 50'sx15, 60'sx15 warm-up) [RESTS: 2min]
Good Mornings - 30lbsx15, 35lbsx15, 45lbsx15, 55lbsx15 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Chest Dips - BWx13x3 [RESTS: 2min]
Standing Calf Raise [MAX stack: 200lbs] - stackx14x4 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Got an-inch slice on the heel after getting caught by the sharp edge of broken aluminum spring door.
Onset of DOMS on hammies and calves by the next day...
Year 3, Day 80 [size=x-small](April 5, 2014)[/size]
Morning. Home...
Helping with the maintenance of the windows. A sharp edge managed to cut through the pinky finger whilst wiping the windows panes. Got caught off guard due temper... again. Did apply first-aid immediately.
I haven't managed to visit the irons since this rush started. Need to install back the glass panes before the guests arrival. Going to repeat... again [size=x-small](For the damn second time mentioning this word...)[/size] the DELOAD WEEK next Monday...
Afternoon. Sa may mall sa Dagupan... CSI City Mall Lucao.
Made my way out of town to cool off the stress. Now, let's start smashing down closing that steel gate! [size=x-small](Tch!)[/size] Heading to the billiards section to meet-up former HSmates for some mini-reunion. Enjoyed.
Afternoon. Sa may fastfood resto sa Dagupan... Jollibee Lucao. [size=x-small](Ok.)[/size]
No choice. The group decided to have their last meal here. Was bit exhausted after running down those morning errands. Felt guilty the rest of the evening after ordering and eating those box of peach mango pies. [size=x-small](Just some few hot bites of 3 pieces)[/size]
Looking forward on the plan for some booze party/sleep-over over the house somewhere after Holy Week. [size=x-small](Probably Friday. But who knows, might get cancelled out when an imperative appointment pops up!)[/size] Some sort of part two of HS reunion. Purposely planned for those who didn't managed to attend today's bonding. I'll try to avoid to join the drink since I'm going to host and watch over the rest of the crowd...
Year 3, Day 82 [size=x-small](April 7, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Short blackout during the top working sets of the squats.
Low Bar Squats - 135lbsx5, 160lbsx5, 190lbsx5, 225lbsx5, 265lbsx5x3, 170lbsx8 [1st-4th set RESTS: 1½-3min][5th-7th set RESTS: 3-5+min][8th set REST: 4min]
Flat Barbell Bench Press - 110lbsx12, 130lbsx12, 150lbsx10 x8, 170lbsx8 x6, 200lbsx5 (spot), 130lbsx8 x10 [1st-4th set RESTS: 2-3min][5th set REST: 5min][6th set REST: 3½min]
Chin-ups - BWx8-15x4 x14, x7, x8, x9, x6 [RESTS: 3-5min]
Standing Calf Raise [MAX stack: 200lbs] - stackx14x4 x15x4 [RESTS: 2-3min]
Year 3, Day 83 [size=x-small](April 8, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Binmaley... Jearic Fitness Gym.
Left knee pain; form on the first top set of yesterday's squat must really have been poor.
Kroc Rows - 80'sx16 (40'sx15, 50'sx15, 60'sx15 warm-up) [RESTS: 2-3min]
Good Mornings - 30lbsx15, 35lbsx15, 45lbsx15, 55lbsx15 [RESTS: 3min]
Chest Dips - BWx13x3 [RESTS: 2min]
Incline Crunches - BW+15lbsx10x3 [RESTS: 1min]
Warm compress on both lower extremities and joints hours after workout.
Year 3, Day 84 [size=x-small](April 9, 2014)[/size]
Evening. Home...
Hot/Warm compress on the both whole thigh areas. First in the early evening, then today just an hour ago. Going out of town again and leaving three hours from now—Bolinao—a coastal town on the tip of the horn of the province of Pangasinan. Might get home by the late afternoon. Still got DOMS on the adductors. Hope this'll recover before evening...
Year 3, Day 85 [size=x-small](April 10, 2014)[/size]
Morning. Sa may falls sa Samang Norte, Bolinao, Pangasinan... Bolinao Falls 2.
Summer family roadtrip... Two hour drive of asphalt roads and dirt to the remote falls of Bolinao. Municipalities that'll be passed going to the destination; Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, Alaminos City, Bani, Bolinao.
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Bolinao Falls 2 Upper Springs
Playing around with my lil' cuz...
Bolinao Falls 2 Upper Springs
In da feyz! [size=x-small](LOL.)[/size]
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Afternoon. Sa may lighthouse sa Bolinao... The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse.
Headed to one of the most iconic places in Pangasinan. A long dusty hour-drive to this point. Unfornately, we didn't managed to catch up the Coast Guard Officer holding the access inorder for us to climb up and see on the top of tower overlooking the panoramic view of West Philippine Sea/South China Sea. Arrived on the wrong time. Best to view this spot an hour before the sun sets over the horizon. Somewhere around 5:30pm.
Caught a glimpse of a garage gym here in Bolinao on way to and back from the lighthouse—Gym de Bolinao. I think it still lies on the Poblacion, Bolinao. Just beside a car wash business establishment; RJ Car Wash.
Afternoon. Sa may restaurant sa Lucap, Alaminos City... Maxine Seafood Restaurant.
An hour drive from Bolinao, passing Bani to the wharf of Alaminos City. One of the famous restaurant here in Pangasinan, facing the Hundred Islands National Park. A restaurant obviously caters seafood cuisines and local delicacies of Pangasinan.
Evening. Home...
Arrived around 7:40pm. NO WORKOUT. Exhausted after the long haul of the trip and short sleep earlier of the day.
or should i say, hinahabol mo yung katawan nung asa avatar mo hehehe! GJ :bodybuilder:
Thanks! And you're getting shredded on your latest progress pic on your journal ...
Who knows, I might impersonate that sometime in the future. Got the frame and the skull...