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Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Mark on December 24, 2006, 05:35:25 AM
Mine:

(i) To do CV workouts 3 times a week
(ii) To have the BXs MOTd by March

Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Sam on December 24, 2006, 09:52:23 AM
1. To not drink during the week.
2. To get back down to 13 stone
3. To complete Paris Marathon in under 4hrs.
4. To complete Redcar half in under 1hr 40.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Vini on December 24, 2006, 10:16:39 AM
- Ditch the chocolate
- Train more/regularly (Ice Hockey)
- Save some money
- Try get the waist back to 34" (currently back end of 36")
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: bear on December 24, 2006, 10:41:02 AM
- Not making any stupid promises I cant keep
- See above
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Tongy on December 24, 2006, 10:42:28 AM
Get into shape.
Make mo money.

Cheers
Tongy
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Dave on December 24, 2006, 12:44:07 PM
- CV 3 times a week + free weights twice a week (been slacking a bit recently)

- to stop wasting my money buying pre made sarnies at lunchtime + to start making my own at home again

- cut down on TV maybe even stop watching it completely during the week & read a bit more
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: mr_roll on December 24, 2006, 13:04:37 PM
- Phone my friends more often and be with them more often.

- Find a way of making lots of money. (Hopefully Dropshipping will work)
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Dave on December 24, 2006, 13:25:20 PM
Quote from: mr_roll

- Find a way of making lots of money. (Hopefully Dropshipping will work)


www.rpoints.com is a good start
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on December 24, 2006, 14:08:18 PM
Quote from: Sam
1. To not drink during the week.
2. To get back down to 13 stone
3. To complete Paris Marathon in under 4hrs.
4. To complete Redcar half in under 1hr 40.


Once youve done that, perhaps you can have a go at Ben  Nevis 6 times in 24 hours... (http://www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/interactive/newsdisplay.asp?id=1197&inst=1&daydate=25/08/2006)
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: DEViANCE on December 24, 2006, 14:34:51 PM
1. Get back to training 3times a week (havent been for a fortnight)

2. Stop wasting money

3. Make abit more money on the side.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Sam on December 24, 2006, 15:42:00 PM
Quote from: Ceathreamhnan
Quote from: Sam
1. To not drink during the week.
2. To get back down to 13 stone
3. To complete Paris Marathon in under 4hrs.
4. To complete Redcar half in under 1hr 40.


Once youve done that, perhaps you can have a go at Ben  Nevis 6 times in 24 hours... (http://www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/interactive/newsdisplay.asp?id=1197&inst=1&daydate=25/08/2006)


Fantastic, how far was each run ?
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on December 24, 2006, 15:56:37 PM
1. Lose more weight
2. Clear student overdraft
3. Pass my degree, and get a decent job.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: PuNk on December 24, 2006, 16:20:21 PM
I just wanna have more fun and try not to stress out so much.

Gunna try be more confident too.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on December 24, 2006, 17:31:47 PM
Quote from: Sam
Quote from: Ceathreamhnan
Quote from: Sam
1. To not drink during the week.
2. To get back down to 13 stone
3. To complete Paris Marathon in under 4hrs.
4. To complete Redcar half in under 1hr 40.


Once youve done that, perhaps you can have a go at Ben  Nevis 6 times in 24 hours... (http://www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/interactive/newsdisplay.asp?id=1197&inst=1&daydate=25/08/2006)


Fantastic, how far was each run ?


In a straight line its about 5km each way; the path is much more zig-zag so maybe 7km. Over open ground the going would be very rough, especially high up. And its 4400 feet up too! There is a race up and down each year, google may give you distances from that, although again the elite runners go over the open ground.

(http://mc.multimap.com/cs/mi10//X85/Y30/X856Y3088S25W700H400.gif?pdel_id=200612246351961853&service_seq=2585)
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Cypher on December 25, 2006, 17:12:44 PM
1) To stop being such a pessimistic miserable b*****d. (Half The Time)
2) To stop being so optimisticly naive when it comes to my opinion on someone.
3) Get back into the routine of excerise before bed.  I was doing that for 3 months and just stopped for some reason.  I felt happier doing that.
4) To keep my weight below or at 11 1/2 stone, unless its anything else but fat, I didnt like the way I looked at 12 stone.
5) To not give up job hunting and get my ass out of temp working.
6) To pass my exam resit to get my 2:2 Honours.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: redneck on December 25, 2006, 17:29:20 PM
1)to take up yoga at uni
2) swim more
3) go out with my uni mates a lot more, and travel to see my mates a bit more
4) stop making silly new years resolutions
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Poison_UK on December 25, 2006, 17:34:21 PM
Two for me.

Keep my room tidy as I keep loosing work in it...

Also save up money and stop wasteing it on nothing...
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Russell on December 25, 2006, 21:29:50 PM
Hmm at the mo its looking like the same two as last year

1 - Try and get fitter
2 - Have some sort of success with women

Havent done too badly with the first this year, been playing football once and week and been getting fitter, as for the second well lets just say thats been none event lol.

Might add a third, get a new job that pays more.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Cypher on December 25, 2006, 22:19:33 PM
Actually no, I can think of two realistic goals on top of health/fitness regime.  Pick up playing my keyboard again up to the level I was at, maybe even my trumpet playing again if I feel dangerous.  But I will definately pick up the acoustic sitting in the corner of my room more often and have a serious attempt at learning it and enjoying it.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Eggtastico on December 25, 2006, 22:24:02 PM
Lose weight, Keep my Hair & get the New House all done & ready to move in by Easter! I got about a mile & 1/2 of Cabling down so far :D Going to have at least 3x CAT5 to every room (6 to master bedroom, Living room & theatre Room), 2x Shielded Coaxial to every room as well.
(I think the 3rd one will have a lot to do with the 1st 2).

Oh & Stop eating so much Junk.. I must have 3 or 4 McDs, KFCs or BKs a week atm!! Thats excluding the truck stops for Bacon & Egg rolls. Hmm.. I may as well add Friday Nights Kebab & Saturdays Indian to that list  :mrgreen:  - erm.. Eat more Healthy or Eat less Junk.. One or the Other.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Pete on December 25, 2006, 22:28:02 PM
1) To keep the faith.
2) To realise that snobbery is only funny sometimes.
3) To beat this year.
4) To finish my project.
5_ Gain weight. Anyone got a few lbs spare?
6) To stop chasing the unobtainable.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Eggtastico on December 25, 2006, 23:24:01 PM
Quote from: sdp

5_ Gain weight. Anyone got a few lbs spare?


Plenty if you fancy doing a Dirty Sanchez & drinking my liposuction :D
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: maximusotter on December 25, 2006, 23:52:00 PM
1024x768
1280x1064
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Mark on December 26, 2006, 00:10:56 AM
Quote from: maximusotter
1024x768
1280x1064


Bah - I had 1600x1200 last year, and noone at work laughed
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: maximusotter on December 26, 2006, 00:23:28 AM
Quote from: Mark
Quote from: maximusotter
1024x768
1280x1064


Bah - I had 1600x1200 last year, and noone at work laughed


Its not the size, its how you use the resolution. :lol:
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Mark on December 26, 2006, 00:45:03 AM
I think ill go for 2048 x 1960 this year
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on December 26, 2006, 01:19:28 AM
Finish the bottle of Amaretto next to me and the two bottles of Glenfarclas Scotch whisky.

Other bottles may be added to the list throughout the year :)
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Poison_UK on December 26, 2006, 01:46:29 AM
1280x1024 all the way :)

On both.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on December 26, 2006, 04:15:01 AM
I already have 1600*1200 on a 21" Vision Master and a 1280*1024 LCD sitting next to it :D
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: *she-devil* on December 26, 2006, 18:34:24 PM
To not make any because I never stick to them.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on December 26, 2006, 19:01:01 PM
Quote from: *she-devil*
To not make any because I never stick to them.


So you have a new years resolution not to make any new years resolutions? :?
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: *she-devil* on December 26, 2006, 19:46:04 PM
Quote from: Serious
Quote from: *she-devil*
To not make any because I never stick to them.


So you have a new years resolution not to make any new years resolutions? :?


Well yeah but that I can stick to quite easily lol
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: GroovyPigThing on December 31, 2006, 01:47:48 AM
Quote from: *she-devil*
Quote from: Serious
Quote from: *she-devil*
To not make any because I never stick to them.


So you have a new years resolution not to make any new years resolutions? :?


Well yeah but that I can stick to quite easily lol


but youve just broken it by making one...
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: *she-devil* on December 31, 2006, 01:49:02 AM
Quote from: GroovyPigThing
Quote from: *she-devil*
Quote from: Serious
Quote from: *she-devil*
To not make any because I never stick to them.


So you have a new years resolution not to make any new years resolutions? :?


Well yeah but that I can stick to quite easily lol


but youve just broken it by making one...


Oh well, who cares? Lol.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Leon on December 31, 2006, 01:49:18 AM
1. Start swimming again
2. Start blading more
3. Get fitter and loose some weight by doing the above!
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on December 31, 2006, 03:12:15 AM
Quote from: *she-devil*
Quote from: GroovyPigThing
Quote from: *she-devil*
Quote from: Serious
Quote from: *she-devil*
To not make any because I never stick to them.


So you have a new years resolution not to make any new years resolutions? :?


Well yeah but that I can stick to quite easily lol


but youve just broken it by making one...


Oh well, who cares? Lol.


I think that should be moved to Humour and Jokes :lol:
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on December 31, 2006, 15:39:07 PM
*she-devil*, can we have some evidence that you arent really blonde and just dye your hair?  :mrgreen:
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: *she-devil* on January 01, 2007, 22:44:02 PM
Quote from: Serious
*she-devil*, can we have some evidence that you arent really blonde and just dye your hair?  :mrgreen:


Errrrr 4.5 A-Level Results do you???  :P
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Paulus on January 01, 2007, 22:48:05 PM
- Get into shape
- Have a good holiday
- Cut down my drinking
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: mr_roll on January 01, 2007, 22:59:31 PM
Quote from: *she-devil*
Quote from: Serious
*she-devil*, can we have some evidence that you arent really blonde and just dye your hair?  :mrgreen:


Errrrr 4.5 A-Level Results do you???  :P


I failed all of my A levels. :(

I am a natural blonde too... well when I was like 3 years old
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Binary Shadow on January 01, 2007, 23:50:16 PM
meh i have a few here:

1) Finished what i start (far too many half done things round here)
2) Sort out fitness/weight/strength issues
3) Stop wasting cash on crap
4) Learn the sax

and if theres time

5) Buy a 911 964 ;)
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Rivkid on January 02, 2007, 00:05:35 AM
Quote from: Dooms
2. Start blading more



youve been promising that since the day I met you!!! :)


Im just going to try to get to the gym more this year. I flaked out last year (although I did have more sex so I cant complain!!)
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 02, 2007, 01:29:34 AM
I shall not be making any as I have no inclination to go through with anything long term.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: jamieL on January 02, 2007, 02:41:38 AM
Been thinking loads about them..

1. Put on weight - I just cant seem to do it. I work at Mcdonalds for christs sake and I still cant!! Any ideas? Think that weight gain stuff is a good idea?

2. Keep my current relationship good and happy - I seem to be terrible for fing things up.

3. Build my arm/wrist/hand muscles up more. Not just for my bass playing stamina, Id just like to be a bit bigger! I would very much like to just buy a set of weights for this. I hate gyms..

4. READ MORE BOOKS! - This is one I really want to work on. I just dont read enough. Got some great books on the music industry and photography out at the moment which Im working through..

5. Find a steady, good paying job where Im happy by my birthday - Got until April so that should be ok.

6. Dont buy any more instruments!!
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Pete on January 02, 2007, 03:41:00 AM
Quote
1. Put on weight - I just cant seem to do it. I work at Mcdonalds for christs sake and I still cant!! Any ideas? Think that weight gain stuff is a good idea?


Drinking a gallon of strawberry flavour gunk everyday aint fun.

Beer & good pub food (2 courses per day, 5 days per week minimum) works wonders, my prob is it all goes on my butt and belly so I gotta work it off again - I lose weight fast as I can gain it and Im drop dead so I can get away with being a little skinny.


I tried all sorts to put on weight but beer & pub grub beats all. However, a decent haircut and good style is worth 1000 Burger Royales.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on January 02, 2007, 04:11:27 AM
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne
I shall not be making any as I have no inclination to go through with anything long term.

Acquire a decent source for pimeta/steps/etys? :P

I recommend a Meridian cd player (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meridian-506-CD-Player_W0QQitemZ160067550615QQihZ006QQcategoryZ3272QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) ;) A G5 pod isnt bad either.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 02, 2007, 09:56:30 AM
I dont have the cash for that unfortunately :D Im more interested in getting a turntable setup first too.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on January 02, 2007, 23:15:26 PM
Quote from: *she-devil*
Quote from: Serious
*she-devil*, can we have some evidence that you arent really blonde and just dye your hair?  :mrgreen:


Errrrr 4.5 A-Level Results do you???  :P


Even Einstein suffered from temporary blondeness on occasions :) ;)

Proof would include photographs too :D
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: ERU on January 03, 2007, 22:22:51 PM
Quote from: Sam
Quote from: Ceathreamhnan
Quote from: Sam
1. To not drink during the week.
2. To get back down to 13 stone
3. To complete Paris Marathon in under 4hrs.
4. To complete Redcar half in under 1hr 40.


Once youve done that, perhaps you can have a go at Ben  Nevis 6 times in 24 hours... (http://www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/interactive/newsdisplay.asp?id=1197&inst=1&daydate=25/08/2006)


Fantastic, how far was each run ?

There is a yearly race up Snowdon (i.e. Wales). I was going to have a go last year but didnt realise you couldnt pay on the day. Deffo doing it this year tho :)
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Cypher on January 02, 2008, 13:08:12 PM
So Then.......

Did you all succeed? :lol:

I certainly didnt.  I put a stone on in the last year which Isnt that bad I guess, mind when I made the resolution, I wasnt in an office job.

1) To stop being such a pessimistic miserable b*****d. (Half The Time)

Suceeded, I a really much happier looking back, I think.

2) To stop being so optimisticly naive when it comes to my opinion on someone.

Suceeded, I think.  errgh, what a year.

3) Get back into the routine of excerise before bed. I was doing that for 3 months and just stopped for some reason. I felt happier doing that.

I just stopped for no reason in the middle of summer.  Ive taken it up again.

4) To keep my weight below or at 11 1/2 stone, unless its anything else but fat, I didnt like the way I looked at 12 stone.

Im just under 13 stone, but its hardly the case of feeling unfit and looking flabby like last time.

5) To not give up job hunting and get my ass out of temp working.

Working, being trained, getting pay rised.  Enjoying it.

6) To pass my exam resit to get my 2:2 Honours.

Failed exam, left with unclassified degree.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: bear on January 02, 2008, 13:16:23 PM
Not give any

bollocks, a failure (see above) but also a success :D
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Rivkid on January 02, 2008, 16:31:38 PM
hmm think I actually went to the gym less instead of more....


This year Ill continue trying to lose weight and make a real effort to eat healthier. I also want to get some exams passed (MCP, CCNA maybe) and chase those pay grades!
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Leon on January 02, 2008, 16:39:18 PM
Nothing offical for me this year (or any year)

Need to save some money, drink less, loose some weight and eat healthier but chances of any of them happening?!
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Walrusbonzo on January 02, 2008, 17:45:03 PM
Well, for 2008....

1.  Dont buy things unless I absolutely NEED them.
2.  Save relating money and save the extra money made from my recent pay rises.
3. Start marathon training earlier this year, started around March time last year.  Already started this year.
4. Shed the remaining bits of fat on my body, not bothered about losing weight as Ill probably put weight on from doing weights anyway.
5. Buy a bicycle and cycle to and from work.
6. Eat less crap food, dont each much anyway to be honest.

And the funniest of them all.

7. Go on a date and get laid.  2007 will be remembered for its "dry spell".
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Leon on January 02, 2008, 17:50:29 PM
Quote from: Walrusbonzo
Well, for 2008....

And the funniest of them all.

7. Go on a date and get laid.  2007 will be remembered for its "dry spell".


That is a damn good one, I think ill add that to my list.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Eggtastico on January 02, 2008, 18:13:08 PM
mine is to drink lots of beer & eat crap food.

Pointless picking somthing unrealistic

Also, to finish my house & move in!!!!!
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on January 02, 2008, 18:43:06 PM
Quote from: Serious
Finish the bottle of Amaretto next to me and the two bottles of Glenfarclas Scotch whisky.

Other bottles may be added to the list throughout the year :)


Drank the Amaretto, but the doctor put me on strong painkillers just after this so I didnt manage the Glenfarclas.

Also should have had an edit to get my first book to a publisher, guess I forgot to put that on, or it vanished during a problem :/

This year I havent had any need.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: chrisdicko on January 02, 2008, 18:48:14 PM
Had my first experience of Amaretto on NYE.....was pretty tasty from what I can remember. Looked for it online, but most places seem to be sold out.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on January 02, 2008, 18:52:51 PM
Tastes rather like the peanut brittle, but almond flavour. Very intense and nice.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: chrisdicko on January 02, 2008, 19:00:12 PM
Yeah, from what I can remember it was very nice. Had about 6 shots of it as chasers after my pint. Only one place I went sold it though.
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 02, 2008, 19:07:55 PM
Quote from: Cypher
So Then.......

Did you all succeed? :lol:


Im halfway there, I spent £1500 on hifi kit :lol:

Nothing for me this year, although I will try to save more money - not as a resolution, just because it will make life easier!
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Sam on January 02, 2008, 19:14:03 PM
Were you stealing from me and not saying anything ?
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 02, 2008, 19:24:24 PM
No that was what i spent my tax money on  :mrgreen:  :lol:
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Miss_blueeyes on January 02, 2008, 21:14:12 PM
- Learn to drive

- Lose some weight

- Save some money
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: knighty on January 02, 2008, 22:46:36 PM
Quote from: Sam
Were you stealing from me and not saying anything ?


thats just plain nasty, stealing from someone and not saying anything !


at least you have the balls to steal from me and then pretend like I owed you it all the time !  :p
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Sam on January 03, 2008, 06:28:18 AM
lol knighty, the worlds tightest man.
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: knighty on January 03, 2008, 10:41:26 AM
pah!

now that is insulting comming from you !
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Vini on January 03, 2008, 14:23:16 PM
Quote from: Vini
- Eat healthier
- Train more/regularly (Gym & Ice Hockey)
- Save some money
- Try get the waist back to 34" (currently back end of 36")


Hmm Ill reuse the ones from last year and add.

- Enjoy life
Title: Re:new years resolutions?
Post by: Mark on January 04, 2008, 00:06:13 AM
- get a skyline GTR

- get CCIE

- work 6 months a year
Title: new years resolutions?
Post by: Serious on January 04, 2008, 00:09:40 AM
Quote from: Miss_blueeyes


- Save some money


Its shocking how many people keep trying that one. Mind if you are anything like mr_roll for spending it I doubt if you will get very far  :mrgreen: