John Stone's Picture Gallery and Video Archive - Page 269

omghi2u · Tue, May 13th, 2008, 02:54 PM

John,

I agree with your prior statement that next month will be your best photos yet. This new diet and your regimen seem to be working wonders!

With that said, I can't seem to find a place where you mention what you do for your abs. Are you using a lot of weighted exercises?

***John Stone*** · Sat, May 17th, 2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by omghi2u

With that said, I can't seem to find a place where you mention what you do for your abs. Are you using a lot of weighted exercises?

I haven't directly worked my abs in quite some time.

OH_Broker · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 10:12 AM

Happy Anniversary in advance. You two seem like a great couple. Here's to 14 more great years together!!

DFS · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Ha, my sister got married on the same weekend, but one year later on May 20th, 1995. I just sent her a Happy Anniversary text.

Same to you!

I get married in August, 8/8/08. I guess 8 will be our new lucky number. I'm so excited to get married, but people keep asking me weird questions like "Are you nervous?" or "Are you scared?" or "Is it coming too fast?"...basically like it's a bad day that's coming and not a good day. I dunno, for me I can't freaking wait to get married and the day is coming soooo slow. I love my fiance and can't wait to make it official and to start our lives and family together.

TheRyanator · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Congrats on 14 years John (and Lisa)! You certainly seem to have come a long way and made eachother better people by being together.

Now for the important part...when do we get to see the new car?! It better not be a SMART car.

Bluestreak · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 12:02 PM

Hey! Our wedding anniversary was yesterday! Sixteen years together, seven years married.

Happy anniversary, my friend.

-R

1FastGTX · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 01:08 PM

Happy Anniversary to John and Lisa as well as Roger and Tanisha!

Here's to many more great years!

digitalnebula · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 01:39 PM

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It better not be a SMART car.

You can't go from an AMG Mercedes to one of those....

I doubt the Smart car comes with forced induction...

Congrats on 14 years John! That's awesome!!

DFS · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 01:42 PM

So you guys all recommend DUMB cars then? Where can I get one of those?

That's not a plug for SMART cars, I don't have one...just a lame attempt at humor.

TheRyanator · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 02:09 PM

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So you guys all recommend DUMB cars then? Where can I get one of those?

Buy an SUV

DFS · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 02:27 PM

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Buy an SUV

Truth!

It was on the radio the other day here in my area that dealerships are not even taking SUV trade-ins anymore.

Chopaholic · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Happy Anniversary!

MannishBoy · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John Stone

Forbes recently interviewed me for an article they were doing on home gyms. The author of the article spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me, and I think she did a good job with the article.

You can check it out online here.

Very cool.

So has the site traffic bumped yet? I doubt it's like a digg, but it will be interesting to see if you get forbes traffic.

Oh, and happy anniversary!

Seltzer · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluestreak

Hey! Our wedding anniversary was yesterday! Sixteen years together, seven years married.

Happy anniversary, my friend.

-R

Roger, happy anniversary to you and Tanisha.

John the same to you and Lisa.

And to each of you couples best wishes for many many happy and healthy years together.

***John Stone*** · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Thanks very much everyone, and happy anniversary to you and Tanisha, Rog.

Lisa and I test drove all day: Mercedes C class, BMW 128i, Audi A4 and Acura TSX.

Didn't like the Merc at all; the BMW was too small and we really wanted a four-door anyway; the Audi A4 was a tad on the small side, but 4-door and very nice styling, good power and plenty of bells and whistles; The Acura TSX was probably our favorite, and was LOADED with some really cool tech, but we just couldn't come to terms on the price and we walked. The Acura was actually 3k less than the Audi, yet they still wanted 2.5k down (on top of our trade) and more per month than the Audi. Further, the Audi was sign and drive, nothing down. On top of all that, the Acura salesperson was a jerk.

So it looks like Lisa will be getting the Audi A4 Sedan: phantom black pearl effect paint, black Nappa leather interior, walnut wood interior inlays, rain and light sensors, garage door opener, bi-xenon headlights, adaptive light package, auto-dim int/ext mirrors with electronic compass, heated outside mirrors w/power fold, heated front seats, retractable headlight washers, 17" 5-spoke alloy wheels, navigation system with 6.5" color display, 6-disc CD changer, 2 SD memory card slots, satellite radio, electrically adjustable seats, power sunroof, one touch power windows, multitronic transmission w/ paddle shifters... so much more. I think Lisa's going to really like it.

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vanDutton · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 06:59 PM

Well.... if size a concern, there is really only one way to make you happy. HEMI!!! Dodge Ram Quad cab. Or 6.1L SRT-8 Charger. Can't beat good ole muscle.

Or you can go with the 5.7 HEMI Charger and get a lifetime warranty, and save on gas with their 2.99 special they are running right now.

Seltzer · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Nice looking ride and it does come down to what the dealer is offering sometimes.

Do you always lease? Based on need we've always been a one car family, but my daughter starts driving later and when she gets her license next year we're going to need (want) a second car. Clearly she would get use of the present vehicle (Saab 9-5 Aero wagon), but I'm beginning to think not only about what car to buy for myself but how to pay for it.

Again, congrats on your anniversary tomorrow!

TheRyanator · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 07:08 PM

Great German engineering! While I would love to have seen you in a BMW (being a BMW fanatic myself), the Audi is equally as great of a car, especially as of late since they have worked out some of the issues they had in the late 90s and beyond.

I am actually going to the Audi Driving Experience here in July...that would be a cool event for you and Lisa to hit up and learn driving techniques from the pros.

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/e...xperience.html

digitalnebula · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 07:38 PM

Sweet...

I love the recent changes to Audi's front end...the grill, the bumper with the air dams, the lighting...very cool...

MannishBoy · Tue, May 20th, 2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRyanator

I am actually going to the Audi Driving Experience here in July...that would be a cool event for you and Lisa to hit up and learn driving techniques from the pros.

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/e...xperience.html

I did that at Sebring a few years ago. The wet skid pad is great fun. The instructor told me I had fast hands