Free Lifelock?

I've been thinking about trying this do it yourself Lifelock. Apparently you just fill out a form every 90 days.

Parallettes

These are homemade parallettes. They are like gymnastic parallel bars but minified for home use. Sure, you could just go out and buy parallettes, but those things get awfully expensive. Oh sure, you don't want to break your neck with a shoddy product. Thats why I put these under some stress tests:

The bars are about a foot off the ground and a little less than 1.5 feet of usable bar space. It takes an entire ten-foot PVC pipe from your local hardware store, and was so easy to make, even I could do it! Best part is, it cost me only $40.

You can find the directions at CrossFit. And, if you want to see someone who uses parallettes properly, you should check out Randal Setzler's YouTube video (hint: you don't stand on them.)

And before I forget, I'd better give Zane his props for convincing me to do it. These things are fun!

Reel mowing

A couple of years ago I was out on a jog and saw a guy mowing his lawn with a reel mower. At that moment I thought if I ever have a lawn I should do that. I try to save the planet as much as I can, and I thought this would be a great way to help. I now have a lawn and a reel mower. So far it has been great. The one thing I have learned is mow often. If the grass is too tall it just will not work.

This week I have heard a couple of times the mayor of Wichita talk about how Wichita has had higher air pollution then it should the last two months. He talks about how you should get a new lawn mower, because old ones are very bad on air quality. He never once says get a reel mower. I find that sad. How many people don't think about that and how much could it save?

The bottom line is if you have a lawn consider a reel mower. You never need to change the oil or gas them up, and they are a great workout if you just sit in an office all day. It is a win-win-win.

Goodbye to Agnew

I was told that Agnew is coming down this summer. A little research turned up a leader story about it. I know Agnew is an old building with some issues, but when I was at Fort Hays it was where some of my best times happened. The wild Friday nights of playing Mario cart in Shayne and Alex room. Or the times we just went down the hall and got a bunch of people together to play basketball or soccer. It was only place I have ever lived where I know almost all my neighborer. I could good on and on about all the great times, but for those who lived you already know. I was prod to be an part of agnewtions. Goodbye old friend and my the housing that replaces you be a place for others to enjoy, live, and learn.

From the agnewtions facebook page. It says it all.

Air conditioner: $98.00
Double room+15-meal plan:$5,196.00
Living in a coed dorm without freshmen: priceless