STUFF of STARS: Tales of SHU-SHU & SHI-SHI

We are but stardust and shattered dreams. We are the remnants of great bursts of light and life and black holes.
We are fallen celestial stones, wings gone, grounded...And yet somehow,
      We still manage to fly.
(Shu-Shu to Shi-Shi after twelve too many rice beers.)

At Home Grip Training

Simple at home wrist trainer off youtube...from "fitnessfaq". My boy Eugene turned me on to it. No excuses...this is probably going to be the first thing I am allowed to do. Already started gripper VERY softly yesterday. Relaxing my abs while doing it. Finally got rid of my hospital bed out of my house...HUGE step forward.Keepin poor Susanne up at night tossing and turning because I still have to sleep in an up position but each step... is one step... toward blowing something else out! YEAH! No just kidding.
We're getting there.
Stay Strong!

Cap

First Day Back at School

Oi...first day back at work. Yeah, everyone wanted to know why I look so skinny and where I had been. I told them there were some prime targets in Iran I was commissioned to take out. But if I told them who I would have to kill them... Some of them bought it.

Day 1. Made it. Check. What's next?

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S 2012: Fighting Back!

It has been slow going and a true mental and physical battle -- which is still on going-- but I am fighting back in 2012. Began doing the 2 mile beach walk with Susanne and we actually went and saw a movie yesterday, my first day out in public for an extended period of time. For all of you out there fighting to lose weight or to overcome some obstacle, or just be a better you in 2012...let's take it to em! Never surrender, Never GIVE UP! That is what true Strongmen do!

HAPPY HEALTHY STRONG NEW YEAR!

CAP

PS. If you didn't make a list of all the things you are thankful for...you should. Very good way to set your mind right to start the new year. Like colon blow for the head. Okay go get 'em. (I am Thankful for my wife, Susanne... my new football-lined belly...my cool scar...my family...my will power...my lust for life....Huskies....etc.)

Ho-Ho-Hernia Incision!

Ho-Ho-Hernia Incision! Because you asked for it loyal fans! I did decorate it for you! Just saw Dr. Baccay today and he says I am doing juuust fine. He is the man! And yes, as I was about to be put under I looked up to greet Deven Lombardia who I went to high school with. She's a hell of a anesthesia nurse and only left her Rolex in there...nice gift, kiddo. It keeps perfect time!
Thanks to all of you who sent your prayers and best wishes! Happy New Year!

Cap

Happy 2011 Holiday Retrospective

Was going to do a fun photo retrospect on the hernia...but I decided to do it on 2011 instead. What a wonderful year it has been. My "family" has doubled this year and I am so lucky to have all of you. (Used some old photos of some of you because you were a big part of my year but missed you in pix. Sorry if I missed anyone, I am doped up on Perks still, you all know how grateful I am to have you all as part of Cap's crazy planet. All the best as we turn 2012.

xoxo
Cap

Home for the Holidays and Healin' Fine...(Pop! part 4)

Hey Gang! I am finally out of the hospital after a 3 day 2 night stay. Big Strongman shout out to my Surgeon Dr. Francis Baccay who put enough pig skin in me to wrap all of the NFL's Post season footballs. And to my buddy Dr. Dan Zelazny who hooked me up with Doc B and made sure that I had a solo room and all the gym equipment to get my big carcass up and down from my hospital bed. You are the man! And of course the biggest shout out to my poor wife Susanne who has been nursing me this whole time. I ain't an easy patient. But she's been a saint! Anyway that's all the energy I have left for now, perks are kicking in, so thanks too to all of you who have been sending your prayers. It has been a rough road. Never imagined such pain existed, but with the help of you all it has been much easier to endure. And soon we'll be back stronger than ever! Never quit, never surrender!   CAP

Happy Holidays!

Goin in! See you on the other side of my... (Pop! part 3)

Okay, goin in for the surgery tomorrow. Coming out with even more animal parts sewn into me. I'm like Ol' MacDonalds farm.  Will show you all the scar when I get out as a XMAS present. Something to think about as you are hanging balls on your tree.

Cap