Missed you at the CFGames, Rip.

[Blairbob]

I was hoping to see you and see what you thought of the Deadlift competition.

[Mark Rippetoe]

I had planned on going all year, but this fucking shoulder surgery made it unpleasant enough a prospect that I decided not to. The main problem has been the profound lack of sleep that constant pain provides as a Free Gift. It would not have been any fun. Next year, I promise.

[Blairbob]

I take it meds don't help much? I don't use meds for pain, but whiskey typically knocks me out when I'm miserable be it illness or pain.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Meds don't work on me. But I don't need an excuse to drink whiskey.