gkleinman Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 It's been so long I almost feel like I need to repost an introduction. Life has been amazingly full and only now am I really returning to the things that I really enjoy and focusing on more than work and family. So the clif notes version of my story. I went to Vegan Vacation in 2007. Right before I left to go to the coast I got an email from a company that wanted to buy my business. Needless to say, when I got back from the trip my life really changed. After months of negotiations I sold my business and then spent almost half a year working to move it all to the new owners. I then did some travel in SE Asia and generally took a break from almost everything that I was doing. When I got back from my trip I realized that I needed a big change so we moved from SW Portland into 'the city'. During that move I pretty seriously injured my back. I spent months with massage, acupuncture and dealing with the pain. Slowly but surely I got myself back into action and FINALLY (really this past week) I've gotten back into the gym, on to the mat and on to my bike. I've now got the unfun task of sheding about 20 pounds that came on when I stopped working out. It's a bigger hill to climb at 38yrs old than when i lost a ton of weight 5 yrs ago, but I think I'm up for the task. Now I'm in NE PDX I work out at the Hollywood 24hr fitness. I know a lot of Portland VBB'ers work out there. So it would be great to reconnect. I'm also pretty in need of some guidance to get back on track. Work wise I've been doing a fair amount of business and new media consulting. I run a site called On Portland (http://www.onpdx.com) and have been doing a lot of writing. Looking forward to reconnecting with you all.. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Welcome back! Great to read about what you've been up to....really enjoyed having you at Vegan Vacation years ago and bumping into you around town. You're right, about a dozen of us at 24 Hour Fitness Hollywood, though I'd say the main core group is about 5. Some come and go and aren't there as often or go to another location, etc. but we do have a core group and in fact 6 vegans were there last night during my workout, 4 forum members. Even one of the personal trainers over there (Ed) is a forum member and fellow vegan bodybuilder. Would love to catch up sometime. All the best in your journey back in action! Glad the back is doing better. You'll see some familiar faces and many new faces, names and avatars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkleinman Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 What time are you guys generally there? I've been trying to get there an hour after lunch and before I have to pick up the kids at school at 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Good luck with your goals. It will be great to have you on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Dude, welcome back : ) How was the travel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkleinman Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Dude, welcome back : ) How was the travel? Travel was amazing. I'd go back to Thailand or Cambodia in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I would love to go to the Indies.... Welcome back my friend; I know you'll get everything back and then some and heal the injury. You have my #; feel free to contact me. You'll love SW. The screen on my phone is cracked so leave a vm. I cannot see txts or when people are calling! We should train/kickback too. 24hr fitness core group? hmm Ed the trainer, vivalasvegans, robert, me, thendanisays, mikkei, trisimon. That's all I can think of at the moment though i'm sure there's others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hey Geoff, I often go to the gym in the evenings, and that is when I bump into the most forum members...from 6-9PM. I usually go from 6-8PM. But I go during the day too sometimes and see forum members then too, which is cool, but typically it is in the evenings. Hope to see you there one of these days...or we can arrange to train at the same time. All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hi. With all of us there at the gym, are you sure it's gonna be unfun?Welcome back, hope you have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome back Geoff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Welcome back Geoff, it's great to have you back posting again Edited June 21, 2009 by Tasha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkleinman Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Um er... It's Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 hahah sorry GEOFF I knew that. It's your forum name that gets me everytime ! I think I may of called you Glen when I ran into at the Red and Black Cafe with your family. It won't happen again, I swear lol Well I hope things are going well for you and say hi to your beautiful family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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