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Sonny Boy, Al Pacino

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  Al Pacino grew up in a poor neighbourhood in New York and that city would shape him and mould him into the man and actor he would become.  Starting off with his childhood experiences and those of his friends there are some harsh lessons and events. Of course it outlines how he develops in acting from early days in theatre to breaking through into films and “The Godfather” which would be the breakout role. There are small behind the scenes snippets but nothing that stands out.  Of course there are relationships and friendships but if I’m honest there’s no drama or cross words, Al always treats people with respect and kindness and that’s a constant theme throughout the book.  This was a top selling book of 2024 and it’s worth looking at, it’s a nice gentle read that can be dipped in and out of, it’s perfect for a holiday. ⭐️⭐️⭐️  Have fun stay safe 👍
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Gallions path

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  As it was gym yesterday it was out for a walk today and after picking up today’s WeWards it was up Gallions path to hunt for some golf balls. Only 3 today which was a bit lame but I guess I need to wait for the weather to pick up.  I was able to finish my latest audio book which was an achievement so more on that latter. The weather was a bit chilly but once I was moving it wasn’t so bad.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼
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Leg day !

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  It’s back to the gym today and it’s leg day again, starting off with the cross trainer on intervals level 13 I managed to get more distance 2.4km and 450 calories.  It was on to hack squats and I just kept it the same with 57kg up to 67kg.  Leg press next and starting with 50kg going up to 70kg. Leg extensions next and starting with 50kg going up to 65kg. Leg curls next and as always a mirror of extensions.  I called it a day and headed home.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼
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Paradise, Disney+, HULU

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  So while looking through Disney+ Paradise popped up in the recommended section. Remembering Sterling K. Browns performance in ‘This Is Us’ from a few years ago we thought we’d give it a go.  Now I have to be honest it’s a bit of a slow burner and doesn’t really get going until deep into the series run, but it’s a good thriller with lots of blind ally’s to be led up and back down again.  It’s a really well constructed thriller series, with information being drip fed to us the audience as the plot develops, it’s an interesting way to explore a story line.  It worth a look but will require patience to watch but it’s rewarding latter when you’re up to speed.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Have funstsy safe 👍
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Back to the gym triceps

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  After having a rest yesterday it was back to the gym today, I’ll be honest I was in two minds as I drove there from work but once I was in the car park I committed to it.  It was cross trainer to start in intervals level 15, after 30 mins it was 353 calories and 1.53km it felt good and I was glad I’d come to the gym. It was on to triceps a as the cable machine was free that’s where I started. The rope was already on so that’s where I started.  Rope pull downs to start with 20kg going up to 28.5kg. Overhead pulls next with 23kg up to 32kg  Bar pull downs next and starting at 20kg going up to 28kg. On to the triceps machine next and starting with 50kg going up to 57kg. Some weight bars to finish 17.5kg and 20kg until failure. It was a really good session and I feel better for going .  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼
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Walking day

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  It’s a walking day today so I got home and changed before heading out. I walked around the estate and collected my missing WeWards before heading up Gallions path. I finished listening to Damien Lewis escapes three, if you like one and two the three is pretty much the same., I think the series is up to six now !  It was 5 golf balls today no premium ones though, the weather was good and the mud isn’t as bad as it was a few weeks ago. It’s always nice to get some fresh air and I’ve started a new book on Audible so look out for that review.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼
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Gym biceps 💪

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  It’s a return to the gym today and it was biceps with rowing to start. It was 3679 metres on the rowing machine not much but it got the blood flowing.  On to curls on the machine starting low with 20kg going up to 35kg.  It was preacher next and starting with 32kg going up to 37kg. Cable curls and starting low on 22kg then up to 27.5kg. Preacher on the machine and 15kg to 25kg.  Bar curls next and starting low with 17.5kg then 20kg to finish and failure.  It was a good session and I got through a lot, not the highest weight but I’m working on it.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼
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