Big Trouble Baby

Mistress Zhao: 10-ft poles? In the Tatami room? Don't think they'd fit. Ray

Ray: Henry Cooper was stopped on cuts after he knocked "Cassius Clay" on his butt with a beautiful left hook. Before the rematch ole 'enery soaked his face in pickle brine to toughen his skin. He was stopped on cuts again. Will that help you? Let us know. Dannyboy Dannyboy: Clay saved by the bell and revived illegally by Angelo Dundee with an unknown substance. Similar tactic used by Aaron Pryor's corner in the Arguello fight except Pryor consumed the substance. Did the second Cooper fight go longer? Ray

Magdiver: You're right about the brine. Hmmmm! Salt water, dill seed, garlic, and a Rabbi to bless me...could be the start of a new fad. Ray

Ray, If you wish to toughen up your skin then you need to use the tried and true method. When the RCMP first started out as the NWMP, the recruits were instructed to rub rock salt on any wounds inflicted from trying to tame essentially wild horses. They'd get tough skin from rock salt. Pickle brine could work just the same but the rock salt has a better exfoliation effect to toughen the layers below dead skin. Roll around in rock salt, its readily available at your nearest hardware store. If that doesn't work, good to know. -Monokuro Monokuro; I imagine rock salt would work as well as anything. Probably would be a slow breaking-in period being the glutes are very fleshy. I remember in my karate days I used to thrust my fingers into containers of gravel and lead shot. These techniques and daily punching a makiwara board made my hands like rocks. Ray

Since finding the Forum a year ago I've enjoyed the correspondence between the Mistresses and the members. My favorites were from Minnie Chan. Her posts and responses were intelligent, insightful, witty, and clever. Since Ms Chan is no longer a partaker I think the Heir Apparent to her "Title" is Mistress Choi. While all the Fortress Women display wit, wisdom, and humor I like Ms Choi's style a tad above the rest. This surprises me because she seemed very shy and reserved at the Dim Sum. Anyone else have a favorite "Forum Mistress"? Ray

Years back young Met's pitcher Nolan Ryan had problems with blisters on his pitching hand. The team had him soak his hand in pickle brine to toughen up his skin. Hmmm, I wonder if sitting in the stuff will help me with my upcoming session. Ray

Uncle Fester was a funny charismatic guy. I think it would be great seeing Fester in session photos. Maybe we can use Gomez Adams also. Gomez can be the "before" session photos, and Fester can be the "after" session photos. Ray

Mustanggt: Sounds like you're lobbying for the job bud. Ray

Mistress Kang: I was just thinking of this recently as I contemplate my upcoming session with Ms Zhao. I plan to ask her about crying. I would think if someone were brought to tears but continued to take punishment it wouldn't be "breaking" them. If someone begged or demanded you stop even if they didn't cry I think that might qualify as being "broken". I look forward to the opinions of more seasoned pro's on this and your other questions. Ray

Wow!!! I just asked yesterday when we'd see candid photos of Ms Zhao and Ms Xing and half of it happened already. Ms Zhao is stunning as usual. My Favorite is the stunned look next to the Paper Magazine. She had that same look on her face when I first met her and she thought she was sessioning with a grizzly bear. Ray

Comparing Ms Choi's candids to her other photos I find her eyes more beautiful in the candids. Less make-up is better. Too bad she didn't smile in any of the pics, I'm sure that would've left a trail of broken hearts. Ray BTW I wonder if We'll see candids of Ms Zhao and Ms Xing.

Mistress Kang, Great photos of the stunning Ms Choi. I have one question. Is she old enough to vote? Ray

I think the wimp is Woody Allen.

Mistress Kang: I think I'll drop my workout partner and start training with her. I'm sure she'll push me beyond all previous limits. Ray

Dannyboy: Enjoy. Ray

Hi Mistress Kang, I was feeling a little low when I decided to check my mail and the Forum. Your new pictures have just raised my spirits several notches. Ray

Hi Mistress Kang, Two hours??? It takes my guy less than ten minutes and that includes the beard. Can't wait to see your new look. Ray

Mistress Kang: Will you take some photos of you in your new attire doing the pose and share them with us? Also what is a "Standing Bow"? Is it Dancer's Pose (Natarajasana)? Leaning forward, front arm extended and lifting the back ankle? Leaning forward and lifting the back ankle with two hands? Or is this something I've never seen? Ray P. S. If you ever want to attend my class as a guest let me know. I do shoulder and hip openers not soon forgotten. What kind of yoga is it? Where? Do you teach it?! I bet some of the other ladies may be interested too! ;-) Hi Mistress Kang, My background is Ishta and Anusara. Yes, I do teach it. My class consists of breathing, vinyasa, standing poses, twists, forward bends, back bends, balancing, etc. I do take requests (Your request would be honored of course) emphasizing shoulder openers, hip openers, quads, hamstrings etc. I no longer teach in the city. All my classes are in NJ from Hoboken to Englewood Cliffs. If you and any of the ladies are interested you can e-mail me. I'll send you my schedule and locations and if it works for you I can provide transportation if I don't have consecutive classes in different locations. Ray

Mistress Kang: Will you take some photos of you in your new attire doing the pose and share them with us? Also what is a "Standing Bow"? Is it Dancer's Pose (Natarajasana)? Leaning forward, front arm extended and lifting the back ankle? Leaning forward and lifting the back ankle with two hands? Or is this something I've never seen? Ray P. S. If you ever want to attend my class as a guest let me know. I do shoulder and hip openers not soon forgotten.

Her eyes are mesmerizing. Ray

All that's left now is a video of Mistress Kang and Mistress Xing. Hopefully soon. Ray

Just came across Ms Choi's video and she looks fantastic. Glad she survived Mistress Ahn's tormenting session. Ray

Oh mustanggt, little ms sally fields will NOT be happy you keep calling her that (lol!) She was offended for weeks after your original post...LOL Mistress Kang: Maybe he can call her Gidget or The Flying Nun instead. Ray

I wish I could change places with Ms Choi. I enjoy the teacher/student scenario and Ms Ahn looks very capable in the teacher role. I'm sure I would get an F- assuming I even did the homework. Hard to pick a favorite...yet. Ray

Ms Zhao is intimidatingly beautiful. I wish the video was much longer. Ray