Stop and say hello? What would you do?

[ickyrica]

Driving to work today I saw a dude in his garage squating a few plates on each side. I've driven by this house a bunch of times, maybe 1000+ times? Never seen the door open or anyone lifting. I was tempted to stop and say hello. It's not everyday you see someone a their house beasting a bunch of weight around. Another local kindred spirit lol.

Is it rude to stop and say hello? Would you guys be pissed off if I did that? I wanted to get some feedback from the community. Personally, I think I would be ok with it.

 

[JackSmooth]

This reminds me of Missed Connections on Craigslist lmao he might speak up here on MESO.

I'd have no problem with it, the initial approach might have an uncomfortable feeling but it'd be pretty badass after and you might find yourself with a new workout partner.

 

[ickyrica]

This reminds me of Missed Connections on Craigslist lmao he might speak up here on MESO.

I'd have no problem with it, the initial approach might have an uncomfortable feeling but it'd be pretty badass after and you might find yourself with a new workout partner.

Craigslist. Lol. Might be accurate though, never know. Could be on Meso... if you were lifting this a.m. and you live on a cut through road near a ups facility and hockey rink and need a lifting partner I'm your dude. Lol.

I was figuring the walk down to him as he is in his workout space would be awkward for a moment but it would probably be cool I guess...

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

Do it

 

[JC456]

Could be the start of something beautiful, and platonic, but still beautiful.

 

[Demondosage]

It was me. I usually keep the door closed but I had it opened when you drove by. There are other secrets at my home besides just a squat rack. Next time you should stop by and I'll show you these secrets. Trust me, nobody who comes by ever leaves once they get in there......I know, crazy right?? Stop on by man, you're always welcome. -Bob

 

[Rockclimber]

I workout in my garage and would be cool with it. If he didn't want people to see he would keep the door closed, the fact that he is squatting 405 or 315 means he is proud of his achievement and wanted you to see! haha

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

It was me. I usually keep the door closed but I had it opened when you drove by. There are other secrets at my home besides just a squat rack. Next time you should stop by and I'll show you these secrets. Trust me, nobody who comes by ever leaves once they get in there......I know, crazy right?? Stop on by man, you're always welcome. -Bob

Not the least of which is your collection of skintimate and clogged razors from shaving your legs.
Stop shaving your wheels demon

 

[ickyrica]

I'll stop the next time I see the dude out there. All this talk of skintimate and secrets has me interested

 

[ickyrica]

he had at least 3 plates on the bar...

I workout in my garage and would be cool with it. If he didn't want people to see he would keep the door closed, the fact that he is squatting 405 or 315 means he is proud of his achievement and wanted you to see! haha

 

[Homebrew Homeboy]

Poor guy spends all that time and money building his own garage home gym for the simple fact that he squats 405 for reps, and all the fucking kids at the gym won't stop interrupting him while he's lifting to ask stupid questions or ask what he uses for a PWO, where can you get gear, what do you eat blah blah blah. Not even headphones work, people still interrupt him while he's in his zone, so he bought $120 headphones for no fucking reason.

Guy gets fed up, sells his Harley and uses the cash to buy gym equipment. Finally gets it built, says fuck the headphones and jams whatever he wants on his new garage gym speakers! Life is good!

First day of lifting is leg day, goes off without a hitch! Loving the decision.

Day 2: Halfway through flat bench, some fucking asshole drives up, gets out and literally walks up the driveway into the garage, guy has to kill his music and stop his set to chat and answer questions to a complete stranger who keeps insisting they lift together....

This is how serial killers are developed....

 

[ickyrica]

Poor guy spends all that time and money building his own garage home gym for the simple fact that he squats 405 for reps, and all the fucking kids at the gym won't stop interrupting him while he's lifting to ask stupid questions or ask what he uses for a PWO, where can you get gear, what do you eat blah blah blah. Not even headphones work, people still interrupt him while he's in his zone, so he bought $120 headphones for no fucking reason.

Guy gets fed up, sells his Harley and uses the cash to buy gym equipment. Finally gets it built, says fuck the headphones and jams whatever he wants on his new garage gym speakers! Life is good!

First day of lifting is leg day, goes off without a hitch! Loving the decision.

Day 2: Halfway through flat bench, some fucking asshole drives up, gets out and literally walks up the driveway into the garage, guy has to kill his music and stop his set to chat and answer questions to a complete stranger who keeps insisting they lift together....

This is how serial killers are developed....

this is what I am so afraid of. I'll bring a 100mg of TNE as a peace offering lol

 

[AnTabolic73]

I guess it depends on how far you live for him. If you fall in the "neighbor" range than that's fine. But if you drove a good ways away from your house and ran into him I'd say that's kinda weird.

 

[Homebrew Homeboy]

this is what I am so afraid of. I'll bring a 100mg of TNE as a peace offering lol

My luck I would do that and he'd be fucking LE....lol

 

[ickyrica]

I guess it depends on how far you live for him. If you fall in the "neighbor" range than that's fine. But if you drove a good ways away from your house and ran into him I'd say that's kinda weird.

same town, clear across to the other side though. It's not a small town either, just shy of 50,000 folks give or take a few... Small town feel though

 

[Rockclimber]

Oh,

same town, clear across to the other side though. It's not a small town either, just shy of 50,000 folks give or take a few... Small town feel though

I thought you were more of a neighbor. Never mind, I wouldn't stop to talk with him. Maybe next time you see him squatting roll down your window and yell "Ass to grass, those half reps don't count" then floor it out of there. lol

 

[Leancuisine]

If it's within walking distance go ahead and say hi sometime when you're walking your dog or something. I definitely wouldn't interrupt his workout though. You never know, he could be taking cheque drops and bite your ear off.

 

[Seven]

The dude is working out at home for a reason, he doesn't like people. Do not stop!!

 

[ickyrica]

@kap73
@Oregongearhead

you two have home gyms rocking. What do you two think?

I'm still on the fence...

 

[Oregongearhead]

@kap73
@Oregongearhead

you two have home gyms rocking. What do you two think?

I'm still on the fence...

@Ickyrica- Id honk & give a thumbs-up . Then say "hey man , if you ever need a spotter Im right down the road , lets kill some weights bro" ...