Thanks again for the encouragement guys. Ripsid, 225's huh? The day I'm pressing though's is the day I'm competing in the "O" brother. I skipped the gym tonight to finally have "the talk" with the wife. All has turned out good my AR family (or so I believe for now). We have decided to stay together and make this work. There are a few things that are needing to change on both sides and we are both willing to do what is needed. I am happy with the decision although a small part of me was becoming thrilled with the notion of becomming single once again. Only time will tell if I made the right choice here. Thanks for being patient, understanding and supportive in this dreary time in my life. I will say that out of all the cycles I have done, that this particular one will be the "one" that will stand out from the rest and not for any gains made either but just from the emotional rollercoaster I have been riding most of these weeks that I've been on. Well as of tomorrow it's back to business as usual and to kicking ass in the weight room. I'm still holding on to the hope of hitting 250 this cycle. In week 14 (2 weeks form this one) fina will be brought into the picture and depending on funds I may add some others. Thanks again guys and pics are coming!