Good morning!
Deanie - DH and I watched that video you posted of the girl doing 24kg snatches...AMAZING! I'm re-reading most of SS, but I don't think you necessarily go to failure...you're trying to lift heavy and hard with excellent form (Rip does emphasize form) for 5 reps, and add weight each workout. This will be interesting. I started relatively low with my work sets, so I (hopefully) don't immediately get stuck too soon in the program.
Marcy - ^^^5's on the chin-ups! Glad you got to have your dance. West Coast Swing sounds like fun.
Melissa - Ugh...I soooo hear you re: diet. Since the beginning of November I've had way too much sugar (and beer and wine

) in my diet. I'm trying to make it a little more Paleo. WTG on the swings!!
Jane - I really like the Pendulum! It's funny about your gloves, I'm glad you found them. You need warm hands for all those swings and pull ups!
Hi Rhonda!!!
Here's the rundown on last nights SS:
Workout A
Warm up - lots of limbering, dislocates, air squats, dynamic stretching
TGU 3r/3l 12kg (because they are so good for you)
Work sets (I'm omitting the warm up sets)
Squats - 3x5 @ 83#
Bench Press - 3x5 @ 58#
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 183#
Cash out - K2A (armpits) 3x5
This all felt pretty good. I'm focusing hard on form, and can definitely feel where things aren't totally 100%. The squat is the hardest to get comfortable in...the arm position feels a little weird, I may keep the same weight for tomorrow.
Today I rest!
Have a great day!