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In between shows

bb1fit
bb1fit
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2004/05/22, 02:18 PM
Well, I am in between shows. I competed in 2 classes this morning, right after my second round they called me in for a drug test! This has to be a good sign, they don't bother testing people not in the running!

I thought I hit my poses well, am excited about the possiblities of a first place!! I will post results after I go pig out tonight at Red Lobster!!

Thanks to all for the well wishes.....:big_smile::dumbbell::big_smile::dumbbell::big_smile:

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angelsnow
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2004/05/22, 04:48 PM
Ron thats great ...more good luck wishes to you ! Will look forward reading your happy news , well deserved !

and again thanks for all your helpful advice , you are a very caring person .
tenorsaxmandave
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2004/05/22, 04:56 PM
Good luck Ron! I'm also looking forward to hearing your good news later today... Man, you've got a lot to be proud of.

TSMD

Carivan
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2004/05/22, 05:26 PM
All the best, can't wait to read the news!

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Ivan
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Montreal Canada
2004/05/22, 10:42 PM
Awesome.:big_smile: NEWS AT 10
asimmer
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2004/05/23, 10:00 AM
So??? What happened?

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Carivan
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2004/05/23, 11:11 AM
He musta odeed on tanning lotion or something! C'mon Ron we are all here waiting, leaning forward in our seats, chewing our fingers!

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Ivan
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Montreal Canada
2004/05/23, 02:26 PM
?????????

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Jdelts
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2004/05/23, 06:38 PM
C'mon First Place!!!
pimple
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2004/05/23, 07:30 PM
c'mon, tell us how things went at red lobster!!!

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bb1fit
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2004/05/24, 09:54 AM
I ended up placing 4th in both classes I entered. They were admittedly tough, each had 9 competitors, and they were very strong. In fact, the guy who took first in the masters in my class I competed against in Kentucky. The judges announced before the placings that as little as 1 point separated all of us. It was that close. Not much consolation though. I was a bit shocked, as they moved me to the middle right after the first turns, and left me there. That is normally a good sign, much better than being on the end. In fact, had me and the winner side by side for the better part of the posing. Even my competitors were telling me I was at least first or second. Then when they called me in for a drug test and polygraph, I was pretty certain of a very high finish. Guess I jumped the gun a bit.

By the way, it was a very grueling posing round, the judges took an extremely long time, really made us hold our poses. We were out there for a long time. I was actually shaking on a couple of the poses holding them so long. The second class wasn't quite as bad as the masters.

At least I got 2 new trophys to add to my collection, though I really had my heart set on a sword! (first place class winners got a sword on a plaque, and of course compete for the overall).

I didn't really do well in my nightime posing routine, kind of lost it for some reason. It wouldn't have mattered, just a note about the evening show. I only had to pose once in the evening, you pose with your first class you entered, then if you are in the top 5 in the other class, they tell you to stay around because after they pose, you have to go out with them and get your placing/trophy.



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7707mutt
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2004/05/24, 10:02 AM
Well hey you are numero UNO here! LOL take a few days off rest then set you sights on the next one!

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2004/05/24, 11:10 AM
Ditto what the Muttersnapper said. How was the "Lobster"????

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Charlie
hecdarec
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2004/05/24, 11:18 AM
Wow sounds like it was a tight race for that sword. Good job Ron! We are all proud of you.

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asimmer
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2004/05/24, 12:27 PM
1 point! That is so close! At least you know it was that tight - they made that announcement.

4th is still great!

Did you ask the judges what they think you should improve on?

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burrocfh
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2004/05/24, 01:50 PM
Congratulation Ron, as Mutt said, you are Numero Uno... I hope Red Lobster was good and keep us informed on your next competition!

-r.
mmaibohm
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2004/05/24, 02:50 PM
congrats ron!

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triciakent
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2004/05/24, 03:02 PM
Congrats Ron!! Kept looking on the boards all weekend to see how you were doing!!
bb1fit
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2004/05/24, 06:42 PM
Sandy actually talked with the head judge, he just happens to smoke, as does my wife(I have tried to get her to quit, she never ever smokes around me, so it is hard). Anyway, he told her the only thing that separated me and the first place winner was my legs. Not quite as cut.

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Quoting from asimmer:

1 point! That is so close! At least you know it was that tight - they made that announcement.

4th is still great!

Did you ask the judges what they think you should improve on?


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bb1fit@freetrainers.com
2004/05/24, 10:11 PM
You are #1 with US for sure. I applaud your work and dedication not just for the shows you enter but for the continuious dedication to sharing such important knowledge with us here at FT and Im sure in your normal everyday life. You and Sandy represent a lifestyle of healthy living. So :dumbbell: OUR TROPHY TO YOU RON. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR SHOWS AND KNOWLEDGE.
Carivan
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2004/05/24, 10:24 PM
Great job Ron...brings you closer to winning the next one.
Your still #1 here and always will be!

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Ivan
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sandysford
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2004/05/25, 01:17 PM
Finally, Ron got me back on, I have been having trouble signing on, Three cheers for the man who is first in my book, He did great, and When I talked to the judge he told me it was Ron's lags and that we had a year to get them in the shape that would take him to first place next year. So that's the story, Baby I love you and I am so proud of you:love: :) :angry: now get to the gym and work harder (like you don't now:)):laugh: I love you Sandy:)
rpacheco
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2004/05/25, 03:46 PM
I demand a recount!!!

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2004/05/25, 03:49 PM
I agree.. did you check the chads??

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yadmit
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2004/05/25, 04:26 PM
Congrats Ron! Good job...

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burrocfh
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2004/05/25, 04:53 PM
sandysford, can you tell me the name of the judge? Maybe I can send him some Mexican cops so they can "make him an offer he won't refuse..." :laugh:

Cogratulations again Ron, you are an inspiration for all of us...

-r.
sandysford
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2004/05/26, 12:56 AM
West is his last name, :laugh:

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sandysford
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2004/05/26, 12:59 AM
We didn't go to Red Lobster, We went to a sandwich place and had pizza the next day. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM then to top it off we went to Ted Drews for the best Frozen custard in St, Louis.

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I_Am-aZon
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2004/05/26, 06:44 PM
Wow - close! Great job Ron - I agree with everyone here - you are #1 and an inspritation.
nexus14
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2004/05/27, 01:06 PM
I don't care how you ended up there Ron. You are the number ONE mentor here.
I don't look at who gets the first place. I look at who helps tons of people here everyday without any compensation.
And I know that is you.
I've known other body builders for years and none of them helped me half as much as you did help me here within a month.
So, the guy came in first place; How many people is he helping everyday?

Jdelts
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2004/05/29, 09:15 PM
Number one in my book...and you a got a #1 woman with you as well. Get'em next year Ron.:dumbbell: