[Tedd Van Vleck]

I just threw up in my mouth!

[Tedd Van Vleck]

Congratulations Big Al!

[Tedd Van Vleck]

Thom,

Could you answer Tully’s question.

Thanks,
Management

[Tedd Van Vleck]

Al,

My vote is NO for knee sleeves.

[Tedd Van Vleck]

WOW! This has been the most interesting thread I have read on this site.

My opinion is that nothing should be allowed, period. I am sure there is a story why wraps are allowed on those couple of events but if you allow this now, then eventually an argument will come up to allow something else, then something else, etc. What I have liked about this group is that it is a true “raw” lifting organization. As Rainbow Bend says…..you run with what you brung.

I completely understand everyones point on here and there isn’t an option that would make everyone happy but what has brought this organization this far appears to have attracted all of us to this sport, so I am not sure why we have to go changing things now.

When I first started in the Highland Games and HASA, the reason I started throwing wasn’t for the sport. It was for the guys IN the sport. I had so much fun road tripping to all the back yard games, laughing at the McAllister brothers, and usually the stories about the road trip, the hotel or the night out before or after are the memories that I still have today.

Then the sport started to grow and politics got involved, everyone was complaining about the spin or back yard games, or the slope of the field, etc. Just shut up and throw! If you want to throw down a hill and feel good about throwing a weight farther than you truly can…..then go to the games that has the hill to throw down. Problem solved.

So my feeling on this question is, if you want to wear gear, lift in an organization that has gear. There are plenty out there. The fun about the USAWA is hearing the stories told by Dave or Thom, laughing at the size of Al’s LITTLE Green Egg and the fellowship that comes from attending these games or the road trip it takes to get to a meet or the dinner before or after the meet. Its not about getting something added so we can lift 10 more lbs.

[Tedd Van Vleck]

Puke

[Tedd Van Vleck]

That pic was disgusting! I threw up in my mouth! I use to be jealous and wish I could take a trip with you guys…..but I NEVER want to go anywhere with you two alone……EVER!

[Tedd Van Vleck]

Matt,

I would also love to see it completed. I am not sure how close someone has came but even if none of you complete the mile, it would be great to possible start creating a little competition as to who has came the closest and this would possibly push someone to finally get into the record books!

Good luck!

[Tedd Van Vleck]

I would so…..no.

Maybe Chad should retire from lifting? He seems to be throwing farther than ever after he “retired” from throwing!

Congratulations Chad!

[Tedd Van Vleck]

I work Sunday but will be there Saturday for sure to throw. I will work on Sunday.

[Tedd Van Vleck]

I apologize, I may be one of “those” people. After reading Al’s post it made me realize I never sent in my application form. I pay all my bills online so I put in the $25.00 to pay my membership fee and forgot to mail my application.

So I will take my lick’s in a public. I do apologize.

[Tedd Van Vleck]

ET, if you want to plan a weekend, we can all road trip to Thommys and eat pancake city and lift!

[Tedd Van Vleck]

I will have mine complete by Tuesday……I think.

[Tedd Van Vleck]

Dave……..that is HILARIOUS!

[Tedd Van Vleck]

Somebody has to try that lift! Could we have a Van Vleck Mile where you do HALF your weight for a mile?

[Author]

Posts