Aw sorry to hear that you're sick Kerry, but damn me, you've got a lil star in the making in Taryn.Taking after her 'ol mom.![]()
I'm typing this up from bed today... sick as a dog!![]()
The good news is I made it through the day yesterday and the show was great!!
We arrived at the theatre at 7am and quickly got to work setting things up for the competitors, papering the floors, putting plastic on the walls and setting up trophy tables etc. It was a fairly large novice show with over 100 competitors and a sold out night show.
I started helping with the figure atheletes when they arrived but soon got shifted over to tan up the bodybuilders. I was literally tanning from 8am - 12pm... my poor little arms and knees were sore by the end of it.
There was one 23 year old heavyweight who made it all worth while though!![]()
Out of 100 competitors only two were a**holes... there always has to be a couple! One of the female masters bb was a know-it-all biatch from hell who constantly whined and complained the whole morning... apparently by the end of the morning she had managed to offend every one of the volunteers backstage, along with the stage manager and MC, not to mention her husband was just as bad and ticking off the judges and show promoters. There was also one overly cocky lightweight bb who was a royal pain in the ass too... unfortunately he won his class so I dare say next year he will be even worse!Other than that everyone was awesome!!!
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Taryn was with me the whole day and did a wonderful job with her routine, she did however make a teensy mistake at the end of the 2 minutes and missed one lift, that threw her off and she panicked and was looking to the side stage where I was trying to get her to just 'keep going!!!', no one would have even known had it not been for the look of terror on her face and how she ran off stage at the end... poor bugger was absolutely crushed and was inconsollable for about 10 mins.
Jen Hendershot is amazing... she took Taryn aside and told her just how wonderful she thought she was and that her lifts were incredibly hard, it was very touching to see her with Taryn right before she was due to go on herself and should have been warming up for her routine.
A bit later Jen presented Taryn with an award for #1 Guest Performer and gave her a signed photo with a personalized message to her.
When I woke Taryn up this morning though she was instantly in tears again, wow... it really had an impact on her but I think this will be a good lesson in the end one that she can take on to her future fitness endeavours.
After the show we all went to hang out at the Boston Pizza for the after party and Taryn gave Jen a BIG hug and thank you goodbye.
Here are a few pics from the day...
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Aw sorry to hear that you're sick Kerry, but damn me, you've got a lil star in the making in Taryn.Taking after her 'ol mom.![]()
BC,
Congratulations on the successful show. I'm sure you are very proud of your girl. She should be proud too, just for being able to share the stage with a pro like that. And I'm sure she will be.............probably just take some time.
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BaNaNaS!!!!!!!!
Jen looks um.............
Pretty Freakin Hot!
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The imagination wanders..![]()
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Only 2/100 people there were assholes? You missing a 0 on there or something? Heh.
On a serious note, feel better. Sickness sucks.
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Thanks for the posts guys, still feeling pretty crumby so will likely take another day off of training and get back at it tomorrow.![]()


Hey you!
Wow! Taryn looked great! U and hubby are gonna have to beat the boys back with clubs in another couple years....
I bet she gets asked back next time!
Sorry you aren't feeling great. Any better now?
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Hey Burner,
Yah, feeling a bit better, back at work today, signed up two more new clients... no time to be sick! lol It's all good.
Back to the gym tonight for leggies.![]()


well then, take your vitamins, zinc, sudafed, etc and get at it!
(you animal!)
Gonna have todo my legs tomorrow. screw up my rotation
well, gone for the day! Have fun in the squat rack!
mike
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Well this was one freaking crazy workout!
I blew the shit out my last leg workout, numbers were up so much my husband was quite sickened at what he had to try to keep up with! lol My squat was up 85lbs!!!!
HOLY FUCK!!!
Rage can be a wonderful motivator... long story but a run in with my ex had my blood boiling right before I trained - hopefully he will call again on my next workout day.![]()
Legs
SM Squats 8/8/6/5 - 225/225/225/245
Incline Leg Press - Calves 10/10/10/8 - 450/450/450/500
SLDL 8/8/6/4 - 205/225/235/245
Leg Extension 10/7/6 - #16/#19/#19
Seated Calf Raise 10/10/10 - 135/135/135
DB Side Lunges 8/8/8 - 45/45/45
Originally Posted by BritChick
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That's what I'm talkin about!
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HOLY SCHNIKES!!!
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bet ya have that 'Frankenstein' walk today?
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For it to truly work you need to find one with the personality of a third degree burn, have a kid or two with them and then watch them turn into a fully fledged heroin addict, make sure they have no sense of responsibility towards the kids and do drugs around them and feel no responsibility for any of their actions and someone who also believes they are a complete victim of life... then top that off with a really flavoured mouthy attitude and have them threaten you with lawsuits just because they know it will break your bank and they won't have to pay because they are a bum and you'll be set!Originally Posted by soxmuscle
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Okay... I guess I'm still a tad pissed... maybe I should go lift again! lol
My low back and I are at war today! lolbet ya have that 'Frankenstein' walk today?
Morning MM, thanks for stopping by.
Ugh... okay well I guess my immune system didn't much appreciate last nights workout, I thought I was on the mend but apparently it was the calm before the storm.
Day off for me today... time to go Christmas shopping!


...and people wonder why I have not ever been married...
sorry you have to deal with that, BC...I can't even imagine the stress inpact...
Lower back? Nothing a lil Motrin can't cure...and a massage...in a hot tub..
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Dealing with the Telus strikeOriginally Posted by BritChick
They had to do an emergency reorg to keep things running ... so I went from my office job to installing/repairing phone service. During the summer, it's a great job. Now that winters here, it's not so great. But I'm working inside again.
I haven't had a chance to catch up, but it sounds as though you are doing well.
How was the Olympia? Did you meet many others from IM?
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hey NT! U still doing those Pull Ups w/ BW+100+lbs???
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haven't since this strike has my schedule really twisted. I'm not able to go on a constant basis ... although I'm hoping that will change in the next week after the next vote by the union.
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good...so if I am more consisstant...i may actaully gain on you then...
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THERE IS NO TOMORROW!
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Here's my li'l superstar in action!![]()
NT - It's been a lonnnnnng strike for Telus workers, glad to hear you've been keeping busy though and get to stay warm now the weathers getting a bit nipply!
Burner... marraige isn't so bad! lol
I just need to learn to check resumes first!!!!!!!!!![]()
What a sweetie!! Taking right after mom. Hopefully you have the shotgun all shined up and in plain view for the rush of young men that will soon come a knock'in.![]()
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Ten Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter
Rule One
If you pull into my driveway and honk, you better be delivering a package because you're sure not picking anything up.
Rule Two
Do not touch my daughter in my presence. You may glare at her adoringly, so long as you do not peer at anything below the neck. If you cannot keep your eyes or hands off my daughter I will remove them.
Rule Three
I am aware that it is considered fashionable for boys your age to wear their trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off of your hips. Please don't take this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are idiots. If you show up at my home with your pants falling down I will be forced to ensure that they do not come off during the course of your date with my daughter by taking my electric staple gun and fastening the pants directly to your waist.
Rule Four
I'm sure you've been told that sex in today's world without a "barrier device" can kill you. Let me elaborate: I am the barrier, and I will kill you.
Rule Five
Current thinking is that in order for you and me to get to know each other, we should talk politics, sports, and other issues. Do not do this. Your ignorance and stupidity will only serve to anger me. The only information I require of you is when you will have my daughter home. To this end, you only need two words: "early" and "sir."
Rule Six
I have no doubt that you are a popular fellow, with opportunities to date other girls. This is fine with me as long as it's okay with my daughter. Otherwise, once you've gone out with my little girl you will continue to date no one but her until she is finished with you. If you make her cry, I will make you cry harder.
Rule Seven
As you stand in my hallway waiting for my daughter to appear, do not sigh and fidget. If you want to be on time you should not be dating my daughter. She is doing her hair, putting on make-up, or whatever; a process that can take longer than painting the Golden Gate Bridge. Instead of just standing there, why don't you do something useful, like change the oil in my car.
Rule Eight
The following places are not appropriate places to take my daughter: places with beds, sofas, or anything softer than a wooden stool - places where there are no parents, policemen, or nuns within eyesight - places that are dark or poorly lit - places where there is dancing, holding hands, or excessive happiness - places where the ambient temperature is warm enough to induce my daughter to wear anything other than overalls, a sweater, and a goose down parka zipped up to her throat - movies with a strong romantic or sexual theme. Hockey games are okay, old folks homes are better, a convent is best.
Rule Nine
Do not ever lie to me. I may appear to be a middle-aged, dim-witted has-been, but on issues relating to my daughter, I am the all-knowing god of your universe. If I ask you where you are going and with whom, you have one chance to tell me the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I have a shotgun, a shovel, and five acres behind the house. Do not trifle with me.
Rule Ten
Be afraid. Be very afraid. It takes very little for me to mistake the sound of you car in the driveway for a chopper coming over a rice paddy. When my PTSD starts kicking in, the voices in my head frequently tell me to clean the guns as I wait for you to bring my daughter home. As soon as you pull into driveway, you should exit your car with both hands in plain sight. Note the camouflaged face in the window is mine. Speak the perimeter password, announce in a clear voice that you have brought my daughter home safely and early, then return to your car.
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Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results
Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem
THERE IS NO TOMORROW!
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I liked the 2nd pic the best...technical and she looks like she is having fun!
Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results
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I don't... but her brother does!!!Originally Posted by naturaltan
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It's 'Crazy Hair Day' today at the kids school... I told Keegan if his Dad would shave it then he could have a mohawk... I shoulda known he'd say yes! lol![]()
Oh thank god...Originally Posted by BritChick
I thought this was normal for a second -
I was going to suggest THIS...
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that is a great hair-do! I love parents who don't see any harm in letting their children do crazy stuff with their hair.
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