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Post by Alan Berget on Jul 28, 2013 6:50:04 GMT -5
Just wanted to say that even though I did not pull this year I still really enjoyed the time. Even though I don't see a lot of you guys very often, you are all great guys and great friends. Cory Ruiz Rick Latin and Jamie fortenberry really glad to see you guys again
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Post by Justin "Bama Bull" Bishop on Jul 28, 2013 7:42:36 GMT -5
I had a great time! It was good to see you again Alan, awesome reffing to couldn't ask for a better ref!
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Post by Alan Berget on Jul 28, 2013 8:27:15 GMT -5
Thanks Justin. You looked tough. Glad you're a bit bigger now. Stay out of the 54s. Lol
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Post by Alan Berget on Jul 28, 2013 8:30:55 GMT -5
Also would like to say that I really like seeing the up and comers pulling tough and then taking the time to get with all the experienced pullers and learn more. Seen a lot of young talent there
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Post by Craig Soubliere on Jul 28, 2013 8:31:08 GMT -5
I can't really put into words how I feel but waking up today I realize once again how really blessed I am. National's was so surreal to me I absorbed every moment of it from The National Anthem to the Mike West starting prayer. It was an experience I will never forget, I have never met more amazing, hard working people in my life. It's almost not explainable I have never felt such apart of something so special to me It's like having a huge Family and to me not having that in my life I can't even put into words what that means to me. It was such a honor for me to be apart of this great event and more importantly this sport. I'm so looking forward to improving and being the best I can be in this sport and whatever I can do to help make this sport better I would give my last breath to do so. Arm Wrestling is my new lease on life, my Passion and I'm so looking forward to being apart of many great events in the sport and I look forward to seeing you all again very soon. God Bless you all...
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Post by Justin "Bama Bull" Bishop on Jul 28, 2013 11:07:22 GMT -5
Thanks buddy, I feel a lot better pulling up so ill probably be there for a while
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Post by Justin "Bama Bull" Bishop on Jul 28, 2013 11:08:13 GMT -5
Very good job to you to Craig, it was great to meet you
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Post by Craig Soubliere on Jul 28, 2013 11:19:05 GMT -5
Thanks Justin great meeting you as well and congrats...
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Post by Robert Miller on Jul 28, 2013 11:42:59 GMT -5
Well done by all you guys! Wish I could've been there... injuries. There is always next year!
Justin, awesome work bud! Beast!
Time to get them "star's & national title" above yer name / avatars!!!
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Post by Corey Ruiz on Jul 28, 2013 12:11:12 GMT -5
Had a great time this year at nats. I didn't realize how much I miss my arm wrestling family. Great seeing you Alan . But most of all thank you Kevin Hicklen for your service to this great country. Seeing you made my day
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Post by Chuck Barney on Jul 28, 2013 14:47:59 GMT -5
Couldnt have said it better myself craig. The tournament was awesome!!! I would also like to say Alan you did a GREAT JOB reffing!! This was the first time i got to stay after for the after pulling party and it was well worth it. Got to pull on some guys that i have been wanting to see for some time. Thanks for the time to Giles russell, mike west, Craig tullier, and many more i just didnt catch all the names. And a big shout out to Everybody on my team "Team Bama" brought home the gold!!! I dont know how many national titles came back to this state but my last count was somewhere around 16 or 17!!!! Not to shabby.
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Post by Christina Casto on Jul 29, 2013 12:10:31 GMT -5
Great tournament great time all except for the stinking toothache pain that has now set in. Lol. I thought the refs for the most part were great. Loved seeing everyone and meeting new faces. Karen and Frank are always inviting and make you feel like family . Especially when she is yelling me to shut up. Lol luv ya Karen. Nice to see Heather and Casey and really a joy when Niki Cisco came to visit.
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Post by Rick Laton on Jul 29, 2013 15:15:35 GMT -5
Glad to see you again too Alan. Always good to talk to you and Pettis. I told someone the other day that after 26 years of pulling, the actual pulling is not that important anymore. The best part is seeing guys/gals that I haven't seen in a while. Hanging out and eating with friends and pulling for my guys is the real deal to me. I had a great time. Glad I ended up coming. Cory Ruiz is still a bad dude! I'm going to beat that rascal before I'm done though! Take care. See everyone at the next one.
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Post by LaRay Jenkins on Jul 31, 2013 14:11:38 GMT -5
It was a great exprerience to be apart of for my first ever nationals competing in and to win the nationals right and left at ky first try made it even better i had a great time and im looking forward to coming back next year
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