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Post by James on Sept 5, 2004 21:21:41 GMT -5
I would think you were a D I CK regardless I am not so much hammering team LA, I am hammering the person that got rid of Allen with much haste. The picture of him is not in my bedroom, bathroom, or livingroom, it is in my kitchen, where I prepare his favorite food on his birthday in pots that are his favorite color. ;D
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Post by Chris Coletti on Sept 5, 2004 21:33:47 GMT -5
Who dismissed him? Did tempers flair? Was there an argument? Have you spoken with whoever dismissed him? Get both sides. I learned a long time ago that you have to look at both sides before a rush to judgement is made. I have not even heard Allens side yet. All I have heard from was an angry wife who loves him. (try to get any opinion from my wife on any issue that hurt me) If you got to know the LA team you would find that all members are very likable and all would warrant your friendship. Hey one more thing. I am not a d i c k and stop trying to act like a man with me.
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Post by James on Sept 5, 2004 21:42:18 GMT -5
CHris read your private message. CLown
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Post by James on Sept 5, 2004 21:43:48 GMT -5
Oh one more thing. I am not a man, I am an 8-year-old girl
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Post by Willie Reagan on Sept 5, 2004 21:58:38 GMT -5
Nancy, You and I have never met, but I have met Allen. I think he is an awesome person. I have spoken with him several times via email, and I have never once heard anything negative about his teammates. He is a man of dignity. I don't know all of the circumstances, but I do know that someone else is wrong. Allen is always promoting the sport, and always talks very highly about team La. They will suffer the loss, not Allen. Tell Allen to call RJ. They would make very good training partners!! Or, move to Ohio, and train with us!!
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Post by Christopher Myers on Sept 5, 2004 22:46:24 GMT -5
Allen I know that you aRE THE TYPE OF GUY WHO DOES NOT WANT TO SPEAK IN ANGER AND YOU PROBABLY DONT WANT TO DISCUSS ALL OF THIS ON THE BOARD AND THAT IS RESPECTABLE ( WHICH i WOULD EXPECT NO LESS FROM A MATURE PERSON ) BUT IT MUST BE NICE TO FEEL ALL THE LOVE AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE VALUE YOUR INPUT ( BESIDES YOUR WIFE ) CHRISTOPHER MYERS
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Todd Coe
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Post by Todd Coe on Sept 6, 2004 7:52:23 GMT -5
I agree with Chris about several things. First all the Guys on team La are great guys like, Craig, Ray, Olin, Jerry, Ryan, and Allen. I'm sure there is more issues here than about either Damn message board. Nobody will ever know the hole truth but Allen and Craig along with the rest of the La guys. Team Southwest Ga dissolved months ago because of one statement a teammate made about anothers cousin. Sides were picked and now we are just a shell of ourselves. Friendships that went back to pre-school were lost. We are slowly rebuilding, but it will never be the same. So don't blame Karen, Craig, or Allen. I to like Allen and I like Craig so, let time pass and hopefully team La will try to mend some hurt feelings
P.S. James not attacking you but the last time I checked "All Are Alright" federation is not dying but starting to grow. I think both federations can survive just fine. I also recently talked to Mr Bill Cox about putting on a unified style series of tournaments. If you have questions call me at home at 229-995-2781 I'll be here all day.
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Post by Christopher Myers on Sept 6, 2004 8:39:39 GMT -5
So don't blame Karen, Craig, or Allen. I to like Allen and I like Craig so, let time pass and hopefully team La will try to mend some hurt feelings Todd that is very well put ...it is for them to work on and us to stay out of Christopher Myers
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Post by gambit on Sept 6, 2004 10:44:17 GMT -5
Ok, I am going to throw out some thanks and some concerns. A lot has happened in the last week and for those that supported me I really appreciate it.
Now, I want to clear up a misunderstanding that has occur on the other board. Ryan Thames thought Nancy was implicating him as to the one having the "agenda", that couldn't be further from the truth. Nancy and I think way too much of Ryan to think he would do such a thing. If anyone has anything they have taken offense to, please let us know and we will try to right it.
Again, as I said on the other board, Nancy's posts asked if I had ever gone on there and started trouble. The answer is clearly no, but she wanted everyone to know several things publicly: 1) Was I starting trouble? 2) The fact I was no longer with Team Louisiana 3) Her sadness and anger to the whole situation WITHOUT naming anyone! (So please get it right) 4) She would have never posted if reconciliation was a possiblity.
People need to stop and think just since you haven't had problems with a certain someone doesn't mean they're not capable of being and/or saying something other than what you are used to. Yes, friendships are entities that need defending like you have been doing for Team Louisiana and myself. It is weird how what I have done in the past, with defending the team, is the same thing people are doing for Karen and Craig. Something I have done from day one for my team. It hurts like hell to be kicked off a team I have vehemtly defended, upheld and supprted for several years.
Craig is an awesome person. He has been misinformed about my use of the internet and how I represent Team Louisiana. I have made myself accessible to many in the armwrestling community, whether it be email, phone, instant messaging, or the forums. I have never tried to portray myself as the leader, contact person, or spokesperson of Team LA. Matter of fact, I was the exact opposite: a devout follower. I am just someone that was part of the team that was more accessible than the others. I created a website to show off the team for what they are, a group of swell guys and pullers that I considered friends.
I have also been accused of 'trafficing' and authorizing people to come to practice. I would do no such thing, I would not want anyone to do it to me. If time was taken that matter could be cleared up within a phone call.
There is a matter of the new team shirts. I was not attending practice on a regular basis when they were ordered. When I returned I asked when they changed the shirts. It was percieved that I took it personally. No, I just wanted a shirt and voiced had I known I would have placed an order for one. That's why the suspicion of, "Mike" on the AAA board sent off a red flag.- (paraphrase- "Allen, are you part of Team Louisiana, afterall you never wear the red/black shirts.") I had only discussed the shirt issue with one person and two others listening. I find it coincidental that only a week after this discussion was the question posted by,"Mike". Also, this, "Mike" was flat out rude to Nicole in her post the very same day, so what would make me think he was sincere in asking a simple question? After all, he has been one of the anonymous posters that have given me, and others, grief in the past. These type of posters seem to be an irradical substance. I brought this up because the very next practice I went to this was one of the reasons I was asked not to come back: causing trouble.
If you want anymore of my side of the story please contact me. There are two sides to all stories, I suggest you get that side as well. Maybe then you can fill me in on what atrocity I have committed. I still love the guys on the team, so do not think I am attacking any of them. I WOULD NOT
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Post by James on Sept 6, 2004 20:24:22 GMT -5
Gee, I wonder who Mike is? I already asked the coward to come out on the AAA board and you know "Mike" and all of "his" aliases would not dare to come on this board. Shed a little light on the room and the roaches scatter. Typical BTW: I happen to know who those two people are Allen discussed the shirts with. Next time any of you want to infer I am off-base check your own facts.
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Post by Michael Griffin on Sept 7, 2004 17:34:30 GMT -5
YEAH... WHAT JAMES SAID!!! LOL
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Post by leonard on Sept 8, 2004 9:08:53 GMT -5
Even if Elaine left some details out in her post on the other board, she is right that practices should be open to anyone who wants to come. If you are excluded then start your own and bring in other pullers who want to practice and make yours open to all. The ocean is filled with fish so go fishing. ;D
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Post by James on Sept 8, 2004 9:31:33 GMT -5
One of those fish is joining this board this week Allen. Tony Kaiser. He lives in Lavornia, La and says call him asap. He says he has a few people around him that train too.
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Post by gambit on Sept 8, 2004 10:10:02 GMT -5
I tried calling him, but no one answered. I will try again later. BTW, it is Livonia. (Damn Yankee trying to spell...go figure)
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Post by James on Sept 8, 2004 10:19:02 GMT -5
Hester, I just tried writing it how he pronounced it in that southern drawl you two clowns share. Love, James Retarides 6th grade school-wide spelling bee champ.
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