Okay, let's put things in perspective

[James]

Matt Girdner: Are we to assume that a guy that shows up to very few tournaments each year in the US is going to show up at Zloty just outside of Warsaw?

Look, everyone in the northeast knows you are a great puller, extremely powerful, so lets not make the assumption that no one out here thinks your worth anything. The thread wasn't about who the best superheavyweight was, it was about who the best superheavyweight was that would be at Zloty.

Christian: Why do you have to come on here and insult Dave Patton and the AAA when this board was supposed to be about unifying everyone. I thought the fact that we went several months with Leonard and Frank both being members on this board without any blowups was good. Do I agree with many of your points? Yes, and I have stated as such on many boards. I don't mean to preach to you b/c I know and respect the fact that you are an autonomous human being making his own decisions and you aren't afraid to make them known. I just want to see progress and I know you do too. I also know that it is frustrating sometimes, but now the way I see it is there is some unsaid rivalry between this board and the AAA board and I don't think that should be the case. If it is, I will probably stop contributing to either board, though I am sure some of you would like to see that.

Dan Fortuna: You are a great friend.

Zloty Tur: It is going to be the best tournament since I began armwrestling.

Gary Roberts: Meh

Sponsorship: I am getting no where.

Life: Is seeming slightly more important to me this week.

Steven: Thank you for the maple syrup.

Alper: D.C. sounds good, but I might be making it down to Richmond, VA very shortly.

Jeremy: I know you are from Wisconsin and I was wondering if you trained with Steve Rau. If so, find out for me whether or not he is going to Worlds.

John Brzenk: You must live on a very long street.

Scotty: I will get back to you when things calm down around my place. I would like to arrange a practice soon.

John R. Fire up the Ferrari

I have said my piece. Haven't had any time to get on the board in the last few days but it is nice to be back amongst friends

[Jeremy Hurst]

James I will talk to Steve and see what he says.

your friend
Jeremy Hurst

[CHRISTIAN BINNIE]

James, I said " I personally perfer U.S. to AAA ( The Dave Patton Rules ). THAT JAMES, in my opinion is not personally attacking either of them. If you were in Columbia last year and sat in on the meeting before the AAA Nats started, you too would have been disgusted like MANY of us were( ask the guys from Wisconsin ) on some of the changes that Dave proposed. And how some were passed and turned down. BTW, watching " certain " armwrestlers who "might " train with Dave were seconding his changes and laughing about. When speaking to one of these " certain " armwrestlers. He said AND I quote " Now I will NEVER lose at the AAA Nationals ever again. " BTW, he hasn't yet!

SO JAMES if you feel that was a personal attack thats you opinion.

AND ONE MORE THING JAMES: YES YOU DID MEAN TO PREACH. So in being a nice person, I will ask you kindly not to anymore.

I never meant to stir up crap again. i was asked a question by a fellow armwrestler. AND I posted what we were talking about. And before I did I saw where there is NOW again 2 Worlds and it Pissed me off. Because this Puller also came up with an idea of getting some type of fund for the Worlds to send those that qualify who can't afford can go. This way our best go. This was all came about with pullers trying to help Matt and Ron to get them to Zloty. And I told him I thought it was a good idea, SINCE there was going to be 1 World now. NOW THIS 2 WORLD CRAP AGAIN. SO I GOT PISSED. I didn't name and disrespect anyone. I stated the TRUTH. Are people making money off us. Are people in power out for themselves and not us? AND WHO SUFFERS?

[James]

Like I said, I agree with a lot of what you say, I just disputed your method.

Love,
The Preacher

[Scott Latella]

James

Get back to me when you can . No rush, I know all about life's speed bumps.

P.S. My arms are killing me. I work out with my new Klemba doll by my side. ;D Ask Duke about it.

[Jim Bryan]

Christian,
I was in Columbia just like you were, the only difference was that I got up and voiced my opinion against almost every point that Dave was trying to introduce. I don't recall if you were as vocal as I was. If you didn't agree with it, then I could have used a little help. It seemed like I was the only one interested in opposing Dave. I was contacted by Dave and some of his guys before nationals about their changes. I reviewed their proposal and opposed each one with them before nationals. I think I let Bob know too and thought everyone had an idea before the meeting. I know I'm not as well know or as respected as yourself or other pullers, but at least I stood up and challenged what Dave was trying to change. Those few changes that were approved are not being used now anyway. I would have definately been more comfortable if I had more support during that meeting, but hey, I always speak my piece.
BTW we've definately gotta get together one of these Saturdays.
SEE YA
Jim Bryan

[CHRISTIAN BINNIE]

Jim, we were vocal. We opposed just like you did. We were sitting to the far right. The AAA State Director from Wisconsin, I can't remember his name, was voicing OUR concerns as we all sat together. He was sitting behind us with his team. We felt, since he was a state director, and had the same concerns as we, he would talk. AND he did. We voted too. If memory serves me right ( well I am OLD as you pointed out once ),weren't you sitting in the middle with Jersey near Jim Battles?