SB field trip: Stafford open strongman comp, sun 3rd of june

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Joni		...	01-06-2007 @ 12:06
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	already getting exited about this comp which is serving as the venue to hand Jonathans arse to him in 2008! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3541 rickster, can you come to the city centre for a pick up? Ideally guys if you just can, we could meet at piccadilly train station, in the city centre side of it, next to Cafe Nero and that massive multimedia display thingie, where that "ramp" comes down to from the piccadilly train station. Would that be ok place to meet at 9.45? Could then just hit the ring road and head towards brum! rick, another option is that we pick you up from near hulme bridge or something?
Rick		...	01-06-2007 @ 23:10
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10068 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235 595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	I could probably park up somewhere and walk over to the train station, yeah. 9:45 should be just about doable.
Joni		...	02-06-2007 @ 10:09
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	so brisk walk to hulme arch is out of question Actually i was thinking it wont be a huge detour if i just come via yours if you are there ready?
Big_silly_man_Dan		...	02-06-2007 @ 11:21
sold boar a shit car Member 27, 209 posts SQ 220, BP 170, DL 240 630.0 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq	I'm well up for this one, only just spotted the thread. I'll more than likely have the missus, kids and Rottweilers in tow See you there. Should I wear a pink carnation so you can recognise me, or are the Rottweilers enough of a clue
Rick		...	02-06-2007 @ 11:36
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10068 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235 595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	Joni, that'd rock . I'm not 100% sure what you mean by Hulme Arch etc, y'see. A brisk walk anywhere is out of the question with as sore as my feet are today...
Alex		...	02-06-2007 @ 23:21
Picca Boo Member 16, 1204 posts SQ 140, BP 130, DL 200 470.0 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq	Thanks for the offer Joni but I can't come mate. Ah well.
Joni		...	04-06-2007 @ 11:22
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	just to say that i had a great day out, in the end Tokar and Spug_mayers came along, and Big Pete was there as well with the family! Very impressive performances there, couple stood out, but due to my impossibly bad name memory i cant remember their names Mark Felix won this one and bagged £ 1300 in price money, 1000 for the first place and 100 per won event. But he was not out of reach, and couple guys came fairly close. I think Mark definitely was not on his peak on the day. Mark Westerby competed on saturday in UKSC qualifiers and then again on sunday! Man is a beast! He took the second place. Dave Meer was awesome in the viking press - such strength and technique. Very inspirational, and it was good to watch it because i have viking press in my sundays comp and i have never tried one before.
Pete		...	04-06-2007 @ 20:00
has spent time in a modern educational setting Member 47, 1221 posts	It was nice to meet Chris and Tokar and of course to see Joni again. It was a really good comp but my face and neck got pretty severe sun burn. I didn't speak to one person all day who didn't ask me "what happened?". Other "abuse" from the kids at school included "TOMATO HEAD" and "DID SOMEONE BARBEQUE YOUR HEAD?". Anyway onto the serious business!! This was maybe the best organised comp that I've been to (and I've been to a lot over the last few years). Not just because of the events but because of the location as well. Good equipment, events that tested lots of muscle groups, quick transition between events, plenty of big name competitors. As for the venue there was lots of space for the events, lots of parking space, pretty near the motorway, plenty to do for family members who didn't want to watch all the events(stalls, brilliant kids playground, acres of fields etc). As for the competitors, I'll mention the top three. Felix - A freak (but we all knew that already) Mark Westerby - To win the UK qualifier the day before then come second in this is pretty crazy. Dean Slater - First time I've seen him compete and he seemed very consistent especially on static events. Well Done to all as we all know how tough all strongman competitors are. Sorry everyone but the highlight of the day was having my photo taken with Big Geoff.

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