John Beatty Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 To All- Here's the directions to T.K. Wendl's for the Show on Jan 4th. Inch/MB starts at 10:30am. Strongman contest at 11:30 or 12 noon. From 57 (north or south) go to 74 east then see below. From 74 east or west - take the University Ave exit (Champaign-Urbana). At the stoplight, make a left. Go to the second stoplight (rte 130 or Highcross rd, can't remember how it's marked). make a right here. go approx 3/4 mile, T.K. Wendl's is on the right, you'll see the big sign. It's a 20 acre complex, so it's pretty hard to miss. Cover is $5. Inch/Millennium is $10 for non strongman show competitors, $5 for Snowman Challenge competitors. Snowman entry is $75. Large goodie bag for the Snowman entrants. Decent prize $ available for both the Inch/MB & Snowman (both Am's & Pro's). Fat Bastard Barbell Co willbe kicking off it's product line 2", 2 1/2" & 3" handled DB's. Fat Bastard t-shirts will be available for purchase. Any questions, email me- Thanks- John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Please, no guesses as to who John's new thick handled dumbell bars are named after! Schoonie and John and Travis are very likeable guys, and though they will be preoccupied during the competition, stop by if you are within driving distance to watch and say hi-I'll be glad to chat since my disqualification from the contest-no not drugs, something about the other competitors entering deep depression upon hearing I might compete! As Mobster says,- let it lie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Oh?!you mean the dumbells aren't named after the fatbastard character from the Austin Powers movie? You mean there IS another fatbastard? With a strong accent....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted December 22, 2002 Author Share Posted December 22, 2002 As to being distracted at the contest, I always talk more than prepare, Joe. I've never been one of those intense psych up guys. Usually Schoonie, Big Tony, Travis, or Shawn will try to crack me up when I'm getting ready to lift. Usually works. Tracy Scrivens (Tony's wife) always tries to distract me or they try to damage my performance by feeding me too much. Last time it was Big Tony's french toast the morning of his meet. two slices of cinnamon raisin bread with about a half inchof cream cheese between, then the whole thing dunked in his french toast batter, then literally fried in a pool of butter. MMMMMmmmm. Three pieces & I didn't think I could walk out to the truck. Well, and some sausage too. The name of the Fat Bastards? Who could I possibly be poking fun at in the sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 One week until the Snowman. Will Tony Scrivens be able to deadlift the MB? Will John Beatty deadlift the 152 Inch? Will Brian Schoonveld deadlift the 172 Inch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 Yes to all of the above. Well.....I think Big Tony will pick the Millenium up....just a few inches off the ground ...but it'll go right up.No deadlift with it though. We haven't heard much from Big Tony...I also predict he will do an 18 inch deadlift with well over 1000#...perhaps he has Ken Browns 1150#in his sites..?THAT would be cool. I predict that we will be there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 whoops...should be Ken Browns 1050# in this sites... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 Tom, Look forward to seeing you and the guys there; hope you are correct on your forecast for Scrivens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 Tom, If you get to see Joe..Give him a "Group Hug" from the GripBoard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 In the USA I think the guys best 'suited' to pick the Millenium up off the ground(a few inches) is Big Tony,Brad Gillingham and Pfister.I would think Mark Henry would actually deadlift it. Schoonveld may get it soon too.....Josh has tendonitis pretty bad (in our new found quest for toys and feats of strength we may have over done it) at this time and will get the Millenium soon also...(and is still going to try it!next w/e)BUT.... Tony,Brad,Pfister and Mark have the hand size and thumb size for this task..not just the size of course- but world class grips to go along with the hand size.(not taking anything away from them..or saying its an unfair advantage...they are just 'perfect' for the lift -much respect ).And I think overall body strength comes into play more with something as heavy as the Millenium?i.e.228# will not 'seem' heavy to the big boys. Not saying you need the overall body strength of a pro strongman to lift the Millenium.....just that IF you have the hand strength/size PLUS the body strength... THAT is a 'sweet' arrangement WHOOPS...THERE I GO OFF ON A TAGENT..Look forward to seeing you also...and oh yeah..long story short..Tony should get it..(unless?he's wrapped up in another task?i.e. beating Ken Browns IFSA 18 inch world record deadlift?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 I'll be there-close to the Terrible Trio of bells. If you are present please say hi- would enjoy meeting anyone from the board. Hey, I'll even set the MB down for a moment to shake your hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 There are a host of guys who would have a shot at it. Wade, David, Jim, Heath, John W. come immediately to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 SOMEBODY PLEASE SCORE ME A FAT BASTARD T-SHIRT!!! An XL please. Tell me the cost plus shipping and my M.O. is on the way to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 Sir Snott, Send John Beatty a PM, he will probably sell you one thru the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 Wanna, Didn't mean to infer that Brad,Mark,Tony,Phil were the only ones...they are,perhaps,just best suited for the task with their hand size and overall body strength. Also I've seen the above guys....I'm not familiar with everybody you listed...but yes i would guess there is a host of guys that have a shot at it......absolutely. Anybody know what Gary Heiseys' up to?Not because of his 926 deadlift..but because he is also 6'7" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted December 30, 2002 Author Share Posted December 30, 2002 If Big Tony goes for the Ken Brown 1063 Silver Dollar Dead, he'll get it. The man never trains deads & can pull a 800 conventional dead anytime, he just doesn't like deads. Makes me sick...lol. He usually just does what he needs to win. He always says he's got nothing to prove. I keep telling him why not show the world who's the best...it might at least get him some sponsor $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 I have Big respect for Big Tony....very nice guy in person..wish he would go after that deadlift record too? Maybe if YOU push him a little in this meet he will HAVE to go for the record...I know your one of the better strongman deadlifters also....but Tony is almost to strongman deadlifting what Sean Smith is to strongman pressing..only with Tony it apparently come even EZier?i.e Tony doesn't work the deads much..and sean does work those presses? I respect his attitiude"got nothing to prove'but I agree with you IF you can be the best in the world?why not???also as you said(agree)could get him some sort of sponsorship and maybe more important for him ?MORE recognition for his cheese cakes? Also...I think he is about 40 now?maybe?when he is 65 he'll look back and think "dog gone it I should have set that record when i could have" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Snowman is 24 hours away! Will the MB park beside Tony Scrivens knee? Will anyone deadlift the 152 and 172 at the same time? If you are there, please introduce yourself to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Roark, What time will YOU be there?I think we are just going to drive over give the DB's a tug and leave...earlier?the better.My throat is killing me (but that won't effect my grip).I just want to get the 152 and try to move the 172 a tad...and get some pics.Unless we take seperate cars I don't think I'll be staying long..... i don't know about Tony getting it to his knee but i bet he gets it up a few inches...but THAT would still be some sort of a lift? ...not a deadlift...but???I don't know what you would call it???? who knows maybe IT will just decide NOT to be lifted ? I'm going to check the ground for magnets though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Oh bugger - now you know why the US versions wont budge - my secret is out he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 aaaahhhh!I see...the U.S.versions have been magnetized..?let's see.....wooden floors have nails and staples and perhaps stee in the joists?.Concrete floors have rebar and plumbing pipes running underneath.....the magnets can add 5 to 10%!?you've left nothing to chance?Ian Flemming would be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 I will get to Wendls probably 9:30- to 10:00 if all goes well. The Terrible Trio are now in the van awaiting transport. The dumbell challenge begins at 10:30 and ends at 11:30. John Beatty will be there earlier, setting up. Wendls phone number is (217) 255-5328 in case you take a wrong turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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