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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 29, 2007 7:27:35 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, I am still recovering from yesterday. Long day! As Tim posted, I placed 2nd in a competitive field of six in the 50+ division. The class was won by Charles Walker. Charles came in more conditioned than I have seen him before and he carries an envious amount of muscle. I have outplaced Charles previously, but yesterday was his day. I was too tired to wait around to see the scorecard or get after show judges' feedback. My ego would like to see a split decision, but I have no idea whether that is the case. My self critique is that my conditioning was just a hair off. Feedback from my posing mentor was that I forgot to pose my chest hard enough in several poses. Whether this would have made any difference in placement is a moot point. As soon as I get some pictures, I will post them. Next and last competition of the year is the USBF Baltimore Natural Pro-Am on Nov 10th. Neal Great job Neil !! #bowdown3ht# I too have competed against Charles Walker in last years NABBA Nationals...................beat him out for second place though I`m sure it was close. Nice guy with a great physique. Stay focused and do it up in Baltimore! #arockon6ha# |
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Post by masterschamp on Oct 30, 2007 8:06:24 GMT -5
Congratulations, Neal! You did a fantastic job.....now stay focused and keep it going !
Keith
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Post by GerryT on Oct 30, 2007 8:09:53 GMT -5
Proud of you, Neal. Looked terrific and you did great!
If you're turning 60, you should do Masters Nats over 60 in July. You could win a pro card. Won't be easy with guys like Robert Caltibiano and Jim Hemminger also turning 60, but given this conditioning you would be competitive for sure.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 30, 2007 11:31:19 GMT -5
Another great shot of Neal that I got from my buddy George Legeros....he has tons of pics and will have them all up by Thurs. or Fri.  |
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Post by Intensity on Oct 30, 2007 13:31:00 GMT -5
Huge congrats!!!! Neil, if your conditioning was "a hair off"... I would be scared to see what you look like when your conditionning is spot on! IMPRESSIVE!  Mo |
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Post by Neal on Oct 30, 2007 15:52:39 GMT -5
Thank you all for the encouragement and kind words. I look forward to Nov 10 th to complete the season. I am a bit envious of you normal food eaters! I have competed with Jimmy Hemminger several times at the Masters Nationals. He is a tough competitor and we have always had fun competing together. As for winning a class there, let alone the overall, that would be a wonderful challenge. I could gain 20lbs and weigh in with my clothes on and still make bantamwt-ha!! I have always done better in the bantamwt 40+ than the Ltwt 50+. Mo, I do believe my conditioning was a bit sharper when I competed Sept 8. I hope to be at that point on the 10th. Below is a photo from that show. Neal  |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 30, 2007 16:39:31 GMT -5
I`ve done 3-4 shows with Jim Hemminger also,nice guy.............I have a few pics of us while competing at the Southern States years ago but no scanner!!  Neal,stay focused buddy,you`re having an awesome year. |
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Post by beckie on Oct 31, 2007 20:06:22 GMT -5
I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with you Neal-you looked incredible and your energy levels are phenomenal!  I wish you all the best for your last show of the year  |
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Post by Neal on Nov 2, 2007 15:24:16 GMT -5
Becky,
It was a great pleasure meeting you at the Yorton Cup . I am sorry we did not have as much time to talk as I would have liked. Maybe our paths will cross again before you return home. Are you staying with Alyssa?
Neal
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Post by beckie on Nov 2, 2007 17:00:42 GMT -5
Becky, It was a great pleasure meeting you at the Yorton Cup . I am sorry we did not have as much time to talk as I would have liked. Maybe our paths will cross again before you return home. Are you staying with Alyssa? Neal Yes I am! |
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I wish you all the best for your last show of the year 