kinkoshinkai’s BodyBlog

I didn’t get to meet all the people that I wanted and planned to because I only went Friday, and some were competitors.  I didn’t get down for a second day, due to family obligations. I still might have gone even for a couple hours Saturday if I wouldn’t have had to drive alone.
So, Friday I drive down early. While in line I meet the guy that Ed Corney is staying with (famous bodybuilder from the pre-Arnold and Arnold era. Mr. America, Mr. Universe, "Pumping Iron"). We chatted for an hour before they opened and it was cool to hear his stories.  Then the flood gates opened! Talked with Brandon Curry, got updated on his life and plans.  Ed Van Amsterdam is the nicest huge man around! Chatted with Gunther Schlierkamp, lots of company reps, and collected t-shirts, supplements, and goodies. Not nearly as much as I usually do, because of the shortness of my stay. Had to get home for performance at the theatre. Oh, and finally met Layne Norton as he filmed with the gloriously beautiful Ava Cowan, and met Gina Osterlay (what a sweetie). There were others, too.  Full day. It’s just a great fraternity of fitness folks. LOVE IT!