Thom Van Vleck

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  • in reply to: Congrats to Lance Foster #23369
    Thom Van Vleck
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      Al, that was a BLOOD OATH STORY! Besides, that wasn’t a kitty in my underbritches!!!!!!! Remember, I may have started this but you took it to a whole new level!

      Thom Van Vleck
      Jackson Weightlifting Club
      Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

      in reply to: Congrats to Lance Foster #23371
      Thom Van Vleck
      Participant

        Congrats to Lance, as a fellow LPC, he represents the BEST!

        As for allegiance, Lance, my suggestion is you take Al’s gear and then lift for Eric’s club. That’s what the rest of us do. I have about 5 Dino gym shirts, a hoody, a sweat shirt, and a pair of Dino Gym underwear that Al sent me….believe me, you don’t want the underwear.

        Thom Van Vleck
        Jackson Weightlifting Club
        Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

        in reply to: December Milo issue #23449
        Thom Van Vleck
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          When I’m bored and need some stress relief….I just bait the hook and wait for Dave’s response….always a classic!

          Thom Van Vleck
          Jackson Weightlifting Club
          Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

          in reply to: December Milo issue #23452
          Thom Van Vleck
          Participant

            I have bought some of the Power issues. I subscribed to PLUSA from 1984 to 2000 but not since. Ironically, I was in the November issue. ….and it’s not name dropping when it’s ALL TRUE HAHAHAHAHAHA. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to make a call to my bestest pal Bill Pearl.

            Thom Van Vleck
            Jackson Weightlifting Club
            Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

            in reply to: Battle in the Barn #23446
            Thom Van Vleck
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              ET, I’m gonna try and make that!

              Thom Van Vleck
              Jackson Weightlifting Club
              Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

              in reply to: USAWA Invasion of Australia #23471
              Thom Van Vleck
              Participant

                First of all, “Al and Chad getting kicked out of a bar for NOT ordering anything” has to be an all time FIRST! HAHA That sounds like a “blood oath” story to me!

                Second, there are times I wish I could have went with you and reading that itinerary was NOT one of them.

                Finally, good to have you guys back!

                Thom Van Vleck
                Jackson Weightlifting Club
                Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                in reply to: Trap Bar Training #23459
                Thom Van Vleck
                Participant

                  thanks!

                  That’s a great idea on the pullups.

                  Thom Van Vleck
                  Jackson Weightlifting Club
                  Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                  in reply to: USAWA Invasion of Australia #23474
                  Thom Van Vleck
                  Participant

                    They got back, I think, Sunday, but I got a text from Al yesterday saying he had the worst case of Jet lag he’s ever had! No wonder, he was on the other side of the planet!

                    Thom Van Vleck
                    Jackson Weightlifting Club
                    Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                    in reply to: John Kuc #23485
                    Thom Van Vleck
                    Participant

                      I keep in touch with him. Time and money are issues for me. But you are right, I’ve got to get out there some time.

                      Thom Van Vleck
                      Jackson Weightlifting Club
                      Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                      in reply to: Bruce Randall Dead #23463
                      Thom Van Vleck
                      Participant

                        Wow! That’s really strange we have been talking about him and then find this out. Thanks for finding that info!

                        Thom Van Vleck
                        Jackson Weightlifting Club
                        Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                        in reply to: Vasily Alexeev dies #23465
                        Thom Van Vleck
                        Participant

                          Two members of the JWC were in Columbus that day. They were Wayne Smith and Wayne Gardner. In 2009 I went to the Arnold Fit Expo and they had the barbell that the record was broken on. Misha Kokleav (sp?) Did a Clean & Jerk with it. I got to touch it and inspect it closely….kind of like seeing the bat that Babe Ruth hit a home run with. (I also know many were upset they let Misha lift that barbell so let’s not go there on this thread). Alexeev was one of a kind in many ways. I probably most admire his mental approach to lifting.

                          Thom Van Vleck
                          Jackson Weightlifting Club
                          Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                          in reply to: John Kuc #23487
                          Thom Van Vleck
                          Participant

                            I have seen the Jowett photos. I had hoped to be an editor on that book but that never came to pass. He has been great to visit with on the phone and seems genuine in his desire to help others. In 2004 I was supposed to workout with him when I had a trip to Oregon for the Highland Games Masters Worlds. Joe Gold died and Bill went to the funeral and had to cancel our workout….which I totally understand….but I am still disappointed I did not get to work out with a legend!!!!

                            Thom Van Vleck
                            Jackson Weightlifting Club
                            Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                            in reply to: USAWA Invasion of Australia #23476
                            Thom Van Vleck
                            Participant

                              I’m just going by the meet results that were emailed me by the meet director. I’m sure Al will post the official results when they get back. No intent to take away from “guest” (sorry, you didn’t postyour name so I don’t know who you are). Just trying to get some “flash news” for all the guys waiting to hear back. I will be happy to share what I was given to anyone who wants to look at it. Just email me at tvanvleck@yahoo.com and I’ll forward it. Thom

                              Thom Van Vleck
                              Jackson Weightlifting Club
                              Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                              in reply to: JWC website #23509
                              Thom Van Vleck
                              Participant

                                Thanks, I try an put a lot of thought into my tshirt design….some have been better than others!

                                Thom Van Vleck
                                Jackson Weightlifting Club
                                Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

                                in reply to: John Kuc #23489
                                Thom Van Vleck
                                Participant

                                  Well, I’m accused of being “Topper”….so let’s see if this will get ol’ Dave Glasgow going…. I just happen to have Bill Pearl on speed dial on my cell phone! I want to make it out and work out with him some time.

                                  Thom Van Vleck
                                  Jackson Weightlifting Club
                                  Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

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