The Doc's 1st Olympia

[the_doc]

While it the results were unpopular i had a great time at my 1st olympia. I was visiting from Ireland. I thought Wolf was incredible. I was one of the guys in the crowd screaming "Woooolfffe" and making howling noises at pre-judging. I had to work in Ireland on Sunday so could not attend the finals. I was at "Meet the Olympians", friday expo and pre-judging.

Meet the Olympians was cool. It'a amazing how big some of these guys look in person. I saw Wolf and couldn't stop telling people how huge his arms were and that i hadn't realised he was so much bigger than Jay and Ronnie. The line to see jay and ronnie was over an hour long so I spoke to some of the other athletes. It was great how relaxed and friendly they were. Even gustavo who was really tired and hungry stayed till the end and made jokes with the fans.

The coolest part though was meeting Ron and lift studios. Those guys are so friendly and semed to know everybody at the expo and olympia. They even let me do an interview with Eddie Abbew for BB.com. Unfortunately I didn't let go of his hand for the entire 5 mins. I'm sure my moment of fame had to be cut entirely. I spoke to dave palumbo and john romano that night and both seemed very cool and said it was cool i had made the trip from Ireland.

The Expo was great for seing my old favourite BB's from when i 1st started reading the mags in 1997. I met Flex Wheeler, Chris cormier, Dorian, Gunther, Big Lou and actually had a nice conversation with Don Long and Ed Van Amsterdam(he is huge).

I really enjoyed the pre-judging but booed when Wolf didn't get compared to Jay and Victor. I have to say that although he is well past his best, to see Ronnie up close hitting his last few most musculars and screaming was impressive.

I had a great time in Vegas. To Ian who i had a few pints with in one of the Hotel bars I hope you win Mr. Wales someday. Again, thank you Ron and Lift studios for letting me do the Eddie interview and introducing me to lots of people. Sorry I could'nt hang around for sat night, hope you had fun at the afterparty.
 
the Doc


 

[Stu]

Did ferrigno charge you $25 for that?

[PANDAEMONIUM]

How long have you been on steroids?

[Stu]

did you get anything good from abercrombie and fitch?

[jaejonna]

hahah lou...

[Al-Gebra]

is that your abercrombie & fitch bag in the second pic?

[the_doc]

How long have you been on steroids?

very funny. As skinny as I am think I hold up well against the Wolf(jk)

did you get anything good from abercrombie and fitch?

You guys don't miss a trick. Hey i'm from ireland. We don't have any Abercrombie stores so i picked up some stuff in San Fran last week. I just brought the bag to carry the tee-shirts etc i was getting at the expo.

Did ferrigno charge you $25 for that?

I new someone would ask that. he actually dind't but i had bought one of his t-shirts as a gift for someone so maybe that was why I didn't get hit for the $25!

[Al-Gebra]

how tall are you? how tall is wolf?

[SteelePegasus]

There are no gyms in Ireland?

[the_doc]

I'm 5'11 and 1/2. I'd guess Wolf is 6"1. I'm definately taller than Ronnie, Jay and Dorian. I'll post some more pics.

[Lift Studios]

Nice to meet you too. It's always fun to meet people from the boards. Glad you had a good time meeting people and doing the interview with Eddie.

Ron and I met a number of people who made the trip to Vegas from outside the US. I forget how many people follow bodybuilding outside of the states. Thanks for supporting the industry and making the trip.

[the_doc]

There are no gyms in Ireland?

fair enough i'm skinny. But I work 100 hours a week sometimes(junior resident in surgery) so getting to gym or even eating is tough. I lift when i can and have fun. I once deadlifted 365 and benched 235 for a few reps so that will do me.

Nice to meet you too. It's always fun to meet people from the boards. Glad you had a good time meeting people and doing the interview with Eddie.

Ron and I met a number of people who made the trip to Vegas from outside the US. I forget how many people follow bodybuilding outside of the states. Thanks for supporting the industry and making the trip.

Thanks. It was cool hanging out and saying hello to all the faces i've seen over the years in mags or in videos. I'll definately go again in a year or so.

[the_doc]

More pics

[the_doc]

more pics. I forgot the charger for my good camera so had to use my phone.

[Stu]

how old is yates now?

[the_doc]

how old is yates now?

?45. He one his last Mr. O 35 10 years ago. i'm sure you could google it. He's still pretty big.

[SS]

hahahaha! another "beast" at the MR.O

[Shockwave]

I hate to say it, but Yates hardcore lifestyle is really making him age harshly.

[dr.chimps]

I hate to say it, but Yates hardcore lifestyle is really making him age harshly.

I totally agree. Remove a few teeth and he could be the rubby you see outside the liquor store. 

[james_hetfield]

hahahaha! another "beast" at the MR.O

boy are u a fag. this guy is in the mid stages of becoming a surgeon im sure hes worried about not being big enough to attend the olympia.

[G o a t b o y]

Good thing you didn't choose "Lars_Ulrich" as your username....  he'd sue your ass. 

[james_hetfield]

Good thing you didn't choose "Lars_Ulrich" as your username....  he's sue your ass. 

yah i figured James would let it pass

[SS]

boy are u a fag. this guy is in the mid stages of becoming a surgeon im sure hes worried about not being big enough to attend the olympia.

calm down little guy, it's not that important

[D.L. 5]

I once deadlifted 365

that is a fantastic lift!

[PANDAEMONIUM]

There are no gyms in Ireland?

maybe he don't like to train, maybe he prefer the health look