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Title: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 18, 2008, 07:52:09 AM
On Venice Beach on Saturday at 2pm, they dedicated the grand reopening of the workout area, in which Bodybuilding.com spent $40,000 of gym equipment, and Headblade provided the new flooring.  Here are some pics from the event.

Also, Jack LaLanne and Franco Columbu had their plaques added to the Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.

Lots of pictures here...

http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/index.html


(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5077.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5107.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JasonH on May 18, 2008, 07:54:47 AM
Good stuff.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: musclecenter on May 18, 2008, 07:56:03 AM
Jack LaLanne is the legend !!
How old is he now? 94 or 95 ....
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 18, 2008, 07:58:05 AM
Jack is 93 years old, turning 94 in September.

Jack is just awesome. Amazing energy and sense of humor. I am not kidding when there were hundreds coming up to him to just shake his hand, and say hello. He has a new book out.

When Lonnie Teper and myself were doing an interview with him on video, he actually looked at Lonnie's goatee, and asked him "Does that tickle the girls?".
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: musclecenter on May 18, 2008, 08:00:22 AM
I remember that last year Jack LaLanne said he will do a public boxing fight with another old-timer ,did he fight ?.... ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 18, 2008, 08:03:39 AM
Wow-who is the hot bitch in the red?????


Franco has a nice hair transplant front hairline-but he looks pretty good for his age. Of cource he has to wear the "Franco Columbu-Mr. Olympia" polo shirt just in case no one recognizes him.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=215651.0;attach=252620;image)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Mars on May 18, 2008, 08:03:52 AM
who's this mystery guest?

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5169.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: noodrin on May 18, 2008, 08:06:45 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5133.jpg)

Moe looking really small
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: musclecenter on May 18, 2008, 08:09:40 AM
the old lady is Jack LaLanne's wife .
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 18, 2008, 08:11:11 AM
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Moe looking really small

Moe? That is Abbas, of Pro Fight Supplements, who is sponsoring next week a boxing tournament on Venice Beach.  With him is Jerome Ferguson, who is pretty entertaining, especially when these women just come up to him and ask him if they can feel him and his arms (yes, I got that on video).

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who's this mystery guest?

Dude, this is Venice Beach. You find the strangest, most interesting people on the beach. A stroll down Venice Beach is quite entertaining.  
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 18, 2008, 08:12:23 AM
I have no idea who Red is, but I want to marry her!

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5083.jpg)


(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5084.jpg)


I love you baby!

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5161.jpg)

Franco STILL has the gyno from the 81 Olympia!!!!

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5087.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Epic_Monster on May 18, 2008, 08:13:14 AM
Moe? That is Abbas, of Pro Fight Supplements, who is sponsoring next week a boxing tournament on Venice Beach.  With him is Jerome Ferguson, who is pretty entertaining, especially when these women just come up to him and ask him if they can feel him and his arms (yes, I got that on video).

Dude, this is Venice Beach. You find the strangest, most interesting people on the beach. A stroll down Venice Beach is quite entertaining.  

Good pics Captain Ron. More pics of the strange people at Venice would be interesting.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Epic_Monster on May 18, 2008, 08:14:28 AM

Indeed the lady in red is nice
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 18, 2008, 08:15:03 AM
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I have no idea who Red is, but I want to marry her!


Ah... she was on the cover of Ironman Magazine before, and she won the even on Muscle Beach at one time too...  

The other people are representatives from Star Trac (the equipment in the pit).  And also that is Gene Mozee.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Epic_Monster on May 18, 2008, 08:17:03 AM


Ah... she was on the cover of Ironman Magazine before, and she won the even on Muscle Beach at one time too...  

The other people are representatives from Star Trac (the equipment in the pit).  And also that is Gene Mozee.

We need more pics of her.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: noodrin on May 18, 2008, 08:18:38 AM
anyone notice impressive site design?? I can feel really smooth
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: whateva on May 18, 2008, 08:19:57 AM
Cool pics,
Sevastase and Richard Gere looking good
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 18, 2008, 08:22:23 AM
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anyone notice impressive site design?? I can feel really smooth

Ah... it is a free program that will make life easier to put up pictures! You have no idea...

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Sevastase and Richard Gere looking good

Todd Greene of Headblade (who came from New York for the event), and Russ DeLuca (Bodybuilding.com).

Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: musclecenter on May 18, 2008, 08:22:40 AM
 ;) ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 18, 2008, 08:23:53 AM
Cool pics,
Sevastase and Richard Gere looking good

Dude, he is a splitting iamge of Gere! Good call.....  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 18, 2008, 08:24:24 AM
I am with Joe Wheatley, the man who organizes, and spends countless nights awake hoping everything will do well, getting the city to agree on things, and going through the red tape.

Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: MAXX on May 18, 2008, 08:28:12 AM
is it the senior citizen festival?
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: musclecenter on May 18, 2008, 08:30:04 AM
is it the senior model citizen festival?
fixed  ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 18, 2008, 08:59:46 AM
I am with Joe Wheatley, the man who organizes, and spends countless nights awake hoping everything will do well, getting the city to agree on things, and going through the red tape.



And making hell of good money doing it too.

http://musclebeachvenice.com/home/
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: tommywishbone on May 18, 2008, 11:09:02 AM
1977 Mr. USA Kent Kuehn in the background in a few shots. Nice!

Ken is a cool old cat. He's nuts, but he's cool.

We actually trained at Muscle Beach in April. I'm not too sure why they changed out the floor and equipment. Everything was fine. Anyhoo...

They also doubled the price from $5 a pop to $10 a pop.  >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 18, 2008, 11:16:18 AM
1977 Mr. USA Kent Kuehn in the background in a few shots. Nice!

Ken is a cool old cat. He's nuts, but he's cool.

He is at all of The MB events-he is buddies with Wheatly.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Red Hook on May 18, 2008, 11:18:03 AM
I see no semblance of a beach anywhere there...looks more like pier or worf.

besides it looks too crowded to have a good time and appreciate the environment
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Luga74 on May 18, 2008, 11:22:33 AM
Ron, was any current IFBB Pro's there?? You'd think the IFBB would want some current Pro's there representing. Guess Muscle Beach is too old skool and not that important to the new boys.....always good to remember the people and places that came before you...maybe it's just me as I am a history buff.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: theworm on May 18, 2008, 11:27:06 AM
damn, franco really let himself go....


i know we should not expect an Olympic body, but if you dedicate half your life to BB, you would think they would still work out and look half-decent.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 18, 2008, 11:31:31 AM
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I see no semblance of a beach anywhere there...looks more like pier or worf.

Oh, it is right on the Pacific Beach. Next week, I will take some shots of the ocean to show you how far the boardwalk and Muscle Beach workout area is compared to the beach.  I figure it is about 30 yards to the sand, then another 100 yards to the water.

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1977 Mr. USA Kent Kuehn in the background in a few shots. Nice!


Yes - is always around. Very nice guy.

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Ron, was any current IFBB Pro's there?? You'd think the IFBB would want some current Pro's there representing

This was a dedication ceremony. And I can honestly tell you, it is extremely hard to get down there, as there is no parking and tons of people on the weekend.  Gold's Gym Venice is about 10-12 blocks or so away.

Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on May 18, 2008, 11:43:12 AM

besides it looks too crowded to have a good time and appreciate the environment

ive worked out there a couple of times. It doesnt get too crowded if your there early. but, its only like $5 for a day pass, so later on the blow hards come in for 2 sets of bench presses and stand around looking hard
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: pumpster on May 18, 2008, 12:28:38 PM

Franco STILL has the gyno from the 81 Olympia!!!!



lol

LaLanne has a great attitude and energy for any age. That new equipment and flooring will be real nice even though it was ok as it was, maybe that will help bring back some of it's popularity.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: The ChemistV2 on May 18, 2008, 12:45:37 PM
damn, franco really let himself go....


i know we should not expect an Olympic body, but if you dedicate half your life to BB, you would think they would still work out and look half-decent.
What about a guy like Lonnie Teper. I know he's a good MC, has the gig with iron Magazine, apparently shows up at all these bodybuilding functions, but has the man actually ever lifted a weight in his life? Not trying to be negative, I just don't understand people's fascination and obsession with bobybuilding without ever having lifted at least 1 weight before? Maybe someone here has pics when he was young...did he ever lift?
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Moosejay on May 18, 2008, 12:50:19 PM
What about a guy like Lonnie Teper. I know he's a good MC, has the gig with iron Magazine, apparently shows up at all these bodybuilding functions, but has the man actually ever lifted a weight in his life? Not trying to be negative, I just don't understand people's fascination and obsession with bobybuilding without ever having lifted at least 1 weight before? Maybe someone here has pics when he was young...did he ever lift?

Chem...I know he teaches at a junior college.,..but am unsure of any hx of bb
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: The RedMeatKid on May 18, 2008, 04:25:31 PM
What about a guy like Lonnie Teper. I know he's a good MC, has the gig with iron Magazine, apparently shows up at all these bodybuilding functions, but has the man actually ever lifted a weight in his life? Not trying to be negative, I just don't understand people's fascination and obsession with bobybuilding without ever having lifted at least 1 weight before? Maybe someone here has pics when he was young...did he ever lift?

Probably more of a "muscle worship" type.  These guys go ga-ga over bodybuilders so they get involved in the industry via photography, journalism, etc.  We all know the real motive...
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: bigdumbbell on May 18, 2008, 04:27:51 PM
Probably more of a "muscle worship" type.  These guys go ga-ga over bodybuilders so they get involved in the industry via photography, journalism, etc.  We all know the real motive...
just say it
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: benz on May 18, 2008, 04:31:26 PM
nice wheels

http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5146.html
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Meltdown on May 18, 2008, 04:37:56 PM
Franco looks better there then when he won the 81 Olympia.Dude has Botox in his upper lip.WTF. ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: swilkins1984 on May 18, 2008, 04:38:47 PM
Walken is one of my favorite actors of all time
 ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: pumpster on May 18, 2008, 04:44:58 PM
Franco looks better there then when he won the 81 Olympia.Dude has Botox in his upper lip.WTF. ::)

haha it goes with the black shoe polish in his hair he can't afford Schwarzenegger's dye jobs.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: fathead on May 18, 2008, 05:49:32 PM
Who's the broad in the RED?
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Bruffy on May 18, 2008, 08:48:19 PM
I would love to workout at Muscle Beach, just to say I did it.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: The Coach on May 18, 2008, 08:53:39 PM
Not the same without Bill Howard :(
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: musclecenter on May 18, 2008, 10:29:32 PM
Not the same without Bill Howard :(
Where is Bill Howard ?
He never show up in muscle beach again.
And the old-timer is still workout ?





Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 18, 2008, 11:04:40 PM
Who's the broad in the RED?
My future wife...so keep your paws off her  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Ron on May 19, 2008, 10:18:49 AM


The girl in red is Cara Basso.... she is hot, and was on the cover of Ironman Magazine as a blond...

Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: ben 1 on May 19, 2008, 11:19:44 AM
I am with Joe Wheatley, the man who organizes, and spends countless nights awake hoping everything will do well, getting the city to agree on things, and going through the red tape.



yes Joe is great. We (Astrid and I) are working with Joe already 5 years together. We will be there this weekend,
like always.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 19, 2008, 11:43:50 AM

The girl in red is Cara Basso Vegas.... she is hot, and was on the cover of Ironman Magazine as a blond...

There, fixed!
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 19, 2008, 11:53:07 AM
Hahaha...here Cara is, this is fucking hilarious (the "plot" of this movie that is, sounds liem something Sean Rey is into).

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi4152819993/

Overview
Alternate Names:Cara Basso

Filmography
Actress:
2000s
1990s
Transamerican Killer (2005) (V) .... Jamie Garnes
... aka Switch Killer (USA: DVD title)
The Sex Substitute 2 (2003) (V) .... Jamie
... aka Discoveries (USA)
Accidental Stripper (2003) (V) (as Cara Basso) .... Kimmy
The Corpse Grinders 2 (2000) (V) .... Angie


Killer's Mind (1999) (as Cara Basso)

Cara Jo Basso

Pictorial
"Playboy" (USA) December 2003, Vol. 50, Iss. 12, pg. 111, by: staff, "Sex in Cinema 2003"
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Cleanest Natural on May 19, 2008, 12:39:16 PM
Cool pics,
Sevastase and Richard Gere looking good
:D
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: Butterbean on May 19, 2008, 01:52:10 PM
Good pics thanks Ron
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: 240 is Back on May 19, 2008, 01:58:42 PM
Franco STILL has the gyno from the 81 Olympia!!!!

(http://www.getbig.com/pics/california/2008musclebeach0517/images/venice5087.jpg)

You don't see that kind of consistency anymore.
Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: dantelis on May 19, 2008, 02:57:40 PM
Cara Basso looks better as a brunette than a blonde.  Almost looks like a totally different girl.

(http://blog.bodybuilding.com/wp-content/blogs/1764/uploads//IronManCoverCara.jpg)

Here's a vid of her doing crunches on some weird crunch machine:



Title: Re: 2008 Muscle Beach Grand Reopening Pictures
Post by: TechnoViking on May 19, 2008, 10:35:25 PM
Probably more of a "muscle worship" type.  These guys go ga-ga over bodybuilders so they get involved in the industry via photography, journalism, etc.  We all know the real motive...

yeah lets just hope that he isn't a little coach or does work with the boy scouts..Ya just never know these days...One would think that LT could get himself a decent wardrobe...I calculate that the hat probably goes for no more then $5(probably a freebe) and the shirt goes no more then $10(also probably a freebe)