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This kid will be big one day I put money on it! -- Observer, 17:20:04 07/03/09 Fri [2]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Fsskq7F4U
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- 2nd Annual Hardcore Strongman/Woman Peru,NY -- Craig Recore/Hardcore Fitness, 13:39:34 06/26/09 Fri [9]
Our 2nd annual Strongman and Woman competition will be on August 1st !! Anyone seeking information follow the links below. This is a NAS sanctioned event, in which the top 2 competitors from each class qualify for NAT'LS ! Please feel free to e-mail me directly with questions or if anyone needs posters. I will be sending out another grouping of posters early next week. I have already sent out about 75. Thanks, Craig.
http://www.hardcorefitness.biz/id70.html = My site
http://www.nastrongmaninc.com/upcoming/ = NAS site
http://www.youtube.com/user/HardcoreFitnessNY = Videos
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- Pro Status -- Jack Kunkel, 12:27:35 06/29/09 Mon [18]
What is your opinion on Pro status? I won the overall USBF NEPA in October of 2007. In 2008 I was getting ready for the Plattzburg Pro, when I got injured. I had surgery months after the injury, therefore putting me way back. Just now I able to start training semi hard again and should be able for the stage early in 2010. I spoke with Mr. Washington and he explained I had to compete by October of 2009 to keep my status. Now I no I will not be 100%, what do you think I should do? Thanks in advanced
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- DUFFY on bb.com -- JOE, 15:11:39 07/01/09 Wed [1]
just clicked on bb.com my space..duffy was on front page...click on his accomplishments and he says.....we all remember our first place and our last place...but its about all the people we meet in between....how cool is that!!!!!!!!
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- How are we suppose to build up apro class -- halzman, 07:33:34 06/21/09 Sun [15]
Certain individuals seem to choose hanging out in the amatuer division winning overalls.Is this right?Yes & no.I understand if the show has 35 competitors.Maybe he feels that it wasnt a good test.Well after YOU WIN OVERALL 6 times it's time to step up to the pros.I know a individual who won his class at a super pro qualifier & competes with the pros.He only weighs 140.Peeps complain that these pro lin-ups are small.Well we need to have some sort of rule to this.Another indivdual won overall at Bloomsburg show two yesr ago.He competed at two pro shows.Now he is doing amatuer again.he won overall.Of course he would.He already proved he is pro ready.We know these guys are pro ready.We as judges gave them the nod.WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
EGO??
What kind of rule can be implimented?Or should we continue on doing this?
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- Giving props were they are do -- Jack, 10:01:21 06/23/09 Tue [4]
I just wanted to give props to Big Mike Duffy. Mike won the master 35 and the open light heavy. He was the biggest I ever seen him. His Front and Rear double Bic was crazy. If his lower half was I little tighter he would have taken the overall. Great job my friend!
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- Michael Jackson Dead -- Sucking Boobies, 18:35:19 06/25/09 Thu [2]
R.I.P Michael Jackson .
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- Empire State Pro show might be IFPA -- promoter, 11:05:25 06/18/09 Thu [11]
April 17th 2010.I have the "Forum" in Binghamton on hold.USBF,IFPA or WNBF.Whoever will want a NYS CREW promo will get the best damn run pro show around.
USBF has a conflict so far with dates.
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- Battle in the Burgh IV May 30, 2009 Official Results -- JT, 02:57:23 06/22/09 Mon [4]
2009 Battle In The Burgh’ IV - Official Results
Men’s Novice Light:
Finalist-1 Elliott Lacki
Finalist-29 Mark Davis
Finalist-32 Matt Dessormeau
5th - 10 David Olson**
4th- 19 John Mashtare
3rd- 16 Caleb Irwin
2nd- 44 Brad Bergeron
1st- Justin Glicksman
Men’s Novice Heavy:
Finalist-12 Brian Trudeau
Finalist-9 John Buskey
Finalist-17 Richard Long
5th- 39 Israel Moreno
4th- 28 Daniel Curtin
3rd- 24 Justin Thorpe
2nd- 26 Jerimy Blowers
1st- 34 Kyle Wheeler
Men’s juniors:
Finalist-49 Jack Davis
Finalist-9 John Buskey
5th- 1 Elliott Lacki
4th- 15 Matthew Gaddor
3rd- 18 Adam Rivers
2nd- 11 Zach Lavigne
1st- 41 Raian Racaza
Mens Open Bantam:
3rd- 19 John Mashtare
2nd- 5 Travis Light
1st- 13 Steve Asselin *
Mens Open Light:
Finalist-29 Mark Davis
5th- 15 Matthew Gaddor
4th- 10 David Olson
3rd- 16 Caleb Irwin
2nd- 44 Brad Bergeron
1st- 22 Justin Glicksman
Mens Open Middle "A":
Finalist-9 John Buskey
Finalist-1 Elliott Lacki
5th- 17 Richard Long
4th- 6 Jeff Gilbert
3rd- 39 Israel Moreno
2nd- 20 Dale Baker
1st- 41 Raian Racaza
Mens Open Middle "B":
5th- 2 David Franza
4th- 28 Dan Curtin
3rd- 25 Scott Rivers
2nd- 11 Zach Lavigne
1st- 33 Craig Recore
Mens Open Light Heavy Wt.:
4th- 14 William Farrell
3rd- 18 Adam Rivers
2nd- 26 Jerimy Blowers
1st- 34 Kyle Wheeler
Mens Open Heavy Wt.:
4th- 30 Craig Anderson
3rd- 12 Brian Trudeau
2nd- 49 Jack Davis
1st- 24 Justin Thorpe
Women’s Novice bodybuilding:
3rd- 37 Kathleen Keenan
2nd- 36 Kim Trevisani
1st- 27 Elizabeth Clement
Men Master 35+:
2nd- 19 John Mashtare
1st- 26 Jerimy Blowers
Master 40+:
5th- 30 Craig Anderson
4th- 17 Richard Long
3rd- 6 Jeff Gilbert
2nd- 25 Scott Rivers
1st- 13 Steve Asselin
Master 50+:
1st - 20 Dale Baker
Master 60+:
1st- 14 William Farrell
Women’s Master 40+:
2nd - 4 Michelle Mosher
1st- 31 Debbie Chase
Women’s Master 50+:
2nd- 43 Bonnie Sprinkle
1st- Judy Lahue
Women’s open light:
4th- 43 Bonnie Sprinkle
3rd- 4 Michelle Mosher
2nd- 31 Debbie Chase
1st- 38 Judy Lahue
Women's Middleweight:
2nd- 36 Kim Trevisani
1st- 27 Elizabeth Clement
Women’s Heavy Wt.:
1st- 37 Kathleen Keenan
Women Nov. Figure:
Finalist-8 Trudy Ettlinger
5th- 46 Cristi Laclair
4th- 21 Amy Winberg
3rd- 45 Becky Labushesky
2nd- 42 Angie Tsangarlis
1st- 23 Brandi Navas
Figure Short:
3rd- 8 Trudy Ettlinger
2nd- 27 Elizabeth Clement
1st- Brandi Navas
Figure Tall:
3rd- 46 Cristi Laclair
2nd- 45 Becky Labushesky
1st- 42 Angie Tsangarlis
Figure master 35+:
1st- 21 Amy Winberg
Women’s Figure Pro:
1st- 3 Tracy Gamelin
Women’s Bodybuilding Pro:
3rd- 47 Mary Yakey
2nd- 35 Jody Leach
1st- 3 Tracy Gamelin
Men’s Pro:
4th- 40 Jean Stewart
3rd- 7 Keith Provost
2nd- 50 Dave Laclair
1st- 48 Steve Boyer
* Overall Mens Winner- 13 Steve Asselin
** Best Poser- 10 David Olson
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- Battle In The Burgh' IV Drug Test -- Jim Tyler, 16:57:18 06/18/09 Thu [2]
Drug test results are in and, ALL results were NEGATIVE in the Burgh'!! May 30, 2009 Everyone passed the test. I will be posting the classes/placings as soon as I figure out how to do it.(LOL) Computer skills leave much to be desired.
Mark May 29,2010 for the Battle In The Burgh' V / Hardcore Fitness Strongman contest COMBINED event!! JT
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- USBF BATTLE OF YORK -- Pictures?, 08:39:11 06/21/09 Sun [2]
any results or pictures up yet?
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- Levrone Report -- Ron Parmeter, 11:05:22 06/22/09 Mon [1]
Just wondering if anyone is following the Levrone Report. Kevin Levrone is documenting his transformation after (what he says) is 4 years off from the gym. He is now in his 40's and is much smaller that his competition days. He says he's not using any anabolics or growth hormone and has recently added supplementation in week 5 of his transformation. With all the gimmicks we've all been witness to, I think this guy could pull off this type of transformation. The changes he has made in 4 weeks are pretty drastic.
It is obvious that he is genetically blessed and has tons of muscle memory. Back in the 90's he use to GAIN 30 pounds of muscle in 4 months to compete in the Olympia and then take months off from the gym and walk around off season at 215..He was definetly using performance enhancing drugs at this time but was still unreal how much his physique changed in such a short period of time. Should be interesting to see how his transformation turns out this time.
Check it out at levrone.com
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- Routine -- Les, 03:14:45 06/18/09 Thu [10]
I think that routines with props or no props can be creative.
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New and Fun Lifts! -- Damien DeDonatis, 20:19:27 06/17/09 Wed [3]
Ever get tired of the same old routine. Well here is a couple of pointers in regards to getting a great back. Recently, I have been implementing a different way to do a pull up. After doing basic pull ups for many years, I decided to simply try something new. Ok, so here is the scoop, stand in the middle of the pull up bar (duh) raise your hands and place shoulder with apart (duh) here is the kicker, depending on your flexabaility pull upward and rotate your legs so there in back of you, yes you are upside down with your legs facing behind you. I suggest a spotter for the next step. Literally with your legs facing the opposite way and your grip locked, begin to pull up. When done correctly you STRETCH out the posterior and anterior deltoid while putting specific emphasis on your core as well as your erecter spinae muscles. This movement does in fact increase flexabality but is extremely dangerous if performed without a spotter. I have many more exotic lifts but lets see how this goes. Good luck. Also if anyone is interested I am starting to help many Boduybuilders in my area put together routines for upcoming competitions, so if anyone is in need of a good routine look me up I would love to help.
Rock and Roll,
Damien
"My words may be small but I build MOUNTAINS!"
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- OCB Pro Masters update -- halzman, 06:58:13 06/14/09 Sun [22]
Thanks Keith
Rico Browning
Damien Gillis
Ron Coleman
Ed Silva
Issiac
Keith Provist
rest of pac 11 total
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- Thought You Would be Interested -- Musclehead, 18:09:47 04/17/09 Fri [24]
I ran into the promoter of the INBA Eastern USA Bodybuilding/Figure Champs. to be held Oct 3rd,2009 in East Rochester NY. He told me that its a Amateur and PRO show.
Pro Qualifier for amateurs and heres the exceiting part:
its a PRO MENS,PRO FIGURE & PRO MASTERS..all at one show..crazy...(Altho i dont think ? Pro men can cross over into Pro master) The poster on the INBA website mentions $3500.00 in cash/prizes yeah baby..I thought some of the USBF pros..Mike, King Kent..Steve P. might want some of this..The promoter said its open to all pros from drug free organizations. I was impressed to learn that part of the proceeds will be going to the Rochester Police Off. Anthony Deponzio Recovery Fund. Officer Deponzio was shot while on duty (in the head/brain)& Badge of Honor Assoc. They give money to injured cops families. Very rightous..Also a special B.Building class for 1st responders, cops, fire fighters, amb.,military..Also a seperate bench press contest..Hot line # 585-752-6398 email for the promoter: EasternUSA@mail.com..Next time I see him (Ben Candeloro) at the gym Ill pass on any new info if you peeps are interested. Should fit in nicely with the Nov 7th. NY State Natural Shiow. I plan on doing this show (gotta help the cop) and Mikes show in Nov....Later..
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- Sammy Sosa -- TV5 this just in...., 14:41:27 06/17/09 Wed [1]
i think sammy will be a no show at any natural events this year.
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- How bout this? What have been your best lifts this year? Time to brag a little guys!!! -- Kent, 09:18:47 06/17/09 Wed [4]
Alright...To try to liven up this board with positives how bout this? What have been your best lifts this year? Squats, deads, bench, etc. I know we have a lot of strong guys, and ladies, on this board.
Time to show off your stuff. It's not all about looking pretty.
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- OCB Utica/Rome bodybuilding/figure Oct. 24 -- Dave Kingwater, D.C., 11:52:29 06/17/09 Wed [1]
We are running a show at the Whitesboro high School (35 min east of Syracuse) on Sat. Oct. 24. It will be OCB. We havent had a show in a couple of years since Kunkel ran the North Americans. I am hoping to bring back quality drug-free bodybuiding to the Mohawk Valley. Mike has been helping me get this show going. We hope to be a great start for the fall line-up. Halz is running the NYS IX 2 weeks later in Syracuse. 10/24 might be a great tune up for Syracuse! I have posters, if any one can help us post them, e-mail me at kingh2o@hotmail.com and I will mail them out. Apps will be ready soon!
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- Fall Season coming soon -- halzman, 09:09:34 06/11/09 Thu [10]
Yeah I have ben lazy.Work at the homefront as become priority #1 with this economy.
First off as you see the new posters are ready.ANYONE who can get these hung let me know at abfreak@aol.com
THERE WILL BE A SHOW PUT ON BY DAVE KINGWATER IN UTICA TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE NYS.
I have some pics on a cd from USBF Baltimore pro & USBF Empire states that my sis will be putting up in a few.
Online application for the NYS is in the works.Should be up by July 4th holiday.
Looking for a new competior spotlight.Anyone intrested let me know.
Couple of notes about the NYS IV.
- this is a OCB sanctioned show
- everyone gets drug tested
- early bird entry is $25
- magazine coverage
- held in Syracuse
- goodie bags are huge
- judging panel changes every event
- tickets are $20 all day & night pass
- trainers pass is $5
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- New Site Goes Live! Check it out. -- Steve P, 17:57:16 06/15/09 Mon [1]
http://www.myspace.com/cellucorblackops
One of My companys new webstites. Plse check it out .:)
hey Plus Halz I will Email u the Logos to k.
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- Any one doing the Yrok Show -- Jack, 12:35:49 06/15/09 Mon [2]
Just wondering if anyone is going to the York show this weekend? My brother in law is doing it. Thanks
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- NYS 2009 is coming -- halzman, 14:37:46 06/01/09 Mon [14]
November 7th in Syracuse, NY
Everyone will be polygraphed
Drivers Village Confrence center
Early bird registration will be $25
Host hotel will be the Syracuse airport Holiday Inn
Posters are being prepped.
Mailer going out after July 4th
USBF card holders will get a free ticket for show with paid entry ($20 value)
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- Well..Well he got his day in the dark finally -- Drug free for life, 09:57:46 06/08/09 Mon [2]
Our good old buddy Mark from Bingo who won the Empire State natural with his anabolic natural look by a landslide got a slap in the face this weekend.
First off lets all stand up in front of our computers and give Mark props for doing two NPC shows the NATURAL MARK way.Good job Mark(a pat on the needle ass).Poor old Mark just finished OUT OF THE TOP TEN in his recent showing.Geez lets see if they post that on the drinking fountain memmorial at AFF(gym rocks).Oh Mark did have a good showing in the masters....2nd.Hey Mark did you tell everyone there how you are a natural pro?Maybe then you would have got some points for sticking to the natural way.
Congrats once again to the BIGGEST Natural pro in the USBF.
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- Newbie Pro Tan question -- TRogers, 18:16:20 06/04/09 Thu [4]
When you guys use something like Pro Tan Competition color, do you use this on your face and around your eyes as well? Or do you use something else for your head - if so, what and how do you match colors? Thx for any advice - I'm trying to get everything together for my first show on Nov 7 in Cicero.
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- Nice turnout -- halzman, 11:26:20 06/01/09 Mon [17]
Great to see everyone.The DJ rocked.The MC for his debut I would give a B+.JT ...that was your best promo yet.Expiditers were on the money.Craigs hospitality was great. His gym ROCKED!
The show?Well Men's pro was small but sized up.It was a coin flip with the top two.Keith Provist belonged with his debut.No question on wether he deserves to be there.
Figure pro was a disapointment.Traci Gamlin showed up to have no comp.
Pro women bodybuilding was a shocker!!Traci Gamlin won that also.
Amatuer men was won by a guy that looked like sandman.Dry, grainy & full.Heavyweight was disapointing to me I must admit.
Amatuer figure.She will go far if she gets with the right coach.
Dale Baker a friend of mine placed 2nd in the open.Yeah he lost to a guy 30 years younger. Great job Baker!
I think there is a solid future for bodybuilding in Plattsburg.I think with the right venue it will be one of the biggest in the state.
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- You have GOT to be Kidding me... -- LOL, 09:06:07 06/04/09 Thu [7]
It had been 14 years since Marc McKercher competed in a bodybuilding competition. Not that any one would be able to tell this spring.
McKercher, a 37-year-old native of Endicott, won his second straight competition May 16 in Allentown, Pa., unanimously taking first overall as well as first in the Super Heavyweight class at the 2009 Lehigh Valley Championships. That win came five weeks after McKercher also took first overall at an April 11 event at the Forum in Binghamton.
In both events, McKercher beat out 70-plus competitors, and at the Binghamton event, he also won his Pro Natural card, indicating that he can now compete on the Pro Natural circuit, where the events are drug-tested.
Prior to this spring, McKercher's last competition came in 1995, when he took second in the heavyweight class at the National Physique Committee Mr. New York State event. He attributed his strong return to increased self-discipline and dedication, and great support from his wife, Angie. He also thanked the staff at American Family Fitness.
What's next? McKercher plans to take the summer off, before resuming training with the hopes of competing in the NPC Junior Nationals next spring.
This gem of an article can be found at pressconnects.com.
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- Good Luck -- Tracy, 04:21:50 05/28/09 Thu [6]
Good Luck to everyone Saturday.. enjoy !
Tracy
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PICTURES: Battle of the Burg IV -- AthletePhotos, 04:46:16 06/02/09 Tue [9]
Pictures from the Battle of the Burg IV are 'still' being uploaded (there's more to come). You can see them at: http://AthletePhotos.SmugMug.com or click on the picture above.
This was a great competition! Organization was super, people were friendly and athletes were pumped. Congratulations to everyone involved!
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- Boyer wins by single point in Burg Pro -- paperboy, 20:17:33 05/30/09 Sat [6]
With a sold out crowd in THE BATTLE OF THE BURG.Steve Boyer showd he could be a fource to deal with this fall. One point seperated the top two.Second was unamiously taken by the biggest pro in the USBF.Dave Laclair showed unreal size &conditioning tonight. If the judging was don at night ....Dave would have won. Steve was a tad drier in the am. Keith Provist looked great for his debut.I think hands down the best back tonight. Jean Stewert. Will we ever see the old Jean again.Fantastic night for the mens pro. Congrtas!
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- CONGRATS to Steve Asselin, NEW PRO !! -- Craig Recore- TEAM HARDCORE, 08:01:00 06/01/09 Mon [1]
Congratulations to the new USBF pro Steve Asselin from Rick Postons gym All American Fitness in Burlington Vt !!
I judged the NBA show in Vt one month before the Burgh. JT spoke to Steve and got him to come to Plattsburgh. This guy is extremely humble and just an all around nice guy. Grainy and tight everywere,he is probably the toughest bantam in the USBF !!
A special thank you to everyone who stopped by the Hardcore booth or the gym on Saturday !! We hope you felt right at home.
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- Steve Downs leaves WNBF & Chelo publishing -- paperboy, 19:33:03 05/29/09 Fri [3]
He is taking a new position with MHP supps.What does this mean for the future of the INBF?
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- 2 Days!!! -- Jim Tyler, 18:52:21 05/28/09 Thu [5]
It's almost here! The 4th Battle In The Burgh is shaping up to be the biggest and best to date. Stadium seats for a nearly sold out crowd, DonLen sculptered trophies for every competitor, goodie bags, yup 1,nope,2 nope, 3 yup! 3 goodie bags per competiotr!! t-shirts too. pump room (with weights and real mirrors, and MUNCHIES). Lots of 1st timers in every division. Pro men shaping up. Some of the regulars are missing, but some new faces are jumping in to pick up the slack. Good luck to all and godspeed to those traveling. See you all Saturday, JT
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- Burg Men's Pro will be a dog fight for the$$ -- Promoter, 11:02:47 05/21/09 Thu [25]
Keith Provist making his long awaited debut.Big Dave La'Clair stuck to his diet program after the Empire.He is surely coming in sharp as a pencil for this event.Ed Silva who won two USBF Pro master titles will take his sick conditioning to the test with the young guns.Steve Boyer is said to be tipping the scales at about 190 shripped.That would put him in the drivers seat for this one.Jean Stewert makes his return with his over-powering upper torso which could make this one a toss-up.Steve P. is said to be hiding out trying to bring in the Empire physique which landed him placing in that big pro line-up.Of course you have Rico Browning.You never know if this monster will show or not.Chances are he will be there.Who else will show is the question?Rich Cancelino lives very close to the Burg.WE shall see how this dog fight ends in one week.
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- Bon-Tan AirBrish Spraying- USBF PLATTS SHOW -- Bonnie- Bon Tan Owner, 10:22:03 05/23/09 Sat [2]
First Good Luck to everyone!
I will be spraying Beginning Friday at the Super 8 HOST Hotel From 300pm-900pm by appt. I will begin spraying again at the Super 8 Host Hotel Saturday Morning from 600am-830am, then at the show site all day.
You will have a choice of Swish 11 or JanTana spray products.
Price for SWISH 11 $30 each or two for $55
Price for JanTana $40 each or two sprays $75
Please call Bonnie at 802-343-7333 with any questions or to schedule your appointments.
Appointments appreciated!
Thanks JT!
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Re: How do we build a Pro Division? -- NAMSTER, 18:53:46 07/01/09 Wed
Re: lol, letterman -- Damien DeDonatis, 09:55:10 06/20/09 Sat
Hey Mike! -- Damien DeDonatis, 10:45:43 06/15/09 Mon