The Deadman's Cage Experience... (A Return Home)

[Mr. Dead]

The ABC was "bittersweet" for me, this year... Only because I wasn't medically cleared to lift... So, I spent time taking pics and socializing... The energy level in that place, though, could've powered the city for days... The vibe in that place was overwhelming... Powerlifters mingling with bodybuilders, pros mingling with "joes", everyone there with one common love... The iron... Truly was an inspiring time... If you've never been to an ABC, you need to get to one... If you never have been to a National ABC, it is an absolute "must" experience...!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Got up, got ready to go, made sure the bags were packed, and made the final journey to the venue... By this time, I have to admit... I was tired as heck... But, once inside, the adernaline started pumpin' and all was good... The shelves were lookin' pretty bare by this time... People were hunting around to find anything that was left... Pretty much down to some 10-serving Rage tubs, some XXL and XXXL shirts... And that was it... I had a guy come up with his friend/girlfriend/significant other, who asked about buying a shirt... I told him what sizes were left, and he looked down kind of in a dejected manner... So... I chimed in... "They make great night shirts/pajamas for the ladies..." Both kind of looked at ech other... Chuckled... And... He bought the shirt an handed it to her... Shortly after that, I headed off with Rage to the bb.com booth for another round of handing out Rage samples and keeping "Rage" supplied with pics to autograph... By the time we got back, there was only empty shelves in the shop... From what I gather... This was the 1st time in Cage history that there was a total sell-out of gear and supps... Kind of nice to be a part of Cage history... Well, at the end of it all, I said my good-byes... And it was off to the airport and the flights home...

I truly want to thank Universal/Animal, for giving me this amazing opportunity to come and be a part of this memorable event... Words truly can't express my gratitude... And also, to the Chicago Crew, for taking me in and making me feel welcome...!!! You guys are awesome...!!! (No matter what ghost says... *LOL*)

[Phil800101]

Really glad we were able to help out brother! Anytime.