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Americans So Candy

Posted on October 7, 2016 by tosabarbell

We were very fortunate in Germany in that I had four Americans in my lifting group. Now, in general, my experience with Weightlifting is very different than Highland Games in that people pretty much keep to themselves or their team … Continue reading →

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Monday Bacon: Openers

Posted on September 26, 2016 by tosabarbell

The Monday before a weightlifting meet is always my favorite day (assuming I lift on Saturday which I’m lucky enough to do this week.)  Openers. I get to don my Singlet (NOT my favorite but at least I get a … Continue reading →

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Friday Jams: Constantinople

Posted on September 23, 2016 by tosabarbell

I get to go to Constantinople next week. Well, kind of. I will be the first to admit that this silly girl has always wanted to go to Constantinople since I heard They Might Be Giants sing about it in the … Continue reading →

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HWD (Part 1)

Posted on September 22, 2016 by tosabarbell

I talked to a woman a few weeks ago who, along with her husband, is interested in getting involved in Highland Games. In fact, her husband competed for his first time here in Waukesha over Labor Day weekend. Awesome. My … Continue reading →

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