HIGA MONSTER in da hood...(Hood River, Oregon)

My brother in law, Freddy, slapped some Bulky Boy STRONGMAN DIVISION stickers onto his fishing kayak.  He hopes that it will bring him some luck & land that big King Salmon!

Gorgeous day on the Columbia River!

Lots of Stand-up paddlers & kayakers on the water today.

Check out this BULKY van we saw!

I would hate to load up that rack on the top.

Stopped at PFriem Family Brewery for the 1st time.

Had to sample a flight of their Belgian beers.

My favorite was the "Super Saison" beer.

9.5% brah!!  Bulky Boys only!

HIGA MONSTER

"Animal Outreach 2013" (Monroe, WA)

Despite a pouring rainstorm, Animal Outreach carried on today.

Kristyn Whisman was the one who invited me here.

She is the Dean of Education there.  Had to load the equipment in a bin before entering the Prison.

A big "mahalo" to Animal Pak for donating 20 pairs of wrist wraps and 10 lifting straps.

I donated it to the Prison Gym in hopes we make a positive impact.

Truly a mind-boggling experience to be inside the prison walls of Monroe.

Big thanks to Kristyn Whisman for the invite and the Superintendent of Correctional Services for allowing me to be a part of today's Diversity Fair.

HIGA MONSTER

"Animal Outreach" is tomorrow (Monroe Prison, WA)

HIGA MONSTER is going to the Big House tomorrow...

 

"Animal Outreach" is headed to Monroe, WA where the HIGA MONSTER will be joining forces with Kristyn Whisman (3 times-America's Strongest Woman).

 

Kristyn invited me to help her take part of the Diversity Fair that is happening in the Rec Yard.  We will let some of the inmates try a few strongman events such as the Log Press, Farmers Walk and Axle Deadlift.

 

Kristyn is the Dean of Education at  Monroe CC and I was honored when she asked if I could be a part of this event.

She did this 2 years ago and one of the best moments was when all the inmates were cheering each other on in the Strongman events.  White, Black, Latino or Asian...they all came together for a brief moment.

 

This will definitely be a new experience for me and I hope to somehow make a positive impact on the inmates lives with Kristyn.

 

Aloha,

HIGA MONSTER Bulky Boy strongman team

 



Ryan Riess "Bad Mother Open 2013"

13 yeard old boy Clean & Jerks 231 lbs "Bad Mother Open 2013"

Pics from the "Bad Mother Open" (Sumner, WA)

Had to fuel up before the contest at Sunbreak Cafe (Auburn, WA)

Chicken fried steak, red potato hashbrowns & eggs & banana bread.

Ryan Riess getting ready for his 1st Snatch attempt.

Snapped a pic with Coach John Thrush, head Ref & owner of the gym.

Riess shooting the breeze with Steve Spellman.

Coach Chris & Ryan Riess.

This was Ryan's 1st Oly Lift contest.

Great job Riess!

He ended up with a PR of 303 lbs clean & jerk.

Flashback Friday

My wife bought me this awesome throwback baseball jersey!

 "Hawai'i Islanders" 1961 baseball road jersey, made of wool.  4xl brah!

I remember my Grandpa taking me to Islander baseball games at Aloha Stadium when I was small kid time, so this brings back fond memories.  They used to play the Portland Beavers, Edmonton Trappers & other teams.

Thanks so much for this precious gift babe!

Happy Aloha Friday to everyone!

HIGA MONSTER