2004 EFBB SOUTHCOAST REVIEW

JUST RAMBLING – David Gentle

Muscle Mob Magazine, May 2004

Fantastic show. Just when I had begun to believe bodybuilding shows were finished or certainly on a steep decline, PAUL SMITH’S Easter Sunday EFBB South Britain show restored my faith and most of all interest, in the art and competition of muscle display.

            Everything a real show should have been, it was. Super physiques, top standards, excellent posing, varied music, top stars, and wonderful characters. (Where else would you see in one hit, all the James Bond villains look-a-likes) and best of all a family show. Even the kids were catered for with face paints and Easter eggs. Mums, mates, girlfriends and children all shouted and encouraged their kin when competing. It was a sheer delight and full credit to the organisers and promoters, judges, competitors and the great and knowledgeable audience.

            Sarah and Bill Bridges, famed bodybuilders and wrestling champs, brought in from Germany the giant Markus Ruhl. Markus happily signed photos and gave a free seminar, prompted by the one and only Kerry Kayes. Markus tells us he is now happily signed up with Weider as a pro. Alex Mac of BEEF took plenty of pics and a few nuts home for his “squirrel”, and Diane Bennett, wearing more badges than an Italian General, along with Sarah and “Sugar” did the hard and thankless task of judging what must in most cases been difficult, such was the high standard. This old “hack” thoroughly enjoyed the whole show and offers honest thanks for a good day.