I finally talked to Lee Preist!

jimmyhoffa59 · 12-04-2007, 10:43 AM

SO I posted a thread before that Lee works out at my gym here in Scottsdale AZ. Some dip Shi*s did not believe me but never-the-less he does. I finally got the guts to go up and talk to him today since he messaged me and told me it was cool to bother him while he does cardio. Let me tell you, he is the most down to earth cool fuggin guy I have met in Professional Bodybuilding. He was interesting to talk to and we reminisced about some fun stuff to do in Australia. I talked about his cars a bit and invited him to join me in a few weeks in Glamis to attempt to kill ourselves on some high powered ATVs I plan on buying. Talked some about the Dodge Charger since he just traded his in for a New Vette, I have the Charger as well and he misses the huge car with massive power. He is a cool guy and if any of you run into him do not be afraid to make conversation, he is an awesome guy and an incredible body builder.

Michael

**Pro Lee Priest** · 12-04-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmyhoffa59

SO I posted a thread before that Lee works out at my gym here in Scottsdale AZ. Some dip Shi*s did not believe me but never-the-less he does. I finally got the guts to go up and talk to him today since he messaged me and told me it was cool to bother him while he does cardio. Let me tell you, he is the most down to earth cool fuggin guy I have met in Professional Bodybuilding. He was interesting to talk to and we reminisced about some fun stuff to do in Australia. I talked about his cars a bit and invited him to join me in a few weeks in Glamis to attempt to kill ourselves on some high powered ATVs I plan on buying. Talked some about the Dodge Charger since he just traded his in for a New Vette, I have the Charger as well and he misses the huge car with massive power. He is a cool guy and if any of you run into him do not be afraid to make conversation, he is an awesome guy and an incredible body builder.

Michael

YEAH GREAT SPEAKING TO YOU MICHAEL.
LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET THOSE KILLING MACHINES I WILL COME OUT AND VIDEO MY DEATH ON THE DUNES.........I AM SURE THE FANS WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT...... WELL OF TO CAVE CREEK TO TRAIN NOW WITH RUSTY...... TAKE CARE

Hardcore Natural · 12-04-2007, 10:59 AM

^^^^ It don't get better than that...right there! ^^^^

TheUnlikelyToad · 12-04-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmyhoffa59

Let me tell you, he is the most down to earth cool fuggin guy I have met in Professional Bodybuilding.

I couldn't agree with you more.

proteintub · 12-04-2007, 11:11 AM

very awesome experience...glad to see Lee is one of he more active members on the site...

jimmyhoffa59 · 12-04-2007, 11:18 AM

Yeah man the guy of such a high stature doesnt let it go to his head and stays planted down to meet the overwhelming interest of his accomplishments, I will get those quads by the end of this week and we can put out a vid of us BOTH sailing off a razorback in Glamis.. at least the sand is forgiving!

dungeonlifter · 12-04-2007, 11:50 AM

Met Lee @ Arnold last year. Just a laid-back guy, doesn't take **** to serious. Awesome story, good to see a positive story on this site.

colombianofreak · 12-04-2007, 12:05 PM

Um..I'm jealous. lol

Me So JDM · 12-04-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Lee Priest

YEAH GREAT SPEAKING TO YOU MICHAEL.
LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET THOSE KILLING MACHINES I WILL COME OUT AND VIDEO MY DEATH ON THE DUNES.........I AM SURE THE FANS WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT...... WELL OF TO CAVE CREEK TO TRAIN NOW WITH RUSTY...... TAKE CARE

where in cave creek!?!?!?! and where in scottsdale!?!?!? lol

woofman81 · 12-04-2007, 01:12 PM

Hey what the hell I'm in scottsdale too. What gym? Damn, I can't imagine Lee going to a LA Fitness. Looks like I'm screwed

AngeloBangelo · 12-04-2007, 01:18 PM

Yeah, I just messaged Lee an important question a few days ago. His response was very fast and very helpful. I wish I could meet him in real life though, that's awesome. It'd be awesome to just follow him around with a notepad and get as much information as you can from him...

That'd be what I'd do at least, until he tells me to stop stalking him.

ShamgarIPN · 12-04-2007, 01:26 PM

awesome story.

jimmyhoffa59 · 12-04-2007, 01:48 PM

Yeah I feel like a schmoe but I swallowed my pride and just talked to the guy, he wants to be treated just like everyone else and not have someone envious to be intimidated to talk to him. Its at the Gold's Gym in North Scottsdale, I see him most days in the morning when I workout before school. Too bad any of my friends back home dont know **** about BB cause I tell them I met Lee Priest and I cant get the props cause they dont even know who he is, till I forward a pic of him and they are jaw dropped by his arms..lol! They still dont know him but take it a little more serious im not just talking about the average "big guy" at the gym.

woofman81 · 12-04-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyhoffa59

Yeah I feel like a schmoe but I swallowed my pride and just talked to the guy, he wants to be treated just like everyone else and not have someone envious to be intimidated to talk to him. Its at the Gold's Gym in North Scottsdale, I see him most days in the morning when I workout before school. Too bad any of my friends back home dont know **** about BB cause I tell them I met Lee Priest and I cant get the props cause they dont even know who he is, till I forward a pic of him and they are jaw dropped by his arms..lol! They still dont know him but take it a little more serious im not just talking about the average "big guy" at the gym.

ahhh crap, i've been to that gym before too. Very nice gym. I live about 10 mins away from there but go to LA fitness because thats where all the hotties workout haha.

jimmyhoffa59 · 12-04-2007, 02:05 PM

Yeah I picked that gym because of the price and just was the closest to me since I live across the street. I do not really pay any attention to the girls because honestly I just like to workout hard and get done. There is a guy that goes to mine that I have named "JabberJaw" the only thing developed on this guys physique is his mouth and jaw line, he comes in and always bothers girls and blabs the whole damn time he is there, I want to just smack him sometimes cause he is annoying to see wandering around, he is like Quagmire from Family Guy.. "Giggitty Giggity... lets have sex!"

Salvatore_Stutz · 12-04-2007, 02:18 PM

Lee IS the man!
Period.

GRAYHORSE · 12-04-2007, 02:21 PM

I doubt he misses that boat of dodge charger.

Nice story, sounds like cool guy for sho!

BigChamp89 · 12-04-2007, 02:30 PM

wow lucky, offroading with lee priest?

jimmyhoffa59 · 12-04-2007, 02:45 PM

Yeah, I will believe it when it happens, I need to get my bikes this weekend and plan that for the following weekend. He is a really up front guy so I am sure if he says he will come ride then I am sure he really will, and why not, it is someone else's bike so I would too! He stated he has not been doing anything of much fun lately anyways including racing so I am sure he will be down for the adrenalin rush. Plus I am curious to see other riders looking and seeing a monster riding a quad..lol.

And if he does in fact come out when I make the formal invite, anyone in the area is welcome to tag along, however I will not be providing the toys like I would be for him. I do not have any friends in this state anyways so I am always up to meet cool new people.

andyukguy · 12-04-2007, 03:12 PM

Meh, I still don't believe you...

Post up some pics of you too having fun, sounds awesome!

twiztiddevil · 12-04-2007, 03:16 PM

I missed my chance to meet Lee when he lived here in Austin.

Despite his cars, I bet he doesn't miss the traffic in this town.

jimmyhoffa59 · 12-04-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by andyukguy

Meh, I still don't believe you...

Post up some pics of you too having fun, sounds awesome!

LOL HE is the one who got on here and confirmed it, NOT me!

chops411 · 12-04-2007, 03:56 PM

Lee was the nicest guy at the Arnold.

DPNZ · 12-04-2007, 04:05 PM

Wicked post man!

When Lee came to NZ to guest pose, I was too embarrassed to go talk to him

FendersRule · 12-04-2007, 04:12 PM

Yes, I sure did! LEE, THIS IS FOR YOU!

While celebrating the completion of my hardest college courses, I invited some of the girls over from a class to drink with. We also watched Wild Hogs (Best Drunk Movie ever).

So afterwords, we went over one of the girl's house, and took some more shots. By this time, I was about done. (I rarely drink because of this sport).

Anyhow, I thought it was a good idea to change her DESKTOP PICTURE on her computer to Lee Priest. It had a picture of her ex-boyfriend currently, and I wasn't going to let that **** stand. For some reason, we started talking about bodybuilding. They didn't find it attractive (they don't even find Layne Norton's build attractive...losers), so I totally did it while they weren't looking.

So besides having a threesome, Lee, you now reside, on some 26 year old college chick's computer screen desktop. I think it was this one that I used:

jimmyhoffa59 · 12-04-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dpugh

Wicked post man!

When Lee came to NZ to guest pose, I was too embarrassed to go talk to him

Well it took me seeing him at the gym like 20 times and him actually emailing me and telling me to come talk to him for me to get the guts to do it as well, so do not feel bad

dirtydean12 · 12-04-2007, 06:05 PM

nice! Lee's one of my all time fav's, I bet it was pretty surreal for you!

woodsballa · 12-04-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyhoffa59

SO I posted a thread before that Lee works out at my gym here in Scottsdale AZ. Some dip Shi*s did not believe me but never-the-less he does. I finally got the guts to go up and talk to him today since he messaged me and told me it was cool to bother him while he does cardio. Let me tell you, he is the most down to earth cool fuggin guy I have met in Professional Bodybuilding. He was interesting to talk to and we reminisced about some fun stuff to do in Australia. I talked about his cars a bit and invited him to join me in a few weeks in Glamis to attempt to kill ourselves on some high powered ATVs I plan on buying. Talked some about the Dodge Charger since he just traded his in for a New Vette, I have the Charger as well and he misses the huge car with massive power. He is a cool guy and if any of you run into him do not be afraid to make conversation, he is an awesome guy and an incredible body builder.

Michael

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Originally Posted by Pro Lee Priest

YEAH GREAT SPEAKING TO YOU MICHAEL.
LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET THOSE KILLING MACHINES I WILL COME OUT AND VIDEO MY DEATH ON THE DUNES.........I AM SURE THE FANS WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT...... WELL OF TO CAVE CREEK TO TRAIN NOW WITH RUSTY...... TAKE CARE

great choice with the Vette...my fav. car =D

metacreator · 12-04-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by colombianofreak

Um..I'm jealous. lol

x2

hardheart · 12-04-2007, 06:47 PM

Nice, I live right there, like I'm serious I live less than 2 minutes from that gym. I felt like I was walking in to a building that was constructed strait from the set of Demolition Man.