Monthly Archive: December 2016
Holiday Spirit Is Here
Bernie C. and the guys on the porch are ready for celebration. Isn’t it obvious?
It Is So Close Now
“Dreaming of a White Christmas…” This is the song that Bernie C. already began to sing in his dreams. It is so close now.
Strong In 1973
Here is a digitally enhanced photo national weightlifting Team CCCP at the training camp in Feodosia. Top row (left to right): David Rigert (Shakhty, 90kg), Rudolf Plyukfelder (Shakhty, coach), Pavel Pervushin (Leningrad, 110kg), N/A,...
Forgotten Tournament of 1967
In 1967, the International Weightlifting Federation didn’t run the World Championship. It does look odd for those who like a consistent flow of events in the history books. The 1966 World Championship was held...
Happy Holiday Season To All Baderisomaniacs!
We all love Holiday celebrations and Helmut Balderis, the best hockey player of all times and nations! Back in the days, around every Christmas and New Year, there was the Izvestia Cup, international hockey...
Holidays Postcard From Moscow
How is the catching up with the season spirit going on? Here goes the irresistible card from Moscow with sincere and irresistible wishes: “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” The irresistible speaker is the...
Boston Under Construction
Construction sites are all over Boston. It’s getting colder in town in December. It doesn’t stop the construction process. Nothing can stop changes. We might as well get used to it and learn how...
Let Me In Now
Bernie C. just came back from his promenade in the backyard. It’s cold today. He wants in NOW! Save
