A 2009 NEW YEAR QUOTE

Shoot for the moon. Even if you don't get there, you can still become a star. To all you up-and-coming stars, may your New Year shine brightly!

Rory

Hey- I just got a REALLY nice email from a big fan of mine named Nito Gomez. I'd like to share his letter with you guys- and let you see his photos, too. It's awesome to hear from fans that I have touched in a positive way. Thanks again, Nito! Great work- IT SHOWS!

Nito

Nito

Nito

Nito

Hi Rory, Just wanted to say hello and wish you well! I was an unknown "clone" of yours starting in the early '80's (and still am today). I lived in the small town of Salinas, Ca., and had to travel from there to enter shows. I was in my teen years when I began to admire your size, symmetry, posing, knowledge, and personality. I once sent John Zenda a letter asking him to please forward it to you, because I think it had come out in a magazine that you trained in his gym or he managed you, or something like that. Anyhow, here's some pics of when I entered a show in Fresno taking 3rd place in the '84 Mr. Latino USA. I also met a guy named Mark there who said he was trained by you. He's in one of the photos. Do you remember him? He didn't tell me his last name. I was 19 then, and I got 3rd to Mark that day. I got to talk to him and he mentioned some good training advice to me. Just a couple questions: What song did you pose to at the '81 America in Las Vegas? Also, are there any copies of that show floating around anywhere? I saw the '83 Nationals in San Jose and your routine was the best of all time I have ever seen. The standing ovation was the first and only one I have ever seen in the sport, and when I watch it on DVD I still get chills when I see it! That is the one and only greatest posing routine of all time. I imagine your '81 Las Vegas routine was of the same quality, which is why I'd like to see it. I competed up until 2003 and now at 44 my knees can't take the poundages much anymore and leg size will never match my upper body again. I also saw you guest pose in Stockton in '84 for Mitch Renz at his show, and you were phenomenal then, too. Mitch is judging the natural shows now, I saw him a few weeks ago. Anyhow Rory, thanks for all the great years, and hopefully many more to come for you and for us followers of yours! ------Nito Gomez

Naughty or Nice?

BEATS ME!

Gobble Gobble!

I had to use a chain. My turkey weighed 120 pounds! Sorry, folks- there were no leftovers. Don't let the turkey chain YOU down. Looking forward to the New Year to come. I'll be sending you a Christmas picture soon.
With Love,
Rory

BACK To The Future

And this was before Chemical Warfare! Hard work, proper nutrition and knowing how to train. And an eye for symmetry, proportion and aesthestics. That's what you're looking for.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone!
Rory

The Modern Hercules!

What do you think? Is this really the Modern Hercules? I had a great time shooting this cover. I was muy popular in Mexico!! I did many seminars/lectures and guest posing there- and the Mexican people were very kind to me. I really like this cover- as you can see I'm SMILING.
I'll be showing you more magazine covers from around the world (that haven't been seen in America) so STAY TUNED!

MEMORIES

Another week has gone by. Thanks to everybody for blogging in and saying HI. This photo is another of my favorites. It was shot in Caesar's Palace in Vegas. The moment I realized that Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and the KING- ELVIS had all stood on this stage before me, my thought was: "My sweat, my song- has just mixed with THEIRS." Memories.....

This was my first centerfold. I can't remember if I was giggling or just smiling. All I remember was that I was as happy as a young man could possibly be!

We've Only Just Begun!

For those of you who missed the article about me in the August issue of Ironman Magazine, here it is - posted for you to enjoy. I just found out about it myself. Let me know what you think! Please leave your comments. More is on the way!

God Bless,

Your Friend,

Rory

RORY'S NEW E-MAIL

The sky's the LIMIT! May the heavens open!


Just a quick note to let EVERYBODY know that I have a new e-mail address:

roryleidelmeyer@yahoo.com

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Rory

Hello To My Faithful Fans!

Hi, Everybody! It's been a long time. But I'm back. I'm really glad you stopped by to see me and say hello.

This is my way of connecting with my fans and answering their many questions. As time goes on I will make myself available for consultations, menu planning, workout routines and training tips. So check back often and be sure to tell your friends that I am now appearing on THIS BLOG and not on any other website at the present time.

God Be With You! SEE YOU SOON, Rory