Planning for the Arnold Fitness Weekend

Lorraine · 11-11-2003, 07:05 PM

ButterFly~Thanks! And in answer to your question as to whether I got to meet Arnold, yes and no. Yes, I had several opportunities backstage and during dinner to say hello to him and introduce myself, but I was such a big chicken, I didn't. He was always surrounded by 6 -8 bodyguards and it was intimidating to just walk up to him and say, "Hi"

It could have been me that posted that list of hotels:
Hyatt Regency (where the Expo is located .05 miles)
Crowne Plaza (.12 miles)
The Lofts (part of the Crowne Plaza--really cozy and warm .14 miles)
Hampton Inn ( .22 miles)
Red Roof Inn (.26 miles)
Courtyard Marriott (.37 miles)
Adams Mark ( .80 miles)
Hyatt on Capitol Square (.82 miles)
Holiday Inn City Center (1.01 miles)
Westin (1.1 miles)

BabsieGirl · 11-11-2003, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by Lorraine
Last year I think it was in the 20's. They had just gotten over having the worse blizzards Columbus had seen in many, many years. They were really concerned about the event because for 3 days the whole town was shut down.

Hi Lorraine. How's goes it?

Hmm...I don't remember it being THAT cold last year. I was wearing jeans, t-shirt and no coat.

I'll say one thing....WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT SMELL? Before entering in the Expo it smelled like someone died.....ugh!

So, what do you think about the contestants for next year?

senimoni · 11-11-2003, 07:20 PM

I just may have to go to this, I've never been before!!

BabsieGirl · 11-11-2003, 07:26 PM

OMG SENIMONI..........You have to be kidding me......Girl, you're going.........MEN EVERWHERE.....WOMEN EVERYWHERE.....FREAKS EVERYWHERE..................................

HEY...I ALMOST FORGOT.......................FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT WENT TO THE EXPO LAST YEAR....DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE GIRL WEARING THE STRAWBERRY OUTFIT?????????????????

The funniest site EVER.................I'll have to post the pic.....

senimoni · 11-11-2003, 07:27 PM

Sounds like fun.....plz do post the pic, I gotta see this.

david · 11-11-2003, 07:28 PM

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Originally posted by Lorraine
Last year I think it was in the 20's. They had just gotten over having the worse blizzards Columbus had seen in many, many years. They were really concerned about the event because for 3 days the whole town was shut down.

OMG!! I forgot about Blizzards and slush!

!!!

BTW, Hi Lorraine!! Long time no talk!

Lorraine · 11-11-2003, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Hi Lorraine. How's goes it?

Going good. Busy week for me and then I'm off to Miami to attend Nationals. Going to see Davies and other Fitness Factory girls.

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Hmm...I don't remember it being THAT cold last year. I was wearing jeans, t-shirt and no coat.

You're probably acclimated to the butt ugly cold by now. Where David and I come from 70 degrees is too cold.

However, I did have to wear a heavy coat for the evening events. And we walked around downtown to the after parties because cabs we got tired of waiting for a cab.

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I'll say one thing....WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT SMELL? Before entering in the Expo it smelled like someone died.....ugh!

Hmmmm...I don't remember that.

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So, what do you think about the contestants for next year?

I dunno...I don't think the list of invitees will be announced until the first week of December.

Don't remember the strawberry girl.

I remember the guy dressed up the like Shakazulu or something kind of African King. That dude so tall!

Lorraine · 11-11-2003, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by david

OMG!! I forgot about Blizzards and slush!

!!!

BTW, Hi Lorraine!! Long time no talk!

Hi David!

butterfly · 11-11-2003, 09:51 PM

Thanks for the hotel list Lorraine!!!

Any idea where you are going to stay yet?

BTW, I was able to price out airfare and staying at the Hyatt!!! I guess they really aren't sold out

senimoni · 11-11-2003, 10:21 PM

Yeah the hotels are a trip, you have to try different sources b/c many websites hold blocks of rooms, while one is sold out (even the main hotel) you can still find it online if you are resourceful enough.

Also try a travel agent, I used one for my mini trip to Chicago. One agent actually wanted to charge me $10 just to look.

Back to the topic, are you guys buying all access tickets or general admission or is it event based?

J'Bo · 11-12-2003, 12:14 AM

Pony...i like the driving idea

however when is everyone thinking of leaving?

BTW you people have no idea what cold really is

try -52 with the windshield :cold:

BabsieGirl · 11-12-2003, 06:47 AM

hmmm BF -- When I called the hotel that day the gal in reservations said they were all booked up however, the other hyatt South from them was not booked and their price was $244 per night.

Maybe they had a cancellation. Anywho....THAT'S GREAT! You'll love it there. Nice hotel.

J'Bo -- How the heck are ya. Did ya have fun?

naturaltan · 11-12-2003, 07:38 AM

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Originally posted by J'Bo
Pony...i like the driving idea

however when is everyone thinking of leaving?

BTW you people have no idea what cold really is

try -52 with the windshield :cold:

I think the idea as of now is to drive out the Thursday and leave Sunday, is that right PB? Or we could leave early Friday morning (4am'ish). But there is all kinds of time between now and then.

Lorraine, how do I get a job like yours? Travelling around and going to all these events.

I noticed at the Olympia, you were the lady who knew most all the fitness gals.

NT scribbles in his notepad hang out with Lorraine ... she knows all the hotties!

J'Bo · 11-12-2003, 08:01 AM

NT....those days work for me

i am sure i could get one day off

as long as i am able to get back for a Sunday late night flight.

naturaltan · 11-12-2003, 08:06 AM

We're good with either plan right now. Perhaps leaving the Friday morning would work best - then like you said, it would be only on vacation day used.

Leaving more time for Cancun or Vegas

J'Bo · 11-12-2003, 08:10 AM

yes cause i am heading to Costa Rica in Jan-Feb so they wouldnt be too happy about using more time in March.

naturaltan · 11-12-2003, 08:17 AM

What ya doing in Costa Rica?

J'Bo · 11-12-2003, 08:26 AM

vacationing

butterfly · 11-12-2003, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by senimoni
Yeah the hotels are a trip, you have to try different sources b/c many websites hold blocks of rooms, while one is sold out (even the main hotel) you can still find it online if you are resourceful enough.

Also try a travel agent, I used one for my mini trip to Chicago. One agent actually wanted to charge me $10 just to look.

Back to the topic, are you guys buying all access tickets or general admission or is it event based?

You are absolutely correct! These hotels have contracts with these online places to provide a certain number of rooms. So between those contracts and the ones with vendors to hold blocks of rooms, I'm not surprised they'll tell you they are booked if you call.

From what I gather looking at last years schedule, it seems like you buy one $10 ticket per person per day. Anyone know if that is right?

BabsieGirl · 11-12-2003, 12:42 PM

That's is correct except for finals or if you want to watch dif. events. The cost goes up.

I'll get more details

Lorraine · 11-13-2003, 04:19 AM

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Originally posted by naturaltan
Lorraine, how do I get a job like yours? Travelling around and going to all these events.

I noticed at the Olympia, you were the lady who knew most all the fitness gals.

NT scribbles in his notepad hang out with Lorraine ... she knows all the hotties!

LOL! Well, I quit my Software Engineering job and started two of my own businesses, (Personal Training & Website designing) so I make my own hours and basically do whatever I want.

Yes, I know many of the fitness and figure girls because we have the same trainer and we see each other off and on when we go to work with him. Some I know through some association with someone else.

Also, some of the shows I've done has been in conjunction with Pro shows and the Pro girls are right there backstage with us getting ready.

They're all very nice and very willing to give advice and help out.

naturaltan · 11-13-2003, 09:10 AM

I must commend your bravery on making a huge career leap.

Some days I wish I had some skills that I could make a go at a business, but alas, I'm doomed to be where I am for a while.

I wish you the best in both business'!

Jill · 11-13-2003, 10:04 AM

Hey Naturaltan, I think I read you are from Edmonton? Really? Me too! Weird

.

Twin Peak · 11-13-2003, 10:12 AM

Two people from Edmonton? Wow.

J'Bo · 11-13-2003, 10:13 AM

again mr.sarcastic comes to the rescue

Twin Peak · 11-13-2003, 10:20 AM

I have a reputation to uphold.

But I do commend you for noting said sarcasm.

J'Bo · 11-13-2003, 10:45 AM

takes one to know one.

11-11-2003, 07:05 PM	#61
Lorraine The Dragon Lady, ISSA CFT Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 221	BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com ButterFly~Thanks! And in answer to your question as to whether I got to meet Arnold, yes and no. Yes, I had several opportunities backstage and during dinner to say hello to him and introduce myself, but I was such a big chicken, I didn't. He was always surrounded by 6 -8 bodyguards and it was intimidating to just walk up to him and say, "Hi" It could have been me that posted that list of hotels: Hyatt Regency (where the Expo is located .05 miles) Crowne Plaza (.12 miles) The Lofts (part of the Crowne Plaza--really cozy and warm .14 miles) Hampton Inn ( .22 miles) Red Roof Inn (.26 miles) Courtyard Marriott (.37 miles) Adams Mark ( .80 miles) Hyatt on Capitol Square (.82 miles) Holiday Inn City Center (1.01 miles) Westin (1.1 miles)
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11-11-2003, 07:20 PM	#63
senimoni Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 161	I just may have to go to this, I've never been before!!
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11-11-2003, 07:26 PM	#64
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	OMG SENIMONI..........You have to be kidding me......Girl, you're going.........MEN EVERWHERE.....WOMEN EVERYWHERE.....FREAKS EVERYWHERE.................................. HEY...I ALMOST FORGOT.......................FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT WENT TO THE EXPO LAST YEAR....DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE GIRL WEARING THE STRAWBERRY OUTFIT????????????????? The funniest site EVER.................I'll have to post the pic.....
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11-11-2003, 07:27 PM	#65
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11-11-2003, 09:51 PM	#69
butterfly Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,526 Photos: 11	Thanks for the hotel list Lorraine!!! Any idea where you are going to stay yet? BTW, I was able to price out airfare and staying at the Hyatt!!! I guess they really aren't sold out
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11-11-2003, 10:21 PM	#70
senimoni Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 161	Yeah the hotels are a trip, you have to try different sources b/c many websites hold blocks of rooms, while one is sold out (even the main hotel) you can still find it online if you are resourceful enough. Also try a travel agent, I used one for my mini trip to Chicago. One agent actually wanted to charge me $10 just to look. Back to the topic, are you guys buying all access tickets or general admission or is it event based?
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11-12-2003, 12:14 AM	#71
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	Pony...i like the driving idea however when is everyone thinking of leaving? BTW you people have no idea what cold really is try -52 with the windshield :cold:
	....and thats my $.02

11-12-2003, 06:47 AM	#72
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	hmmm BF -- When I called the hotel that day the gal in reservations said they were all booked up however, the other hyatt South from them was not booked and their price was $244 per night. Maybe they had a cancellation. Anywho....THAT'S GREAT! You'll love it there. Nice hotel. J'Bo -- How the heck are ya. Did ya have fun?
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11-12-2003, 08:01 AM	#74
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	NT....those days work for me i am sure i could get one day off as long as i am able to get back for a Sunday late night flight.
	....and thats my $.02

11-12-2003, 08:06 AM	#75
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,918 Photos: 7	We're good with either plan right now. Perhaps leaving the Friday morning would work best - then like you said, it would be only on vacation day used. Leaving more time for Cancun or Vegas
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

11-12-2003, 08:10 AM	#76
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	yes cause i am heading to Costa Rica in Jan-Feb so they wouldnt be too happy about using more time in March.
	....and thats my $.02

11-12-2003, 08:17 AM	#77
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,918 Photos: 7	What ya doing in Costa Rica?
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

11-12-2003, 08:26 AM	#78
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	vacationing
	....and thats my $.02

11-12-2003, 12:42 PM	#80
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	That's is correct except for finals or if you want to watch dif. events. The cost goes up. I'll get more details
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11-13-2003, 09:10 AM	#82
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,918 Photos: 7	I must commend your bravery on making a huge career leap. Some days I wish I had some skills that I could make a go at a business, but alas, I'm doomed to be where I am for a while. I wish you the best in both business'!
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

11-13-2003, 10:04 AM	#83
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Hey Naturaltan, I think I read you are from Edmonton? Really? Me too! Weird .

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11-13-2003, 10:13 AM	#85
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	again mr.sarcastic comes to the rescue
	....and thats my $.02

11-13-2003, 10:20 AM	#86
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J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	takes one to know one.
	....and thats my $.02

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