Planning for the Arnold Fitness Weekend

butterfly · 11-06-2003, 04:18 PM

I was thinking that since the hotels around the convention center are filling up fast already that those of us that are serious about going should get on the ball and make plans.

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Fitness Weekend (http://www.arnoldclassic.com/index.asp) is in Columbus, Ohio, March 5-7 and features international fitness and strength competitions, a world-class fitness expo and continuous entertainment. A $10 expo ticket provides admission to most events and the expo (see www.arnoldclassic.com for details). Weekend highlights include men's and women's bodybuilding, women's fitness competition, martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading and dance competition, a 5K pump and run race, World's Strongest Man competition and armwrestling.

No schedule of events has been released yet, however Ticketmaster (http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/8...alendar_view=1) IS selling tickets.

HOTEL INFO

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Originally posted by BabsieGirl
OKay. I just called to verify the internet was accurate AND YES...THEY [Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215] ARE ALREADY BOOKED. Most of the Hotels are already booked for the weekend. HOWEVER...the gal I spoke with on the phone says......there is another Hyatt which is 7 blocks south of them.......they have availability march 5th thru 7th and it's $244 per night.

The number is: ( and i was thinking of your phone bill....so it's 800)
1-800-233-1234

I priced roundtrip airfare for 3 from Houston to Columbus staying at the Adams Mark Hotel for 3 nights for $1300-$1400 through www.expedia.com You can get good package deals through www.hotels.com and www.travelocity.com

ATTENDEES
So far, here’s who is planning to attend:
butterfly & fade
DaMayor
TwinPeak
Leslie
Babsie
Lorraine
David

The maybe’s
the NT's
J’Bo
Burner
ponyboy

**Prince** · 11-06-2003, 05:37 PM

will everyone here chip into a fund for me to go?

butterfly · 11-06-2003, 05:38 PM

Sure Prince! We can donate $20

**Prince** · 11-06-2003, 05:40 PM

I am kidding...

BabsieGirl · 11-06-2003, 05:42 PM

You know. Since most of you already know each other....maybe you all should think about chipping in together to cut the price down. Divide the total cost by however many people are SERIOUSLY going. Split the hotel fees, etc.......

I think Burner is going. He too if from Colorado....(i think)

butterfly · 11-06-2003, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by Prince
I am kidding...

I wasn't

Good idea Babs!

nikegurl · 11-06-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by Prince
will everyone here chip into a fund for me to go?

I tried that recently to raise funds for get fake boobies. Not much luck...however you are far more deserving and this is a more worthy cause so hopefully it'll happen for you! (the trip, not boobies)

J'Bo · 11-06-2003, 06:44 PM

I think creating an IM CONVENTION fund is a great idea.
we could even do something like "for only one penny a day you could meet ......blank"

What about inquiring to get group discounts for hotels?

J'Bo · 11-06-2003, 06:46 PM

hey how about we all raise money to bring Jonwell down so we can all beat his ass

at once...call it a IM BEATING of a life time

TheGreatSatan · 11-07-2003, 02:49 AM

Then we'll probably need to pay for his mommy to take him too.

ponyboy · 11-07-2003, 05:49 AM

Hey! I'm thinking of coming too. It's only a 5-6 hour hour drive for me, so I would probably drive down for a night or two of merriment with fellow IMer's!

I have always wanted to go to this show but never had enough motivation. Meeting some new people is always great motivation for me!

J'Bo · 11-07-2003, 06:06 AM

sounds great pony.
i wish i was only 5 hours away

naturaltan · 11-07-2003, 07:48 AM

@ $2000 for 3 airfare tickets, it might not be as doable as we thought. For that price, we could be laying in the Mexico sunshine for a week all-inclusive or that's a hotel in Hedo for a week. But the missus is caught up in fitness fever, so you never know.

BabsieGirl · 11-07-2003, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by ponyboy
Hey! I'm thinking of coming too. It's only a 5-6 hour hour drive for me, so I would probably drive down for a night or two of merriment with fellow IMer's!

I have always wanted to go to this show but never had enough motivation. Meeting some new people is always great motivation for me!

YEAH Ponyboy -- You should come. The Arnold Expo is CRAZY fun. All kinds of HOTTIES all over the place. IT'S SUPPLEMENT HEAVEN when you're there too. And, you don't have to worry about crashing your diet when you're there. They ALLLL kinds of healthy food to eat. Most of the supplement suppliers will have taste tests going on.

IT'S VERY EXCITING!!!!!!! Don't miss out.

BabsieGirl · 11-07-2003, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by naturaltan
@ $2000 for 3 airfare tickets, it might not be as doable as we thought. For that price, we could be laying in the Mexico sunshine for a week all-inclusive or that's a hotel in Hedo for a week. But the missus is caught up in fitness fever, so you never know.

Damn NT....Where are you from?

butterfly · 11-07-2003, 09:47 AM

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Originally posted by naturaltan
@ $2000 for 3 airfare tickets, it might not be as doable as we thought. For that price, we could be laying in the Mexico sunshine for a week all-inclusive or that's a hotel in Hedo for a week. But the missus is caught up in fitness fever, so you never know.

Damn NT, you sure that's the best deal you can get??? I found this one at www.expedia.com

Total: $1,837.94
Avg/person: $612.65
This total includes: items selected, taxes, & fees for flight.

Flight: 3 roundtrip tickets
7:20 am Depart Calgary (YYC)
Arrive Columbus (CMH) 6:45 pm Thu 4-Mar
Duration: 9hr 25mn America West 182 / 743
Connect in Phoenix (PHX)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8:00 am Depart Columbus (CMH)
Arrive Calgary (YYC) 2:20 pm Sun 7-Mar
Duration: 8hr 20mn America West 742 / 6792
Connect in Phoenix (PHX)

Hotel: 1 room for 3 nights
Adam's Mark Columbus
Columbus, OH
This hotel is situated Downtown, 4 blocks from Greater Columbus Convention Center; 2 blocks from the State Capitol Building.
Check-in: Thu 4-Mar-04 Check-out: Sun 7-Mar-04 Standard room sleeps 4 Included

Twin Peak · 11-07-2003, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by naturaltan
@ $2000 for 3 airfare tickets, it might not be as doable as we thought. For that price, we could be laying in the Mexico sunshine for a week all-inclusive or that's a hotel in Hedo for a week. But the missus is caught up in fitness fever, so you never know.

We are going to an all inclusive FAMILY resort in Punta Cana next month for $1100.

naturaltan · 11-07-2003, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by BabsieGirl
Damn NT....Where are you from?

Alberta Canada

naturaltan · 11-07-2003, 10:10 AM

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Originally posted by Twin Peak
We are going to an all inclusive FAMILY resort in Punta Cana next month for $1100.

that's airfare and hotel included for a family of how many?

Twin Peak · 11-07-2003, 10:16 AM

Family of 4, 5 nights. No airfare, I am using miles.

BabsieGirl · 11-07-2003, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by naturaltan
Alberta Canada

Hell, I should just call up my dad and have him fly you guys from and to. You'd have to pay him for his time and gas.

J'Bo · 11-07-2003, 10:25 AM

well thats a great idea.
i am close to NT too

and there are more cannucks that would love to go.

BabsieGirl · 11-07-2003, 10:28 AM

Its only a six seater.

I'll ask him what his rate would be.

Also -- What is the nearest airport so I can pass that on to my dad? he'll have to call them and they'll have to allow/support private flight landing.

J'Bo · 11-07-2003, 10:29 AM

Calgary, Ablerta's airport.
So that means there is room for one more?
Me
NT
Mrs
Mini NT

naturaltan · 11-07-2003, 10:32 AM

Edmonton would be better.

No need tod rive 3 hours to catch a plane ... did that once, and will gladly pay extra to avoid the drive home. Going wasn't so bad, driving home sucks.

BabsieGirl · 11-07-2003, 10:42 AM

Can you provide a phone number?

11-06-2003, 05:37 PM	#2
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11-06-2003, 05:38 PM	#3
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11-06-2003, 05:40 PM	#4
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11-06-2003, 05:42 PM	#5
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	You know. Since most of you already know each other....maybe you all should think about chipping in together to cut the price down. Divide the total cost by however many people are SERIOUSLY going. Split the hotel fees, etc....... I think Burner is going. He too if from Colorado....(i think)
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11-06-2003, 06:44 PM	#8
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	I think creating an IM CONVENTION fund is a great idea. we could even do something like "for only one penny a day you could meet ......blank" What about inquiring to get group discounts for hotels?
	....and thats my $.02

11-06-2003, 06:46 PM	#9
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	hey how about we all raise money to bring Jonwell down so we can all beat his ass at once...call it a IM BEATING of a life time
	....and thats my $.02

11-07-2003, 02:49 AM	#10
TheGreatSatan Satan Loves You Too Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In Min0's Bed! Posts: 11,778 Photos: 16	Then we'll probably need to pay for his mommy to take him too.
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11-07-2003, 05:49 AM	#11
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	Hey! I'm thinking of coming too. It's only a 5-6 hour hour drive for me, so I would probably drive down for a night or two of merriment with fellow IMer's! I have always wanted to go to this show but never had enough motivation. Meeting some new people is always great motivation for me!
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11-07-2003, 06:06 AM	#12
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	sounds great pony. i wish i was only 5 hours away
	....and thats my $.02

11-07-2003, 07:48 AM	#13
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,902 Photos: 7	@ $2000 for 3 airfare tickets, it might not be as doable as we thought. For that price, we could be laying in the Mexico sunshine for a week all-inclusive or that's a hotel in Hedo for a week. But the missus is caught up in fitness fever, so you never know.
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

11-07-2003, 10:16 AM	#20
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11-07-2003, 10:25 AM	#22
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	well thats a great idea. i am close to NT too and there are more cannucks that would love to go.
	....and thats my $.02

11-07-2003, 10:28 AM	#23
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Its only a six seater. I'll ask him what his rate would be. Also -- What is the nearest airport so I can pass that on to my dad? he'll have to call them and they'll have to allow/support private flight landing.
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11-07-2003, 10:29 AM	#24
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	Calgary, Ablerta's airport. So that means there is room for one more? Me NT Mrs Mini NT
	....and thats my $.02

11-07-2003, 10:32 AM	#25
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,902 Photos: 7	Edmonton would be better. No need tod rive 3 hours to catch a plane ... did that once, and will gladly pay extra to avoid the drive home. Going wasn't so bad, driving home sucks.
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

11-07-2003, 10:42 AM	#26
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Can you provide a phone number?
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