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machineman
11-04-10, 6:22 pm
If we could get a vote going for who could make the 11th, that would be great. Either the 4th or the 11th work best for me. Any closer to Christmas and I don't know that I could make it.

Wingman
11-04-10, 6:24 pm
works for me

Bullfrog JJR
11-04-10, 7:15 pm
Either one. I said the 11th earlier somewhere because I was going to watch strongman contest on the 4th, but I'd rather load some stones than watch someone else do it. So if it's it's on the 4th, I'm down.

smoothballer
11-04-10, 7:30 pm
OK, we will shoot for the 4th then. Let me talk to TJ at IA and then an official announcement will be made if it works for him.

Wingman
11-05-10, 1:14 am
ya im liking thd 4th =P

freighttraindane
11-05-10, 8:27 am
4th would work better for me, but either way I will be there, especially if its at my home gym Iron Asylum!!

braves561
11-06-10, 3:01 pm
I'm in!

smoothballer
11-09-10, 10:44 am
All right everyone, I have heard back from Iron Asylum and they are excited to have us back for another ABC before we close out 2010. Ohio is Animal Country after all so we need to end the year with an bang and I don't know any way better to do it that another insane session at IA.

Multi-Chapter Ohio ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
When: Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Any questions, please contact myself or machineman.

smoothballer
11-09-10, 10:45 am
All right I will start the list. Please copy and paste the list as you add your name.

Attending:
- smoothballer

Maybe:

freighttraindane
11-09-10, 10:48 am
I'm in this for sure!!!


Attending:
- smoothballer
-freighttraindan

Maybe:

machineman
11-09-10, 11:38 am
Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman

Maybe:

Wingman
11-09-10, 11:41 am
Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
-Wingman

Maybe:

D-NUTZ
11-10-10, 9:18 pm
Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
-Wingman

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops

smoothballer
11-15-10, 9:10 am
Multi-Chapter Ohio ABC

Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
16602 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops

Please copy and paste the list as you add your name.



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Flash419
11-15-10, 11:09 am
Multi-Chapter Ohio ABC

Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
16602 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Please copy and paste the list as you add your name.



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conjugalburns
11-16-10, 2:24 pm
Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
16602 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-Conjugalburns

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Please copy and paste the list as you add your name.



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Little Z
11-20-10, 10:18 pm
Lets get this list to grow! It's going to be a great session up at Iron Asylum gym once again..

smoothballer
11-22-10, 9:49 am
Lets get this list to grow! It's going to be a great session up at Iron Asylum gym once again..

Hell Yeah Z! Had a blast down at the Bodyshop for the ABC last weekend. Now it's time to bring the madness up to Cleveland at Iron Asylum.

deanna7272
11-22-10, 3:43 pm
Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
16602 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-Conjugalburns
- deanna7272

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Birdman
11-24-10, 6:04 pm
JP's Premier Fitness
88 U.S. 31, Greenwood IN
December 11th, at high Noon

Going to be an epic ABC.
Would love to have some Ohio brethren on Indiana turf.

Questions? Shoot me a PM. If you can make it post up in the Central IN thread, link in my sig.

freighttraindane
11-27-10, 10:13 pm
We are less than a week away from the ABC at Iron Asylum, lets get that list growing Animals

smoothballer
11-29-10, 10:20 am
Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
16602 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-Conjugalburns
- deanna7272

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Bump! Only a few more days til this bad boy. Let's get this list growing!!!!!

machineman
11-29-10, 11:31 am
Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-Conjugalburns
- deanna7272
- GUNJAK


Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Madcat
11-29-10, 4:02 pm
Is there anyone heading up from Cbus? I might be rolling in, was thinking of heading to Mansfield Friday and then thre saturday and back to Cbus Sat night.

Plans changed and no more trip to DC so might head north. Don't know if I feel like doing the drive myself because of all the seat time Ive been putting in lately with traveling.... No offense.

smoothballer
11-29-10, 4:30 pm
Is there anyone heading up from Cbus? I might be rolling in, was thinking of heading to Mansfield Friday and then thre saturday and back to Cbus Sat night.

Plans changed and no more trip to DC so might head north. Don't know if I feel like doing the drive myself because of all the seat time Ive been putting in lately with traveling.... No offense.

I like the roadtrip plan bro. But you could also check with some of the people coming from the south to see if they are going through Columbus. Hope you can make it man.

1-swole-brah
11-30-10, 1:26 am
Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-Conjugalburns
- deanna7272
- GUNJAK


Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Have room for 1 more?

1-swole-brah
11-30-10, 1:28 am
Multi-Chapter Ohio ABC

Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
16602 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-1-swole-brah
Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Please copy and paste the list as you add your name.



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machineman
11-30-10, 6:33 am
Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-Conjugalburns
- deanna7272
- GUNJAK
- 1-swole-brah (new member)

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419

Let's keep this going, fellas!!

smoothballer
11-30-10, 12:56 pm
What's everybody training?

Gonna be Back and Traps for me. Looking forward to some heavy deads and using the higher weight DBs at IA for some rowing I can't do at my normal gym. Anyone is welcome to join me.

Wingman
11-30-10, 8:52 pm
you know I am in for some back with you.

Imjorman
11-30-10, 9:49 pm
I'm possibly in for this; it just depends if my buddy can get off work.

smoothballer
11-30-10, 9:53 pm
I'm possibly in for this; it just depends if my buddy can get off work.

Sweet man, hope you can make it.

Also I know Madcat is looking for someone to make the trip up from Columbus so you might wanna get ahold of him and carpool.

Imjorman
11-30-10, 9:58 pm
I'm possibly in for this; it just depends if my buddy can get off work.

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
-Conjugalburns
- deanna7272
- GUNJAK
- 1-swole-brah (new member)

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419
-Imjorman + friend


In addition, how much is this gonna run me (money wise)?

smoothballer
11-30-10, 10:04 pm
In addition, how much is this gonna run me (money wise)?

I don't believe Iron Asylum is charging anything for this ABC.

Imjorman
11-30-10, 10:25 pm
Sweet man, hope you can make it.

Also I know Madcat is looking for someone to make the trip up from Columbus so you might wanna get ahold of him and carpool.

I would but when I leave and when I return is on a tight time limit. I'm leaving Mount Vernon (I go to school there) around 11 and have to leave like immediately after PWO for my buddy's job if his schedule plays in our favor.

Sorrow
12-01-10, 11:12 am
It's a great place to train especially down in the basement! But I need some more recovery time and can't make it out to this one. Lift strong!

smoothballer
12-01-10, 11:19 am
It's a great place to train especially down in the basement! But I need some more recovery time and can't make it out to this one. Lift strong!

Understandable. Good luck in the meet in a couple weeks.

Flash419
12-01-10, 7:24 pm
I'm still in for sure.. but if I make it I'm training arms..

machineman
12-01-10, 8:58 pm
Looks like the DL platform is gonna be a popular place!! I got DL on Saturday....5-3-1 style!!!!

freighttraindane
12-02-10, 8:58 am
I'll be training chest for anyone that is interested. I was up at Iron Asylum this week and I know they are pumped to have the ABC back. Let see if we can get a few more animals here in the last couple days.

Imjorman
12-02-10, 9:01 am
Doesn't look like I'm gonna make it; finals are hitting hard and I don't think I could break away from school for the time it would take me to get to Cleveland, workout, eat, and get back.

Get some tough training done!

Imjorman
12-02-10, 9:03 am
Doesn't look like I'm gonna make it; finals are hitting hard and I don't think I could break away from school for the time it would take me to get to Cleveland, workout, eat, and get back.

Get some tough training done!

smoothballer
12-03-10, 11:22 am
Multi-Chapter Ohio ABC

Iron Asylum Gym - Cleveland OH
16602 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Saturday, December 4th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending:
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- machineman
- Wingman
- Conjugalburns
- deanna7272
- GUNJAK
- 1-swole-brah (new member)

Maybe:
-TrueSeneca + Pops
-Flash419
-Imjorman + friend

Please copy and paste the list as you add your name.

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Frankie330
12-03-10, 11:56 am
I'd like to come to the next event!!

smoothballer
12-03-10, 12:10 pm
I'd like to come to the next event!!

Awesome bro! Just add your name to the list we'll see you tomorrow!

Bullfrog JJR
12-03-10, 3:21 pm
Sorry guys, but I will not be able to make it due to some family plans. Have a great session and I'm already looking forward to the next Cleveland one.

Frankie330
12-03-10, 3:45 pm
Awesome bro! Just add your name to the list we'll see you tomorrow!

Ah smoothballer the next one bro, i can't make this one! Gotta start checking the FORUM more often. But the next one Deff! And what it's like 3 mnths till The Arnold Classic can't wait!!!

smoothballer
12-03-10, 3:53 pm
Ah smoothballer the next one bro, i can't make this one! Gotta start checking the FORUM more often. But the next one Deff! And what it's like 3 mnths till The Arnold Classic can't wait!!!

Gotcha. Catch you at the next one then!

And it's exactly 90 days til the Arnold...but who's counting...lol

Flash419
12-04-10, 8:12 am
Sorry guys... I'm not going to make this one.

Got stuck out of town for work, and wont make it back til late this afternoon.

Kick ass and grow!!

Wingman
12-04-10, 8:42 am
BTW, my buddy will be meeting us there. He is form my home town. Doesn't have a FORVM name. Good guy. Can't wait to see everyone.

1-swole-brah
12-04-10, 10:01 pm
http://img42.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=s4026714.jpg

The House
12-05-10, 6:32 pm
looks like a good session

smoothballer
12-05-10, 7:20 pm
looks like a good session

It was a deadlifting hell of a good time. Maybe next one you can join us for some additional carnage.

smoothballer
12-05-10, 7:30 pm
Pics thread: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?34413-Iron-Asylum-December-4Th&p=1046991#post1046991

freighttraindane
12-06-10, 8:36 am
I had an awesome time with you Animals up at the Iron Asylum. I can't wait for the next one!!

Bullfrog JJR
12-06-10, 2:20 pm
Figures...I miss the one where everyone was deadlifting...

Nice work men. See you at the next one.

Omega6639
12-10-10, 9:35 pm
I'm from around the area, welcoming any new blood? I'd like to make it to the next one.

freighttraindane
12-10-10, 10:26 pm
I'm from around the area, welcoming any new blood? I'd like to make it to the next one.

New blood is always welcome! welcome to the group.

smoothballer
12-11-10, 11:08 am
I'm from around the area, welcoming any new blood? I'd like to make it to the next one.

Sounds awesome bro! We are always looking for more Animals to join the masses. Just keep subbed in here where we will post when Cleveland will be hosting another session;

d60hanna
12-25-10, 3:06 pm
Be there for sure

smoothballer
12-27-10, 1:00 am
Be there for sure

Nice!

smoothballer
01-04-11, 11:57 am
All right everyone it's 2011 and we definitely need another ABC before the Arnold so I am putting a feeler out there to see when people would want to have it and where. I am thinking the first week in February might be good so we can hold ourselves over til the Arnold. Let me know what you think.

Imjorman
01-04-11, 12:29 pm
I'd be in for sure!

Flash419
01-04-11, 12:55 pm
Sounds good to me too...

although with my crazy work schedule, I can't say 100%. But if I'm home I will be there!!

machineman
01-04-11, 1:17 pm
With the recent family news, it will be touch and go to see if I will be able to make it. I will keep you up to date though....

freighttraindane
01-05-11, 9:36 am
Count me in for another ABC

Wingman
01-05-11, 5:48 pm
February 12th works for me, the week before is a maybe.

Frankie330
01-08-11, 8:04 am
I'm down!! Let's do this.

Wingman
01-10-11, 11:14 am
So I heard Columbus is the 12th, I can do the Saturday before for Cleveland if that still works for everyone,

Little Z
01-10-11, 11:25 am
We were trying to get things scheduled so we didnt step on toes and allowed everyone time to try and travel and have Ohio blow up before the Arnold with ABC's so we can keep this momentum going throughout the year..

smoothballer
01-10-11, 11:38 am
We were trying to get things scheduled so we didnt step on toes and allowed everyone time to try and travel and have Ohio blow up before the Arnold with ABC's so we can keep this momentum going throughout the year..

Well guys, I will leave it up to the Cleveland Chapter to decide if we should hold another one up here before the Arnold. I know I will be making the trip down to Columbus on Feb 12th and anyone is welcome to carpool with me and freighttraindan. I don't mind hosting one up here if there is enough interest but I want to put the focus on the Columbus one since we just held one in December. Let me know what you guys think...

machineman
01-10-11, 3:04 pm
I think we just push to make the upcoming ABC in C'Bus a huge event. Then we will invade again for the AC, then we should hit up Cleveland a month or so after the AC. Just my $.02!!

smoothballer
01-10-11, 3:24 pm
I think we just push to make the upcoming ABC in C'Bus a huge event. Then we will invade again for the AC, then we should hit up Cleveland a month or so after the AC. Just my $.02!!

That's kind of what I was thinking too but didn't want to bail on one up here if people were counting on it since interest was shown.

Little Z
01-15-11, 10:52 am
Pre-Arnold ABC
DATE: February 12th, 2011
TIME: Noon
LOCATION: Metro Fitness - Worthington
1245 Worthington Woods Blvd.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
GYM FEE: $5/person
POST MEAL: TBD - Thinking Mongolian BBQ if there is interest..

SPECIAL GUEST - The House

This is a new facility for us, it's going to be a HUGE session and a great year for the ABC Movement.. Any questions hit me up or the Columbus thread.. Hoping to have more news after tomorrow.. Hope to see you guys there...

smoothballer
02-10-11, 4:13 pm
Everyone please stop by and check out the Member Directory:

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?35235-ABC-Member-directory

smoothballer
02-15-11, 10:05 am
2011 National ABC
The National ABC at the Arnold Classic.

Will you be there?

Bigger and Better than last year ..

Promos/Food/Training.

When
Saturday, 3/5/10 at 7pm

Where
Metro Fitness
9 East Long Street
Columbus OH 43215

Food to follow.

Who?
Any and all. Let's show them how Animal does it.

If so, post up here and what Chapter you are going to be representing:

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...ABC-Event-2011

Also please make sure you check out the ABC Member Directory:

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...mber-directory

Flash419
02-15-11, 10:20 am
I'm in... +2

Wouldn't miss it!!

Imjorman
02-15-11, 10:28 am
No excuse for Ohio boys to be missing this HUGE event. It would be sweet if we could get that list to 100 strong!

freighttraindane
03-08-11, 3:41 pm
Now that we are all fired up from the Cage and the National ABC, we HAVE to start planning the next Cleveland/Ohio ABC, come on Cleveland ABC Coordinator, get ur shit together, just messing with ya, haha. But seriously lets use this momentum to drive some epic Ohio ABC events.

smoothballer
03-08-11, 9:04 pm
Now that we are all fired up from the Cage and the National ABC, we HAVE to start planning the next Cleveland/Ohio ABC, come on Cleveland ABC Coordinator, get ur shit together, just messing with ya, haha. But seriously lets use this momentum to drive some epic Ohio ABC events.

LOL...

I will get ahold of the other Ohio Coordinators and see what we can get together.

machineman
03-08-11, 10:00 pm
LOL...

I will get ahold of the other Ohio Coordinators and see what we can get together.

Let me know what you have in mind, brother. I will work with those here in the Toledo area and see who we can get together.

DFWTP
03-21-11, 4:45 pm
info on any new dates? REALLY need some intense people around for a training session
-c

smoothballer
03-21-11, 8:55 pm
info on any new dates? REALLY need some intense people around for a training session
-c

We are trying to get something in the works...

Imjorman
03-21-11, 9:00 pm
We are trying to get something in the works...

Come on smooth, I need to piss you off during a workout again :P haha

Wingman
03-22-11, 3:02 pm
Ok, IA, April 9th? Anyone in? I need my fix.

smoothballer
03-22-11, 3:04 pm
Come on smooth, I need to piss you off during a workout again :P haha


Ok, IA, April 9th? Anyone in? I need my fix.

We are looking at early April. A couple things need to be ironed out and we will throw up the info.

Wingman
03-22-11, 3:09 pm
Ok sir, I just was hoping to get down there one more time before school let out. I need one more epic tank, I mean truck ride with Big Bob.

machineman
03-22-11, 3:10 pm
Ok sir, I just was hoping to get down there one more time before school let out. I need one more epic tank, I mean truck ride with Big Bob.

Keep chattin there wingding!!!!!! You are driving this time. If you want to ride, I will scare the shit outta ya so you can't sleep!!!!!!!!hahahahahaha

Wingman
03-22-11, 3:11 pm
Keep chattin there wingding!!!!!! You are driving this time. If you want to ride, I will scare the shit outta ya so you can't sleep!!!!!!!!hahahahahaha

Hahahhahahaha wingding, thats funny. But I thought I had to take you out to eat, you seemed so excited on the phone ;)

machineman
03-22-11, 3:12 pm
Hahahhahahaha wingding, thats funny. But I thought I had to take you out to eat, you seemed so excited on the phone ;)

That was only if you wanted to call it a date......which you were almost crying when I said "hell no homeo!!!!! lol

Wingman
03-22-11, 3:25 pm
That was only if you wanted to call it a date......which you were almost crying when I said "hell no homeo!!!!! lol

Watever! We are meeting at the same spot, you are driving the Tank, and cussing random people out. Kapeesh? Oh and subway to start the morning.

freighttraindane
03-22-11, 3:43 pm
Watever! We are meeting at the same spot, you are driving the Tank, and cussing random people out. Kapeesh? Oh and subway to start the morning.

poptarts?

Wingman
03-22-11, 4:02 pm
I have not had a pop-tart in about...hmmm...4 months?

GUNJAK
03-22-11, 4:39 pm
I'm down. Lets do this.

Wingman
03-22-11, 5:00 pm
I'm down. Lets do this.

I like this.

mritter3
03-22-11, 8:26 pm
Oooh Oooh..can u come?....missed the last one at ia...no way I'm missing this one!

smoothballer
03-27-11, 7:59 pm
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, April 2nd - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

I know it might be a little short notice for some but there has been a lot interest brewing to have an ABC up at Iron Asylum Gym in Cleveland the weekend of April 2nd. I have gotten confirmation from IA and they are extatic to have us back. I hope we can have a good turnout for this hardcore gym.

Any questions, don't hesitate to ask...

smoothballer
03-27-11, 8:00 pm
Attending
- smoothballer

Maybe
-

Wingman
03-27-11, 8:11 pm
In. Bob is too, so Wingman and machineman are in.

smoothballer
03-27-11, 8:20 pm
Cleveland ABC @ Iron Asylum on April 2nd

Attending
- smoothballer
- Wingman
- machineman

Maybe
-

Imjorman
03-27-11, 9:26 pm
Maybe I'm in. don't know if I can afford the gas up to cleveland and back :( 65 bucks only got me 7/8ths of the way full today :(

freighttraindane
03-27-11, 9:39 pm
Cleveland ABC @ Iron Asylum on April 2nd

Attending
- smoothballer
- Wingman
- machineman
- freighttraindan

Maybe
- imjorman

Flash419
03-27-11, 9:58 pm
Cleveland ABC @ Iron Asylum on April 2nd

Attending
- smoothballer
- Wingman
- machineman
- freighttraindan
- Flash419 + 1

Maybe
- imjorman

smoothballer
03-28-11, 9:12 am
Cleveland ABC @ Iron Asylum on April 2nd

Attending
- smoothballer
- Wingman + 1
- machineman
- freighttraindan
- Flash419 + 1

Maybe
- imjorman

mritter3
03-28-11, 9:55 am
April 2 is great for me..earlier un the day the better...any ideas on a start time?

smoothballer
03-28-11, 10:07 am
April 2 is great for me..earlier un the day the better...any ideas on a start time?

It is at 1 PM. We didn't wanna make it to early because we got some guys coming up from Southern Ohio.

mritter3
03-28-11, 10:08 am
It is at 1 PM. We didn't wanna make it to early because we got some guys coming up from Southern Ohio.

sounds great man....should be a bad ass time...we getting some eats after?

smoothballer
03-28-11, 10:10 am
sounds great man....should be a bad ass time...we getting some eats after?

Yeah although the place is still TBD. I would love to get us to Melt but I think the wait with the size of our group is gonna be a problem because the place is crazy popular and super tiny. We might just do one of the places within walking distance like we have in the past.

mritter3
03-28-11, 10:12 am
Yeah although the place is still TBD. I would love to get us to Melt but I think the wait with the size of our group is gonna be a problem because the place is crazy popular and super tiny. We might just do one of the places within walking distance like we have in the past.

that sounds great man...ya im meeting up with friends in my neck of the woods on saturday night for my bday...but def. gonna make it to cleveland for this abc.

smoothballer
03-28-11, 10:16 am
that sounds great man...ya im meeting up with friends in my neck of the woods on saturday night for my bday...but def. gonna make it to cleveland for this abc.

You better!
No better B-Day present to yourself than an ABC @ Iron Asylum...

mritter3
03-28-11, 10:17 am
You better!
No better B-Day present to yourself than an ABC @ Iron Asylum...

got that right brother....wont be missing it!

machineman
03-28-11, 11:33 am
Attending
- smoothballer
- Wingman + 1
- machineman
- freighttraindan
- Flash419 + 1
- GUNJAK

Maybe
- imjorman

Wingman
03-28-11, 12:26 pm
Attending
- smoothballer
- Wingman + 1
- machineman
- freighttraindan
- Flash419 + 1
- GUNJAK

Maybe
- imjorman

Bob, is Al going?

machineman
03-28-11, 4:17 pm
Bob, is Al going?

I'll find out if I run into him this week. If he does go, we will have to take 2 cars....not everyone will fit in the tank!!

freighttraindane
03-29-11, 3:50 pm
Lets get some more peope on the list here...

Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, April 2nd - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

I know it might be a little short notice for some but there has been a lot interest brewing to have an ABC up at Iron Asylum Gym in Cleveland the weekend of April 2nd. I have gotten confirmation from IA and they are extatic to have us back. I hope we can have a good turnout for this hardcore gym.

Any questions, don't hesitate to ask...

Little Z
03-29-11, 4:54 pm
Maybe I'm in. don't know if I can afford the gas up to cleveland and back :( 65 bucks only got me 7/8ths of the way full today :(

I'm coming through Columbus and picking up another member, you are more then welcome to join us for the trip brother.. PM me and let me know we can figure out all the details later this week..

deanna7272
03-29-11, 9:08 pm
Attending
- smoothballer
- Wingman + 1
- machineman
- freighttraindan
- Flash419 + 1
- GUNJAK
- Deanna7272
- Bodey

Maybe
- imjorman

smoothballer
03-29-11, 9:30 pm
Attending
- smoothballer + 1
- Wingman + 1
- machineman
- freighttraindan
- Flash419 + 1
- GUNJAK
- Deanna7272
- Bodey
- Little Z
- Survivor

Maybe
- imjorman

smoothballer
03-31-11, 11:07 am
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, April 2nd - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer + 1
- Wingman + 1
- machineman
- freighttraindan
- Flash419 + 1
- GUNJAK
- Deanna7272
- Bodey
- Little Z
- Survivor
- jackietreehorn

Maybe
- imjorman


Bumping for some more Animals...

freighttraindane
04-01-11, 11:02 am
Looking like a pretty good crowd, still time for some stragglers to get in on this ABC!!

What's everyone training tomorrow??

Imjorman
04-01-11, 11:07 am
Feel free to remove me from the maybe's. Can't afford the gas to hike to Cleveland. It'll be a blast though! I expect pictures!

freighttraindane
04-01-11, 11:08 am
Feel free to remove me from the maybe's. Can't afford the gas to hike to Cleveland. It'll be a blast though! I expect pictures!

Why didn't you hitch a ride with Z?

smoothballer
04-01-11, 11:09 am
Why didn't you hitch a ride with Z?

Just about to ask the same question...

Imjorman
04-01-11, 11:10 am
Why didn't you hitch a ride with Z?

Actually as soon as I posted that, I read his offer. In addition to gas, I just can't make it with school. End of semester rolling around so that means tons of term papers. I'll be there for every ABC after this one though. I just have to be "responsible" or something like that :|. Gas was just another thing on top of the proverbial cake.

smoothballer
04-01-11, 11:12 am
Actually as soon as I posted that, I read his offer. In addition to gas, I just can't make it with school. End of semester rolling around so that means tons of term papers. I'll be there for every ABC after this one though. I just have to be "responsible" or something like that :|. Gas was just another thing on top of the proverbial cake.

Gotta get that edumacation... :)

freighttraindane
04-01-11, 1:13 pm
Looking like a pretty good crowd, still time for some stragglers to get in on this ABC!!

What's everyone training tomorrow??

smoothballer
04-01-11, 1:17 pm
Looking like a pretty good crowd, still time for some stragglers to get in on this ABC!!

What's everyone training tomorrow??

I think I will be doing some Zumba if anyone wants to join...

machineman
04-01-11, 2:03 pm
Looking like a pretty good crowd, still time for some stragglers to get in on this ABC!!

What's everyone training tomorrow??

Bringing my pink 2lb DB's....that's gonna be a heavy day for me!!!!!!

freighttraindane
04-01-11, 2:27 pm
Well I was going to bring my Yoga mat and do some advanced yoga, but I think I might just train chest instead.

Wingman
04-01-11, 3:10 pm
Ballet. Bob has my Tutu. He had to borrow it for Deadlifting.

mritter3
04-01-11, 6:18 pm
Deads....531...its my 3 week

Big C
04-01-11, 7:59 pm
Wish I could make it guys. I love the IA one of my favorites. Tear it up and I will look for session pics next week.

freighttraindane
04-01-11, 9:53 pm
Wish I could make it guys. I love the IA one of my favorites. Tear it up and I will look for session pics next week.

You will be missed big guy. We'll catch ya at the next one

Flash419
04-02-11, 9:53 am
I'm training ARMS if anyone wants to join me..

deanna7272
04-03-11, 3:52 pm
Sorry I missed it again... Been sicker than a dog for a few days.... Finally up off the couch, but in time to salvage my weekend plans for Cleveland... PLEASE keep me informed of anything else...

machineman
04-03-11, 6:15 pm
Sorry I missed it again... Been sicker than a dog for a few days.... Finally up off the couch, but in time to salvage my weekend plans for Cleveland... PLEASE keep me informed of anything else...

I will be doing something up here in Toledo some time in June. Can't due anything in May as we are busy every weekend. July is going to be rough as well. Then, with the baby due in mid August, I will most likely be out of traveling for awhile!!! I will get it put together early so everyone has enough time to work it out!! Glad you are feeling better D.

DFWTP
05-23-11, 11:22 am
any updates for cleve area?

smoothballer
05-23-11, 12:33 pm
any updates for cleve area?

Nothing planned as of yet. Any ideas of some different places to go besides Iron Asylum?

DFWTP
05-24-11, 11:05 am
you know, i honestly have thought about having one at my private studio. it is small, but I have adequate equipment for all types of training. chains/bands/heavy db's lots of 45's. Lots of show prep happens here, training/posing etc, but the turnout would worry me. I can't accommodate 15 guys at once. it would be tight. I have a large amount of property so we could stay and bbq, if everyone wanted to bring meat and other goodies, or we of course could go out like others groups have. I could even work it out if people brought me say 5 bucks each, I could cook a feast with my wife for everybody for after, kind of like having it catered. Family is Italian, what are you gonna do.
just not sure if the crowd would get to big and be unruly. I am sure everyone would be respectful, but I don't want it to be uncomfortable
-c

smoothballer
05-24-11, 11:20 am
you know, i honestly have thought about having one at my private studio. it is small, but I have adequate equipment for all types of training. chains/bands/heavy db's lots of 45's. Lots of show prep happens here, training/posing etc, but the turnout would worry me. I can't accommodate 15 guys at once. it would be tight. I have a large amount of property so we could stay and bbq, if everyone wanted to bring meat and other goodies, or we of course could go out like others groups have. I could even work it out if people brought me say 5 bucks each, I could cook a feast with my wife for everybody for after, kind of like having it catered. Family is Italian, what are you gonna do.
just not sure if the crowd would get to big and be unruly. I am sure everyone would be respectful, but I don't want it to be uncomfortable
-c

Sounds like a cool place and a good idea for post-workout eats. I will have to talk to the other Ohio coordinators and see what's going on in the near future. Since Ohio has a lot of chapters we try and move things around and not step on each other's toes.

Just curious, where in Cleveland is your studio?

DFWTP
05-24-11, 11:26 am
Solon

smoothballer
05-24-11, 11:30 am
Solon

Cool. I am from the West Side, Avon.

DFWTP
05-24-11, 11:32 am
just let me know what you think, I am open as long as I am not going to a Comp.(self/wife/client) on a particular Saturday, I am flexible if it would work
-c

freighttraindane
06-16-11, 7:42 am
Ohio Animals, any other guys heading down to the Battle for the Badge Powerlifting meet on July 9th in Columbus?


Also, when's the next ABC??

sstephan34
08-14-11, 7:05 pm
is this still going on> im from strongsville and would love nothing more to meet up and get swoll with you ANIMALS!

Flash419
08-14-11, 7:22 pm
is this still going on> im from strongsville and would love nothing more to meet up and get swoll with you ANIMALS!

Check Akron thread bro.. big ABC there next Saturday (Aug 20th).. @ Bodybuilder's Inc.

Flash419
08-14-11, 7:38 pm
Akron ABC next Saturday... details below!!

Akron/Canton ABC:

Big C
Firedrake
Flash419 (+ 2 maybe)
Wingman
Mr. Muscles
Gimp +1
Ice
smoothballer

Where: Bodybuilders, Inc.
http://www.thebodybuildersgym.com/
When: Saturday, August 20th
Time: 1 pm.

Eats: TBD

smoothballer
08-15-11, 8:08 am
is this still going on> im from strongsville and would love nothing more to meet up and get swoll with you ANIMALS!


Check Akron thread bro.. big ABC there next Saturday (Aug 20th).. @ Bodybuilder's Inc.

Definitely check out this ABC. BB Inc is supposed the be the bomb and I can't wait to check it out this weekend.

Flash419
08-17-11, 6:23 pm
Definitely check out this ABC. BB Inc is supposed the be the bomb and I can't wait to check it out this weekend.

3 days left.. this is going to be a blast!!!

Birdman
10-13-11, 11:34 pm
Hey fellas, extending an invite for our upcoming ABC November 5th at Bob's Gym West in Evansville, IN.
More details and the attendance list are here: Indiana ABC, November 5th

deanna7272
10-21-11, 8:21 pm
We're baaaaaaack!!!!

The next ABC is almost here... Here's the 411...

When : Sunday... November 13, 2011
Where : The Body Shop Health and Fitness
Time : 11 am - ??
Cost: $5
PWO Eats... TBA

The ABC will be the day after the Mid Atlantic Grand Prix / WV State Show... Bring your ticket stub to the ABC and the fee is waived!!

Any questions, please get at me...

Phil800101
11-17-11, 4:38 am
When::

Saturday December 10

Time::

Meet up at 1:30, lift at 2:00.

Where::

Five Star Fitness
3595 Hennepin Drive
Joliet, IL 60431

http://www.fivestar-fitness.com/

Cost::

Should be free. First visit to gym is free, otherwise normal day pass is $10.

Food::

Tilted Kilt should be open by then. If not, there are many food options in the immediate vicinity.

As always, remember to wear your Animal/Universal gear to represent. At this gym, you are not allowed to have a gym bag on the gym floor with you, so remember to bring a lock with you if you'll need a locker. Also, we will be playing some ball on the half court when we're done lifting, so plan on that as well.

smoothballer
01-19-12, 2:56 pm
With all the Arnold buzz happening I see a bunch of ABCs popping up and wanted to see if there is any interest in getting one going in Cleveland in mid February? Just to tide us over until the National ABC on March 3rd.

Imjorman
01-19-12, 3:05 pm
With all the Arnold buzz happening I see a bunch of ABCs popping up and wanted to see if there is any interest in getting one going in Cleveland in mid February? Just to tide us over until the National ABC on March 3rd.

Absolutely! I would completely make the hike up your alls way!

DFWTP
01-24-12, 10:17 am
yup

Flash419
01-26-12, 12:40 pm
With all the Arnold buzz happening I see a bunch of ABCs popping up and wanted to see if there is any interest in getting one going in Cleveland in mid February? Just to tide us over until the National ABC on March 3rd.


Sounds good to me.. Keep me posted!

Little Z
01-26-12, 12:44 pm
With all the Arnold buzz happening I see a bunch of ABCs popping up and wanted to see if there is any interest in getting one going in Cleveland in mid February? Just to tide us over until the National ABC on March 3rd.

Sounds good brother, we will have to make sure we all go out for post grub this time lol

RedlegDbell
01-30-12, 3:22 pm
With all the Arnold buzz happening I see a bunch of ABCs popping up and wanted to see if there is any interest in getting one going in Cleveland in mid February? Just to tide us over until the National ABC on March 3rd.

A few of us from Cincy might be able to get up there but it may be a last minute (day) call. One thing I'm certain of, I need another trip to the I.A.!

smoothballer
01-31-12, 8:43 pm
Sounds like we have enough interest. What does everyone think about the 11th or the 18th?

Imjorman
01-31-12, 8:44 pm
Sounds like we have enough interest. What does everyone think about the 11th or the 18th?

Either one is great but the 18th would be golden for me.

freighttraindane
02-01-12, 2:02 pm
Sounds like we have enough interest. What does everyone think about the 11th or the 18th?

Either would work for me also, but I would think maybe the 18th to give people more time to plan?

RedlegDbell
02-01-12, 2:07 pm
Either would work for me also, but I would think maybe the 18th to give people more time to plan?

I like the sound of that. I'll see what I can do.

Thunder Chicken
02-01-12, 2:36 pm
i would probably be down to go if i was told in advance so i could call it off.

Wingman
02-01-12, 9:24 pm
18th please!!!!!

Gimp
02-02-12, 1:31 am
Either date works for me

smoothballer
02-02-12, 3:42 pm
OK, it sounds like there is more interest in the 18th so we'll go with that.

So now do we want to go to Iron Asylum or another place?

RedlegDbell
02-02-12, 5:16 pm
OK, it sounds like there is more interest in the 18th so we'll go with that.

So now do we want to go to Iron Asylum or another place?

Iron Asylum is the only place I've been up there. If you guys have another good place in mind, that would work too. As long as it's an ABC, who cares!

Imjorman
02-02-12, 5:22 pm
OK, it sounds like there is more interest in the 18th so we'll go with that.

So now do we want to go to Iron Asylum or another place?

Never been up your way before so I hear all the rave about IA and how sick it is. Would love to get there! But if you have other options, I'm totally open to whatever.

Wingman
02-03-12, 3:10 pm
Iron Asylum my brohams.

Gimp
02-06-12, 1:17 am
OK, it sounds like there is more interest in the 18th so we'll go with that.

So now do we want to go to Iron Asylum or another place?

Iron Asylum

smoothballer
02-06-12, 11:57 am
OK, I have reached out to TJ at Iron Asylum and am waiting to hear back, but he has always been really cool with us coming so I am going to go ahead an schedule it for the 18th so we can give people time to make arrangements.

smoothballer
02-06-12, 12:02 pm
OK, I have reached out to TJ at Iron Asylum and am waiting to hear back, but he has always been really cool with us coming so I am going to go ahead an schedule it for the 18th so we can give people time to make arrangements.

Just heard back from TJ and we are good to go...

smoothballer
02-06-12, 12:05 pm
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer

freighttraindane
02-06-12, 12:07 pm
Just heard back from TJ and we are good to go...

Good work Bro, looking forward to this!!

freighttraindane
02-06-12, 12:08 pm
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan

RedlegDbell
02-06-12, 2:07 pm
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- redlegdbell (fingers crossed) + maybe 1 or 2

smoothballer
02-08-12, 1:20 pm
Just got word from IA that they are going to be moving to a new location at the very end of February so this will be the last ABC at the current location. Let's get some more people signed up and make this one an ABC to remember

Imjorman
02-08-12, 2:47 pm
Alright I have a dilemma. I wanna go really bad, and if I make some schedule changes I probably should be able to.

However, I got fucknuts lazy this past terms and preceding summer so I've lost any progress I've made. I've been working but I really don't want to embarrass myself lol

Soooo...put me down as "maybe +1"

freighttraindane
02-08-12, 2:54 pm
Alright I have a dilemma. I wanna go really bad, and if I make some schedule changes I probably should be able to.

However, I got fucknuts lazy this past terms and preceding summer so I've lost any progress I've made. I've been working but I really don't want to embarrass myself lol

Soooo...put me down as "maybe +1"

I am the same way brother, I took off after my last meet. But in terms of whether you should come or not the answer is Hell Yes, who gives a shit if you slacked off, the only way to make any progress now it to start working you ass off now. Forget the past, now its time to work brother!!

Imjorman
02-08-12, 3:54 pm
I am the same way brother, I took off after my last meet. But in terms of whether you should come or not the answer is Hell Yes, who gives a shit if you slacked off, the only way to make any progress now it to start working you ass off now. Forget the past, now its time to work brother!!

Thanks brother. I am certainly trying to get back into it and working now! I just looked at my schedule and realized I have some important career related stuff on the 18th and I'd get to AI way to late to make it worth the trip. I'll definitely see you all at the Arnold though!

Gimp
02-09-12, 1:18 am
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- redlegdbell (fingers crossed) + maybe 1 or 2
- Gimp +1

freighttraindane
02-10-12, 1:50 pm
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- redlegdbell (fingers crossed) + maybe 1 or 2
- Gimp +1

Looks like the startings of a good group, I am getting pumped for the pre-Arnold ABC at Iron Asylum. Let's get some more on this list and really ramp up for the Cage!!

GUNJAK
02-10-12, 11:21 pm
Should be there with wingman, not 100% yet .

RedlegDbell
02-13-12, 1:42 pm
Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- redlegdbell
- sief09
- Gimp +1

Looks like the weather is going to be fine and that was my last concern. Sief09 and I are a go! We were hoping Slimjim would be able to attend but he's a no go. His loss... And he knows it.

smoothballer
02-13-12, 1:45 pm
Looks like the weather is going to be fine and that was my last concern. Sief09 and I are a go! We were hoping Slimjim would be able to attend but he's a no go. His loss... And he knows it.

Nice!!!

freighttraindane
02-15-12, 11:43 am
Anyone else making the trip to the Asylum?

What is everyone training on Saturday?

RedlegDbell
02-15-12, 2:08 pm
Anyone else making the trip to the Asylum?

What is everyone training on Saturday?

It'll be good to see you guys again Dane. Sief09 and I are hitting Chest. I'm on week two of the 5/3/1 and he'll be on week 1 of it I think

smoothballer
02-15-12, 3:30 pm
I have lower body max effort work on the table for Sat

Flash419
02-17-12, 9:42 pm
]Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- redlegdbell
- sief09
- Gimp +1
_ Flash +2

Gimp
02-18-12, 9:06 am
]Cleveland ABC

Where: Iron Asylum Gym
Address: 16600 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH 44111
When: Saturday, February 18th - 1:00 PM
PWO Meal: To Be Determined...

Attending
- smoothballer
- freighttraindan
- redlegdbell
- sief09
_ Flash +2


I'm going to have to skip this one guys, car crapped out yesterday and my training partner backed out. See everyone in columbus.

smoothballer
02-18-12, 10:35 am
I'm going to have to skip this one guys, car crapped out yesterday and my training partner backed out. See everyone in columbus.

Sorry to hear that Gimp

Flash419
02-19-12, 11:58 am
Pics?????

freighttraindane
02-20-12, 10:14 am
It was awesome seeing everyone at the Cleveland ABC, the last one at the Iron Asylum's old location. The new place is being constructed as we speak. Gonna be a sick new venue. The ABC was a blast, thanks to everyone for making the trip. There was some good weight being tossed around. See you all in a few weeks at the Cage!

RedlegDbell
02-23-12, 6:13 pm
I'll certainly miss that location after catching 2 great ABCs there, but I'm so stoked to scope out the new place. Maybe we could try for early summer.

Flash419
02-24-12, 12:49 am
Pics...anyone...anyone?

RedlegDbell
02-24-12, 1:33 am
Pics...anyone...anyone?

Smoothballer posted a link to some. I must have lost my mind. I thought they were in this thread. Smoothballer?

smoothballer
02-27-12, 7:47 am
Smoothballer posted a link to some. I must have lost my mind. I thought they were in this thread. Smoothballer?

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?38087-Cleveland-ABC-Iron-Asylum-2-18-2012

deanna7272
03-10-12, 10:45 am
Soooo.... Did I hear a rumor at The Cage of another ABC in the works? Please keep us posted on what's next...

smoothballer
03-10-12, 3:54 pm
Soooo.... Did I hear a rumor at The Cage of another ABC in the works? Please keep us posted on what's next...

Hopefully soon...

machineman
03-14-12, 10:13 pm
Toledo ABC
When: March 31
Time: 12 Noon
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD

PWO Eats: TBD (there is a BD's here now!!)

I need a headcount as soon as possible. Would love for this to have a huge turnout. Let's see who we can get together.

Ivarr84
04-11-12, 9:03 am
Hey, ya'll, any of you ever go to the YMCA? It would be cool as fuck to find some new workout partners, everybody I ever train with shits out halfway through.

smoothballer
04-11-12, 9:21 am
Hey, ya'll, any of you ever go to the YMCA? It would be cool as fuck to find some new workout partners, everybody I ever train with shits out halfway through.

I personally have never trained at the Y. I am done with any sort of health club. Which Y are you training at?

Ivarr84
04-12-12, 1:37 am
I personally have never trained at the Y. I am done with any sort of health club. Which Y are you training at?

I usually train at the downtown Cleveland Y, but sometimes I go to the Lakewood Y on W165 and Detroit. The Lakewood Y is surprisingly legit, one of the nicest gyms I have ever been to.

smoothballer
04-13-12, 3:14 pm
I usually train at the downtown Cleveland Y, but sometimes I go to the Lakewood Y on W165 and Detroit. The Lakewood Y is surprisingly legit, one of the nicest gyms I have ever been to.

You should check out Iron Asylum on W 140th in Cleveland. That is one of my 2 gyms. Place is legit

Ivarr84
04-13-12, 10:16 pm
You should check out Iron Asylum on W 140th in Cleveland. That is one of my 2 gyms. Place is legit

I've went past that place a number of times and never checked it out. I've heard nothing but good things about it, and I'm on the market for a new gym with dumbbells over 100lbs haha.

RedlegDbell
04-14-12, 9:52 am
I've went past that place a number of times and never checked it out. I've heard nothing but good things about it, and I'm on the market for a new gym with dumbbells over 100lbs haha.

Iron Asylum has that covered way past 100s. Hoping to make a trip up there to see the new place and push that prowler around at the next ABC.

Ivarr84
04-15-12, 12:08 am
Iron Asylum has that covered way past 100s. Hoping to make a trip up there to see the new place and push that prowler around at the next ABC.

Good shit, I just looked at their website and they said they have db up to 175. That's boss as fuck. Next time you all have something going with the ABC, I'm down to put in some work Animal style haha.

smoothballer
04-15-12, 7:40 am
Good shit, I just looked at their website and they said they have db up to 175. That's boss as fuck. Next time you all have something going with the ABC, I'm down to put in some work Animal style haha.

Yeah buddy

RedlegDbell
05-11-12, 12:22 am
Let's make this official!

Next Cincy/Dayton ABC: Sunday June 3rd 1PM til @ 3
Premier Fitness: Assuming $5/person
8423 North Main St.
Dayton, OH 45415
PWO Grub: TBD

Who's in? Hit the link and add your name and what you'll be training if you know. Hope to see you there!

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?12576-Cincinnati-Dayton-OH-Animals&p=1223612#post1223612

machineman
05-25-12, 1:46 pm
It's that time again fellas......let start tossing some dates out there for an ABC in June. It will be held at Iron Works again. I thinks that is the best place in town. I am currently looking at the following 2 dates:

June 16 (Noon start time)
June 23 (noon start time)

Post up and let me know which one works.

Ivarr84
06-09-12, 1:04 am
Yeah buddy

Finally made it up to Iron Asylum today and signed up as soon as I walked in the door. That place is off the fuckin hook, man.

RedlegDbell
06-09-12, 2:59 pm
Finally made it up to Iron Asylum today and signed up as soon as I walked in the door. That place is off the fuckin hook, man.

I'm looking forward to getting up there as soon as we've got a date set. Tark, Bdahm, and Cercone may make it up from Dayton too.

Steve

smoothballer
06-14-12, 10:57 am
Finally made it up to Iron Asylum today and signed up as soon as I walked in the door. That place is off the fuckin hook, man.

Awesome man. Hopefully I will see you up there sometime. I usually workout around between 5:00 and 6:30 on weekdays.


I'm looking forward to getting up there as soon as we've got a date set. Tark, Bdahm, and Cercone may make it up from Dayton too.

Steve

Sorry man, I have been a little MIA on setting up ABCs up here I will have to get on that...

Bruiser
06-27-12, 8:36 am
I need everybody's input on this one. Here's my plan. Yeah I have a lotta equipment in my garage but not enough room to hold an ABC. So this is what I'm doing...

1st Annual Midwest Animal Open and BBQ

I've got a cement platform in my backyard where we can put a bench and deadlift mat (may not be perfectly flat, but it'll work). I've got a big yard, a grill, and plenty of room to park. So, I'll be holding the first Multi-State push/pull meet for FORVM members in my back yard! Followed by a cookout.

So here's what you need to do. I'm gonna need a headcount, donations, helpers (spotters, loaders, judges, grillers, help cleaning after) and dishes to pass.

This is gonna be real laid back, nothing fancy. Because I don't have the time to basically do this whole by myself at this end until people show up that day. If this is gonna work, I need HELP. People willing to stay afterwards and help me put the house and yard back together. I'm really looking forward yo this, and I'm hoping this becomes a yearly event. I'm happy to hold this even and spearhead it. I've been wanting to see something like this happen outside of the Arnold and Olympia. Everybody here in the Midwest gets screwed because we don't have access to the pros, corporate, or even the sheer numbers of participants like the huge ABCs on either coast. And if you cant make it to The Cage you don't see any of is stuff. Let's make this ours guys/gals. I'm thinking end of September, on a Saturday. Start throwing some ideas out there.

Welcome to my nightmare...


Leigh

Thunder Chicken
07-23-12, 1:37 pm
Any ABC's coming up soon in this area?

smoothballer
07-23-12, 2:56 pm
Any ABC's coming up soon in this area?

Sorry man, I have busy almost every weekend with the baby on the way and all. Will have to schedule one hopefully soon.

Thunder Chicken
07-24-12, 3:40 pm
Sorry man, I have busy almost every weekend with the baby on the way and all. Will have to schedule one hopefully soon.

hey man no problem, i know how things get hard with a little one, it gets easier as they get older! just keep me posted and i hope to make another one up there.

deanna7272
09-16-12, 4:56 pm
Once again fellas, the time has come to start preparing for the next Ohio Valley ABC!!!

So far, here are the details... It will again be held the day after the Mid Atlantic Grand Prix held at the Wheeling Island Hotel/Casino and Gaming Center.

The ABC will be...

When: November 18, 2012
Time: 11 am - ??
Where: The Body Shop, Yorkville, Ohio
**Cost: $5.00
PWO: TBA

** Cost will be waived if you show your ticket stub/etc from the show Saturday. I will be working the show, so even if ya forget, I will remember...lol.

I know it's a while away, but of course, things are in the works.... I'm just getting the word out...

deanna7272
11-01-12, 11:05 pm
Once again fellas, the time has come to start preparing for the next Ohio Valley ABC!!!

So far, here are the details... It will again be held the day after the Mid Atlantic Grand Prix held at the Wheeling Island Hotel/Casino and Gaming Center.

The ABC will be...

When: November 18, 2012
Time: 11 am - ??
Where: The Body Shop, Yorkville, Ohio
**Cost: $5.00
PWO: TBA

** Cost will be waived if you show your ticket stub/etc from the show Saturday. I will be working the show, so even if ya forget, I will remember...lol.

I know it's a while away, but of course, things are in the works.... I'm just getting the word out...

Bump!!

deanna7272
11-13-12, 12:46 am
As you are all aware Superstorm Sandy threw one heck of a punch to the Eastern seaboard including NJ, NY, etc.

Since Universal Nutrition/Animal is based out of New Brunswick, NJ. They were also hit by Sandy, but only power outages affected the area, thank goodness. Many of the employees/forvm members are personal friends and being here in Ohio, I have a felt terrible that there's not much I can do to help.

I thought long and hard about how we could give back to a company that has done so much and given so much to the Legion and ABC families. Fortunately, having an Ohio Valley ABC so soon after, I felt was the perfect way to help those in need. I notified Jason and Eric at Universal with some thoughts and asked what we, as a chapter, could do to help. I asked for organization names (other than Red Cross and/or FEMA) to see about sending some type of donation to help, above and beyond money.

Universal Nutrition supplied me with a couple choices and I chose the Covenant House of New Jersey. It is a shelter for homeless children and teens that is now also housing those that were evacuated from their homes. Many are still in shelters due to lack of homes, lack of safety, lack of electricity, and the loss of all they hold dear.

I am asking you, as a chapter member and/or guest to The Body Shop, to bring in new or gently used items that would benefit children and teens in need. Toiletries, clothes, books, magazines, stuffed animals, toys, blankets, etc. are all welcomed. I am going to be talking with The Covenant House tomorrow to see if they have "specific needs" that we can help with!!

I appreciate your willingness to help those that are in need by donating items to children displaced by Superstorm Sandy!! If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 740-381-4651

~Deanna

smoothballer
12-19-12, 3:26 pm
It's been awhile since we had an ABC up here in Cleveland so I was thinking after all the holidays calm down we should have one in mid-January.

Thoughts?

freighttraindane
12-19-12, 3:27 pm
It's been awhile since we had an ABC up here in Cleveland so I was thinking after all the holidays calm down we should have one in mid-January.

Thoughts?

Yes most definitely

RedlegDbell
12-19-12, 3:49 pm
It's been awhile since we had an ABC up here in Cleveland so I was thinking after all the holidays calm down we should have one in mid-January.

Thoughts?

Don't make it the same week as our ABC in Cincy. I want to try to get up there and hit the weights with you guys. It's been too freakin long.

smoothballer
12-19-12, 3:52 pm
Don't make it the same week as our ABC in Cincy. I want to try to get up there and hit the weights with you guys. It's been too freakin long.

I must have missed you guys having one in Cincy. I'm sure we can make them not on the same weekend.

deanna7272
12-19-12, 3:55 pm
It's been awhile since we had an ABC up here in Cleveland so I was thinking after all the holidays calm down we should have one in mid-January.

Thoughts?

Yep yep!!!

RedlegDbell
12-19-12, 11:07 pm
I must have missed you guys having one in Cincy. I'm sure we can make them not on the same weekend.

You didn't miss anything. We haven't settled on a date yet. All we had so far was January 19,20 26,27...... or something lol.

smoothballer
12-20-12, 7:57 am
Yep yep!!!

Cool Cool


You didn't miss anything. We haven't settled on a date yet. All we had so far was January 19,20 26,27...... or something lol.

Will have to figure something out then, even if it is Feb 2nd. Don't want to go to much further in February because it is getting too close to the cage and people don't show from my past experiences.

CrystalLake
12-21-12, 9:35 am
Although I've been waiting for an Akron ABC, I'll swing up to Clevo for my first event!

freighttraindane
12-21-12, 11:53 am
Although I've been waiting for an Akron ABC, I'll swing up to Clevo for my first event!

sounds good brother, welcome and look forward to meeting you at the next ABC

RedlegDbell
12-28-12, 1:52 pm
So things are looking good for an ABC at Paramount Fitness. I spoke to Jason today and he said they are in the process of changing some things around. As long as our crowd isn't too big we should be good. What dates work for everyone? Any day should work for me. The only thing I want to do is try to set a different weekend than the ABC in Cleveland which is also TBD. Let's hear it.

smoothballer
12-30-12, 11:22 am
So things are looking good for an ABC at Paramount Fitness. I spoke to Jason today and he said they are in the process of changing some things around. As long as our crowd isn't too big we should be good. What dates work for everyone? Any day should work for me. The only thing I want to do is try to set a different weekend than the ABC in Cleveland which is also TBD. Let's hear it.

If you guys want to do yours the weekend of 19th, I will push mine to Feb 2nd so people don't have to travel back to back weekends. Thoughts?

RedlegDbell
12-31-12, 10:00 pm
If you guys want to do yours the weekend of 19th, I will push mine to Feb 2nd so people don't have to travel back to back weekends. Thoughts?

Sounds good to me SB. I think as long as the weather doesn't suck at least a few of us will make the trip up. It sure would be a great way to warm up for the Cage as we'll just be a month out then!

deanna7272
01-01-13, 2:51 am
If you guys want to do yours the weekend of 19th, I will push mine to Feb 2nd so people don't have to travel back to back weekends. Thoughts?

Where are you thinking of having it?? I don't know if you mentioned it or not... Hopefully I will be making the trip up North!!!

Big C
01-01-13, 8:11 am
I'm closer to the Cleveland area now as long as I don't have to work I will try and make it fellas.

smoothballer
01-02-13, 1:21 pm
Sounds good to me SB. I think as long as the weather doesn't suck at least a few of us will make the trip up. It sure would be a great way to warm up for the Cage as we'll just be a month out then!

Gotta love Ohio winter weather


Where are you thinking of having it?? I don't know if you mentioned it or not... Hopefully I will be making the trip up North!!!

Places haven't been mentioned yet. I know Iron Asylum is always a fan favorite and we haven't had one at their new location, but I am also willing to look elsewhere if people have suggestions.


I'm closer to the Cleveland area now as long as I don't have to work I will try and make it fellas.

Will be good to see ya brother.

CrystalLake
01-02-13, 3:37 pm
Feb. 2nd works for me!

deanna7272
01-02-13, 5:30 pm
Places haven't been mentioned yet. I know Iron Asylum is always a fan favorite and we haven't had one at their new location

Wait... Did they move again?? I know a couple years ago they opened a new place and we had one (or possibly two) there because I missed them... Lol...

Blondie Weapon X
01-02-13, 8:22 pm
I know this is across the state for you but wanted to let you know....

First ABC of the YEAR!!

Animal Barbell Club

When:
Jan. 19th at 2PM

Where:
Paramount Fitness
5130 Crookshank Rd, Cincinnati, OH. (513) 451-6509
http://www.paramountfitnesscenter.com/

Dinner - TBD
Possibly Golden Corral ??

Come Join Us!!
As you know the Arnold Sports Festival and the CAGE Events are just around the corner!! 56 Days !!!

smoothballer
01-03-13, 12:14 pm
Feb. 2nd works for me!

Sweet!


Wait... Did they move again?? I know a couple years ago they opened a new place and we had one (or possibly two) there because I missed them... Lol...

No, they only moved once. We had an ABC at the old on right before it moved and haven't been back since. New place is way better

smoothballer
01-06-13, 1:34 pm
So here are some options for Feb 2nd. Let me know what people are wanting to do so I can start contacting the gym.

Old School Iron Gym
- In Brookpark
- Actually I just found out that Iron Asylum Gym cut ties with Jerry Beck. They are now called Old School Iron Gym. Same bad ass place, just with a new name.
- http://www.osigym.com/

Titans Gym
- In Mentor
- http://www.titansgym.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=30
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/titansgymmentor/

T3 Performance
- In Avon
- http://t3-p.com/
- I believe this might be a by trainer only gym, but my brother played football with the owner, Mike D'Andrea former OSU player, so we might be able to get in if we choose there

World Gym
- In Sheffield Village
- http://www.worldgym.com/index.php?page=localGym&gymId=1174
- This is my home gym and I believe was the first Cleveland ABC

Flash419
01-06-13, 4:43 pm
World's is an excellent gym. And it was definitly the place of the first Cleveland ABC.

Depending on work I would be very interested.

CrystalLake
01-06-13, 10:01 pm
Since I'm not familiar with the gyms, I'm up for any of them. If you guys like Worlds, lets give it a go.

RedlegDbell
01-09-13, 12:34 am
So here are some options for Feb 2nd. Let me know what people are wanting to do so I can start contacting the gym.

Old School Iron Gym
- In Brookpark
- Actually I just found out that Iron Asylum Gym cut ties with Jerry Beck. They are now called Old School Iron Gym. Same bad ass place, just with a new name.
- http://www.osigym.com/

Titans Gym
- In Mentor
- http://www.titansgym.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=30
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/titansgymmentor/

T3 Performance
- In Avon
- http://t3-p.com/
- I believe this might be a by trainer only gym, but my brother played football with the owner, Mike D'Andrea former OSU player, so we might be able to get in if we choose there

World Gym
- In Sheffield Village
- http://www.worldgym.com/index.php?page=localGym&gymId=1174
- This is my home gym and I believe was the first Cleveland ABC

I'm down for any of them. They all look pretty sick.

Gimp
01-09-13, 4:30 am
I'm currently training at Titans, its a solid gym, Big DB's at least up to 150's. Lots of machine's, cables etc.

I'd go to any of the others as well.

Universal Rep
01-10-13, 2:01 pm
Lookin for suggestions fellas... http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?40110-Need-some-East-Coast-gym-suggestions&p=1283607#post1283607

bubba29
01-10-13, 8:51 pm
guys, i am having a grip strength comp. in april in the medina area...check this thread for info

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?40113-Akron-Stronghands-Wounded-Warrior-Fundraiser-April-27th&p=1283714#post1283714

CrystalLake
01-15-13, 11:04 am
Any ideas on time smooth? Reason being I just found out I have some wedding stuff I have to attend around 2. Might be hard to get outta that since I'm the guy getting hitched! LOL

smoothballer
01-16-13, 11:46 am
All right guys it is getting down to the point where I need to start contacting the gyms. I have narrowed us down to 2 based on ease of setting it up and where we haven't been for awhile. So please help me decide.

Also for CrystalLake's question, we don't usually do them before noon so people traveling can make it. I am thinking noon would be good for this one.

Titans Gym
- In Mentor
- http://www.titansgym.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=30
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/titansgymmentor/

World Gym
- In Sheffield Village
- http://www.worldgym.com/index.php?page=localGym&gymId=1174
- This is my home gym and I believe was the first Cleveland ABC

RedlegDbell
01-17-13, 12:43 am
All right guys it is getting down to the point where I need to start contacting the gyms. I have narrowed us down to 2 based on ease of setting it up and where we haven't been for awhile. So please help me decide.

Also for CrystalLake's question, we don't usually do them before noon so people traveling can make it. I am thinking noon would be good for this one.

Titans Gym
- In Mentor
- http://www.titansgym.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=30
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/titansgymmentor/

World Gym
- In Sheffield Village
- http://www.worldgym.com/index.php?page=localGym&gymId=1174
- This is my home gym and I believe was the first Cleveland ABC

Not yet sure I'll be able to make the trip but I'm up for an ABC history lesson. I vote for World Gym.

freighttraindane
01-17-13, 8:40 am
All right guys it is getting down to the point where I need to start contacting the gyms. I have narrowed us down to 2 based on ease of setting it up and where we haven't been for awhile. So please help me decide.

Also for CrystalLake's question, we don't usually do them before noon so people traveling can make it. I am thinking noon would be good for this one.

Titans Gym
- In Mentor
- http://www.titansgym.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=30
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/titansgymmentor/

World Gym
- In Sheffield Village
- http://www.worldgym.com/index.php?page=localGym&gymId=1174
- This is my home gym and I believe was the first Cleveland ABC

Even though Titans is less than 10-15min from my house. I would think Worlds might be easier for most, since we seem to have a lot of guys come over from the Toledo area, it would be an extra hour drive for them to go to Titans, but i am up for either.