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Universal Rep
02-26-13, 4:01 pm
Can ya believe it? Time flew. The CAGE is a mere three days away... For the fans, time to prep for the crowds and the long days. For the athletes, to make sure everything is set and ready...

Nix0r
02-26-13, 4:35 pm
I'm so stoked. I'm just hoping winter storm Rocky doesn't kick Chicago's ass more than it already plans on doing.

Razor
02-26-13, 5:37 pm
I'm so stoked. I'm just hoping winter storm Rocky doesn't kick Chicago's ass more than it already plans on doing.

Amen to that shit. It's insane right now.

GUNS
02-26-13, 5:41 pm
Gonna be a long drive, So damn excited!

Phil800101
02-26-13, 8:08 pm
I'm so stoked. I'm just hoping winter storm Rocky doesn't kick Chicago's ass more than it already plans on doing.


Amen to that shit. It's insane right now.

You think that would stop us?

35 hours and counting...

Phil800101
02-26-13, 8:10 pm
I'm so stoked. I'm just hoping winter storm Rocky doesn't kick Chicago's ass more than it already plans on doing.


Amen to that shit. It's insane right now.

Just saw this, ha ha: http://www.theonion.com/video/winter-storm-rocky-expected-to-hit-kevin-hodges-of,31455/

Razor
02-27-13, 8:52 am
You think that would stop us?

35 hours and counting...

Nope bring it!

deanna7272
02-27-13, 9:01 am
http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=m&iso=20130301T10&year=2013&month=3&day=1&hour=10&min=0&sec=0&p0=805&fg1=000&msg=2013%20Arnold%20Expo...%20The%20Cage%21%21

((I don't know what I am going to do when I have to close this tab on my iPad... It's been on here for MONTHS... Hmmmm.... Start anew??? Lol))

Razor
02-27-13, 9:03 am
http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=m&iso=20130301T10&year=2013&month=3&day=1&hour=10&min=0&sec=0&p0=805&fg1=000&msg=2013%20Arnold%20Expo...%20The%20Cage%21%21

((I don't know what I am going to do when I have to close this tab on my iPad... It's been on here for MONTHS... Hmmmm.... Start anew??? Lol))

hahaha!

Phil800101
02-27-13, 9:45 am
Less than 22 hours until departure now...

deanna7272
02-27-13, 9:56 am
Less than 22 hours until departure now...

How long is the drive and when will you be getting in??

I will be leaving in 24.5 hours... ((A couple appointments on my way to Cbus, but nonetheless....lol))

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! Sooooo much to do today!!!!

Universal Rep
02-27-13, 10:00 am
Less than 22 hours until departure now...

And windin down...

GUNS
02-27-13, 10:05 am
I start packing in a few minutes! Got some house chores to do, meal prep! Changed the spark plugs and checked all fluids in the ride! Leaving in the morning!

deanna7272
02-27-13, 10:06 am
I start packing in a few minutes! Got some house chores to do, meal prep! Changed the spark plugs and checked all fluids in the ride! Leaving in the morning!

Safe travels buddy... You got yourself a trek...

Universal Rep
02-27-13, 10:06 am
I start packing in a few minutes! Got some house chores to do, meal prep! Changed the spark plugs and checked all fluids in the ride! Leaving in the morning!

Get them toilets clean before ya leave or the missus will be pissed....

GUNS
02-27-13, 10:07 am
Thanks D! Yes we do! But worth it! And cheaper than flying us all up!

Razor
02-27-13, 10:12 am
Food prep is done and i picked up my suitcase i let my sister borrow so packing as soon as i get home. D, will your nails match your shoes and shirt? :D

deanna7272
02-27-13, 10:13 am
Get them toilets clean before ya leave or the missus will be pissed....

She's not gonna care, she's along for the trip!!!
Eh, do what I'm doing... Leaving it ALL behind until NEXT week...lol Washing what I need to bring, packing everything but the kitchen sink, buying/cooking what I need for the weekend, and out the door I go... My only concern is my pooch and he's taken care of... Hasta La Vista Baaaaaby....


Thanks D! Yes we do! But worth it! And cheaper than flying us all up!

Absolutely and I bet... Very fortunate to be where I am, I guess... ;-)

smoothballer
02-27-13, 10:13 am
Today can't go fast enough...

deanna7272
02-27-13, 10:14 am
Food prep is done and i picked up my suitcase i let my sister borrow so packing as soon as i get home. D, will your nails match your shoes and shirt? :D

You bet your sweet patootie!!!!

Phil800101
02-27-13, 10:25 am
How long is the drive and when will you be getting in??

I will be leaving in 24.5 hours... ((A couple appointments on my way to Cbus, but nonetheless....lol))

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! Sooooo much to do today!!!!

About 5-6 hours. We should be getting in around 12:30-2:00 local time.


And windin down...

Yup, thankfully.


Today can't go fast enough...

No kidding...

GUNS
02-27-13, 10:31 am
She's not gonna care, she's along for the trip!!!
Eh, do what I'm doing... Leaving it ALL behind until NEXT week...lol Washing what I need to bring, packing everything but the kitchen sink, buying/cooking what I need for the weekend, and out the door I go... My only concern is my pooch and he's taken care of... Hasta La Vista Baaaaaby....



Absolutely and I bet... Very fortunate to be where I am, I guess... ;-)

Yep, a little toilet cleaning, mopping floors, dishes and laundry! Got to keep the Mrs happy!

I need to move north, I feel like the north east has become the mecca of BB, PL, Strongman!

mritter3
02-27-13, 11:32 am
Cant wait to get down there early sat morning!!!!! Safe travels everyone

rbowman91
02-27-13, 11:35 am
driving up tomorrow from DC with my training partner.

MY PRODUCTIVITY LEVEL AT WORK RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF THE ARNOLD: Zero

shortstack
02-27-13, 11:51 am
Leaving tomorrow @ 6pm and getting into Columbus around 10:50pm. First time flying versus the 10 hr drive and that has me absolutely happy as I can be. haha

See you freaks on Friday!!!!

Jeremy

Universal Rep
02-27-13, 12:12 pm
The movement has begun... Safe travels fellas. Savor it.

Razor
02-27-13, 12:14 pm
The movement has begun... Safe travels fellas. Savor it.

Thanks Rep!! Definitely hard as hell to concentrate at work today haha.

deanna7272
02-27-13, 12:15 pm
MY PRODUCTIVITY LEVEL AT WORK RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF THE ARNOLD: Zero

Same... Mine went in the crapper last Friday!!! Lol

rbowman91
02-27-13, 12:19 pm
Same... Mine went in the crapper last Friday!!! Lol

Things ive accomplished in the office today:

-Make training plans with Rage.
- print out map of the Expo floor in order to highlight the best routes to the Cage
- go to Costcos during lunch to buy some food provisions

deanna7272
02-27-13, 12:42 pm
Things ive accomplished in the office today:

-Make training plans with Rage.
- print out map of the Expo floor in order to highlight the best routes to the Cage
- go to Costcos during lunch to buy some food provisions

Good luck with those "routes"... You will definitely have to alter those drastically at times!!!! Lol

rbowman91
02-27-13, 1:54 pm
Good luck with those "routes"... You will definitely have to alter those drastically at times!!!! Lol

Lol! i know :(

do you know if we can we use different entrances on friday when the Expo opens up? or do we HAVE to use the big main entrance? i feel like it will be a mad house and i'd like to avoid. already have tix.

thoughts?

shortstack
02-27-13, 2:16 pm
Lol! i know :(

do you know if we can we use different entrances on friday when the Expo opens up? or do we HAVE to use the big main entrance? i feel like it will be a mad house and i'd like to avoid. already have tix.

thoughts?

I haven't been able to find an alt entrance besides waiting until the first rush starts to get through and then some of the side doors start to open up.

rbowman91
02-27-13, 2:25 pm
I haven't been able to find an alt entrance besides waiting until the first rush starts to get through and then some of the side doors start to open up.

hmmm.... theres GOTTA be another way...

Ragin Asian
02-27-13, 2:27 pm
I haven't been able to find an alt entrance besides waiting until the first rush starts to get through and then some of the side doors start to open up.

Isn't that funny how they do that every damn year? LOL!!! It's like torture!!!!

freighttraindane
02-27-13, 2:32 pm
Isn't that funny how they do that every damn year? LOL!!! It's like torture!!!!

This is by far one of the worst parts about the Arnold weekend!

rbowman91
02-27-13, 2:34 pm
Okay quetsion for those who have been:

I went last year but didnt get there RIGHT when it opened on friday morning.

Planning to get there at friday AM before the doors open this time. Is the crowd on Friday gonna be as bad as the Saturday morning one?

deanna7272
02-27-13, 2:39 pm
Okay quetsion for those who have been:

I went last year but didnt get there RIGHT when it opened on friday morning.

Planning to get there at friday AM before the doors open this time. Is the crowd on Friday gonna be as bad as the Saturday morning one?

Not as, but just as...lol

rbowman91
02-27-13, 3:08 pm
Not as, but just as...lol

lol can't win. last time was crazy, but never showed up just as it opened, like i will this time :)

Phil800101
02-27-13, 3:11 pm
Lol! i know :(

do you know if we can we use different entrances on friday when the Expo opens up? or do we HAVE to use the big main entrance? i feel like it will be a mad house and i'd like to avoid. already have tix.

thoughts?


I haven't been able to find an alt entrance besides waiting until the first rush starts to get through and then some of the side doors start to open up.


hmmm.... theres GOTTA be another way...


Isn't that funny how they do that every damn year? LOL!!! It's like torture!!!!


This is by far one of the worst parts about the Arnold weekend!


There is.

Hit me up with a PM and I'll give you the details.


Okay quetsion for those who have been:

I went last year but didnt get there RIGHT when it opened on friday morning.

Planning to get there at friday AM before the doors open this time. Is the crowd on Friday gonna be as bad as the Saturday morning one?


Not as, but just as...lol

Word.

Ragin Asian
02-27-13, 3:17 pm
There is.

Hit me up with a PM and I'll give you the details.





Word.


Share the secrets!!!!!

Phil800101
02-27-13, 3:23 pm
Share the secrets!!!!!

PM sent.

Ragin Asian
02-27-13, 3:36 pm
****evil laughter**** :)

Universal Rep
02-27-13, 3:40 pm
Okay quetsion for those who have been:

I went last year but didnt get there RIGHT when it opened on friday morning.

Planning to get there at friday AM before the doors open this time. Is the crowd on Friday gonna be as bad as the Saturday morning one?

I understand the line is worse Sat AM...

Razor
02-27-13, 6:04 pm
I understand the line is worse Sat AM...

It's pure chaos and madness. Heads flying around, limbs, you name it.

D-NUTZ
02-27-13, 6:24 pm
I am more excited this year then the previous 3...I dunno why...

I am sure I will say the same next year

Nix0r
02-27-13, 9:24 pm
I am more excited this year then the previous 3...I dunno why...

I am sure I will say the same next year

I know that feel.

I'm all packed and ready to go. Tomorrow can't get here soon enough.

naturalguy
02-27-13, 9:28 pm
Let's go slow pokes, I am here already

Nix0r
02-27-13, 9:29 pm
Let's go slow pokes, I am here already

Don't make me throw Flower at you when we get there tomorrow.

naturalguy
02-27-13, 9:34 pm
Don't make me throw Flower at you when we get there tomorrow.

LOL @flower

conjugalburns
02-27-13, 9:53 pm
beyond excited for this.

D-NUTZ
02-27-13, 10:39 pm
I know that feel.

I'm all packed and ready to go. Tomorrow can't get here soon enough.

I still have a midterm to take tomorrow.

Studying tonight has not be productive lol

HIGA MONSTER
02-28-13, 7:32 am
Just woke up Seath.

He was crashed out on my couch and I tea-bagged him awake...

We leave for the airport in 30 mins.

HIGA MONSTER

Ragin Asian
02-28-13, 8:33 am
Just woke up Seath.

He was crashed out on my couch and I tea-bagged him awake...

We leave for the airport in 30 mins.

HIGA MONSTER


LMAO!!!!! I hope you didn't give him the gorilla mask and the angry pirate - dude still needs to be able to lift! LOL!!!!

Hopping in shower now, we leave for the airport in 30 mins too. :)

See you guys there!!!

GUNS
02-28-13, 8:40 am
See yall there! Im starting my 12 hour drive in about 30 minutes! Lol!

freighttraindane
02-28-13, 8:43 am
I got a couple more hours of work, then on to my bro's house (smoothballer) then hit the road to cbus! I don't even know why I am attempting to do work today, it's not like I am gonna get a whole lot accomplished. Oh well, just counting down the time till I leave

freighttraindane
02-28-13, 9:43 am
Man it's quiet around here today....

deanna7272
02-28-13, 10:38 am
Man it's quiet around here today....

I'm getting it done... lol. Actually ON schedule, this never happens... lol

freighttraindane
02-28-13, 11:23 am
Ok finally, just about done with work, get the truck loaded up and on to the Cage!!

rbowman91
02-28-13, 12:33 pm
Man it's quiet around here today....

its always calm before the storm...

rbowman91
02-28-13, 12:47 pm
T-MINUS ONE HOUR TILL DEPARTURE.

feel like deadlifting my cubicle at work right now

deanna7272
02-28-13, 5:42 pm
T-MINUS ONE HOUR TILL DEPARTURE.

feel like deadlifting my cubicle at work right now

Made it... Checked in, breathing for a minute then heading to train at metro a little after 6...