The Arnold Expo Thread

[pecdeck]

we are coming up from Baltimore and this is my first time. looking forward to meeting some of the "Old Timers" and also the crew from Species.

[GREENMACHINE23]

we are coming up from Baltimore and this is my first time. looking forward to meeting some of the "Old Timers" and also the crew from Species.

The Species booth is going to rock. Get in early because the place fills up fast. What is your definition of "Old Timers"? Have a great time!

[pecdeck]

Since I'm an old guy, I guess guys like Zane, Corney, Scott and people like that. I'm sure Lou will be there. Mainly people from the 70's era that really inspired me years ago.

[MAYOR OF BODYBUILDING]

If you guys ever get to meet Vince Taylor he is MR COOL! Vince is also 53 years young and ripped as well, He is like meeting an old friend, He talks all day long!

[john koenig]

Not to date myself too much, but I attended a couple of Arnold and Lorimer's Mr. International shows in Columbus pre-Arnold Classic, and have attended probably 2/3 of all of them, including the last ten or twelve in a row. Have worked booths at them (Biotest/Testosterone mag), and of course shuffled through for entire days of my life.

And I love it more than any other event... always the best people-watching, superior supplement goodie sampling, wonderful conversation with all manner of pros and gurus and strong people, and because I drive there from Wisconsin, I'm able to take advantage of crazy purchasing deals on Sunday.

For three or four days each year I feel as if I'm surrounded by my tribe, my people. At one time or another I've had the opportunity to talk to anyone in the field. There were years when Bill Phillips and the giant EAS booth ruled the roost. The years in the basement of the auditorium were quite intimate. That's where I first saw Greg Kovaks, quite a sight, behind a regular 8-foot table. Sweating and eating.

I remember Ronnie Coleman when almost nobody knew who he was, working the Met-Rx booth with Jimmy the Bull, who at the time was better known (and who was great with my then 16-year-old son).

Of course, I don't wear a tank top and don't have ILS!

[MAYOR OF BODYBUILDING]

John Koenig You have the Mayor beat! I love how the Industry and Bodybuilders treat the FANS! NO other Sport treats the Fans as well as bodybuilduing, I feel too that for 3 days im with MY PEOPLE! Training has SAVED many lives and been a MAJOR FORCE in my life! Hope to see you there John!

[GREENMACHINE23]

The response to this thread is going great. The first year I was at the Arnold was when he became Governor. I have heard stories that he was quite approachable during his pre-governor days. The fact that he still attends each and every year is a testament to his love of bodybuilding.

[buckimscl]

Be there Friday for the fifth straight year.

[GREENMACHINE23]

Be there Friday for the fifth straight year.

Awesome.

[Razer]

LOL, I'm familiar with ILS, but we call it invisible luggage syndrome because the guys who have it look like they're carrying two giant suitcases!

Ann, ILS is too funny! I always nudge my wife and say he's holding his breath. ILS HAHA wait till I tell my wife!!!

Once we finish "building" our family I WILL make it to the Arnold Expo! That's a promise...

Will anyone be reporting from the AC on RXMuscle.com other than John and Dave?

[MAYOR OF BODYBUILDING]

After no MD booth and Dave and John getting fired! Thank god the WHACK PACK will be out in force at the Arnold Expo! MR G ,Rob smalley and the ANGRY BULL! Man IM FIRED UP!

[ebfitness]

This will be my third year. Haven't been let down so far! Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[bluedata]

I live 4 blocks from the Convention Center and never missed it since I moved to Columbus in 2001. Love the freebies !!!

[GREENMACHINE23]

Looks like you got it made.

[esplendido]

I remember the Olympia at Veteran's Memorial in the 70's. I was so glad when Arnold and Lorimer hooked up and made Columbus the center of the bodybuilding universe again! Of course I'll be there.....again, with Mrs. esplendido (Gunz).