Nick and I went to the Arnold Fitness Expo 2007 in Columbus, Ohio and had an awesome guys day out. There were tons of people there and more than a few who decided that less is more where clothing is concerned. Sadly for some of them, it was a bad decision. There were, however, a lot of vendors there happily distributing swag and we had to pick up some. One day someone will make a protein bar that doesn't taste like ______ (insert rubber/plastic/chemicals/%&#!)
The Strongman competition was great. We met Phil Phister the 2006 World's Strongest Man and he was a really great guy... and very tall. We almost got to meet Bill Kazmier, but the fitness and figure ladies came in and he was called in to help. You go Bill..... You go..... I am sure that is was a grueling and arduous task... Lucky Bastard.....
Nick had a great time too.. Let's see just how good:
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Here is the martial arts expo there just before the staff katas were unleashed. I had to leave before I saw someone's eye taken out.

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There was also a huge grappling/wrestling area there. What you can't see here is a 120 lb woman absolutely owning her opponent. I saw her pick her opponent up off the ground and plant her in the mat in less than 20 seconds. I dare anyone to piss her off.

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We came across this strange vibrating device. Rather than give someone a jolly good time, it actually helps stretch muscles. I tried it out.... 15 minutes later they kicked me off and called security... actually it works! I tried it on my calves and I could seriously tell a big difference.

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BATH-FITTER WTF???????
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I accidentally took this shot. Apparently she has a face too.

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Nick hated this...... You can tell.....
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Nick also hated this... See the misery on the kid's face?
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Poor poor boy.....
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At this point he is a poor broken child....
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Nick is PUMPED!
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Nick has decided he likes the color yellow now....
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He even gets some professionals to get his autograph.
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Nick also liked the GAMMA girls.
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Here we have Alexis Skye 6 feet, 4 and 7/8 inches tall, she is the world's tallest runway and bikini model from Gamma-O with Nick. I have to say that she was absolutely the nicest and friendliest woman there. She gave him a hat, an autographed photo, and tips on how to navigate the convention.
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Nick enjoyed the bodybuilding.com booth immensely. Sadly he had to be tazed when he accidentally downed a case of energy drinks.
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Why yes, she is wearing a form fitting rubber
bondage fitness suit. You're welcome.
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Nick made a friend while I registered for free stuff.
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Nick got to meet Mr. Olympia FRANK ZANE!!!!!!!!!!
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Nick commented that their booties looked like our angora rabbits.. Cottontop NOOOOO!!!!!
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Nick with World's Strongest Man 2006 Phil Phister, A class act guy.
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These were the some of the girls that wrangled Bill Kazmier.
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As you can see, there was a HUGE turnout for the strongman contest.
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Here was the head judge in his kilt and sporran.
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Here is Phil Phister confirming that the judge is actually wearing undies.
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Front row? Why yes I got us in the front row...
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The Yoke weighed in at over 1,200lbs. And, yes, those are Hummer tires on the side.

In the end a good time was had by all. Father and Son bonding day:
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