Author Topic: 2018 Olympia - To the GetBiggers Who Will Be Attending This Year (Read 2700 times)

stuntmovie · « **on:** September 04, 2018, 08:01:14 AM »

At present it looks like the only GetBiggers who will be attending this year's Olympia may be RON and possibly myself.

But in the event that there may be others, here is some info about the event along with Las Vegas that may not be too evident but important if you will be attending.

I am not familiar with the "AMATEUR OLYMPIA" contest nor if such a contest has been contested in the past .... but the Amateur Olympia will kick off this Olympia 'week' with the amateur events as per the following schedule.

Schedule For ALL Amateur Women’s Divisions Registration / Judging & Finals

Registration: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Time: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Orleans Hotel and Casino in Salon G
Judging & Finals: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Time: TBD
Location: Orleans Hotel & Casino – Showroom
Tickets available at Orleans box-office: $100/$50 plus fees.

Schedule For ALL Men’s Divisions Registration / Judging & Finals

Registration: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Time: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Orleans Hotel and Casino in Salon G
Judging & Finals: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Time: TBD
Location: Orleans Hotel & Casino – Showroom
Tickets available at Orleans box-office: $100/$50 plus fees.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2018, 08:15:50 AM »

It appears that The Orleans is booked solid barring any cancellations so if you do plan to attend and need hotel accomodation recommendations, say so here and I'll offer some off the Strip suggestions along with the casinos in which to play the tables to your best advantage and the best places to eat if you are on a budget.

You have to realize that this Olympic week is a big thing here in Vegas so
hotel and meal prices are ajusted accordingly.

dan18 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2018, 08:36:47 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on September 04, 2018, 08:15:50 AM

It appears that The Orleans is booked solid barring any cancellations so if you do plan to attend and need hotel accomodation recommendations, say so here and I'll offer some off the Strip suggestions along with the casinos in which to play the tables to your best advantage and the best places to eat if you are on a budget.

You have to realize that this Olympic week is a big thing here in Vegas so
hotel and meal prices are ajusted accordingly.

just stream it on shmoevision

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:09:45 AM »

Thinking about it

stuntmovie · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:53:51 AM »

COACH, You probably know Vegas as well as I do and have a hotel preference, so the following is just a 'sample' of how high room rates are during thr Olympia.

The Wild Wild West is close to the Orleans (one mile) and just across the freeway from the Strip and one of the less expensive rooms during the Oly.

Prices start at $150 per night plus tax and a rediculous resort fee.

But it would be interesting if you find a lower room rate within the proximity of the contest site.

Let me know!

Thanx

stuntmovie · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2018, 10:00:18 AM »

TACO, Why are you not attending the Oly this year?

stuntmovie · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2018, 10:03:31 AM »

DAN, If it will help you out, I'll be glad to do so.

Send me the link ... but you can just read it here.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2018, 10:18:56 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on September 04, 2018, 09:53:51 AM

COACH, You probably know Vegas as well as I do and have a hotel preference, so the following is just a 'sample' of how high room rates are during thr Olympia.

The Wild Wild West is close to the Orleans (one mile) and just across the freeway from the Strip and one of the less expensive rooms during the Oly.

Prices start at $150 per night plus tax and a rediculous resort fee.

But it would be interesting if you find a lower room rate within the proximity of the contest site.

Let me know!

I usually stay at the Park MGM (formerly the Monte Carlo) but this time of the year it's right around $298. I don't mind driving to the venue but $298 is a bit pricey. I don't go enough to take advantage of the discounts but I have a couple of clients that would let me use theirs. If you can get it for $150, that seems like a good deal.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2018, 10:35:56 AM »

COACH, Although I visit the casinos frequently and get a lot of free stuff for doing so, I never receive comp't (free) rooms during the busy 'season' ..... And this Oly 'week' is a busy season.

And that $150 room rate is/was available on the Wild Wild West web site but like all other hotel deals in LV now a days ....it does not include the hotel room tax nor the rip off so called Resort Fee which add another $50+ to the cheapest advertised rate in town.

Some visitors don't even know anything about a Resort Fee until it is added to their bill at check out time.

Plus all MGM properties and most all the Strip Hotels now charge you to park your car at rates of $12 - $24+ per day. That's another out of pocket expense that most visitors are not aware of.

You don't actually find out what a LV hotel room costs per night until ou get to the final line on the Make a Reservtion web-page ..... and even then there no mention of a parking fee!

And by then after providing all those credit card numbers , most people say, "FOOK IT!" and make that reservation anyway and end up paying twice the nightly room rate that was advertised.

Plus if you gamble on the STRIP, they ought to lock you up in the Looney Farm.

Right now I think yur best bet is Wild Wild West (Day's Inn) on Tropicana). Not a classy joint but they have a Denny's and the slot machines a relatively loose, great comp't drink service and free parking which should close the deal.

And you can blame the Olympia for the high prices around town that week.

dan18 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2018, 10:45:38 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on September 04, 2018, 10:03:31 AM

DAN, If it will help you out, I'll be glad to do so.

Send me the link ... but you can just read it here.

gee thanks maybe you and coach can go 1/2 on a room together that way you will have more to buy all the snake oil being sold at the booths

Mothballs · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2018, 10:51:21 PM »

Las Vegas Hostel is downtown close to Convention Center has pool and always tons of hot foreign chicks staying there. It’s $50/night and if you have muscles and a six pack you’ll be getting laid nonstop.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2018, 08:52:08 AM »

MOTHBALL, I think that you are referring to The Hostel Cat .... located a short distance bus ride from the Convention Center ....

Share a room daily rates start around $42 and it even has its own gym.

And no Resort Fee!

Mothballs · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2018, 08:34:18 AM »

Thanks stunt, you’re not so bad yourself.

SF1900 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2018, 08:41:44 AM »

Who would waste their money on such tomfoolery?

If I was worth more than Bezos, I still wouldn't go!

stuntmovie · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2018, 09:37:56 AM »

SF, I am no longer a fan of the Olympia contest in itself, other-than to find out who won it ... but the Oly Expo is worth attending if you are into any type of sports or any form of physical fitness.

And if you attended you could even possibly be shoved/pushed aside as Sly is escorted through the throng and possibly see how tall/short he really is and post numerous personal observations regarding how good or bad that Expo was.

My personal opinion is that the Expo part is the best thing happening this Olympia Week and I plan to use my trusted Nikon to shoot some shots for your review and critique before submitting them to the Smithsonian.

Matbe even one or two of Ron himself and Joe at the Alligator Bar.

Submit a photo request .... and I'll do my best to make it happen.

And that is open to one and all.

Fortress · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2018, 10:49:34 AM »

Whole lotta dough for the Super Bowl of thong battles.

The Scott · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2018, 10:52:25 AM »

Quote from: Fortress on September 08, 2018, 10:49:34 AM

Whole lotta dough for the Super Bowl of thong battles.

Yeah...But...But...Butt. .It's bodybuilding's fappening!

I can see getting together with friends from here and I hope they have a great time at the Expo but I have no real reason to attend a bodybuilding competition, especially one featuring the Philsbury Schmoeboy and Sleepy Rhoden and...Well, you get the idea, brother!

illuminati · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2018, 02:07:26 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on September 08, 2018, 09:37:56 AM

SF, I am no longer a fan of the Olympia contest in itself, other-than to find out who won it ... but the Oly Expo is worth attending if you are into any type of sports or any form of physical fitness.

And if you attended you could even possibly be shoved/pushed aside as Sly is escorted through the throng and possibly see how tall/short he really is and post numerous personal observations regarding how good or bad that Expo was.

My personal opinion is that the Expo part is the best thing happening this Olympia Week and I plan to use my trusted Nikon to shoot some shots for your review and critique before submitting them to the Smithsonian.

Matbe even one or two of Ron himself and Joe at the Alligator Bar.

Submit a photo request .... and I'll do my best to make it happen.

And that is open to one and all.

Looking forward to see the pics you take
& any thoughts on the competitors & placings / judging.

SF1900 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 08, 2018, 02:18:55 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on September 08, 2018, 09:37:56 AM

SF, I am no longer a fan of the Olympia contest in itself, other-than to find out who won it ... but the Oly Expo is worth attending if you are into any type of sports or any form of physical fitness.

And if you attended you could even possibly be shoved/pushed aside as Sly is escorted through the throng and possibly see how tall/short he really is and post numerous personal observations regarding how good or bad that Expo was.

My personal opinion is that the Expo part is the best thing happening this Olympia Week and I plan to use my trusted Nikon to shoot some shots for your review and critique before submitting them to the Smithsonian.

Matbe even one or two of Ron himself and Joe at the Alligator Bar.

Submit a photo request .... and I'll do my best to make it happen.

And that is open to one and all.

Thanks for the reply, Stunt.

I've attended about 3 or 4 of the NY Pro Shows and met quite a few men of muscle including Wolf, Kai, Branch, Bautista, and Kevin English.

For the most part, I found the contest dreadfully boring and there was no real expo, as it was in a small college auditorium.

I am sure the EXPO really boosts the Mr. Olympia to a whole other level.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #19 on:** September 08, 2018, 04:29:34 PM »

Illuminati, SF, FORTRESS,

Over the past few yers, I've received comp't up front tickets, but have yet to use them because I (and possibly you also) find it incredably boring unless I personally know or have assisted one or more of the contenders in the contest.

As I've stated earlier, I'd rather watch paint drying on a white wall.

Having said that ....I have to say that I have an incredable amount of respect for what these competitors go through in order to step up their on that stage ... So there is no jealousy, hatred, nor anything ike that when-ever I make that paint drying statement,

Last year I gave those up front tickets to a South American kid who almost started to cry when he was told the ticket price and was handed them for free.

A few minutes later his father stopped me on my way out and said, "Thank you! That made my son very happy!"

But his English was so difficult to understand that he could have said, "How bout a couple of other tickets, asshole!'

But my generosity made me feel good, so I didn't give a damn what he said!

So if you are here and some "asshole" taps you on the shoulder and silently hands you a couple of "priceless tickets" and heads off into the sunset... It's either Stunt, the Lone Ranger, or some other asshole heading out to watch a wet wall until it dries completely.

illuminati · « **Reply #20 on:** September 08, 2018, 05:24:14 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on September 08, 2018, 04:29:34 PM

Illuminati, SF, FORTRESS,

Over the past few yers, I've received comp't up front tickets, but have yet to use them because I (and possibly you also) find it incredably boring unless I personally know or have assisted one or more of the contenders in the contest.

As I've stated earlier, I'd rather watch paint drying on a white wall.

Having said that ....I have to say that I have an incredable amount of respect for what these competitors go through in order to step up their on that stage ... So there is no jealousy, hatred, nor anything ike that when-ever I make that paint drying statement,

Last year I gave those up front tickets to a South American kid who almost started to cry when he was told the ticket price and was handed them for free.

A few minutes later his father stopped me on my way out and said, "Thank you! That made my son very happy!"

But his English was so difficult to understand that he could have said, "How bout a couple of other tickets, asshole!'

But my generosity made me feel good, so I didn't give a damn what he said!

So if you are here and some "asshole" taps you on the shoulder and silently hands you a couple of "priceless tickets" and heads off into the sunset... It's either Stunt, the Lone Ranger, or some other asshole heading out to watch a wet wall until it dries completely.

Ahhhh in that case
Plenty of pictures of good looking women wearing minimal clothing if any
With extraordinarily large breast Please.

And if you post you don’t like them & find them boring
You’re more than welcome to go find that paint & wall.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2018, 06:32:41 PM »

Lol at Olympia weekend being a big deal and bringing in lots of people. Try ConExpo or world of concrete, place is fucking jammed.

powerbar · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2018, 07:04:39 PM »

Anyone want to or know anyone who wants to buy a ticket? I bought one for a friend's mother and now she's not going so it looks like I've purchased a 270 dollar popcorn holder as of now.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2018, 11:47:27 PM »

POWER, I have a brother in law in the concrete business and drove him to one of those conventions last year and the whole front parking area of the convention center was packed with new concrete trucks and just about every piece of large and heavy duty construction imagineable.... but nothing pertaining to drying paint so I dropped him off and lost a few hundred on a craps table.

I know that game better than I know anything about concrete .... all the oddds and all the pay-offs ... but I seldom win if I stay at that damn table for more than five minutes at a tiime.

And toI do get pissed ff when thse concrete guys take forever setting the dice before rhhrowing them down the table ...but they play big bucks ... so no one ever complains ... except myself.

And I seldom see this Olympia crew at the tables, so "YES" the concrete 'expo' is bigger and more profitable than the Olympia.

Sorry! I got off trck here a bit.

Darren Avey · « **Reply #24 on:** September 09, 2018, 01:37:55 AM »

Quote from: Mothballs on September 04, 2018, 10:51:21 PM

Las Vegas Hostel is downtown close to Convention Center has pool and always tons of hot foreign chicks staying there. It’s $50/night and if you have muscles and a six pack you’ll be getting laid nonstop.

Ill have to stay there, ill be getting laid non stop