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Title: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: onlyme on August 23, 2006, 03:43:31 AM
Kevin told me to call the Las Vegas Convention Center and see about the Olympia Expo.  It appears not one person there knows anything about it.  I actually talked to three different people.  A girl named Lisa knew nothing about it.  They each told me to go to the website and look it up but didn't find anything there either.  Here is a link to the calendar of events till the end of the year.  Strange.  I just don't know what happened.  Weird uh?  Oh well hopefully it will go as planned.  I want to go.


http://www.lvcva.com/meetings/convention-calendar-results.jsp?SHOW_ALL_PARAM=true&SEARCH_PARAM_orderByDate=true&SHOW_DETAILS=false (http://www.lvcva.com/meetings/convention-calendar-results.jsp?SHOW_ALL_PARAM=true&SEARCH_PARAM_orderByDate=true&SHOW_DETAILS=false)
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: kmhphoto on August 23, 2006, 03:48:37 AM
Kevin told me to call the Las Vegas Convention Center and see about the Olympia Expo.

Kevin who?
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: chris_mason on August 23, 2006, 04:58:26 AM
It it as the convention center.  If you go I will see you there.  We are sponsoring a raw bench meet which will be held on Friday afternoon. 
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 23, 2006, 10:42:55 AM
oh, damn I wont be in vegas till 11pm. I would wanna be in that bench contest
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Shawn Ray on August 23, 2006, 11:05:00 AM
Keith, you wanna put Lee Priests suit back on, your posts are boardering on ridiculous now. ::)
Dont you have a Funeral or I mean PDI show to help promote?
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: onlyme on August 23, 2006, 11:12:50 AM
Oh oh the IFBB clowns are dodging a fact I have posted.  Why doesn't someone from AMI call the convention center and have them put the show on the calendar.  This is something a promoter does.  Makes sure things are done.  Do you realize how many people visit Vegas and like going to conventions like this.  Typical half-ass promotion for the Olympia.  Sad really sad
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: JasonH on August 23, 2006, 11:26:35 AM
Was at last years Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. It was my first time in America (stayed at the Luxor) and fucking loved it.
Came away with loads of free shit and saw a lot of famous faces.
Ah, a good day.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Tre on August 23, 2006, 12:00:23 PM
Oh oh the IFBB clowns are dodging a fact I have posted.  Why doesn't someone from AMI call the convention center and have them put the show on the calendar.  This is something a promoter does.  Makes sure things are done.  Do you realize how many people visit Vegas and like going to conventions like this.  Typical half-ass promotion for the Olympia.  Sad really sad.

Well, they do realize that very few people who are planning to visit Vegas for other reasons will bother to check out the Expo.  It just is not a very Vegas "event".  It's probably safe to bet that over 97% of Olympia Expo attendees will be people who went to the convention center (whether residents of Vegas or out-of-towners) for that specific purpose. 

Things were much different when the show was at Mandalay Bay, because you had a lot of walk-up traffic from people who just happened to be visiting the hotel that weekend and noticed that something 'interesting' was going on.  Plus, back then, the Expo was free, so that was even more of an enticement to lure in people who otherwise might not have gone in. 

By being at the convention center, the organizers *know* that every person who comes *intended* to be there, so therefore it's easy to charge them $10/day for entry.  Free is better, but I haven't heard anyone complain seriously about the $10 fee. 

I don't know about the online calendar, but the LVCC did put up a very nice sign on the front of the building last year.  I actually like the "O" logo and it did serve nicely as a beacon a year ago to let people know exactly where the Expo was taking place once they arrived at the venue. 

 
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Blockhead on August 23, 2006, 12:12:12 PM

 How badass would it be if The Olympia traveled to different cities every year?

 How much more of a market would BB appeal to if that was the case?

 
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: 240 is Back on August 23, 2006, 12:26:38 PM
It it as the convention center.  If you go I will see you there.  We are sponsoring a raw bench meet which will be held on Friday afternoon. 

have any details on this event yet?
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: onlyme on August 23, 2006, 12:31:04 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: sgt. d on August 23, 2006, 12:36:56 PM
I cant wait for the PDI to jump off. I already ordered a cool 80s pdi shirt, and I'm all set. I cant wait to meet the other 6 people that shows up for the event. I don't have to worry about it being to crowded, so I will have the opportunity to choose from any seat I like.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: knny187 on August 23, 2006, 12:38:54 PM
;)

hey Keith....I can animate that!

 ;D
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Original Sin on August 23, 2006, 12:48:00 PM
Oh oh the IFBB clowns are dodging a fact I have posted.  Why doesn't someone from AMI call the convention center and have them put the show on the calendar.  This is something a promoter does.  Makes sure things are done.  Do you realize how many people visit Vegas and like going to conventions like this.  Typical half-ass promotion for the Olympia.  Sad really sad

 ;D ;D

You forgot to call Lift Studios out by name, but other then that Bravo!
<golf clap>

Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: knny187 on August 23, 2006, 12:53:36 PM
You owe me


Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: onlyme on August 23, 2006, 12:57:47 PM
You owe me



ah very good Kenny
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Lift Studios on August 23, 2006, 01:08:44 PM
;D ;D
 :-*
You forgot to call Lift Studios out by name, but other then that Bravo!
<golf clap>


Whoa there sister don't you have a pole to attend to?
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 23, 2006, 01:11:12 PM
How badass would it be if The Olympia traveled to different cities every year?

 How much more of a market would BB appeal to if that was the case?

 



they used to travel from city to city back in the days. One time they had the Olympia over seas I think. one time in atlanta, and new york back in 1998. Since then, they move it permanently to Vegas
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: sgt. d on August 23, 2006, 01:12:12 PM
Whoa there sister don't you have a pole to attend to?

ahahahahah yes she does
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Lee_a_priest on August 23, 2006, 01:17:16 PM
Well, they do realize that very few people who are planning to visit Vegas for other reasons will bother to check out the Expo.  It just is not a very Vegas "event".  It's probably safe to bet that over 97% of Olympia Expo attendees will be people who went to the convention center (whether residents of Vegas or out-of-towners) for that specific purpose. 

Things were much different when the show was at Mandalay Bay, because you had a lot of walk-up traffic from people who just happened to be visiting the hotel that weekend and noticed that something 'interesting' was going on.  Plus, back then, the Expo was free, so that was even more of an enticement to lure in people who otherwise might not have gone in. 

By being at the convention center, the organizers *know* that every person who comes *intended* to be there, so therefore it's easy to charge them $10/day for entry.  Free is better, but I haven't heard anyone complain seriously about the $10 fee. 

I don't know about the online calendar, but the LVCC did put up a very nice sign on the front of the building last year.  I actually like the "O" logo and it did serve nicely as a beacon a year ago to let people know exactly where the Expo was taking place once they arrived at the venue. 

 


Yeah that sign went up thurday afternoon the day before the expo opened i was watching as they put it up.I was there unloading the dragster.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Original Sin on August 23, 2006, 01:18:42 PM
Whoa there sister don't you have a pole to attend to?

Damn that was good  ;D

Who wrote that one for you?
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: RHINO290 on August 23, 2006, 01:18:50 PM
Whoa there sister don't you have a pole to attend to?


Yeah, Mine......
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Original Sin on August 23, 2006, 01:23:28 PM

Yeah, Mine......

 ::) ::)
Ganging up on me eh!?  :-*

I'm not even going to touch that one....  ;D ;D :-* :-*
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: 240 is Back on August 23, 2006, 01:28:59 PM
Whoa there sister don't you have a pole to attend to?

She probably earns a lot more on the stripper pole than most of us earn with a 9 to 5.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Original Sin on August 23, 2006, 01:30:06 PM
She probably earns a lot more on the stripper pole than most of us earn with a 9 to 5.

Its not about the money, its all about the respect.  ::)
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: kiwiol on August 23, 2006, 01:32:07 PM
You owe me

Hey Knny187, can you animate this pic of Onlyme?
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Lift Studios on August 23, 2006, 01:36:43 PM
She probably earns a lot more on the stripper pole than most of us earn with a 9 to 5.
who said anything about a stripper pole?  :o
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: 240 is Back on August 23, 2006, 01:41:37 PM
who said anything about a stripper pole?  :o

Whoa there sister don't you have a pole to attend to?

her occupation is no secret.  Anything that empowers women into taking more money in an hour than some guys earn all week is pretty amusing, and nothing to look down upon.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Lift Studios on August 23, 2006, 01:43:22 PM
her occupation is no secret.  Anything that empowers women into taking more money in an hour than some guys earn all week is pretty amusing, and nothing to look down upon.
;D
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Original Sin on August 23, 2006, 01:54:57 PM
her occupation is no secret.  Anything that empowers women into taking more money in an hour than some guys earn all week is pretty amusing, and nothing to look down upon.

okay, you do know I don't need a website  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: kmhphoto on August 23, 2006, 03:27:14 PM
Oh oh the IFBB clowns are dodging a fact I have posted.  Why doesn't someone from AMI call the convention center and have them put the show on the calendar.  This is something a promoter does.  Makes sure things are done.  Do you realize how many people visit Vegas and like going to conventions like this.  Typical half-ass promotion for the Olympia.  Sad really sad

You obviously spoke to the wrong person. I'd suggest talking to Helen Lavine there.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: 240 is Back on August 23, 2006, 03:31:33 PM
okay, you do know I don't need a website  ;D ;D

LOL... yep. I really dislike it when people with jobs alternative to the mainstream are bashed.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: knny187 on August 24, 2006, 08:56:57 AM
Hey Knny187, can you animate this pic of Onlyme?

I actually had done something with that picture for CQ a few months back.

I didn't animate it (I could I suppose)...but this is what I did....






(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/new187/jabba1.jpg)
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Big N on August 24, 2006, 09:13:02 AM
Kevin who?


Mike Jones
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Lift Studios on August 24, 2006, 09:29:50 AM
okay, you do know I don't need a website  ;D ;D
She trippin she playin she playin
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: kiwiol on August 24, 2006, 09:30:58 AM
I actually had done something with that picture for CQ a few months back.

I didn't animate it (I could I suppose)...but this is what I did....
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/new187/jabba1.jpg)

Thanks man. BTW, looking huge Onlyme.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: gatrainer on August 24, 2006, 09:32:15 AM
Yeah...but he is holding alot of water......and fat
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/new187/jabba1.jpg)
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: kiwiol on August 24, 2006, 11:53:19 AM
Yeah...but he is holding alot of water......and fat
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/new187/jabba1.jpg)

Not his fault, he got bit by a spider.
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: Shawn Ray on August 24, 2006, 11:55:51 AM
Yea he did like 10 years ago......... ::)
Can anyone say, "Its time to push away from the table and get on a Treadmill!" ;D
Title: Re: Where is the Olympia Expo
Post by: DK II on August 24, 2006, 11:57:26 AM
Kevin who?

Costner.
Title: olympia expo held here!
Post by: HOSTILE on August 24, 2006, 02:02:01 PM
 ;D