WSSC

[joyofspin]

OK I'll let you all rub it in. Start talking!

[JFK]

If it makes you feel any better, Joy, I can't be there this year, either. :(

At least I get to be in New Orleans instead, which kinda, sorta makes up for it.....

[kszspin]

Shhh...no one tell JFK, but we're contracting Jack Bauer and the CTU tactical team to go in to the ACSM conference and pull her out (for her own good of course :wink: ).

[like2bike]

Shhh...no one tell JFK, but we're contracting Jack Bauer and the CTU tactical team to go in to the ACSM conference and pull her out (for her own good of course :wink: ).

K-girl can you have Jack come and kidnap me too? DAMN IT! Another year I can't go!!! CRAP-OL-A! (Next year I HOPE HOPE HOPE!)

[midnight rider]

Lori,

Didn't you already tell me that you and the DH will be there in Miami for sure in '08? :lol:

[joyofspin]

I don't even get New Orleans. Hey JFK - the good news is that we will both be finished with School for the semester by then. Something to look forward to I guess.

[jsejt]

OK I'll let you all rub it in. Start talking!

I'll stand next to you as they rub..... :cry: Maybe next year! It's just not in the budget this year.

[joyofspin]

Shannon I'd love it. I have been saying next year for way too many years now - no babysitter, I'm too new, we don't travel enough as a family how could I justify this, timing is not right. I think that next year I will jump in with 2 feet and plunge right in. Besides I really want to see all of you face to face already. It's killing me.

[like2bike]

Lori,

Didn't you already tell me that you and the DH will be there in Miami for sure in '08? :lol:

Now the pressure's on! GAK! :shock:

[rick316]

So listen,are we gonna do/not do the personalised clothing thing again? With the web site on it? Because if we are,I will not have an ugly brawl between the 2 web sites in the lobby....take it to the poolside and dress well! :lol:

[RaffCycles]

So listen,are we gonna do/not do the personalised clothing thing again? With the web site on it? Because if we are,I will not have an ugly brawl between the 2 web sites in the lobby....take it to the poolside and dress well! :lol:

Let's keep the sites out of it. Just personalize something with your screen name.

As for the pool side brawl, I vote that the girls get to wrestle in jello, guys just ultimate fight style of duking it out.

[rick316]

So listen,are we gonna do/not do the personalised clothing thing again? With the web site on it? Because if we are,I will not have an ugly brawl between the 2 web sites in the lobby....take it to the poolside and dress well! :lol:

Let's keep the sites out of it. Just personalize something with your screen name.

As for the pool side brawl, I vote that the girls get to wrestle in jello, guys just ultimate fight style of duking it out.

I can go with the no-site thing but does this mean it's not inter-gender,just guy-on-guy? (Girl-on-girl sounds pretty pretty though :P :twisted: :wink: :shock: )

I feel the ground rules must be laid down.

Hang on,we can't rumble by the pool,The Samurai will be there and he can kick all our butts all by himself!Let's go to the basement instead.

[Pink]

So listen,are we gonna do/not do the personalised clothing thing again? With the web site on it? Because if we are,I will not have an ugly brawl between the 2 web sites in the lobby....take it to the poolside and dress well! :lol:

Let's keep the sites out of it. Just personalize something with your screen name.

As for the pool side brawl, I vote that the girls get to wrestle in jello, guys just ultimate fight style of duking it out.

Wholeheartedly agree -- about the no-sites, not the jello! If anything has been proven this past week, it's that the vehicle isn't important -- it's the friendships that call the shots. I am humbled as how we, as a collective force, just steam-rolled over anything that tried to get in our way. I live for my friends. Thanks, all!

[rick316]

So thinking about it for 2 seconds,what should I put on the sign? coz it's gonna be a goodun

[JFK]

I don't even get New Orleans. Hey JFK - the good news is that we will both be finished with School for the semester by then. Something to look forward to I guess.

Joy, the reason I can't go to WSSC is that there is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) meeting in New Orleans that same week. I have not gone to ACSM the last two years b/c of WSSC, but now that I am a doc student, I have to go. It'll be cool, but not like WSSC. It hurts that I'm not going, I already miss everyone!

I wish they would move WSSC back into May a bit, since the timing worked better for ME, but I'll just have to see how it works out from now on. ACSM is always this same week. Maybe next year I'll just have to be away from home for 10 days or so... :roll:

[kszspin]

Wholeheartedly agree -- about the no-sites, not the jello! If anything has been proven this past week, it's that the vehicle isn't important -- it's the friendships that call the shots. I am humbled as how we, as a collective force, just steam-rolled over anything that tried to get in our way. I live for my friends. Thanks, all!


:cry: Excuse me, but I need to go remove the lump you just put in my throat.

...and for the record, the penguin is going on the front of the ball cap, and my user name on the back. :wink:

[RaffCycles]

So thinking about it for 2 seconds,what should I put on the sign? coz it's gonna be a goodun

How about "Cycling Forum Adicts"?

[veespin]

Quick question......which is the best airport to fly into.....Miami, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach.

Never been to Miami before and folk who have reckon that the car drive from the other two beats the zoo at Miami

Vivienne

[kszspin]

I've always flown into Miami, I think the cab fare from Ft Lauderdale is pretty high (I know some here have flown in from there, Cheeze I think), don't know if the lower price to fly in there is worth it.

I don't really wanna spend too much time in a cab down there, I stress out with their driving!!!! But hey you're from NY, so it's probably nothing you're not used to! :P

[cfoam4me]

Next year for me too, this year we're doing the last high school graduation in our family... :shock:

[megale3]

I am going out on a limb here but I will be there in 08 how will they treat a Spwinner? We will see :P

[Pink]

I am going out on a limb here but I will be there in 08 how will they treat a Spwinner? We will see :P

Like a king...

Hey, 07 isn't even here yet and you are getting me jazzed for 08 already.

[megale3]

can't wait myself but its over a year away so I have time to work on my tan before I show :P

[RaffCycles]

can't wait myself but its over a year away so I have time to work on my tan before I show :P

What, pale isn't in anymore? :P

Crap, I better work on showing up in some other skin tone than "Casper White".

[megale3]

can't wait myself but its over a year away so I have time to work on my tan before I show :P

What, pale isn't in anymore? :P

Crap, I better work on showing up in some other skin tone than "Casper White".


LMAO I think that we are brothers then
M

[Moonsavvy]

a hem


I am jealous, but I'm definately saving up for it in '08. It should be so much fun. Wait a second, do I need to be spinning certified to go? I guess I better get my cert huh.

Kelly how are you going to get your little penguin on a baseball hat? That's a great idea since some of us don't know what we all look like in real life!

[JFK]

Hayley, you don't need to be certified to go - no one's checking at the door. ;)

[midnight rider]

I've landed at both Miami & Ft Lauderdale Airports. The Miami Airport is only 6 or 7 miles away from downtown and obviously is the most convenient. However, it almost always costs more to fly into Miami Airport than Ft Lauderdale. Also both Jet Blue & Southwest only fly into Ft Lauderdale, which makes it the airport of choice for budget minded travelers like myself.

The Ft Lauderdale Airport is a little more than 20 miles from downtown Miami. Rather than take a taxi, consider taking an airport shuttle van instead. There are a number of airport shuttle companies that will take you to the hotel for under $20 and they'll usually get you there in around 30 minutes or so depending on the time of day.

I've never flown into West Palm, but the fact that it's over 65 miles away from downtown Miami would make it too much of a hassle IMHO.

[kszspin]

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Kelly how are you going to get your little penguin on a baseball hat? That's a great idea since some of us don't know what we all look like in real life!

He's a bit fidgety, doesn't like to sit still, so I think I'll need to sedate him. :wink:

J/K....sadly I cannot put this particular penguin (my avatar) on the hat, but another penguin will have to stand in for him. Having it silk screened on the front, then my username embroidered on the back.

[Pink]

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Kelly how are you going to get your little penguin on a baseball hat? That's a great idea since some of us don't know what we all look like in real life!

He's a bit fidgety, doesn't like to sit still, so I think I'll need to sedate him. :wink:

J/K....sadly I cannot put this particular penguin (my avatar) on the hat, but another penguin will have to stand in for him. Having it silk screened on the front, then my username embroidered on the back.

Wow, you're really serious about this. I'll be there with pink Sharpies.

[veespin]

I've landed at both Miami & Ft Lauderdale Airports. The Miami Airport is only 6 or 7 miles away from downtown and obviously is the most convenient. However, it almost always costs more to fly into Miami Airport than Ft Lauderdale. Also both Jet Blue & Southwest only fly into Ft Lauderdale, which makes it the airport of choice for budget minded travelers like myself.
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Me too!

Only just realised that Jet Blue doesn't fly to Miami so it's settled.

Wan't too sure where West Palm Beach was but someone at work mentioned it.....didn't know it was so far!!

Vivienne

[AC]

Special clothes? Now I'm getting really frightened. You'll recognize me as the old guy in a black tee shirt, most likely, with the nasty disposition.

If you're wearing a special made shirt with a forum name on it, expect me to run in the other direction. :P

Without traffic, West Palm is an hour away. FTL about 30 mins. And there's always traffic and construction.

[RaffCycles]

You'll recognize me as the old guy in a black tee shirt, most likely, with the nasty disposition.

I can vouch for that with the exception for the nasty disposition. Believe it or not, this guy can be quite nice to chat with. I remember meeting AC in the lobby at the Deauville in 2005 and that's the image in my mind's eye. Hopefully, I'll get more time to chat with you this year.

AC don't ever change or I'll be talking to strangers about something they have no clue about. Which is not any different than most days, so I'm used to it.

[AC]

a hem

I am jealous, but I'm definately saving up for it in '08. It should be so much fun. Wait a second, do I need to be spinning certified to go? I guess I better get my cert huh.

It's kind of a waste of money to go before getting a certified, unless you want the social aspect...You can get certified locally and you don't need to go for 2 years after that, unless you want the social aspect.

But, by all means, spend a grand to fly cross country in June to sit indoors on stationary bikes for 3 days....whoopee!!! :twisted:

[AC]

You'll recognize me as the old guy in a black tee shirt, most likely, with the nasty disposition.

I can vouch for that with the exception for the nasty disposition. Believe it or not, this guy can be quite nice to chat with. I remember meeting AC in the lobby at the Deauville in 2005 and that's the image in my mind's eye. Hopefully, I'll get more time to chat with you this year.

AC don't ever change or I'll be talking to strangers about something they have no clue about. Which is not any different than most days, so I'm used to it.

Oh no...the "n" word. Don't you all know I have dedicated my life to eliminating all things "Nice". Now I have to re-double my efforts today.

[RaffCycles]

Oh no...the "n" word. Don't you all know I have dedicated my life to eliminating all things "Nice". Now I have to re-double my efforts today.

If anyone can do it, you're probably the most qualified.

[Pink]

You'll recognize me as the old guy in a black tee shirt, most likely, with the nasty disposition.

I can vouch for that with the exception for the nasty disposition. Believe it or not, this guy can be quite nice to chat with. I remember meeting AC in the lobby at the Deauville in 2005 and that's the image in my mind's eye. Hopefully, I'll get more time to chat with you this year.

AC don't ever change or I'll be talking to strangers about something they have no clue about. Which is not any different than most days, so I'm used to it.

Oh no...the "n" word. Don't you all know I have dedicated my life to eliminating all things "Nice". Now I have to re-double my efforts today.

Just when I thought it may be safe to let down my guard...

[jsejt]

Special clothes? Now I'm getting really frightened. You'll recognize me as the old guy in a black tee shirt, most likely, with the nasty disposition.

If you're wearing a special made shirt with a forum name on it, expect me to run in the other direction. :P

Without traffic, West Palm is an hour away. FTL about 30 mins. And there's always traffic and construction.

You won't be wearing a bicycle mustache and a bald head? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

(Uh oh here comes the Penn Guy spewing expletives at me!)

[AC]

Special clothes? Now I'm getting really frightened. You'll recognize me as the old guy in a black tee shirt, most likely, with the nasty disposition.

If you're wearing a special made shirt with a forum name on it, expect me to run in the other direction. :P

Without traffic, West Palm is an hour away. FTL about 30 mins. And there's always traffic and construction.

You won't be wearing a bicycle mustache and a bald head? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

(Uh oh here comes the Penn Guy spewing expletives at me!)

Nah...but I hate the Snidely Whiplash look. http://www.bullwinklestudios.com/characters/whiplash.html

[Moonsavvy]

Hayley, you don't need to be certified to go - no one's checking at the door. ;)

Really? Interesting...

[Pink]

Hayley, you don't need to be certified to go - no one's checking at the door. ;)

Really? Interesting...

Nope, your money's as green as ours.

[Moonsavvy]

Hayley, you don't need to be certified to go - no one's checking at the door. ;)

Really? Interesting...

Nope, your money's as green as ours.
hmmmmm I wonder if they take cash. :?

[JFK]

Hayley, you don't need to be certified to go - no one's checking at the door. ;)

Really? Interesting...

As Spinning MI's, we've always been encouraged to welcome instructors or enthusiasts from any program.

If you're cynical you'd say it's b/c $$ is $$, but I prefer to think that we are also looking to educate anyone who wishes to learn.

[monical1]

It blows my mind how much I've learned on this forum. If I can learn half of what I've learned here at the WSSC (hopefully I'll be going, still waiting to find out) it will be worth the money. One way to look at it is that it's payment for education and fun at the WSSC but also for all we can learn all year long by just clicking on the computer. The education I've received on this forum is so valuable, and yet, I haven't had to pay one penny for it! Thank you to all of you who so willingly and happily share your knowledge.

Monica

[kszspin]

The education I've received on this forum is so valuable, and yet, I haven't had to pay one penny for it! Thank you to all of you who so willingly and happily share your knowledge.

Monica
Gee...did we forget to mention that the newbies to WSSC buys the first round (or bottle) at dinner??? :P

[monical1]

The education I've received on this forum is so valuable, and yet, I haven't had to pay one penny for it! Thank you to all of you who so willingly and happily share your knowledge.

Monica
Gee...did we forget to mention that the newbies to WSSC buys the first round (or bottle) at dinner??? :P

WELL then... Boonsfarm Strawberry Wine it is! Belly up to the bar everyone! The first bottle's on me! :shock: .

[RaffCycles]

31 Magical Days until WSSC!!!

[like2bike]

31 Magical Days until WSSC!!!

CRAP CRAP CRAP!!! And I'm not going!! CRAP!

PS CRAP

PPS CRAAAAAAAAAAAP

PPPS FREAKIN" CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPP

[megale3]

Next year for some of us will be good. I am in.
Mike

[like2bike]

Next year for some of us will be good. I am in.
Mike

Megs me too. I'm glad to hear you will be there and I'm hoping Mat as well.

Looks like we have 396 days till we depart? :cry: :cry: :cry:

[megale3]

I just got back from Mania and plan to post about it soon. I love conventions in group fitness they are awesome.
M

[like2bike]

Looking forward to hearing about it.

[kszspin]

Looks like we have 396 days till we depart? :cry: :cry: :cry:

It's gonna fly by! It seems like just the other day we were down to last minute organizing for last year's conference.
Speaking of....we better get a move on, start packing! :shock:

[Moonsavvy]

Next year?

Should I, shouldn't I?

Should I, shouldn't I?

hmmmm I guess I have some time to decide :wink:

[like2bike]

Moonie come! It's probably going to be awhile before I get to go again so please, if you are considering it, do try and come! I'm hoping Joy and Viv can come next year too....(of course, along with all the "regulars" like Pink, Kelly, Raff, Rick, etc. etc. etc.!)

[Pink]

Next year?

Should I, shouldn't I?

Should I, shouldn't I?

hmmmm I guess I have some time to decide :wink:

Yes you should. Nothing to decide.

[melt66]

Even though I haven't been posting here ... I'm still gonna track you all down At WSSC!
:wink:

[megale3]

Even though I haven't been posting here ... I'm still gonna track you all down At WSSC!
:wink:

Shhheeeees talkin to you Pink! Run!!! :P
Mike

[cfoam4me]

Count me in for 08 too!

[Pink]

Wow, I think I'll warn the Intercontinental that they are going to need bigger couches!

[Pink]

Even though I haven't been posting here ... I'm still gonna track you all down At WSSC!
:wink:

Shhheeeees talkin to you Pink! Run!!! :P
Mike

Ya think? I'm not scared. Melt, just look for me. I'll be wearing a b-ball cap with a penguin on it. ':lol:'

[kszspin]

Ya think? I'm not scared. Melt, just look for me. I'll be wearing a b-ball cap with a penguin on it. ':lol:'

oohhh, now that's good. :wink:

[monical1]

OKAY, ITS OFFICIAL - I'M GOIN' TO WSSC!!!!!!!!! YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

M

[monical1]

Any suggestions for a newbie going to this event? Any, at all?

M

[Moonsavvy]

Moonie come! It's probably going to be awhile before I get to go again so please, if you are considering it, do try and come! I'm hoping Joy and Viv can come next year too....(of course, along with all the "regulars" like Pink, Kelly, Raff, Rick, etc. etc. etc.!)

It would be fun! I'll have to get creative with a plane ticket.

Is this where we get initiated? I hope there's no hazing. :shock:

Like you guys aren't going to make me eat my dinner under the table or anything like that, right? :D

[RaffCycles]

Any suggestions for a newbie going to this event? Any, at all?

M

Here is what I suggest:
Enough riding clothes for each session you ride or at least enough to be able to get through a day or two while you wash out your used stuff. You can wash it out in the sink. I found the easy way to dry the stuff is to wring it out as best as you can then place a towel flat on the floor or bed. Next place your jresey or shorts on the towel. Roll the towel up as if you were going to wring it out and then let the clothes hang somewhere where they will dry.

Pack some warm clothes such as sweatshirts and sweat pants for lectures. Sometimes the AC can really put a chill into the room (not the guy that posts here but it could apply if you get on his bad side :P ) .

Bathing suit for pool.

Casual clothes for going out to dinner after the conference.

A good attitued.

You can pick up food at a local food mart or at Wallgreens for lunches. The hotel food is way overpriced ($4 for an orange). Last year Cheese and I bought styrofoam coolers for the room. It was the best $2.99 I spent. If you have special energy bars or gell, bring those because Wallgreens doesn't have them.

There are a lot of small shops and resturants near the conference hotel so you should be able to pick up anything you foget.

[monical1]

Any suggestions for a newbie going to this event? Any, at all?

M

Here is what I suggest:
Enough riding clothes for each session you ride or at least enough to be able to get through a day or two while you wash out your used stuff. You can wash it out in the sink. I found the easy way to dry the stuff is to wring it out as best as you can then place a towel flat on the floor or bed. Next place your jresey or shorts on the towel. Roll the towel up as if you were going to wring it out and then let the clothes hang somewhere where they will dry.

Pack some warm clothes such as sweatshirts and sweat pants for lectures. Sometimes the AC can really put a chill into the room (not the guy that posts here but it could apply if you get on his bad side :P ) .

Bathing suit for pool.

Casual clothes for going out to dinner after the conference.

A good attitued.

You can pick up food at a local food mart or at Wallgreens for lunches. The hotel food is way overpriced ($4 for an orange). Last year Cheese and I bought styrofoam coolers for the room. It was the best $2.99 I spent. If you have special energy bars or gell, bring those because Wallgreens doesn't have them.

There are a lot of small shops and resturants near the conference hotel so you should be able to pick up anything you foget.

Thank you Raff! Your suggestions are great! Keep 'em comin' folks! I need guidance!

Thanks,
M

[kszspin]

I found the easy way to dry the stuff is to wring it out as best as you can then place a towel flat on the floor or bed. Next place your jresey or shorts on the towel. Roll the towel up as if you were going to wring it out and then let the clothes hang somewhere where they will dry.

Hey that's exactly how I do it too. :wink:

Last year Cheese and I bought styrofoam coolers for the room. It was the best $2.99 I spent.

I couldn't find one at Walgreens last year. I ended up renting a fridge in the room from housekeeping!
I miss the Publix grocery store we had so close before. :(

[Pink]

Remember, you don't need to ride every ride. I get more out of hugging the wall and taking notes.

[monical1]

[quote=I couldn't find one at Walgreens last year. I ended up renting a fridge in the room from housekeeping!
I miss the Publix grocery store we had so close before. :([/quote]

My son, the artist, has worked at our local Publix grocery store as a stock clerk for the last three years! It's really a very good job. One of the better ones for a young kid, believe it or not.

[midnight rider]

I just checked it out yesterday and if you don't mind a little bit of a walk, there are two Publix supermarkets that are each about a mile away from the IC Hotel.

One is located in the Brickell Village area:

134 SW 13th St (305) 860-2280

The other is by the Miami River:

311 SW 7th St (305) 860-9477

Maybe some of the Miami locals know of other stores that might be a little closer to the hotel.

[kszspin]

Well I don't think I wanna walk a mile with groceries (geez am I lazy or what 8) ), but how much could a short taxi hop back from the Publix cost? Surely less than a orange or a banana at the hotel! :roll:

[midnight rider]

It looks like you might be able to take one of the free automated Metro Mover trains that are run on the elevated tracks to either location.

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp

There's a Metro Mover station directly across the street from the IC Hotel.

[kszspin]

Thanks Mat! You're like Miami 411. :wink:

[midnight rider]

I think one more trip there qualifies me for permanent resident status. :D

[RaffCycles]

I think one more trip there qualifies me for permanent resident status. :D

Yeah, but can you speak the language???

[midnight rider]

Si senor. Yo hablo espanol bastante bien. :wink:

[RaffCycles]

Si senor. Yo hablo espanol bastante bien. :wink:

I vote that you are our tour guide for the weekend!!

[midnight rider]

LOL :D