I know you’re all anxiously awaiting my crazy stories from Charleston thus far, or maybe not. Either way, it’s been quite the adventure. I took a red-eye flight of Denver and lucky me I had the middle seat that didn’t recline (thanks Shannon). The dude next to me snored and the children behind me cried the entire time. SWEET! My second flight from Atlanta to Charleston was hilarious. I got to my seat and this character who looked like Tracey Morgan was sitting with his hands inside his shirt. It was cold on the plane so it wasn’t that weird, at least not at that point. Once we took off the guy proceeded to get inside his shirt for the duration of the flight. He was either wanted by the authorities or taking the swine flu precautions up a notch. It was amusing either way.
Swine Flu precautions or wanted man?
I arrived in Charleston with no problems and the city looked cool with all the surrounding water.
A look at Charleston, SC.
I proceed to get my rental car and Jo seemed to be in slow motion. Jo was the Avis/Budget worker. She couldn’t find my reservation. Jo talked in her souther drawl and I’m thinking great a slow motion redneck idiot, just what I need. Turns out I am the idiot as I booked my reservation for the JR Nationals dates. After Jo tried to get me in a convertible (it was pouring rain and not much need for that) I was on my way to the hotel.
Jo trying to find my reservation.
I was able to check in early which was sweet. Sweet until I started unpacking and went into the bedroom to see a dirty ass room that hadn’t been cleaned yet. Not so sweet. The manager apologized and moved me to a clean room, which was nice. After a little nap I hit Walmart for some snacky snacks and water. I located a Buffalo Wild Wings which will be showing the UFC event on Saturday night. That’s where my happy ass will be after the show.
I caught up with Andrea Watson and Jaime Baird for a photo shoot. Both Bombshell Fitness girls look great and should be contenders in this show. You’ll recall both women took home overall titles in Pittsburgh (Andrea – Figure, Jaime – Bikini). We got some great shots and both did well modeling.
After watching the Nuggets win (suck it Lakers) I crashed. Good night’s rest and then it was time for the morning check-in. So far 1/2 the competitors have checked in. I saw stand out from last year, Teri Turner in attendance and she looks great. There are a number of women who stand out in the crowd. The overall Contra Costa Bikini winner, Stacey Oster is competing and rocked the pajamas at check-in. You’ll recall Stacey stood out at the Denver Dream tryouts with not only her physique but also her ability to whiz the football. Orlando’s overall bikini winner, Mariza Prince is competing and one tall drink of water. There aren’t many bikini competitors in each class but there are a few women that jump out right away.
There is a second check-in this evening and then the action starts tomorrow bright and early. It will be a very good show to kick the year off. Stay tuned for more updates and details throughout the weekend.
