Author Topic: Nats location? (Read 33048 times)

Drrek · « **Reply #75 on:** January 05, 2012, 06:34:38 PM »

Quote from: Nameless on January 05, 2012, 05:38:29 PM

Quote from: SomeKittens on January 05, 2012, 02:01:09 PM
Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 05, 2012, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: Chronic Apathy on January 05, 2012, 01:36:27 PM
Sounds like that leaves it to either Rochester or Tennessee.
We aren't making a bid.
It defaults to NY, seeing as we're awesomer.
I find that fact debatable.

fact
noun
1. something that actually exists; reality; truth

if its a fact, it can't really be debatable

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #76 on:** January 05, 2012, 06:48:47 PM »

That being said, it's a weak argument of induction, not a fact.

Nameless · « **Reply #77 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:01:25 PM »

Quote from: Rawrlolsauce! on January 05, 2012, 06:48:47 PM

That being said, it's a weak argument of induction, not a fact.

Since they do not have Type S there and they are jealous.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #78 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:41:15 PM »

So I was driving home from work today and I started thinking about Nats, specifically whether I should reconsider putting in a bid for Florida. As I was deep in thought, a car suddenly cut me off on Route 192. Looking at the license plate, I noticed that they were from Tennessee. I continued driving and thinking, and then a minivan cuts in front of me, this time causing me to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I was about to get mad, but then I noticed that he, too, had a TN license plate.

I mention this not to suggest that TN drivers are bad drivers, but rather that God was sending me a clear message to not put in a bid for FL, but instead to throw all of my support to TN. Clearly Nats will be in TN this year, based on divine revelation on Route 192.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #79 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:54:18 PM »

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on January 05, 2012, 07:41:15 PM

So I was driving home from work today and I started thinking about Nats, specifically whether I should reconsider putting in a bid for Florida. As I was deep in thought, a car suddenly cut me off on Route 192. Looking at the license plate, I noticed that they were from Tennessee. I continued driving and thinking, and then a minivan cuts in front of me, this time causing me to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I was about to get mad, but then I noticed that he, too, had a TN license plate.

I mention this not to suggest that TN drivers are bad drivers, but rather that God was sending me a clear message to not put in a bid for FL, but instead to throw all of my support to TN. Clearly Nats will be in TN this year, based on divine revelation on Route 192.

...Because otherwise you'd be run down by TN drivers? Believe me, NY drivers are even worse.

STAMP · « **Reply #80 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:00:55 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on January 06, 2012, 01:54:18 PM

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on January 05, 2012, 07:41:15 PM
So I was driving home from work today and I started thinking about Nats, specifically whether I should reconsider putting in a bid for Florida. As I was deep in thought, a car suddenly cut me off on Route 192. Looking at the license plate, I noticed that they were from Tennessee. I continued driving and thinking, and then a minivan cuts in front of me, this time causing me to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I was about to get mad, but then I noticed that he, too, had a TN license plate.

I mention this not to suggest that TN drivers are bad drivers, but rather that God was sending me a clear message to not put in a bid for FL, but instead to throw all of my support to TN. Clearly Nats will be in TN this year, based on divine revelation on Route 192.
...Because otherwise you'd be run down by TN drivers?

I'm feeling a little run down by NIC drivers this week. $:-\$

Bobbert · « **Reply #81 on:** January 14, 2012, 10:37:41 PM »

Quote from: Nameless on January 05, 2012, 05:38:29 PM

I find that opinion debatable.

FTFY

I would start backing up Nameless, but it's a lost cause.

I would put my support behind TN, since there is actually a remote possibility I could make it to that.

megamanlan · « **Reply #82 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:01:08 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on January 06, 2012, 01:54:18 PM

Quote from: YourMathTeacher on January 05, 2012, 07:41:15 PM
So I was driving home from work today and I started thinking about Nats, specifically whether I should reconsider putting in a bid for Florida. As I was deep in thought, a car suddenly cut me off on Route 192. Looking at the license plate, I noticed that they were from Tennessee. I continued driving and thinking, and then a minivan cuts in front of me, this time causing me to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I was about to get mad, but then I noticed that he, too, had a TN license plate.

I mention this not to suggest that TN drivers are bad drivers, but rather that God was sending me a clear message to not put in a bid for FL, but instead to throw all of my support to TN. Clearly Nats will be in TN this year, based on divine revelation on Route 192.
...Because otherwise you'd be run down by TN drivers? Believe me, NY drivers are even worse.

Wisconsin has our fair share... plus all the others that came from all ur states to protest OUR state's bill... I guess we could make that into an add to visit Wisconsin...
"Come and Visit Wisconsin, were we have people from across the country protesting a bill that won't affect them. And all the drivers that are from out of state just to cut people off and cause more business for the hospitals!"
*sigh* I'd be glad w/ u all taking ur nut-jobs back.

lp670sv · « **Reply #83 on:** January 21, 2012, 03:31:54 AM »

I think people protest a bill that doesn't effect them is exactly the kind of thing this country needs. They have no stake in the debat other then knowing the bill is wrong and is a violate of rights.

CactusRob · « **Reply #84 on:** January 25, 2012, 01:57:38 PM »

Update on 2012 Nationals:

Knoxville, TN is my first choice. Chris wants to host and he has support. The issue is finding a venue large enough. If that falls through, other options are:

Long Island, NY (Roy)
Rochester, NY (Randall, John M. and Roy)

or if either host is up for it:
Dallas, TX (Terry)
Jackson, KY (Mark)

For any of the above, I am aiming for 1st or 2nd week of August.

Thanks,
Rob

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #85 on:** January 25, 2012, 01:58:42 PM »

Cool beans

Chronic Apathy · « **Reply #86 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:02:45 PM »

If TN doesn't work, I think Rochester is the best choice. Randall will be supplemented by two experienced tournament hosts, and I've seen his bid - Rochester, with an international airport and a relatively small population, would be perfect for how travel at Natz always ends up.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #87 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:10:03 PM »

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on January 25, 2012, 02:02:45 PM

If TN doesn't work, I think Rochester is the best choice. Randall will be supplemented by two experienced tournament hosts, and I've seen his bid - Rochester, with an international airport and a relatively small population, would be perfect for how travel at Natz always ends up.

Not to mention I've got an excellent postcount. That's a qualification, right?

In all seriousness, I am honored with the fact that my name is up there at all. Thank you for your consideration Rob, and many thanks to all you do for the game!

Tom Bombadil · « **Reply #88 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:21:23 PM »

Speaking as one of Randall's trainees and one who now also has a playgroup of around 3 to 5, if it helps at all I would like to rep my support for having the national tournament with Randall. If it helps the first and most recent tournament I hosted had 16 people and Randall was a big help so yeah. I just wanted to offer my support to Randall being the national tournament host.

katedid · « **Reply #89 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:33:03 PM »

There used to be a fairly substantial playgroup at my church in Rochester about 7 years ago or so. I wasnt invovled then. I wouldnt be surprised if a bunch of those people showed up if Nats were here.

TechnoEthicist · « **Reply #90 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:39:33 PM »

Thank you for that posting Rob. If the dates are flexible, I would greatly prefer for the tournament to be 1st weekend of august since I have finals the second weekend (gotta love grad school). However, I do not want to impose and have everyone cater to my interests. TN would be a great location and I'm sure our friends in NY could take good care of us as well...

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #91 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:41:01 PM »

I'd say go KY before NY. Mainly because, though it's been awhile since NY has had a nats, Boston just had one there. I also wouldn't mind Texas...there hasn't been something southern for years.

Red · « **Reply #92 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:25:35 PM »

I'd have to vote for first weekend of august as well. I have something school related the second weekend I'd prefer not to miss though I could. If chris can find a venue I'll be attendance at natz hahaha.

soul seeker · « **Reply #93 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:27:25 PM »

Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 25, 2012, 02:41:01 PM

I'd say go KY before NY. Mainly because, though it's been awhile since NY has had a nats, Boston just had one there. I also wouldn't mind Texas...there hasn't been something southern for years.

I've been to Mark's place multiple times...there are logistical problems that must be overcame in KY.
Also, Randall's NY location is pretty close to OH (basically west side of state) and no where near Boston (relatively speaking).*

* All of the NY info is biased information since I'm under 2 hours from Randall and therefore technically could sleep in my own bed every night of Nats.

Then again, of that list...only Texas would be difficult for me to travel too, so I'm pretty happy with Rob's list.

Crashfach2002 · « **Reply #94 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:57:31 PM »

Since my name is being thrown around let me clarify!

I'm currently contacting several churches and other large places finding out if we can use them and what the cost would be. I have a place targeted but if I can find another one with comparable luxuries but cheaper I will be going for that one. If I do host it will have to be the 2nd weekend of August since I will be at a wedding during the first weekend. (In FL, oh the irony)

So all this being said, unless the places are just far too costly for me to rent out (which is a possibility considering I unload trucks and my wife subs), I plan on having Nats in Knoxville!

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #95 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:07:59 PM »

Quote from: Crashfach2002 on January 25, 2012, 03:57:31 PM

So all this being said, unless the places are just far too costly for me to rent out (which is a possibility considering I unload trucks and my wife subs), I plan on having Nats in Knoxville!

If that happens, let me know. I know it'll be much cheaper for me to go to Nats in Knoxville, and so I might be able to help with some of the difference.

TN for nats 2012! FTW!

SomeKittens · « **Reply #96 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:40:33 PM »

Quote from: Crashfach2002 on January 25, 2012, 03:57:31 PM

Since my name is being thrown around let me clarify!

I'm currently contacting several churches and other large places finding out if we can use them and what the cost would be. I have a place targeted but if I can find another one with comparable luxuries but cheaper I will be going for that one. If I do host it will have to be the 2nd weekend of August since I will be at a wedding during the first weekend. (In FL, oh the irony)

So all this being said, unless the places are just far too costly for me to rent out (which is a possibility considering I unload trucks and my wife subs), I plan on having Nats in Knoxville!

Congratulations! Just don't sweat it too much if you can't afford it (if you know what I mean).

DDiceRC · « **Reply #97 on:** January 25, 2012, 05:10:43 PM »

While the NY venues are closer to me (and if Roy gets it, I can probably even come help out), I've already explored the idea of going to TN with my kids. Part of my "vacation negotiations" at home.

Then again, from Rochester I could visit my sister (about an hour or so away)...maybe we can really make Nats this year.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #98 on:** January 25, 2012, 05:38:41 PM »

Quote from: CactusRob on January 25, 2012, 01:57:38 PM

or if either host is up for it:
Jackson, KY (Mark)

I also really appreciate being considered for this even as a backup plan. I would LOVE to host a Nats someday, and really a lot of things are ideal here. Being a boarding school, we actually have dorm rooms that people could stay in getting rid of the need for hotels. We have a big new Gym that would be great for the actual tournament, and several smaller classrooms in the same building that would be great for trading/hang out rooms. We have a dining room that could take care of food for people, and several fast food choices about 10 mins away for people who didn't want to eat on location.

Really the only downside would be the distance from an airport. However, it is that very downside that has kept me from putting in a bid in the past. Perhaps I will look into things a bit more and reconsider.

lp670sv · « **Reply #99 on:** January 25, 2012, 05:41:50 PM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 25, 2012, 05:38:41 PM

Quote from: CactusRob on January 25, 2012, 01:57:38 PM
or if either host is up for it:
Jackson, KY (Mark)
I also really appreciate being considered for this even as a backup plan. I would LOVE to host a Nats someday, and really a lot of things are ideal here. Being a boarding school, we actually have dorm rooms that people could stay in getting rid of the need for hotels. We have a big new Gym that would be great for the actual tournament, and several smaller classrooms in the same building that would be great for trading/hang out rooms. We have a dining room that could take care of food for people, and several fast food choices about 10 mins away for people who didn't want to eat on location.

Really the only downside would be the distance from an airport. However, it is that very downside that has kept me from putting in a bid in the past. Perhaps I will look into things a bit more and reconsider.

The New York bid is at a college so we also have all of these things as far as I know

Randall would be the one to ask to confirm. We are also about 20 minutes from Rochester International (I think?) Airport

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Author Topic: Nats location? (Read 33048 times)

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