Author Topic: 2008 American Meet (August 13th-17th)  (Read 21959 times)

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« Reply #150 on: January 28, 2008, 04:12:00 pm »
Wait...Mario Kart Meet ?
Alright, I think I'm pretty much decided to come, but there are still some issues I've got to deal with, like which is the closest airport, would someone be able to take me there (and bring me back later), etc., so... thank you guys if you can help me about that.

Besides, making this trip for 4-5 days is in some way "dommage" (i.e. you regret something) and I think I could take advantage of this journey to see some more land
So, I wanted to let you know that if any of you agreed to host me for a few days more (before or after), that would be really welcome



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« Reply #151 on: January 28, 2008, 07:26:00 pm »
SA coming? Might be a motivation... anything in August COULD work for me.

SA you could fly to Montreal and we could ride there I said COULD... its still speculations.

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« Reply #152 on: January 29, 2008, 03:23:00 pm »
Quote from: silver angel 797
Wait...Mario Kart Meet ?  
  Alright, I think I'm pretty much decided to come, but there are still some issues I've got to deal with, like which is the closest airport, would   someone be able to take me there (and bring me back later), etc., so... thank you guys if you can help me about that.  
 
  Besides, making this trip for 4-5 days is in some way "dommage" (i.e. you regret something) and I think I could take advantage of this journey to   see some more land  
  So, I wanted to let you know that if any of you agreed to host me for a few days more (before or after), that would be really welcome
 

 

Hey there SA!



 

The dates are looking very much like August 13-17 for the meeting dates (for competitions and other fun:-p). This is a Wed-Sun. Everyone should try to arrive Wed by night, then we'd have pretty much 4 full days for the meeting (which is better than last year). This would also allow for it to overlap the weekend, so most people should only need two days off work.

 

As for flying, the nearest airports are RIC (Bird International Airport in Richmond, Virginia), which is about an hour and a half from the house, and The two airports in Washington, DC, which is about 2 and a half hours from the house.

If we know when and where you are coming/going, then, yes, someone will be available to pick you up and drive you around.
Also, you could tie it in with a trip to see whatever else in the USA you wanted. Like I said, the place is close to DC, and thats a big tourist attraction.

As for hosting, I'm sure that some will drive, and wouldn't mind you going back with them (barring room )


Any other questions/comments?

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« Reply #153 on: January 29, 2008, 03:24:00 pm »
As for Shade.... We'd all love for you to make it, so, you should talk to a few other Canadians and see if you can get a group. Like last year, I think PY Lemire is wanting to go, but his problem this year is money. So, you might talk to him and see if he wants to ride, and any other canadians, and just split gas prices with whomever drives.
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« Reply #154 on: January 29, 2008, 05:21:00 pm »
Everybody hop on the train! We're going to Bumpass!



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« Reply #155 on: January 29, 2008, 05:48:00 pm »
Are we going to have a contest to see who's airline ticket costs the most? Cheapest I could find was $512 with a total travel time of 12 hours 45 minutes, not to mention that it'll take me 2 hours and 45 minutes to drive from where I live to the airport.

EDIT: So it says departure 6:45 am. Arrival: 9:30 pm.  That doesn't really add up to 12 hours and 45 minutes.  Not sure why they say that.  It's actually 14 hours and 45 minutes.
EDIT 2: Looks like come knows why.

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« Reply #156 on: January 29, 2008, 05:53:00 pm »
Hmm I guess I'll take some buss

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« Reply #157 on: January 29, 2008, 05:53:00 pm »
so I take it you're gonna be one of the attendees for sure?
sexy, this

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« Reply #158 on: January 29, 2008, 05:56:00 pm »
Yes I'll really try to make it there, I've been asking a bit on an travel agency and it's possible they have some decent price.

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« Reply #159 on: January 29, 2008, 06:05:00 pm »
Time zones, Moto.  You'd gain/lose a few hours each way.  

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« Reply #160 on: January 30, 2008, 12:59:00 pm »
The cheapest would be David Wonn, or anyone who can go by skybus... last year he came for $75 round trip!

only problem is, Skybus isn't everywhere in the nation:-\
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« Reply #161 on: January 30, 2008, 01:54:00 pm »
When Greg and I went to Florida and met up with Clark, He promised Wonn was going to be there with 50 hookers... Derek lied

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« Reply #162 on: January 30, 2008, 03:49:00 pm »
50? wow

thats a bit overkill!

and where'd you get that sign pic, QB? From the town?

Hope illari and ritch come
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« Reply #163 on: January 30, 2008, 06:22:00 pm »
I went over all available options last night, and the cheapest way of getting there will be driving (most likely a rental car). If I can get a couple friends to make the trek with me, I may still do it. If not, oh well. I'm looking at going to grad school out there in a couple years, so maybe then.

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« Reply #164 on: January 31, 2008, 05:58:00 pm »
Ok, thanks Nate! (and Shade )
I will try to buy my ticket in the short future (when the dates are confirmed, however)
I'll keep you informed.


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« Reply #165 on: February 01, 2008, 07:32:00 am »
You're going to a MK meet in USA quentin?
Oh god, you should first improve your mk skills...

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« Reply #166 on: February 01, 2008, 01:24:00 pm »
Nah don't worry Wabs, I'll show them the French power...and what you taught me ;-)

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« Reply #167 on: February 01, 2008, 01:46:00 pm »
oh please no, don't mention me at all when they'll pwn you or I'll look as crap as you!
I didn't teach you anything except that mk64 isn't "only luck" (as you first thought) by winning all races I played with you, nodjo and his bro.

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« Reply #168 on: February 01, 2008, 02:57:00 pm »
wabs should come with quentin;)
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« Reply #169 on: February 01, 2008, 06:13:00 pm »
there's plenty of GE and PD (and whatever you want to play) played there to show off those skills! (if not moreso than even MK last time actually...)

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« Reply #170 on: February 01, 2008, 09:08:00 pm »
Yes, because almost no karters came
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« Reply #171 on: February 02, 2008, 02:26:00 pm »
This is why I ever continued with the game in the first place.

SWEDEN:
Highscore (Patrik) (?)
Ilari Pekkala

AMERICA:
Tyler Wishall
NGamer
Andrew Manning
Vick (Vectorman)
Robin Usher
Zeebo
Wiwf
Duff
Nathan Stinson
Jimbo
Trent
Matis
Woll
Eddie Lovins
PG (dallasburn)
Josh Layne
Kevin Booth
Cooper Lovera
Sean Sullivan
JT
Darksim7 (not sure of name?)
Boss
Larkin
DKK5
Greatmax(F.K.A Maxout. RN Mark Briggs.)
MotoX
octo
Come (only if neo or YE come)
Perfect-Light (I think?)
Pat Z
Matt Vanderwouw
April
Matthew Little
Matt Nissenbaum
Mark Jones
Robert Chastain


NETHERLANDS:
Piet den Dulk
Vincent van der Fluit



ENGLAND:
Shep
FW
Fal
Mark (poker mark)
Tom Gaffikin


CANADA:
Comet
Infil
Ryan White (goose)
PY Lemire


FRANCE:
Wabs


AUSTRALIA:
Neo
Odin
Matt8000
homeonice (i think?)
Alex Penev
Ben Miller


UNSURE OF LOCATION:
Karel


MAYBE INTERESTED
Wouter
Alex
SpiderWaffle
Chris Clark

You know I'm interested.

And try to come if you can.  Unless you have something really important don't miss out on your only chance to see other gamers like you.  Unless deep down at this stage winning is simply everything to you and you're too afraid to come.  You simply make it that much easier for someone else to win.

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« Reply #172 on: February 02, 2008, 10:13:00 pm »
I haven't upodated that list in forever:-\
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« Reply #173 on: February 03, 2008, 02:47:00 am »
Max, if you come and talk the way you post, I'm gonna prank you night and day!

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« Reply #174 on: February 03, 2008, 03:20:00 pm »
she won't come:-p
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« Reply #175 on: February 09, 2008, 05:05:00 pm »
I think I'll order tickets soon, need to get a passport also.

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« Reply #176 on: February 09, 2008, 09:26:00 pm »
Heh, I've said like 5 times I'm not going =).  I'd be suprised if 10% of that list made it hehe

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« Reply #177 on: February 10, 2008, 11:30:00 pm »
More than 10% of that list was there last time octo... And I told you you're going already whether you want to/can or not.

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« Reply #178 on: February 11, 2008, 10:34:00 am »
My Ireland trip is in early June. So odds are looking better now that I can make it.

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« Reply #179 on: February 11, 2008, 10:56:00 am »
I ordered a passport today

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« Reply #180 on: February 11, 2008, 11:05:00 am »
Just imagine what we could do together illu even more of a reason to come i guess...

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« Reply #181 on: February 11, 2008, 11:19:00 am »
oh man yea you have to learn me those cool moves or something you did, I'll learn you some balancing

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« Reply #182 on: February 11, 2008, 02:55:00 pm »
I think Woll is hitting on you, Illu! Run!
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« Reply #183 on: February 11, 2008, 02:58:00 pm »
That's not Woll. Woll's board name is "GoldenGreg007." That was Matis. His board name is "Matabird." 1+2=3 and the vowels are A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y.
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« Reply #184 on: February 11, 2008, 06:24:00 pm »
Goose is trying to teach! Everyone, take cover!

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« Reply #185 on: February 11, 2008, 06:52:00 pm »
As long as Goose doesn't try to teach sex education, we'll all be fine.
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« Reply #186 on: February 11, 2008, 08:24:00 pm »
hahahahaha "you will all get syphilis... and die!"
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« Reply #187 on: February 11, 2008, 09:45:00 pm »
~Q~

I would really like to know if the dates are set in stone right now so I can book some time off work early. I'm still not saying I'm going to go, but I'll definitely see what I can do.
-Comet

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« Reply #188 on: February 12, 2008, 10:26:00 am »
Ah, that's what I thought at first, but then I saw goldengreg007 in his times page url.
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« Reply #189 on: February 12, 2008, 01:10:00 pm »
The times are set in stone 13th-18th august

I've only got until tomorrow to decide since the prices are going up all the time, the cheapest I could find was 11-19th, so I'll have some spare time, I'll have to decide til tomorrow.. think think... it's too expensive!!! no I'll survive!!! nooo I'l die!!! were' all gonna die ok just do it!!! no I'll have to save money if I go on a date!!! naaah the perfect girl is waithing for me in USA I have to go!!! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

the clock is ticking, I have to decide

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« Reply #190 on: February 12, 2008, 03:35:00 pm »
madness
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« Reply #191 on: February 12, 2008, 07:06:00 pm »
madness?

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« Reply #192 on: February 12, 2008, 08:48:00 pm »
matis and greg had better go.

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« Reply #193 on: February 13, 2008, 01:21:00 pm »
ordered the tickets

I'll be leaving for washington the 11th august, what I'll do with the extra day I don't know, sightseeing I guess I'll have a 3h stop in London also.

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« Reply #194 on: February 13, 2008, 01:54:00 pm »
Illu! AWESOME!!!! We're gonna GE it up the whole time there

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« Reply #195 on: February 13, 2008, 03:33:00 pm »
WOOOOO ILLU. I kind of want to go now.
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« Reply #196 on: February 13, 2008, 05:47:00 pm »
When will you be arriving in Washington? Are you flying into DC?
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« Reply #197 on: February 14, 2008, 01:56:00 pm »
I'm flying to Washington yea, because of the time differences I'm not sure yet what the time will be when I'm in Washington but I think it could be in the evening of the 11th august, the cheapest trip I could find that were close to the meet dates were to fly to USA on the 11th and back on the 19th and I chose to fly to Washington because it was cheapest to land in a big city. I'm hoping to find some bus or train or whatever you have there and be in Bumpass on the 13th in the morning.

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« Reply #198 on: February 14, 2008, 04:14:00 pm »
im positive we're going Trent so no worries! how could i miss a opportunity of making fun at jimbo

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« Reply #199 on: February 15, 2008, 03:30:00 pm »
Of course not, Matis
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