Benelux Open 2009

[CharlieCooper]

Wow, I'll be in Germany on this date, in Bochum (which is like an hour and a half drive away according to google maps) I wonder if I'll somehow be able to make it. That would be absolutely awesome if I could Anyone know of trains etc between the 2? (Bochum and Sint Michielsgestel)

Well there is connection via Dortmund and s'Hertogennbosch which is 3:30 to 4:00 Hours by train and cost 50 Euro (early or late train)

Turns out the rest of my class is actually leaving on Saturday 21st, but I asked my teacher if I could just stay on and make my own way back on sunday and she said sure, but I'd have to ring and defer my flight. However, not sure how much I'd want to spend on train journeys. Also, if the train journey is 4 hours I'd have to get up pretty damn early, unless I left on the friday night but I'm not sure I could do that... Meh, would be awesome to go but I'm not gonna get my hopes up.

if you use the deutsche bahn website now you might be able to book tickets in advance that are cheaper. i got a return to rotterdam from hannover for like 50 euros which is pretty good i suppose. also you could go on friday night... because i guess a lot of people will be staying on friday night at the venue. at least we did last time!

 

[Jude]

@Chukk

there might actually a way. If you can somehow get to Aachen, you can drive up with me (need to make sure my car still work until then). I'll let you know

EDIT: I just realized that I have exams in february around that time. Silly me. Well, I'll keep you updated if I can still go.

D'oh, silly exams Thanks for the offer anyway though.

CharlieCooper, thanks for the info but I think it's unrealistic that I'll be able to come. Unless I suddenly decide I'm willing to fish up about £100 then I don't think I want to :S

 

[CharlieCooper]

oh also given that the pound and euro is really crap at the moment.... maybe not

p.s. you can just call me charlie

 

[Sebastien]

@coolmission:

you're from Aachen? Who are you?

 

[d4m4s74]

I'll be there
but I don't know if I will compete, is it worth it at 42 average for 3x3?

 

[TMOY]

It's always worth it if you want to have fun. With a 42 seconds average you probably won't even finish last.

 

[Ton]

I'll be there
but I don't know if I will compete, is it worth it at 42 average for 3x3?

well the goal is to beat your own record....so try to beat your PR

 

[d4m4s74]

Okay, I entered on 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 (my 5x5 solves don't fit in the time limit yet)
now it's time to practice

 

[coolmission]

@coolmission:

you're from Aachen? Who are you?

A student at the RWTH . I guess I'll see you in a month at the Aachen Open

 

[Stefan]

Is there a non-smoker driving to the Benelux Open by car through Frankfurt or nearby and could take me along? Otherwise I'll take the train but both price and schedule aren't so nice.

 

[d4m4s74]

the thread got bumped for rides anyway
so can anyone give me a ride from Den Bosch train station?

it doesn't matter if you smoke or you don't, as long as you don't have a problem with the smell of someone who recently smoked (I promise I won't smoke in the car if someone doesn't want me to)

 

[Ton]

We have to finish scheduling and the number of guest staying in the Hostel

Please register before sunday , on monday I must reserve the places

Thanks
Ton

 

[d4m4s74]

I've registered

BTW, Ton, Do I have to pay for the hostel and competition on location or is there a bank number I don't know about?

 

[Ton]

I've registered

BTW, Ton, Do I have to pay for the hostel and competition on location or is there a bank number I don't know about?

Pay on location
The price depend on the number of people , currently it will be about 72 Euro, bedlinen not included is 5 Euro

If more will come it will be cheaper

63,20 is for the hostel , 5 Euro for food/drinks and rest 3,80 to pay for competition material p/p

 

[d4m4s74]

It's getting closer and closer
everyone competing good luck.
I hope I have a chance (at not being last)

also, I already asked but I can always try again, can anyone get me a ride from the nearest train station?
(Amsterdam, Eindhoven or Den Bosch, your choice)

 

[AvGalen]

Friday-evening I am driving from Hoofddorp to the competition area

Sunday-evening I will be driving from the competition area to my place (near Rotterdam Alexander).

Anyone who wants to drive with me should send me a PM. If you want to you can stay at my place on sunday-night

 

[Stefan]

I intend to take some puzzles with me to sell at the Benelux Open, including some older Rubik's DIY kits and some other puzzles. If you're interested, have a look here:

http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9699

 

[d4m4s74]

d4m4s74 reporting from the Benelux Open

I've noticed 3 things:
1: Erik can't drive backwards
2: alcohol and cubes are a better combo then one might think
3: I suck at bigcubes


till now it's great, so, yeah, wish us all luck tomorrow when the competition really starts

 

[tim]

d4m4s74 reporting from the Benelux Open

I've noticed 3 things:
1: Erik can't drive backwards
2: alcohol and cubes are a better combo then one might think
3: I suck at bigcubes


till now it's great, so, yeah, wish us all luck tomorrow when the competition really starts

Good luck. Have a lot of fun at this awesome venue!

And greetings to all cubers .

 

[guusrs]

Just back from Benelux open 1st day.
Good accommodation, well organized.
I only competed FMC. My result was a disappointing 35 moves.
Results were suprising:
1. Jacco Krijnen: 30 moves
2. Stefan Pochmann & Jimmy Coll: 32 moves
4. Ron van Bruchem and me: 35 moves
etc.

Scramble was: U F2 U F2 R2 B2 U' R B' L B' U2 F' L B R D2 F

Afters the competition I spent 1 hour extra to find a better result.
I did! Higlight next line to show this solution:
R F' D F D2 R' U2 F2 L' F' D' F D2 F' R' D' R2 F U2 L' U' L U' R' F B' (26)

Gus