Bristol Open 2009

[Forte]

Me and Simon made an agreement at the UK Open. He said he wouldn't beat the current NR single (18.21) but he could just average above it!

Yeah, I'm not keeping to that. My apologies.

In all seriousness, I would be disappointed with a sup-18 average. Hopefully nerves won't get to me...

I was worried there for a second

Yeah unfortunately Square-1 is the only event in which I get nervous as well

 

[MTGjumper]

I daren't tell you my real goals for the competition in case I tempt fate, but I don't want any counting 27s again. Well, maybe in 4x4

 

[CharlieCooper]

Lol yes Simon of course you can use my 5x5, I assumed it was a given! We might be in the same group but I'll have a word with the person who did the groupings

The ASDA man is delivering all the snacks I ordered for the weekend as we speak, I feel EXTREMELY sorry for him. Don't think he understands why I have so much... :|

 

[TMOY]

For the 2 people not staying at mine, where are you staying?

I will be staying at the Clifton Hotel, not very close to the venue but this is not a major problem for me.
I see you registered me for magic-master magic, that must be an error, I never compete in them. OTOH, I would like to attempt 3^4 BLD (although I will most probably DNF). Since they are scheduled at the same time it should not be a problem, and I think I'll simply use my useless Magic scorecard for that

 

[AvGalen]

Joey you look different to how I remember you in your avatar.. Have you had a haircut?

Nah. He pulled a Kim Petras.

Joey and Charlie are really doing everything they can to confuse me. How am I ever going to remember who is who now they are both cute girls?

For the 2 people not staying at mine, where are you staying?

I will be staying at the Clifton Hotel, not very close to the venue but this is not a major problem for me.
I see you registered me for magic-master magic, that must be an error, I never compete in them. OTOH, I would like to attempt 3^4 BLD (although I will most probably DNF). Since they are scheduled at the same time it should not be a problem, and I think I'll simply use my useless Magic scorecard for that

3^4 or 4^3?

 

[TMOY]

lol. Although attempting 3^4 BLD might be fun (but long) I think I'll stick to 4^3

 

[CharlieCooper]

Oh yeahhhh Clifton Hotel is nice, well, it's in a nice part of Bristol anyway, but there are some HILLS to get there from the venue... just warning you

Hai Arnaud, I assume you'll arrive usual time? What do you mean we are both cute girls? I am joey, I am a boy.

 

[CharlieCooper]

For the 2 people not staying at mine, where are you staying?

I will be staying at the Clifton Hotel, not very close to the venue but this is not a major problem for me.
I see you registered me for magic-master magic, that must be an error, I never compete in them. OTOH, I would like to attempt 3^4 BLD (although I will most probably DNF). Since they are scheduled at the same time it should not be a problem, and I think I'll simply use my useless Magic scorecard for that

The only issue with doing 4x4 BLD now is the judging situation, because I've tried to organise enough judges for this as it's quite time consuming. That may now be a problem, please tell me in advance next time Should be okay though.

 

[Faz]

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see you got teh WR rowan

 

[MichaelErskine]

The BBC weather for Bristol currently shows heavy rain both on Saturday and Sunday so dress appropriately people --- I think a brolly may just be dangerous with the high winds at the moment!

And if you need transport to and from the venue François, I can probably drive you.

 

[CharlieCooper]

Yeah it has been MEGA windy. My hamster has been frightened.

 

[MichaelErskine]

BTW: I'll be bringing a number of spare puzzles to (try to) sell: -
* Meffert's Pyraminx, in box - £5
* Rubik's Clock, in tatty box - £dunno!
* Meffert's Skewb, some discolouration - £3
* V-Cube 7, black, brand new in box - £22
* Type-C, black, built, stickered, lubed, broken-in, £4
* Type-C, white, sanded, built, stickered, lubed, broken-in, £5
* Rubik's Darth Maul 2x2x2, in box, £4.50
* Square-1, £dunno

Possibly others -- all negotiable -- let's see what happens!

 

[joey]

Ooh ooh, can I have dibs on the black C?

 

[TMOY]

And if you need transport to and from the venue François, I can probably drive you.

Well, if it actually rains heavily, why not ? Thanks Michael (and also Charlie for 4^3 BLD).
I'm going to take my Eurostar now

 

[MichaelErskine]

Ooh ooh, can I have dibs on the black C?

Sure thing Joey - you have official dibs.

 

[pjk]

Changing avatars is so confusing... Charlie as Joey and Joey as a girl?

 

[MichaelErskine]

I switched off avatars last week so I'm not too disconcerted by the recent changes!

On-topic-almost: burning a CD full of Aaron Spectre yardcore for the drive down to Bristol - boy, the kids are gonna love it

 

[MTGjumper]

And I've printed off 152 square-1 scrambles. The export feature on my version of CCT doesn't work...

 

[CharlieCooper]

I'm currently playing musical furniture without the music trying to make spaces for people to sleep. I think there are enough squishy spots for everybody except 1 person. Hopefully Arnaud or Lars is bringing a inflatable thingy and everybody will have an intact spine for tomorrow.

 

[Rama]

* Rubik's Clock, in tatty box - £dunno!

How much for the Clock? I'll pay'll you (almost) everything.
I can pay via Paypal if you want.