UK Open 2010

[CharlieCooper]

Ok hmm then just google YHA Bristol and it's the one near the river! CONRAD stayed there, that's who it was, sorry, I am mental (and covered in flour at this precise moment).

 

[James Ludlow]

Whatever you do, do not stay in the one Muckers and Cogs stayed in. I forget its name, but I'm sure they'll remember. The public toilets around the corner have used sharps bins in them.

Now I've stayed in some really rough places, but even I chose to sleep in my car that night.

 

[James Ludlow]

Its a bonus for me - I don't have to sift through my bag to find one.

 

[r_517]

don't choose Full Moon Backpacker. worst choice ever

 

[Escher]

Wouldn't it be much more economical to just stay out drinking all Saturday night and take a few amphetamines in the morning to get through the day?

At least, that's what's penciled in on my itinerary.

 

[oprah62]

My prediction:
Ben gets WR single and average.
(at 2x2)

 

[amostay2004]

The YHA seems pretty pricey though, for a hostel. I checked and it's 22 pounds for 1 night (on the 6th). We should just go with Rowan's idea

 

[James Ludlow]

Wouldn't it be much more economical to just stay out drinking all Saturday night......?

Alas, if I'm with my brother - he's underage, and if I'm with the family - I'm too old and responsible.

 

[Zyrb]

I haven't found where to register, is it not up yet or am I missing something?

 

[Zyrb]

ok, just checkin

 

[Zyrb]

I will be

 

[Zyrb]

Hertfordshire

 

[blakedacuber]

does anyone have an mf8 megaminx they are willing to selll?

 

[CharlieCooper]

Hertfordshire

Ah, I live in Birmingham. The only competition I know that has been here was UK Open 2007. I wasn't even cubing then, I wish I was.

That competition was obscenely hot and sweaty. That was my first impression... OMG WHY DON'T CUBERS WASH?

A few points to cover things that have been said in recent posts:

1. YHA is the best and probably the only hostel you'll want to stay in. There are other hotels that may have good deals (especially if you cram three in a double room or something) such as a Travelodge or Premier Inn (google is your friend). Booking in advance with them could get you a very good deal.
2. There is no registration cost for this competition as it is all funded by Seventowns rather than the ones I normally organise that aren't at all (which is why we ask for £10 a day ish to cover venue hire and materials). So really, spending some money on somewhere to stay isn't so bad!
3. Registration is not yet online because Ron has been busy with German Nationals and the WCA page hasn't been created (although I expect it will pop up today/tomorrow). In addition to registering there we will also probably ask that you e-mail [email protected] so we have your contact details/dietary requirements etc.
4. The cider boat will definitely be on our list for Saturday night and I expect we'll all go out to eat before that (somewhere kid friendly as there are some underagers amongst us). Friday night I don't mind having something at my place as a lot of people will be staying there anyway but it is bonfire night so maybe we can go and watch the fireworks. This of course depends on when everyone is arriving... which could be all sorts of times, so maybe not.
5. The horrible hostel was 007 Hostel or something (the name alone should get the sirens going).

 

[MichaelErskine]

does anyone have an mf8 megaminx they are willing to selll?

I have a MF8 Type-1 megaminx but you probably don't want that!

 

[r_517]

2. There is no registration cost for this competition as it is all funded by Seventowns rather than the ones I normally organise that aren't at all (which is why we ask for £10 a day ish to cover venue hire and materials). So really, spending some money on somewhere to stay isn't so bad!

YAY

5. The horrible hostel was 007 Hostel or something (the name alone should get the sirens going).

Trust Daniel and doudou and me, Full Moon can't be worse

 

[scotzbhoy]

5. The horrible hostel was 007 Hostel or something (the name alone should get the sirens going).

Me and Dan stayed there. Aviod at all costs.

 

[scotzbhoy]

No flights to Bristol with Ryanair. That makes my chances really low... I will keep on searching for any other possibilties.

What, really? I'm flying to Euro with Ryanair? I also know that Easyjet go from Budapest to London Gatwick, which you can get a train from to come to Bristol. Or maybe someone driving can pick you up...?

IF (and that's a big IF) I am able to drive there, I can easily get there via Heathrow, so if you were to fly there I could give you a lift?

There are no cheap Heathrow>Budapest links I looked for Euro. Well maybe there will be then, but certainly none atm. Are you still going to Euro btw?

Indeed I am

 

[James Ludlow]

Now I've stayed in some really rough places, but even I chose to sleep in my car that night.

5. The horrible hostel was 007 Hostel or something (the name alone should get the sirens going).

Me and Dan stayed there. Aviod at all costs.

Trust Daniel and doudou and me, Full Moon can't be worse

Trust me - I would rather sleep on Brokeback Mountain than 007.

It smelt of general horribleness, had Vicky Pollard and her boy(?)friend doing something the kids shouldn't know about behind the counter.

The only upside was my car seats almost fully reclined.

 

[Zyrb]

If I started practicing now do you think I could average 1:30 or even sub-2:00 OH for Bristol? (I've never done OH before)