blakedacuber
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@ Zryb lololololol u fail at 3x3 scrambling
UK Open 2010
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amostay2004
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DYK:
- Charlie's flat is the awesomest-est
- zomg THE BEAST pizza is a BEAST in size, taste, and price!
- Joey is the servant of the house
- I suck more at 3x3 the more comps I go to
- BRISTOL is
- Autumn in Bristol is
- Whenever you solve next to Rowan you just feel a million times slower
- The sound from his A-V is soo intimidating
- Breandan is still awesome, and thanks for the free stickers
- Breandan actually got algs from me *so proud*
- Simon is awesome
- I need to practise 5x5 cos that's the only event I do well in comp
- Cider Boat
- Beer with cubers
- Agassi is like sunshine
- Conor is a giant
- No one took a shower after the first day
- To say the competition is awesome is a major understatement
- Winning the mystery event means helping to pack up >_>
- They had the awesomest medals ever
- Amos wants to stay in UK
Btw who're you flan?
- Charlie's flat is the awesomest-est
- zomg THE BEAST pizza is a BEAST in size, taste, and price!
- Joey is the servant of the house
- I suck more at 3x3 the more comps I go to
- BRISTOL is
- Autumn in Bristol is
- Whenever you solve next to Rowan you just feel a million times slower
- The sound from his A-V is soo intimidating
- Breandan is still awesome, and thanks for the free stickers
- Breandan actually got algs from me *so proud*
- Simon is awesome
- I need to practise 5x5 cos that's the only event I do well in comp
- Cider Boat
- Beer with cubers
- Agassi is like sunshine
- Conor is a giant
- No one took a shower after the first day
- To say the competition is awesome is a major understatement
- Winning the mystery event means helping to pack up >_>
- They had the awesomest medals ever
- Amos wants to stay in UK
Btw who're you flan?
joey
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Amos: Turns out there is a civil war going on in Malaysia, if you go back you have to join the army and fight. I'd just stay here.
bobthegiraffemonkey
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and you showed me 4x4 oll tricks
Ah yes, I tried to show a few people OLL tricks. 1LOLL is cool, except when I panicked and forgot, did OLL parity because I thought I had parity, then was left with a single flipped edge.
random fun trick: FRUR'U'F' U parity (do backwards to see what it solves)
Toad
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Yeh I definitely heard this too. They're keeping it hush from some people though, not sure why.
flan
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Hmm thats quite a hard question to answer. What do you mean who am I? If you mean who was I at the comp I was Nathaniel R-H. Member of team poohong. Spent most of the comp with zyrb, blake and connor or judging. Quite short. First out on H2H....
CharlieCooper
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Finally I have the time to sit down (albeit in a very tired mood) to write something about the weekend. Basically, it was amazing! I had a great time and wasn't nearly as stressed/bossy/irritating as I normal am during a competition because it was very relaxed but I think that worked. I particularly enjoyed doing the mystery events, which really we only had time for due to the efficient scrambling/judging that so many of you helped out with. I thought the venue were fantastic, having never known that was even there after living in Bristol for so long, it was the most pleasant of surprises. The staff were extremely helpful and went above and beyond what we could have expected. The lunch was great and in general everything about the venue and location was fantastic. Dave and Chrisi are absolute legends and did so much preparation and work for this competition. It's really not just me so make sure you remember those two stars when you think of the UK Open! Without them it would have been an entirely different affair.
In terms of my cubing performance I was very pleased to get my first Square-1 podium where I had some world class competition. I wanted a better average, but at least it was sub 30 (I would have been mad with a 25s average but no podium for example!). I also was happy to break the NR for pyraminx again, which was 4.02 single. Sad that it wasn't sub 4, but there is always next time. Coming fourth for clock was also pretty good considering my competition and was what I had anticipated
As for 3x3x3 I failed but I had zero time to warm up really and I don't mind. Despite not really performing that well, it was delightful enough to see some other great results for my friends. Rowan's 7.71 was obviously a highlight, as was Mark's clock solve. James with his NRs was another perk, he obviously deserved that.
I would really appreciate any points you guys have to make about how things ran, what did you like, what didn't you like, just so that I can look to improve how I organise the schedule and events. Please be as scathing as you like! Personally I felt the H2H did drag a bit in the first round, but was probably more fun to watch. Despite the 3x3 being on Saturday (which was a must due to the press involvement) I think there was a sufficient climax to the weekend, which is what I intended the H2H to be.
I think we had a lot of fun outside of the competition, despite everywhere being extremely busy on Saturday. I can't wait for the young ones to be 18 so that this becomes easier! Last night was particularly nice going to somewhere that wasn't McDonald's and having a more slow paced and relaxed evening. I am now relieved to have my flat back (and so is my flatmate, although I think he is quite the good egg for putting up with us!) and I can report that it isn't actually all that messy. I don't give you all enough credit.
The next projects in UK cubing involves Joey Cooper and Charlie Gouly doing something in Manchester in 2011 if all goes to plan. In addition to this I think a fancy dress open would be hilarious (I am only half joking) and a big project for me to work on is a residential kind of competition much like Benelux Open in Holland. Everyone would stay at the venue (such as a youth hostel) with the competition taking place in a different room. A bit like a massive awesome cubing school trip. I will obviously let you all know if I make progress there but I think it will be a toughy to organise in terms of cost. We shall see!
As I will only repeat what others have said with their DYK, I will wait until I think of some better ones and write a little something about each of the competitors in the meantime (or at least those that post here, as it would be a tad pointless to talk about people that will never read it!)...
In terms of my cubing performance I was very pleased to get my first Square-1 podium where I had some world class competition. I wanted a better average, but at least it was sub 30 (I would have been mad with a 25s average but no podium for example!). I also was happy to break the NR for pyraminx again, which was 4.02 single. Sad that it wasn't sub 4, but there is always next time. Coming fourth for clock was also pretty good considering my competition and was what I had anticipated
As for 3x3x3 I failed but I had zero time to warm up really and I don't mind. Despite not really performing that well, it was delightful enough to see some other great results for my friends. Rowan's 7.71 was obviously a highlight, as was Mark's clock solve. James with his NRs was another perk, he obviously deserved that.I would really appreciate any points you guys have to make about how things ran, what did you like, what didn't you like, just so that I can look to improve how I organise the schedule and events. Please be as scathing as you like! Personally I felt the H2H did drag a bit in the first round, but was probably more fun to watch. Despite the 3x3 being on Saturday (which was a must due to the press involvement) I think there was a sufficient climax to the weekend, which is what I intended the H2H to be.
I think we had a lot of fun outside of the competition, despite everywhere being extremely busy on Saturday. I can't wait for the young ones to be 18 so that this becomes easier! Last night was particularly nice going to somewhere that wasn't McDonald's and having a more slow paced and relaxed evening. I am now relieved to have my flat back (and so is my flatmate, although I think he is quite the good egg for putting up with us!) and I can report that it isn't actually all that messy. I don't give you all enough credit.
The next projects in UK cubing involves Joey Cooper and Charlie Gouly doing something in Manchester in 2011 if all goes to plan. In addition to this I think a fancy dress open would be hilarious (I am only half joking) and a big project for me to work on is a residential kind of competition much like Benelux Open in Holland. Everyone would stay at the venue (such as a youth hostel) with the competition taking place in a different room. A bit like a massive awesome cubing school trip. I will obviously let you all know if I make progress there but I think it will be a toughy to organise in terms of cost. We shall see!
As I will only repeat what others have said with their DYK, I will wait until I think of some better ones and write a little something about each of the competitors in the meantime (or at least those that post here, as it would be a tad pointless to talk about people that will never read it!)...
Joey - As you have phoned me in the middle of my writing this, I am not going to say anything nice about you as a punishment for your interruption.
Thom - Had the sniffles all weekend (probably a bit more than man flu) but still managed to provide enough humour and good company
Mikey E - Even though you were freed from your spreadsheet duties you were still amazingly helpful as always and are one of my favourite house guests due to your gifts and lovely company.
D-Sheppz - Still wearing shorts. I am somewhat amazed that you don't get cold toes. I think you left your UK Open 09 t-shirt here. I shall launder and return to you ASAP if so! Also, you broke my lightbulb by violently putting on a hoody, hilarious!
Marky S (and Kayleigh) - Your girlfriend is amazing for putting up with cubes this weekend and we will definitely hang out more from now on! Congrats on your clock times.
Larsy Lars - Again, a super helpful, forever scrambling and judging competitor that also happens to be an awesome chap too. "Not in my bed".
Roulstons - Entire family are super nice and I am absolutely besotted with the ultimate cutie Daniel. Well done to Sophie for getting PBs and to Emily for beginning to grasp the cube!
SCraw (I think that makes you sound like a wrestler, I hope it sticks) - Gutted you didn't break the world record for square-1, but there is always next time! Also, team bld square-1 with you was fun
B-vazzle - You and your sister and brilliant. Not only are you awesome at cubes but your juggling is crazy. Even if you did accidentally hit me on the head.
Flan - I am going to give in and just call you Flan because you are awesome and nice. Hope you had a nice time, you are a chirpy chap to have around
Andy - Well done for magic! Nice to see you again, felt like ages since Euro. Hurry up and turn 18 so we don't have to abandon you with Ludlows
Amos - OMG PLEASE NEVER LEAVE THE UK :'( You are another favourite house guest, you do washing up and make yourself food with no hassle. Brilliant!
Conor "how much money do I need to bring?" Winters - Thought I was going to strangle you when you even asked me that in the flesh... no but seriously, you are awesome and look hilarious standing next to me. That's half my fault though. Your parents are also brilliant for putting up with cubes - say hi from me!
Zack - You look so cheeky, it's amazing. Was very pleased to meet you and glad you had a good time. Your dad was also very nice and quite the witty one!
JD Ludz - Could never say anything bad about you.... except that your Mmag pose is hilarious
Sam - You are such a cutie, thank you so much for my cube from Ireland, that was a really cool gift, so thoughtful Well done for clock
Y doggy dog - Congrats on the pyraminx final, I am glad I've kept my NR away from you for now though!
Filippo - Domani andro a un apuntamento con.... SHHHHH!
Stinger kids - All so polite and utterly adorable, amazing to have a new youngest competitor too! Won't be long before Louis is sub 25 and I'm sure the youngest two will be under a minute in no time!
Rowy kizzler - DON'T BECOME A SKINK. You are such a radiator at night time but I like you anyway. You have no cubing achievements that come to mind, so it's just as well you just busted out an awesome single, I'll remember that.
Adam and Grace - nice to see you two again, I especially enjoyed watching your team BLD and I won't hold it against you that you took the last beef bagel.
Leon - Happy you got a sub 20 single in 3x3x3 and that you are so keen to cube, I just knew it had to be you when the lady at the venue told me a guy with his mum appeared ready and enthusiastic to start!
Matthew - You continue to remind me of Marco Willems the Belgian cuber. He's awesome too though, so it's definitely not a bad thing!
Luke - You did so well for your first competition, well done! Your mum was also extremely friendly and even helped out with judging, we love that!
Nesstopher - Every cuber (regardless of gender) fancies you. We conducted a survey
Blake - The most enthusiastic first time competitor I've ever met. You got so stuck in and helped out loads - thank you
Nathan K - Not sure if you'll see this but we had a good ten minute conversation about how awesome and friendly you were last night. So glad you could make it to a UK competition while you were over here.
Agassi - Again, not sure if you will see this but hopefully somebody will pass on the message to you that you are hilarious
Conrad - Another extremely helpful guy that we would struggle without, thank you for your help and brilliant company
Thom - Had the sniffles all weekend (probably a bit more than man flu) but still managed to provide enough humour and good company
Mikey E - Even though you were freed from your spreadsheet duties you were still amazingly helpful as always and are one of my favourite house guests due to your gifts and lovely company.
D-Sheppz - Still wearing shorts. I am somewhat amazed that you don't get cold toes. I think you left your UK Open 09 t-shirt here. I shall launder and return to you ASAP if so! Also, you broke my lightbulb by violently putting on a hoody, hilarious!
Marky S (and Kayleigh) - Your girlfriend is amazing for putting up with cubes this weekend and we will definitely hang out more from now on! Congrats on your clock times.
Larsy Lars - Again, a super helpful, forever scrambling and judging competitor that also happens to be an awesome chap too. "Not in my bed".
Roulstons - Entire family are super nice and I am absolutely besotted with the ultimate cutie Daniel. Well done to Sophie for getting PBs and to Emily for beginning to grasp the cube!
SCraw (I think that makes you sound like a wrestler, I hope it sticks) - Gutted you didn't break the world record for square-1, but there is always next time! Also, team bld square-1 with you was fun
B-vazzle - You and your sister and brilliant. Not only are you awesome at cubes but your juggling is crazy. Even if you did accidentally hit me on the head.
Flan - I am going to give in and just call you Flan because you are awesome and nice. Hope you had a nice time, you are a chirpy chap to have around
Andy - Well done for magic! Nice to see you again, felt like ages since Euro. Hurry up and turn 18 so we don't have to abandon you with Ludlows
Amos - OMG PLEASE NEVER LEAVE THE UK :'( You are another favourite house guest, you do washing up and make yourself food with no hassle. Brilliant!
Conor "how much money do I need to bring?" Winters - Thought I was going to strangle you when you even asked me that in the flesh... no but seriously, you are awesome and look hilarious standing next to me. That's half my fault though. Your parents are also brilliant for putting up with cubes - say hi from me!
Zack - You look so cheeky, it's amazing. Was very pleased to meet you and glad you had a good time. Your dad was also very nice and quite the witty one!
JD Ludz - Could never say anything bad about you.... except that your Mmag pose is hilarious
Sam - You are such a cutie, thank you so much for my cube from Ireland, that was a really cool gift, so thoughtful
Well done for clockY doggy dog - Congrats on the pyraminx final, I am glad I've kept my NR away from you for now though!
Filippo - Domani andro a un apuntamento con.... SHHHHH!
Stinger kids - All so polite and utterly adorable, amazing to have a new youngest competitor too! Won't be long before Louis is sub 25 and I'm sure the youngest two will be under a minute in no time!
Rowy kizzler - DON'T BECOME A SKINK. You are such a radiator at night time but I like you anyway. You have no cubing achievements that come to mind, so it's just as well you just busted out an awesome single, I'll remember that.
Adam and Grace - nice to see you two again, I especially enjoyed watching your team BLD and I won't hold it against you that you took the last beef bagel.
Leon - Happy you got a sub 20 single in 3x3x3 and that you are so keen to cube, I just knew it had to be you when the lady at the venue told me a guy with his mum appeared ready and enthusiastic to start!
Matthew - You continue to remind me of Marco Willems the Belgian cuber. He's awesome too though, so it's definitely not a bad thing!
Luke - You did so well for your first competition, well done! Your mum was also extremely friendly and even helped out with judging, we love that!
Nesstopher - Every cuber (regardless of gender) fancies you. We conducted a survey
Blake - The most enthusiastic first time competitor I've ever met. You got so stuck in and helped out loads - thank you
Nathan K - Not sure if you'll see this but we had a good ten minute conversation about how awesome and friendly you were last night. So glad you could make it to a UK competition while you were over here.
Agassi - Again, not sure if you will see this but hopefully somebody will pass on the message to you that you are hilarious
Conrad - Another extremely helpful guy that we would struggle without, thank you for your help and brilliant company
CharlieCooper
Premium Member
DYK:
1 Charlie's flat is the awesomest-est
2 No one took a shower after the first day
3 To say the competition is awesome is a major understatement
4 Amos wants to stay in UK
1. Thank you, I chose it myself.
2. I DID... but then again, I am the exception to the rule that cubers just go into their rooms the whole time (you can totally see it in their skin, hair and clothes...)
3. Thank you
4. OMG PLEASE NEVER LEAVE :'( You are completely one of the UK cubers now.
Also, a DYK quickly... my friend's girlfriend is from the same area in Malaysia as Amos' girlfriend... (not sure how small this area is, but it was a coincidence I had to mention. I also found this incredible amazing as we made the discovery on the cider boat
, which may have influenced my overenthusiastic reaction!)
r_517
Premium Member
got itAgassi - Again, not sure if you will see this but hopefully somebody will pass on the message to you that you are hilarious
finally had a somewhat good sleep after 4 days' excitement. slept from 2am to 6:30pm today=p
and sorry for forgetting to say goodbye
that's the saddest thing in this weekend have to lead Agassi rush to the train station and catch my plane in the meanwhile
bobthegiraffemonkey
Veteran
I looked him up on WCA and saw his picture, my mum just said that I have a doppelganger. Also, overall my times are remarkably similar to his. It's a bit freaky really.
kinch2002
Premium Member
I knew I recognised you from somewhere! You sure you're not the same person?
EDIT:
That reminds me of another DYK:
The weekend was my first anniversary of competing. It's been an awesome year, and I can't believe I'd never met/known of any of you this time just over a year ago. Looking forward to another great year
EDIT:
I do get cold toes, but I like having cold feet. Yes that's my t-shirt. And I'm sorry about the lightbulb. The second time I've broken a lightbulb while swinging something (first time was a table tennis bat)
That reminds me of another DYK:
The weekend was my first anniversary of competing. It's been an awesome year, and I can't believe I'd never met/known of any of you this time just over a year ago. Looking forward to another great year
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blakedacuber
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our landing was very uncomfortable lolgot it
finally had a somewhat good sleep after 4 days' excitement. slept from 2am to 6:30pm today=p
and sorry for forgetting to say goodbye
bobthegiraffemonkey
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Fairly sure, I think I might have noticed if I also lived in Belgium.
MTGjumper
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lol Nesstophar
Also, it's not Scraw, it's either Simone or S Dawg, at least according to Rowan. Actually, no, you've actually started introducing me to other people as Simon Square-1, so it really should be that.
Also, it's not Scraw, it's either Simone or S Dawg, at least according to Rowan. Actually, no, you've actually started introducing me to other people as Simon Square-1, so it really should be that.
scotzbhoy
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So long as the next comp is after Feb 22nd, then that will not be a problemAndy - Well done for magic! Nice to see you again, felt like ages since Euro. Hurry up and turn 18 so we don't have to abandon you with Ludlows
Hanging out with the Ludlows is awesome, particularly when Rowan, Chris and Michael all show up. However, if I am to continue to feel this way then James will have to learn to handle his booze
ben1996123
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So long as the next comp is after Feb 22nd, then that will not be a problem
Hanging out with the Ludlows is awesome, particularly when Rowan, Chris and Michael all show up. However, if I am to continue to feel this way then James will have to learn to handle his booze
Nice birthday.
Robert-Y
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Btw I'm going to hopefully upload my 39.58 with OLL parity and my 44.00 NR avg on youtube soon, I just haven't received the videos from Grant and I can't access youtube atm anyway:s
amostay2004
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So long as the next comp is after Feb 22nd, then that will not be a problem
Hanging out with the Ludlows is awesome, particularly when Rowan, Chris and Michael all show up. However, if I am to continue to feel this way then James will have to learn to handle his booze
Haha.
Sowwy.
In my defence, I haven't had any for a while, and the cider boat insisted on selling me the strong stuff. I only had 5(Ish) lol.
kinch2002
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In your defence...2.59! Thats reason enough to celebrate
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