UIndy Open 2011

[TheMachanga]

Probably from your WCA profile, I'd guess.


The other meetup we have had was in the food court of a mall and it wasn't bad. I think there was one time when people came up and even acted interested and it was mostly (or only) because Mike was blind solving. Even if you don't like being around other people, it isn't bad.

I think I'd almost say a food court over a restaurant because cubing is kind of loud (and annoying, apparently) and food courts are naturally loud.. where we could disrupt people at a restaurant. Really though, I don't care.

We're going to cube while eating...? The cubes are going to get greasy.

 

[nlCuber22]

We're going to cube while eating...? The cubes are going to get greasy.

Nobody said you had to get food. Plus, you could just not cube while you eat.

 

[FatBoyXPC]

Allison and Ethan made very valid points

Meetups and After parties: Parents can sit with if they want, or they can let the kids have their time w/the other cubers.

Cubing + Food: I'm VERY obsessive about greasy handed cubing. You can ask anybody I've let touch my cube. In fact, I about didn't "show off" in public because a waiter and waitress who wanted to scramble for me had very greasy hands, and this was less than an hour before a competition (I stopped at Waffle House for breakfast). I was a bit unpleasant about it, but people like seeing people do the cube so I sucked it up. If you're like me, just put your cube away while you eat, or just don't eat something greasy, or use silverware, etc.

Don't be afraid about cubing in public, people eat it up man, not in a bad way either. Allison mentioned the meetup, and we had a handful of spectators, then Mike decides to do a BLD solve (1:01.xy or something), that drew a crowd and lots of questions, but only temporarily. It's a good feeling too (as long as you aren't arrogant about it). It just makes you feel good when people are genuinely interested and get stunned by your accomplishments.

Like Allison said, I would rather not disturb people. When Jt (jms_gears) and I hang out, we'll generally grab food and cube in the restaurant for a bit, or somewhere else where it's somewhat noisy.

Yes, I checked your WCA profile. Like Chris Hardwick, I think it's more personal to reference people by their names instead of their online aliases.

 

[TheMachanga]

Yes, I checked your WCA profile. Like Chris Hardwick, I think it's more personal to reference people by their names instead of their online aliases.

Yeah I know, I forgot to put a after it.

I see, I will go to the meet up if I can, it will be nice to well...meet you. However, I won't be going to an after party because of time.

Edit: Can I borrow somebody's square-1 to compete with (if we hold it)?

 

[cincyaviation]

I just noticed that the registration is showing up as charging for potential events. I would guess this isn't supposed to happen because they aren't for sure. Is this going to be the actual fee or is that just a mistake?

 

[TheMachanga]

I didn't know we could pay online until now. How do I pay if I already registered?

 

[FatBoyXPC]

Seth: I'm unsure why this happened. I'll talk to Jim and Bryan about it. As for now, since they're tentative events, don't worry about paying for them. I should probably consult another organizer to see how this is usually handled (but I'm betting you don't pay for tentative events) and I'm happy with the way I'm handling it

David: Don't worry about it, just pay when you get there. Since you're already registered it won't go up any, and registration closes soon anyway.

 

[TheMachanga]

David: Don't worry about it, just pay when you get there. Since you're already registered it won't go up any, and registration closes soon anyway.

I just wanted to pay less

 

[FatBoyXPC]

You won't have to pay more since you at least pre-registered.

 

[TheMachanga]

You won't have to pay more since you at least pre-registered.

Ohhh, thought it was 6 + 1 if I paid with a credit card online, and 10 + 2 with cash.

Thanks

 

[JBCM627]

Unofficial results:
http://www.cubingusa.com/uindy2011/results

 

[nlCuber22]

Missing my GuHong. Cubesmith logo, half bright set with bright blue. kinda clicky.

 

[cincyaviation]

DYK
- It's Friday?
-Swords?
-Surprisingly one-sided sword fight?
-First one with a solved cube?
-Everyone had a long lunch?
-Brechon got more maru?
-Starburst in return for useless information?
-Possibly a record number of tennis players in comp?
-Only 1 4bld competitor, and no 5bld?
-22 second average?
-I missed winning all 3 rounds of 2x2 by .brechon seconds?
-Lubix prizes?
-Many people who have never had skyline chili?
-Afterparty at said chili place?

 

[insane569]

dude i sucked my cube popped twice but i still came in 19

 

[TheMachanga]

Missing my GuHong. Cubesmith logo, half bright set with bright blue. kinda clicky.

I found that in my bag. I can try to mail it to you or something, k?

DYK
I could have won clock
No sub 15 average
It was surprisingly behind schedule
Kinda Crowded
Mystery event was strange and fun.
:fp I have horrible consistency, for every event.

idk I'm not good at these give me more dyks

 

[FatBoyXPC]

I had a lot of fun at this, I really hope you all did too! I want to give a big thank you to everybody that helped out here, it is very much appreciated. We had quite a few difficulties in the morning that prevented things from getting started right on time but we still caught up (before lunch, anyway).

I also want to give a very huge thank you for Donovan (Pixel 6) for all of that Lubix!

Some more DYK's!

Apparently KOII has more BLD cubers than the past few competitions?
This comp might as well have been sponsored by Steak 'n Shake?
David LeChuga and John Brechon are very aggressive with toy foam swords?
John Brechon not only got more Maru's, but he really loves them!
Somebody has a cube that jingles?
Seth extorts informatin by bribery of starbursts?
Jt Maupin and Spencer Thompson go to competitions 2 hours away, but not 5-10m?
Chester got a new official PB average
Ethan gets to PLL at low 8...and fumbles to 10.25 (so close!). Still official pb single though

John, Ethan, and Connor all want to go play dragon slayerrrr!

If you are missing a 4x4, PM or email me with the details of it. We found one laying around.

Again, a huge thank you to those that helped out! I could not have done it without all the support!

 

[TheMachanga]

Somebody has a cube that jingles?

Me

 

[IamWEB]

Seriously? The winning average there couldn't have been .01 slower!?

 

[jms_gears1]

I had a lot of fun at this, I really hope you all did too! I want to give a big thank you to everybody that helped out here, it is very much appreciated. We had quite a few difficulties in the morning that prevented things from getting started right on time but we still caught up (before lunch, anyway).

I also want to give a very huge thank you for Donovan (Pixel 6) for all of that Lubix!

Some more DYK's!

Apparently KOII has more BLD cubers than the past few competitions?
This comp might as well have been sponsored by Steak 'n Shake?
David LeChuga and John Brechon are very aggressive with toy foam swords?
John Brechon not only got more Maru's, but he really loves them!
Somebody has a cube that jingles?
Seth extorts informatin by bribery of starbursts?
Jt Maupin and Spencer Thompson go to competitions 2 hours away, but not 5-10m?
Chester got a new official PB average
Ethan gets to PLL at low 8...and fumbles to 10.25 (so close!). Still official pb single though

John, Ethan, and Connor all want to go play dragon slayerrrr!

If you are missing a 4x4, PM or email me with the details of it. We found one laying around.

Again, a huge thank you to those that helped out! I could not have done it without all the support!

**** you lol.

I have another Hour to go at work and Im barely staying awake.
As for calling off, It wouldnt have mattered :/ Darcy (my boss) and randy both have been working for about 2/3 years longer than I have here *******s pulled seniority on me and requested the Day off. And to be honest we didnt need a 3rd shift I havnt, and probably wont charge a single person tonight. And the garage is Empty.
On top of all that my dad stole my damn cube for the weekend. I just got it back like 11 hours ago

Im guessing james nerfed everyone?

 

[FatBoyXPC]

Seriously? The winning average there couldn't have been .01 slower!?

I'm confused on this

Jt: Nah, not me More like David Lettuce LeChuga whooped on Nick Markopolopolopolus (knocked the cube out of hand 2 or 3 times haha) and John Brechon about nearly killed Ethan The nerf swords seemed to work out really well Oh, and Allison made it to round 2!