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1. Older cubers discussions
  
  Well done @openseas It's been a long time coming.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,579
  
  Feb 17, 2019
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
2. Older cubers discussions
  
  Got a 1:30 3BLD PB in the 1st round at Manchester today and then 1:23 in the final. Missed a 1st round mean by a flipped edge on the 3rd solve. Was meant to go safe but it felt good so I went for it.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,572
  
  Feb 16, 2019
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
3. Older cubers discussions
  
  Glad the NR has finally gone. I don't think it will last too long though. I'm interested in how good William Wright can get.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,513
  
  Jan 20, 2019
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
4. Older cubers discussions
  
  Hello all and welcome to our new members. Haven't posted for a bit as so many oldies are now on Facebook. I've been at the Great British Blind Off today. All blind and FMC. The FMC single and mean WRs were beaten which was exciting. My next MBLD goal is 10 points. It seemed a big stretch to...
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,509
  
  Jan 19, 2019
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
5. Older cubers discussions
  
  Me too but sometimes I have to just remember through brute force which wouldn't be good if short of time. I also might move a pair from the end of one image to the start of the next or come up with a better word but again, that takes time.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,323
  
  Nov 28, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
6. Older cubers discussions
  
  Do you have any rules that you follow for the order of pairs?
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,321
  
  Nov 27, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
7. Older cubers discussions
  
  Another great comp at Weston-super-Mare. We'll done to @Selkie and @Shaky Hands I had a poor 4x4 and OH. 3BLD was 3 DNFs but 2 were close and were sub PB. I got a PB single in 3x3 but the real highlight was 7/7 in MBLD. It was as safe as I could make it and it paid off. I'll qualify for the UKs...
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,298
  
  Nov 25, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
8. Older cubers discussions
  
  I'll be rocking up in a hired Honda Jazz (or equivalent) tomorrow morning.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,294
  
  Nov 23, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
9. Older cubers discussions
  
  Once I know for certain if the courtesy car has fallen through I'll see if anyone is passing close by but I may have to hire a car. Public transport is as expensive as it is slow.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,293
  
  Nov 23, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
10. Older cubers discussions
  
  True. 7 it is. 5 points should get me a top 20 ranking too. Biggest problem is getting there this weekend. My car broke and I may not get the courtesy car I was promised. I'll see what tomorrow brings. .
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,291
  
  Nov 22, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
11. Older cubers discussions
  
  I hadn't really considered qualification but given how infrequently I compete I really should. 8 sounds tempting now!
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,289
  
  Nov 22, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
12. Older cubers discussions
  
  I've given up trying to find somewhere quiet to practice MBLD. As I'm competing at the weekend and desperate to practice I've just had to do it in the kitchen area in front of people. Tried 3 yesterday and got 0 in 10:26 but they were close. Today I went super carefully and got 4/4 in 17:06. Not...
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,287
  
  Nov 22, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
13. Older cubers discussions
  
  Due to tight qualifying I'm only registered for 8 events. Crazier than normal home life and the loss of my lunchtime practice area mean I've only practiced 3BLD. 2x2, skewb and Pyraminx - puzzles still in my case since High Wycombe in April. Alg revision required. No goals. 3x3 - got PBs last...
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,195
  
  Oct 24, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
14. Older cubers discussions
  
  I find it quite easy to get used to stickerless cubes for blind and that other type of solving. I only prefer stickers for the grip they give. I've just had a proper look at the schedule for the UK Championship and realised that I won't be competing at all on the Sunday. I'm not telling the wife.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #20,166
  
  Oct 20, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
15. Older cubers discussions
  
  Pretty impressive. I'm registered.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #19,987
  
  Sep 4, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
16. Older cubers discussions
  
  Obviously I'm silver blond not grey but I'll be there. 30 mins until registration.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #19,983
  
  Sep 4, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
17. Older cubers discussions
  
  I did want 4BLD and 5BLD success plus a 3BLD PB but we'll see if I can get any practice in. Currently I'll settle for not missing registration. Yourself? 20 points MBLD?
  newtonbase
  
  Post #19,964
  
  Sep 3, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
18. Older cubers discussions
  
  It's not happening at all. An office move meant I lost my practice space. We are getting a new canteen area soon so if that's not too busy I might get started again. Plus, I've lost my good 5x5 which hampers 5BLD.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #19,959
  
  Sep 2, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
19. Older cubers discussions
  
  Anyone off to Melbourne for WC 2019?
  newtonbase
  
  Post #19,939
  
  Aug 29, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion
20. Older cubers discussions
  
  Congratulations. Great achievement.
  newtonbase
  
  Post #19,923
  
  Aug 28, 2018
  
  Forum: General Speedcubing Discussion

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