US Nationals and Open

[Hadley4000]

The OH WR was going to be Lofty. But now, maybe not =[

why? what happened?

His car broke down on the way.

 

[ShadenSmith]

Where is he stuck?

 

[pcharles93]

The deserts of Nevada, he was lost to begin with.

 

[Carson]

I'm in Atlanta, but am staying a few miles away from Underground tonight. Can anyone tell me the best place to park when I arrive in the morning? I've got a gps... so I just need a name or address.

 

[Derrick Eide17]

DAMN I hope Lofty makes it, he'll get OH WR!

and also yeah anything new on Live feed?

 

[hdskull]

The deserts of Nevada, he was lost to begin with.

Oh yes, he's a few thousand miles west off his destination when he only lives a few hundred miles south.

 

[Dene]

Lol, is he really? Nice one Lofty

 

[Mike Hughey]

I'm in Atlanta, but am staying a few miles away from Underground tonight. Can anyone tell me the best place to park when I arrive in the morning? I've got a gps... so I just need a name or address.

There's parking for Underground Atlanta - 2 parking lots. I think we're going to park there (it seems like too big of a walk with the kids to come from the Hampton, and we're staying slightly out of town tonight). I don't remember the directions, but if you google for it you should be able to find the directions.

I won't be in town tonight - we're coming in tomorrow morning. If anyone wants to contact me, find the Satterfields - they have our phone number.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning.

 

[Hadley4000]

Yay, Lofty is coming! He got a ride frm his dad up here

 

[Carson]

I'm in Atlanta, but am staying a few miles away from Underground tonight. Can anyone tell me the best place to park when I arrive in the morning? I've got a gps... so I just need a name or address.

There's parking for Underground Atlanta - 2 parking lots. I think we're going to park there (it seems like too big of a walk with the kids to come from the Hampton, and we're staying slightly out of town tonight). I don't remember the directions, but if you google for it you should be able to find the directions.

I won't be in town tonight - we're coming in tomorrow morning. If anyone wants to contact me, find the Satterfields - they have our phone number.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning.

Not feeling too great about those parking garages based on the google search. Lot's of people reporting their cars were broken into.

 

[dudemanpp]

I went to the venue today and I am kind of worried. Is it going to be big enough to fit all 84 people + non-pre registered people?

 

[Lotsofsloths]

Gimme updates!

 

[hdskull]

WHAT's HAPPENING PEOPLE!?!?!?! WRs ??? lol.

 

[Kian]

agreed, what's going on there? anything noteworthy?

 

[Lotsofsloths]

I truly hate how people just put us in the dark..

 

[Mark]

If only Studzien was there... We would have live scoring

 

[Dene]

Is this happening now? I look forward to some good results!

 

[Carson]

Nationals was certainly an experience. Let's just say that I won't be going back to Atlanta anytime soon. The organizers seem to be running the competition smoothly, but the city itself isn't exactly cooperating.

Upon arriving at the venue (2 hours early... bad idea) I was greeted by multiple people asking for money and one random person asking to use my mobile phone. I felt unsafe the majority of time I was there. This is sad for me... I was at underground a few years ago as part of a college function and it was very nice. Things certainly have changed there in the last few years.

I can't really say too much about times/placements. I left after my last event... I'm certain I didn't advance in anything, and I don't feel that the risk of going back to underground again tomorrow is worth it.

A side note: One of our fellow cubers was mugged in the Underground Atlanta restroom during the competition. Two guys stole his wallet. The restroom was probably less than 100 yards from the actual stage where the solves were taking place. I'm not sure who it was, as this was my first competition and don't know everyone yet. I'm sure someone will reply to this and let us know who it was when they get back home.

Bravo Organizers, but blah Atlanta...

 

[JBCM627]

It's good to hear some of how it went! Hopefully tomorrow will turn up some amazing times. Congrats to everyone who competed today, and good luck tomorrow!

I don't feel that the risk of going back to underground again tomorrow is worth it.
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One of our fellow cubers was mugged in the Underground Atlanta restroom during the competition. Two guys stole his wallet. The restroom was probably less than 100 yards from the actual stage where the solves were taking place.

This is very unfortunate. I always thought it was great to have spectators at competitions... especially ones who aren't competing or haven't competed before. It's a shame that the event is drawing in people who are having a negative impact on the competition. Hopefully tomorrow nothing like this will happen, and it will end up as a good day for everyone.

Edit: Re my earlier post, you know, maybe Cornell would be a good place to have nationals... nobody is even there to mug you. Hopefully this will at least serve as a precedent for choosing future venues, or at least choosing which ones to rule out.

 

[pcharles93]

So this is what America is turning into. We can't even have a small 2 day gathering without some idiots interrupting. So how is the guy? Did he make it out with a few bruises or did they just snatch his wallet?