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North America - US world cup team?

Xtreme - Feb 28, 2006 - 09:42 PM
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So I know its still very early in the game, but just wondering how many people were thinking of making the trip over for Team USA.

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 01, 2006 - 04:23 AM
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I'm definitely going over for it - if nothing else then as an observer. I honestly would like to be captain but if other more deserving folk (which is just about anyone who gives a shout...) step forward, then that's great. Don't necessarily want to be a player but would love to have a hand in the organization and strategy of the team...

Hoshi_Komi - Mar 01, 2006 - 08:25 AM
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Hopefully enough people will get this going, I'm pretty sure my military commitments will keep me out.

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 01, 2006 - 03:30 PM
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Well...I'm not sure if I am deserving of a roster spot, but I sure would like one. Maybe we can tie in the results from the NA Cup to factor in who makes the grade...or maybe we can have a seperate individual-based tourney just to help determine who is going. Sort of like a qualifier...

I don't know, but I want in! Smile

-Rob

lawquoter - Mar 01, 2006 - 05:08 PM
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I'm going to secede from the U.S. and start my own damn country if I don't make the american squad so I'll start up my own team. I am now taking applications for Team Lawquotervania!

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 01, 2006 - 05:17 PM
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lawquoter wrote:

I'm going to secede from the U.S. and start my own damn country if I don't make the american squad so I'll start up my own team. I am now taking applications for Team Lawquotervania!

Wut lang-wedge do yew speek thayre?

lawquoter - Mar 01, 2006 - 05:29 PM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Wut lang-wedge do yew speek thayre?

Jelloshotsoffthedrippingbreasts of barmaids-ish.

Xtreme - Mar 01, 2006 - 08:30 PM
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I plan on going over for it. Hopefully as part of the team, though I'm not going to be able to make the NA Cup so if that has anything to decide the team...

Hoshi_Komi - Mar 01, 2006 - 08:59 PM
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i think whoever can make it is the team....

CyberHare - Mar 02, 2006 - 03:34 AM
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When I get some solid team building regulations posted there will be a strong suggestion that national qualifier tournaments not be held. It'll be more based on who wants to go, who can go, and if there's a surplus of people wanting to be on a team, then making a competetive team lineup that's still fun. Unless we want to make this a totaly serious event with ridgid team building guidlines, qualifiers will get out of hand in some area's.

You guy's havn't asked the really important question though. Does Rod play for team Canada or team USA?

darthnoir - Mar 02, 2006 - 06:30 AM
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I would love to participate, but it's going to largely come down to how my checkbook is looking at the end of this year.

Melifaxis - Mar 02, 2006 - 12:59 PM
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I'll be trying to go for this one, but wont know for sure until year-end.

I will brush up on my Lawquotervanian (Jelloshotsoffthedrippingbreasts of barmaids-ish) as well.

lawquoter - Mar 03, 2006 - 03:17 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:

I'll be trying to go for this one, but wont know for sure until year-end.

I will brush up on my Lawquotervanian (Jelloshotsoffthedrippingbreasts of barmaids-ish) as well.

let me tell ya mel, it's tough. I mean, really, if your tongue slips a little....

Paul - Mar 08, 2006 - 03:52 PM
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you know, us Canadians were polite and friendly enough to stay out of your World Cup Thread. I guess the gloves are off eh?

You guys are going down Smile

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 08, 2006 - 03:55 PM
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Paul wrote:

You guys are going down Smile

Of course we are...do you really need us to translate LaQuoter's language? Smile

lawquoter - Mar 08, 2006 - 05:21 PM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Of course we are...do you really need us to translate LaQuoter's language? Smile

Rob's got the hang of it..... Razz

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 09, 2006 - 03:39 AM
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Paul wrote:

you know, us Canadians were polite and friendly enough to stay out of your World Cup Thread. I guess the gloves are off eh?

You guys are going down Smile

Paul, stay the hell off this thread, ya goofy Canuck Very Happy

- I know you're feeling pretty good right now with Canada's upset of the USA in the World Baseball "made for TV" event, but still, please try to maintain some dignity here... Wink

And no, as much as we love him, Rod cannot play for the USA.... Laughing

And if Team Canada is led by their best player, then I guess we should prepare for Zombie as Captain... Wink

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 09, 2006 - 07:43 AM
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We have a baseball team?

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 09, 2006 - 09:47 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

And if Team Canada is led by their best player, then I guess we should prepare for Zombie as Captain... Wink

He'd better win a few more tournies if he wants to claim that title...

BTW - someone better give Zombie his NAF access back if he's gonna be on the team Wink

CyberHare - Mar 09, 2006 - 10:03 AM
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My lord what we Canadians won't do to win a tournament Laughing

Giving Zombie his access back. Why does that give me a cold shiver down the spine.

In all honesty though he has mellowed a little over the last two years. I think having a real job has changed him a little.

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 09, 2006 - 05:04 PM
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Let's see...

Zombie's won the Deathbowl, the Canadian Open, and placed pretty well at the other tournies where I see him play... while Steve's not been the most tactful or respectful on the boards, he is certainly a very fine tournament player....

as far as access returned, I'd consider any request, or ask the President to do the same....

Kolja_TBBF - Mar 10, 2006 - 06:53 AM
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I, of course, think Zombie is the 2nd best tourney player in the world right now.
Wink

Kolja

AnthonyTBBF - Mar 10, 2006 - 08:18 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

That's like par for the course for most TBBF coaches.

I mean, our league only holds 16 of the top 20 Canadian spots (no thanks to me). Wink

jaylazer - May 01, 2006 - 09:39 AM
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Hey Guys,

Has anyone taken the lead here?

I'm interested although the thickness of the wallet will be a factor. (Not to mention the wife factor.)

KarlLagerbottom - May 01, 2006 - 10:14 AM
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Well...I am definately interested in attending...but I think that in the interest of USA having a better chance at this, we may want to have a qualifier.

I did manage to avoid the spoon yesterday, but I'm not sure that it helps that "Avoiding the Spoon" is really enough to cut it. Smile

jaylazer - May 01, 2006 - 10:16 AM
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Before we have the qualifier, let's see if we have enough people who can/want to go.

If we have just enough people then we are pretty much settled.

Xtreme - May 01, 2006 - 12:48 PM
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Old Man Monkey and I were talking at the TKC, he is interested in organizing and running the team. I think he would be the perfect captain myself.
I have a couple forums up for discussing the team and making plans on the Zlurpee Forums. I don't think we are going to have to worry about qualifiers I think its going to come down to who can make it.

CyberHare - May 01, 2006 - 06:33 PM
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I'll hold on to any funds I raise for team USA for now and I'll pass them on to either Xtreme or OMM at GenCon.

Melifaxis - May 11, 2006 - 10:26 AM
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I wanna go! Will start confirming the reality of it and get my butt on the Zlurpee forum

Xtreme - May 19, 2006 - 01:12 AM
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Where are all the US guys at? Come on lets get this team together, we are falling behind the Aussies and Canucks who are already forming up teams.

KarlLagerbottom - May 19, 2006 - 06:37 AM
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Melifaxis wrote:

I wanna go! Will start confirming the reality of it and get my butt on the Zlurpee forum

Oh Great...there goes The Necro team. Crying or Very sad

EDIT: Seriously...if I can make it to the World Cup AND if I am able to play...I'd like to play Dwarfs.

Hoshi_Komi - Jun 09, 2006 - 04:47 PM
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........how many will the US have?

lawquoter - Jun 10, 2006 - 05:54 AM
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I don't know. I'd really, really like to go. This would be a great chance to participate in something bigger than the usual run of the mill tourney.

Xtreme - Jun 11, 2006 - 10:00 AM
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gken1 wrote:

........how many will the US have?

With it bieng moved to October, we have a little longer to get a team together. But at this point not enough to fill a team. Confused

KarlLagerbottom - Jun 11, 2006 - 10:18 AM
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Does that mean I have a shot at making the squad? Smile

Man are we in for it! Smile

Xtreme - Jun 11, 2006 - 09:05 PM
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Anyone that can open their wallet enough to make the trip can get on the team at this point. If we end up with more then eight that can go we will have to figure something out, but at this early time I don't think that will be our problem.

Old_Man_Monkey - Jun 12, 2006 - 03:58 AM
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After speaking with Woody at length over the weekend, I can tell you this: this tournament will be historical, on par with Resurrection... if anyone is EVER going to get to Europe in the next two to three years, this will be the tournament you will want to attend....

Melifaxis - Jun 16, 2006 - 09:40 AM
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The wife wants to go to the UK and go shopping!!! My chances are looking better and better.

lawquoter - Jun 19, 2006 - 05:18 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:

The wife wants to go to the UK and go shopping!!! My chances are looking better and better.

I'll get you drunk if you go. Just ask OMM and snew. Razz

Seriously, I'll start planning. If some of us band together a little bit, we might be able to figure out ways to do it.

LouisX - Jul 29, 2006 - 11:37 AM
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GKen, you got to be there !

Hoshi_Komi - Jul 29, 2006 - 06:45 PM
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I'm in the military......I'm locked down now Sad

so I doubt I can make it.

LouisX - Jul 30, 2006 - 02:35 AM
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Why ? The US love to send their marines everywhere in the world, dont they ? Wink

Seriously. The way we work in France is there is a captain elected through non-democratic process. If you ask everyone, you don't go nowhere.
Then the Captain makes a list of coaches he choses and calls them. Basically, when you go a bit far, it's those willing to pay for the trip that comes. But it depends on the offer/demand.
Get a captain and make him do the list. Captains also decide about orga and everything behind the scene.

See you there Cool

lawquoter - Jul 30, 2006 - 06:49 AM
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LouisX wrote:

Why ? The US love to send their marines everywhere in the world, dont they ? Wink

yeah, but ken's a swabbie. Laughing

He only goes where there's water. Razz

Hoshi_Komi - Jul 30, 2006 - 09:17 AM
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submariner.....so I'm even limited to only where there's deep water.

LouisX - Jul 30, 2006 - 10:52 AM
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The Seine in Paris is waiting for you, as Gégé the rat ogre ! Wink

Glorian_Underhill - Jul 30, 2006 - 02:07 PM
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Just heard today that if you wear "provocating" cloth at the artifical made beaches on the Seine you got to pay 38???.

So no Hawai shirts for you Gken. Mr. Green

LouisX - Jul 31, 2006 - 02:01 AM
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Don't believe what they say on CNN. Watch Fox News ! Wink

Xtreme - Jul 31, 2006 - 02:06 AM
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LouisX wrote:

Don't believe what they say on CNN. Watch Fox News ! Wink

Glorian_Underhill - Jul 31, 2006 - 03:23 AM
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LouisX wrote:

Don't believe what they say on CNN. Watch Fox News ! Wink

Why not!? Both send the same, except on Fox it all sounds more like a news blog from Starship Troopers. Smile

Melifaxis - Jul 31, 2006 - 11:32 AM
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,206201,00.html

Glorian_Underhill - Jul 31, 2006 - 11:58 AM
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Paris was pushed to forbid "indecent attire" because it could "provoke temptation and dangerous behavior along the bank of a river," Pascal Cherki, mayoral aide in charge of sports, was quoted as saying.....

I thought seeing half naked french girls were the meaning of all this. Rolling Eyes

So I have to change my first post. Gken... no monokinis for you then.

Well we hijacked this thread but at least there is some action into it. And I even learned a new word! Very Happy

Ahh Monokinis.... hmm, my dwarven slayer, yes that one in his Throng part of his bikini makes a blitz on your not very well dressed Gutter Runner. Gee, dark colours are so out this season.

Longshot - Aug 01, 2006 - 10:32 AM
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Gken... you have to come !
You re surely one (or the one) of the best USA coach. (not only ranking i mean... you re good on the field)

LouisX - Aug 01, 2006 - 02:20 PM
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You're even better at Rock City ! Very Happy

Melifaxis - Dec 05, 2006 - 01:04 PM
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/bump

vt_doogie - Jan 06, 2007 - 11:15 PM
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Hopefully, Some of us from the FNBBL could make it there.
We did have a good showing winning the first US team tourney (New World Cup).

Heck Ken only had a 60% win percentage in the league. The problem is bank rolling players to the UK. Hopefully we can swing something to help a team USA...

Have they put any thought into Spouse activities while we are partying and playing bloodbowl? Might help those of us with spouse to justify the trip. Smile

VTdoogie

KarlLagerbottom - Jan 07, 2007 - 09:29 AM
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vt_doogie wrote:

VTdoogie

VTDoogie-
I have no business being on the team, but I may be planning on attending. Do you know if Skummy or Dave are planning on going? Are you?

Anyone commited to going at this point?

-Rob

P.S. There are still 9-10 months to go on this, but it'll be here before you know it and whoever is going will probably want to make travel plans 2-3 months in advance. Also, if there will be some follow-up fundraising effort...maybe other NA Tournies can roll that into their entrance fee.

P.P.S. With Cyberhare's retirement...what happened to the fundraising dollars that the NA Cup generated in 2006? Brian?

Xtreme - Jan 07, 2007 - 07:52 PM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

VTDoogie-
I have no business being on the team, but I may be planning on attending. Do you know if Skummy or Dave are planning on going? Are you?

Anyone commited to going at this point?

There are a few that have said they will be going and a list of hopefulls on the zlurpee forums. At this point everyone is welcome to be on the team.

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P.S. There are still 9-10 months to go on this, but it'll be here before you know it and whoever is going will probably want to make travel plans 2-3 months in advance. Also, if there will be some follow-up fundraising effort...maybe other NA Tournies can roll that into their entrance fee.

I'd rather be making travel plans now, so hopefully we will know more soon.

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P.P.S. With Cyberhare's retirement...what happened to the fundraising dollars that the NA Cup generated in 2006? Brian?

He handed it off to me, and I passed it on to OMM. So the money is still around. I'll be doing some fundraising at the zlurpee bowl. I'm not sure adding it into the entry fees is a good idea though, as the money won't be benefiting many people.

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 08, 2007 - 05:26 AM
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Brian, remind me: was this the entire amount raised or just the funds for the US portion of the effort?

Xtreme - Jan 08, 2007 - 05:16 PM
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I was told it was the entire amount.

KarlLagerbottom - Jan 08, 2007 - 06:46 PM
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Xtreme-

What I was saying here was not really a point for the attendees, but more for the TOs. Possibly donating 5% or 10% of the each attendee's entry fee toward the Team USA. It won't be much, but every dollar can help our young athletes a chance to compete! :RAH!: Surprised

:RAH!:

I mean it might be meaningful for people to know that they donated, but if the tourney was going to cost them X to begin with, it would be transparent to them.

Maybe have a spot at your tournies for auctions, etc...where proceeds can go to the travellers. I don't know...really just thinking out loud.

-Rob

Xtreme - Jan 09, 2007 - 12:25 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Maybe have a spot at your tournies for auctions, etc...where proceeds can go to the travellers. I don't know...really just thinking out loud.

-Rob

This is exactly what I am planning on doing at the Zlurpee Bowl this year, is having several items available in a silent auction with all the money going to the US world Cup team. Any left over giveaways I have this year may be sold online with the money going to the same fund as well.

I'll talk it over with OMM, but someone should step up and get things like this organized in general so interested parties can tell if they can afford to go or not.

vt_doogie - Jan 14, 2007 - 09:29 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

No clue if any of the guys have thought about it. I'll mention it next time I see them. Not sure if they have the funds. I think I can swing it, but I normally go to VT football games and the schedule isn't fully laid out yet. If there is a conflict, then I will have to run it by the wife. If I can go, then I will definitely have to take the wife with me. Probably making it a week trip. Only question will be the who what where how....

-VTdoogie

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 14, 2007 - 03:01 PM
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All right Bryan - I'll contact each of the TOs for every North American tourney from now until October 1 to see what they can do to help the team. However I would like for you to be the treasurer of this effort. I don't want anyone suspecting I'm mixing funds when we raise thousands of dollars! How about an topic re: such on the Zlurpee forums with a Paypal button to let people contribute... you and I will have the passwords to whatever account you create and we'll go from there.

I'll put up the following at the TKC4 for auction:

complete set of BB magazines and books
Golden Goblin award winning Orc team from Budapest, Hungary

plus some other odds and ends....

Is that enough organization or what else would you like?
OMM

snew - Feb 23, 2007 - 08:42 PM
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I want that Orc team. Too bad I'm not going to be at the tourney. Sad

galonso - Feb 24, 2007 - 02:38 PM
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I can go and I'd be interested in joining the team.

Hangus - Feb 28, 2007 - 10:29 PM
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galonso wrote:

I can go and I'd be interested in joining the team.

best bet is to register here

http://www.zlurpeebowl.com/Forums/viewforum.php?f=20

Morpheous - Apr 14, 2007 - 03:50 PM
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I just talked to my wife last night. I would like to go to the NAF World Cup for the US. I am not sure who is heading the team up, but I am already looking at flights and would like to book early. Whoever is leading the way here, if they could contact me, I would like more information. Also, if Allowed to be on the team, If anyone would like to split some costs with like sharing a room and whatnot, I am all for it. Expensive trip, but no problems on my end in going.

Someone please contact me via email,shennessy@wi.rr.com to discuss it. Also, in the email, if you could toss your phone number, or I could provide mine, would rather talk about it over the phone rather than emails.

Look forward to hearing from someone who is captain or leading the team or whatnot. Would like to get my plans finalized early.

-Krogenstar
AKA- Morpheous on the ZB3 site.

Morpheous - May 31, 2007 - 05:58 AM
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Still looking for about 2 more people to go to the WC this year. The time is rapidly approaching and registration begins through out next month.

If you are interested in going, please shoot me a PM or Email.

-Schawn