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Old_Man_Monkey - Sep 13, 2004 - 08:12 AM
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The second annual Three Kingdoms Challenge for the Gumpta Cup will be held on March 12th and 13th in the Sci Fi City gaming complex in Orlando, FL. This tournament is a NAF-sanctioned, five game, Swiss style event complete with door prizes and a pub quiz.

More details to follow in the weeks ahead...the riches of Lustria await all who dare to challenge for the Gumpta Cup...

-Old Man Monkey

Ben - Sep 13, 2004 - 08:22 AM
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You can count me in again. This time i'll be sure to take my clothes with me as a carry on so it doesn't end up in Tampa again. Ahh memories.

See you in a week Jimmy!

Ben

Melifaxis - Sep 13, 2004 - 08:36 AM
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Woo hoo!

Ben - Sep 24, 2004 - 01:46 PM
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OMM, i am going to book my ticket shortly so i don't run into the same problem as last year. Just want to make sure it's going to be March 12 & 13 before i go ahead and book. And what time do you think all the gaming and awards ceromony etc will be done on the Sunday? Let me know.

See you at Deathbowl, oh and convince the girl to come so i can show her a few moves on the dance floor.

Ben

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 24, 2004 - 03:31 PM
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Yeah same here...

...no OMM, not the dance moves Rolling Eyes

...I want to confirm the times/dates so that I can plan way ahead of time. Very Happy

-Rob

Old_Man_Monkey - Sep 24, 2004 - 03:51 PM
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Essentially the same schedule as last year... approx. 6pm finish!

Tojurub - Sep 29, 2004 - 12:12 AM
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maybe I can arrange my vacation plans that way....and hope they let me back in the country Wink

Xtreme - Sep 29, 2004 - 04:20 AM
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Well as long as you aren't Cat Stevens. Wink

CyberHare - Sep 29, 2004 - 04:20 AM
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Hmm I'm going to have to start sucking up to the wife now so that she might let me go again this year.

Colin - Sep 29, 2004 - 11:51 AM
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Hmm....might do this tourney next year, a definate maybe.

Teambloodyhorns - Nov 02, 2004 - 07:20 AM
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will be there and so should typhon

LouisX - Nov 08, 2004 - 04:58 PM
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Will Gégé the RO cross the sea ? Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Nov 08, 2004 - 07:18 PM
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Probably not - he's too afraid of becoming alligator bait... but we shall see! Very Happy

LouisX - Nov 09, 2004 - 02:05 AM
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It depends if Gégé is invited to stay somewhere Mr. Green

Old_Man_Monkey - Nov 09, 2004 - 05:43 AM
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Well, if THAT"S all keeping him away - I shall have a deluxe pit installed in the marshes behind my castle, just for him to play in while you visit. You of course can stay in the guest bedroom - complete with your own TV, VCR, and phone...

snew - Nov 09, 2004 - 05:58 PM
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Can I stay in the pit with Gégé?

Clan_Skaven - Nov 10, 2004 - 03:41 AM
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Put me down for a maybe, no promises though!

LouisX - Nov 10, 2004 - 06:56 AM
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snotsngrots wrote:

Can I stay in the pit with Gégé?

You like to live dangerously Cool

Melifaxis - Nov 11, 2004 - 10:30 AM
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JJ! JJ! JJ!

Who can kill Gege?

JJ can! Very Happy

Old_Man_Monkey - Nov 11, 2004 - 02:06 PM
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To chris c and to Rob (Melifaxis):

You guys just rock! I just looked on the old registration page, getting everything ready to load and announce the new tourney page and I see that you guys have already registered! Awesome! Just the best group of coaches - we are going to have a ball this year!

Thanks guys - warmed an old monkeyman's heart...! Very Happy

-OMM

AnthonyTBBF - Nov 11, 2004 - 02:25 PM
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Hmmmm.... Anyone know of a cheap airline from Toronto to Tampa?

Old_Man_Monkey - Nov 12, 2004 - 12:45 AM
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Registration and basic info for the Three Kingdoms Challenge II: 'Return of the Kings' is now open. While the final rules set will not be completed until after the Rules Review is officially announced, the website is now updated and ready for viewing at www.floridabloodbowl.com.

I look forward to seeing many of you this year in Orlando - I'll be announcing hotel info and posting pics of trophies and other goodies as the weeks progress...

Get ready for the challenge for the Gumpta Cup - "Manhandle in the Panhandle - Round Two"!

-OMM

LouisX - Nov 12, 2004 - 02:45 AM
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Is it Tampa or Orlando airport ?

Old_Man_Monkey - Nov 12, 2004 - 05:45 AM
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Closest is Orlando - but we got our Candadian buddy Ben from Tampa to Orlando last year... and could do the same for those that found it cheaper to fly there...

Old_Man_Monkey - Nov 12, 2004 - 07:01 AM
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So you've decided to venture into the great unknown and visit, eh, Louis?
Great stuff!

The really important question is: will the lovely Catherine be joining you here in the land of sunshine and error-filled voting machines...? Very Happy

For her, we will roll out the royal red carpet....
You can carry your own bags...! Wink

Seriously this will be great should you come over - can't wait to see you!
Might have to time it so I can return with you and go to the Lutece before the BB...

See ya!
-OMM

ps be sure to bring Gege - I have special surprises just for him! Evil or Very Mad

Melifaxis - Nov 12, 2004 - 10:08 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

-OMM

Stop, you're making me blush Wink

This year I'll try even harder to drag some locals away from the snow (and yes it is snowing RIGHT NOW) in Beantown.

I'm on there for necromantic but we may just have to see NAFsferatu's tournament debut Vampire

Melifaxis - Nov 12, 2004 - 10:10 AM
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AnthonyTBBF wrote:

Hmmmm.... Anyone know of a cheap airline from Toronto to Tampa?

I just used www.expedia.com and got quoted $235 from Boston and $400 from Toronto. I'm going to assume both are USD although the site did not say it.

KarlLagerbottom - Nov 12, 2004 - 10:30 AM
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Will I need my passport for this one?
-Rob

Rolling Eyes

Melifaxis - Nov 12, 2004 - 10:32 AM
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Just your Passport to Pain if you bring flings Wink

KarlLagerbottom - Nov 12, 2004 - 11:48 AM
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Hey...you're just trying to bait me so you get extra zombies....I know your wily tricks. Smile

The 'Flings are not making the trip...I think I'm going to be representing the Orcs since Spazzfist can't make it. Orc

-Rob

P.S. In case I forget this later...

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGH!!!
::ahem:: Neutral

LouisX - Nov 14, 2004 - 06:50 AM
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Gégé is looking for a cheap plane ticket. But don't worry, he'll be there. He likes your paper armor CD Mr. Green

My lovely half will not be able to go. She has exams to take begining of April. So it'll just be me. But don't worry, I'll cook for you darling Cool

Looking forward to meeting all the US crew. All the absents will be sanctionned

LouisX - Nov 29, 2004 - 02:15 PM
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I might have found a 2nd French to cross the sea.

Old_Man_Monkey - Dec 01, 2004 - 09:52 AM
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it's not a 'sea', it's an ocean - better get in more than a canal boat! Even with two, it will be a hard row... Very Happy

LouisX - Dec 01, 2004 - 12:33 PM
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Ha ha ! Wait until I kick your CD with my callous hands Mr. Green

I get my ticket soon.

Hoshi_Komi - Dec 01, 2004 - 06:30 PM
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the DC boyz might be bringing a full posse this time Smile

Ken

Old_Man_Monkey - Dec 01, 2004 - 08:48 PM
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Hey, I'll be playing a team from Clan Esuom - the CDs are officially retired now... so Parisian sewer rats v Lustrian swamp rats... should be interesting! Very Happy

LouisX - Dec 02, 2004 - 02:14 AM
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Mwahahahahahahahaahhahahaha ! You gotta be French to play the rat good Wink

As long as I keep my most traveled prize Mr. Green

KarlLagerbottom - Dec 02, 2004 - 10:30 AM
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Hey Jim-
Can I get the Most Traveled if I come to your tourney by way of the Figi Islands? Smile

Sorry LouisX...I need to walk away with something! Smile

-Rob

LouisX - Dec 03, 2004 - 02:37 AM
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Where are you from ? Smile

KarlLagerbottom - Dec 03, 2004 - 09:56 AM
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Louis-
I'm from Philadelphia, PA, but I figure if I travel first to Figi...then to Florida...I might have enough miles in to take the prize! Smile

-Rob

Go ORCSES!!!

LouisX - Dec 04, 2004 - 07:22 AM
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I'll give you a sheriff star then. That's a nice prize you'll see...A bit painful the first time Mr. Green

Clan_Skaven - Dec 04, 2004 - 09:18 AM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

Louis-
I'm from Philadelphia, PA, but I figure if I travel first to Figi...then to Florida...I might have enough miles in to take the prize! Smile

-Rob

Go ORCSES!!!

Going to Fiji then back to Florida, that should get you most travled for sure!

Of coarse if you forget your Passport again you could win 'LEAST TRAVLED COACH AWARD'

Sorry buddy I'm such a/an _______________ <---(fill in the blank with the insult of your choice!)

-Rod-

KarlLagerbottom - Dec 04, 2004 - 07:28 PM
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How's Broken Record sound? Smile

Or do I need two blanks for that?

-Rob

LouisX - Dec 07, 2004 - 03:15 AM
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I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today ! I get my ticket today !

Mr. Green

LouisX - Dec 08, 2004 - 02:30 AM
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Heu... As soon as my passport is renewed Laughing

Come on people ! There's still room to register !

LouisX - Dec 13, 2004 - 04:33 AM
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Move your ass and register !

fe2mike - Dec 13, 2004 - 04:07 PM
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I think Rachel and I may be able to make it! Working it all out in the next couple of days.

Old_Man_Monkey - Dec 13, 2004 - 06:07 PM
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very cool, Mike! Glad you and Rachel are working it out!!!
(and don't pay too much attention to the crazy Frenchman...
he thinks everyone is late if they don't sign up three months ahead of time! Wink

)

Hoshi_Komi - Dec 13, 2004 - 09:23 PM
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I think there might be 4 or 5 of us from DC. (some ones gotta beat me Smile

)

LouisX - Dec 14, 2004 - 03:07 AM
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You use censorship on your Guest Star Rolling Eyes

Yeah ! People are late ! It's gonna be awesome so you should register now. You might not have room later. Wink

You think I cross the sea for what ? I want to meet all the guys I chat with.

Are you gonna censor my RO blitz on you too Jim ? Pow

Old_Man_Monkey - Dec 14, 2004 - 04:48 AM
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I didn't censor you! I'm used to your craziness!!!
And Gege is not going to make it back to France... he's Lustrian swamp bait! Wink

LouisX - Dec 14, 2004 - 06:24 AM
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Mwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha ! I should comme with my necros Mr. Green

KarlLagerbottom - Dec 14, 2004 - 07:00 AM
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gken1 wrote:

I think there might be 4 or 5 of us from DC. (some ones gotta beat me Smile

)

Yep...I'm gonna BONE-up for this one...get it Mummy Man? Smile

-Rob

P.S. Oh yeah, almost forgot....WAAAAAAAAAAAGH! Orc

LouisX - Dec 14, 2004 - 05:21 PM
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Move your fucking ass and register ! Mr. Green

LouisX - Dec 14, 2004 - 05:23 PM
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something's missing in your software ! Laughing

KarlLagerbottom - Dec 21, 2004 - 09:15 PM
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Hey Jim...I just took another look at the rules and want to confirm one thing. Secret Weapons are not allowed for the Gobbos right?

I'm pretty sure it will be greenskins for me, but I just wanted to test the gobbo waters. Orc

Thanks. -Rob

redjack - Jan 15, 2005 - 03:33 PM
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Right - it's straight-up LRB 4.0 yes?

So that means vamps and ogres, and big guys loosing general skills and all reroll usage, chaos dorfs more expensive rerolls, and more expensive mummies across the board? Oh and the new kickoff table results! And maybe we can use the IP rule now that it's a reroll loser/gainer... What else? (No gobbo secret weapons yet - prolly another year or two.)

Woot! Can't wait!

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 15, 2005 - 06:45 PM
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Yep, I'm putting out the ruleset this weekend but it's 4.0 with new IP... I've noticed a number of coaches have signed up for Undead - I wonder if everyone is aware of the new Mum's costs...

Looks like Louis X and Longshot are coming over from Paris, Norse and his lovely wife are making the trip from Amsterdam, some of our good Canadian friends are coming down, and Ken W. is coming to defend his crown with the NoVA posse... looks like a good time

fe2mike - Jan 15, 2005 - 07:29 PM
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Quote:

I wonder if everyone is aware of the new Mum's costs...

Well, I am aware, but without those lovely ingredients Twisted Evil

they are my next choice!

LouisX - Jan 17, 2005 - 07:41 AM
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Who wants to play IP¨? Rolling Eyes

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 17, 2005 - 07:56 AM
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It will be "NO IP unless agreed upon by both coaches, and if IP is called, this version of IP will be used - the coach who calls IP will receive a Reroll."

Melifaxis - Jan 17, 2005 - 10:24 AM
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Down with IP!!!! Very Happy

Colin - Jan 18, 2005 - 08:50 PM
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Hey, I will definately be attending this tourney, so watch out all you Southerners, Torg's comin' to town.

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 18, 2005 - 10:07 PM
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Hey, Ken's the big deal still until someone beats him - he beat all the Canadians last year...

Norse - Jan 19, 2005 - 02:09 AM
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I'd like a shot at Ken... Mummies seem to have problems knocking Amazons over I have noticed... Wink

I really hope to get drawn against Snots though... if I don't then I'll make time for a friendly anyway, can't wait to meet him..

R

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 19, 2005 - 03:47 AM
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Hey Papa Ken (or is it still Papa-to-be Ken???), are you out there and are you listening? Do you feel the red dot on the back of your head? There's some big game hunters coming to Florida from around the globe, just for you, my friend! Very Happy

Norse - Jan 19, 2005 - 04:54 AM
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you betcha!

unfortunately, I am not allowed to use my Lutece dice though, so my impact will be significantly lessened... Sad

Hoshi_Komi - Jan 19, 2005 - 01:39 PM
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Papa to be Smile

it's getting kinda hot in here. I hate zons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they must all die!!!!!!!!!!!

Colin - Jan 19, 2005 - 05:07 PM
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Not sure what I'll be playing yet, hopefully I'll be able to get a team painted (otherwise I'll have to use the same CD's I used in last years BB, but I'm bored of CDs and want to try something else).

So I take it that Snots is coming....that will be great.
Will really want to play all you guys from here and/or TBB that show up, but chances are, I probably won't get drawn against any of you, so I'll probably be arranging some one-off games with you lot. Wink

Really looking forward to this.

Ben - Jan 23, 2005 - 11:23 AM
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Well i have booked the time off work so ill be there with the gf. We have decided to drive down and stay for a week.

I think for the tourney i will be trying Dwarfs for the first time, should be fun.

See you all there.

Ben

CyberHare - Jan 23, 2005 - 05:55 PM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

Hey, Ken's the big deal still until someone beats him - he beat all the Canadians last year...

Just remember it was a Canadian who gave Ken his first, and I think to date only, tournament loss. Wink

Amazons rule!

Teambloodyhorns - Jan 24, 2005 - 08:25 AM
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welll the all beastman team will be able to make it again cant wait to be there
daniel

LouisX - Jan 25, 2005 - 04:31 AM
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Don't get too excited. The trophy is coming back to France Mr. Green

OldManDraco - Jan 25, 2005 - 04:51 AM
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Are you gonna steal it Louis? Neutral

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 25, 2005 - 06:04 AM
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Not likely - he's going to be too busy drinking RB and vodka while dancing with college girls from the beach to steal any trophies... Very Happy

Colin - Jan 25, 2005 - 04:28 PM
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Yeah, the trophies mine!!! While you're all getting drunk, I'll be making off with the hardware (oops, shouldn't have said that outloud) Very Happy

Melifaxis - Jan 27, 2005 - 12:07 PM
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Will there be green beer this year?

Colin - Jan 29, 2005 - 07:12 AM
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To all Canadians going....let's all do a Team Canada theme for this tourney. This was an idea Anthony had for the BB last May, but as him and I were the only Canucks going, it never happened. The idea is to have a Team Canada identity by modifying Team Canada jerseys for use in any non-Canadian tourney. Get a white '70s Team Canada jersey (can remember which year, but the one with the half maple leaf cut on a slant, with CANADA written on the slant) and have your username and NAF number put on the back. The ideas was also to put the NAF Canada logo (like Anthony's avatar) on the shoulders of the jersey (if you had a high-res image of the logo, you could get it done at any place that does custom embroidery, etc). The NAF is supposed to be comign out with NAF cloth patches, but don't know when that will be, but doubt it will be in time for this tourney. Anyway , what do you Canucks think? I've already got my jersey with name and number.....it would be great to see more Canadians with the same....would be a great team look.

Ben - Jan 29, 2005 - 08:42 AM
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Sounds like a good idea, but Florida might be a bit hot for a jersey.

Colin - Jan 29, 2005 - 10:21 AM
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You don't have to wear it all the time, just show up with it to the tourney, have another t-shirt under it and you can take the jersey off when playing. Anyway, just an idea.

Spazzfist - Jan 29, 2005 - 11:09 AM
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Why not go bare chested with big red maple leafs painted on your man-breasts? Laughing

Clan_Skaven - Jan 29, 2005 - 11:35 AM
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Well I can't make the Florida tourney, but I'd still be interested in doing the jersey. I remember we were supposed to do the same last year with the CDN BB website. But that died along with the website.

So my jersey would be ......

----------------------CLAN-SKAVEN----------------------
----------------------------2854---------------------------

??????

I'd wear it to all tournies, I may be going to GEN CON so sure.

Where would I get the NAF Patch?

VBZ - Jan 29, 2005 - 12:12 PM
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That's not bad idea-- the jersey, that is. As for showing off my man breasts... well... that's something I reserve for the wife... lucky her!!!

garth - Jan 29, 2005 - 12:20 PM
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CyberHare wrote:

Hmm I'm going to have to start sucking up to the wife now so that she might let me go again this year.

How are you planning to get there, Brian?

Colin - Jan 29, 2005 - 12:28 PM
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Anyone interested in doing the jersey would have to do it themselves like I did (buy the jersey and get the name and numbers put on), as far as the NAF patch is concerned, OMM said there were going to be some made, but didn't specify when (I have PMed him on the subject so we may know sometime in the near future). Wink

KarlLagerbottom - Jan 29, 2005 - 07:33 PM
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Guys-
Unless I'm mistaken, the jersey you're talking about was from sometime in the 80's. '85 or '87 maybe...I think that's when Lemieux and Gretzky played together...I vaguely remember Bossy or Tonelli from the Islanders making an impact during that year's Canada Cup.

Anyway...I sure miss Hockey. Sad

-Rob

EDIT: I just poked around the net a little bit...The one I am thinking of was the 1984 Canada Cup. Tonelli was the tournement MVP.

garth - Jan 29, 2005 - 07:42 PM
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Hey KarlLagerbottom, have you seen the BB-mod rules for hockey?
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jklewis/bloodice/

KarlLagerbottom - Jan 29, 2005 - 07:44 PM
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P.S. I bought and wore a Maple Leafs jersey at the Spike! last year. I'm going to get my NAF name put on the back, and start doing that to any tourney I go to from this point...get a jersey of the local NHL team and get my NAF name on the back. (I know this is sort of stealing Rod's Idea...so it's not original, but it's still fun. Smile

)

-Rob
P.S.S. When is someone going to hold a BB Tornament in New Jersey so I have an excuse to get another Devils jersey? LETS GO DEVILS!!!

KarlLagerbottom - Jan 29, 2005 - 07:46 PM
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garth wrote:

Hey KarlLagerbottom, have you seen the BB-mod rules for hockey?
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jklewis/bloodice/

Now that sounds like a cool alternate tourney for one of you boys to run! Smile

I'm going to have to give this a shot. Smile

Thanks. -Rob

Clan_Skaven - Jan 30, 2005 - 05:26 AM
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i cant take credit its not my idea, its Anthony or Torg's

Colin - Jan 30, 2005 - 08:34 AM
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The Team Canada jersey idea is Anthony's.

Clan_Skaven - Jan 30, 2005 - 08:53 AM
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Torg, I have yet to meet you in person. I can't make in to FLA. So what other tourneies will you be able to attend?

I'll be at CDN. Open, & Challenge of Q'ermit for sure, with others in the air.

Colin - Jan 30, 2005 - 09:45 AM
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I will be at the CofQ and GenCon tourneys (and hopefully the Deathbowl).

Colin - Jan 30, 2005 - 09:46 AM
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Here's what I am talking about in regards to the jerseys;

Should be fairly easy for you all to get ahold of replica Team Canada jersey like one above (if you look around you could probably find one one sale, I did, paid $45 for it of course getting the numbering and lettering was extra).

Clan_Skaven - Jan 30, 2005 - 09:58 AM
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Sweet, mind if I print it, to show shops what I'm looking for?

Ben - Jan 30, 2005 - 10:58 AM
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I like the idea, i think i'll go pick up a jersey. But im not a big fan of that particular jersey, i like the older retro ones with the jagged edge maple leaf.
I don't think we all need the exact same jersey, as long as it's a team Canada one should be fine.

Ben

Clan_Skaven - Jan 30, 2005 - 11:03 AM
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Ben wrote:

Going against the grain are ya!

Good point buddy, I was even toying with the idea of the same concept except with a Canadian Rugby Jersey.

Colin - Jan 30, 2005 - 01:18 PM
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Ben wrote:

I like the idea, i think i'll go pick up a jersey. But im not a big fan of that particular jersey, i like the older retro ones with the jagged edge maple leaf.

Which one are you talking about? Anyway this one was chosen as it doesn't really have any reference to hockey (like the current versions) and the older versions of this one has CANADA on the back so you can't put your name on it.

Quote:

I don't think we all need the exact same jersey, as long as it's a team Canada one should be fine.

I guess, but it would look much cooler to have same (or very similar) jerseys. Wink

garth - Jan 30, 2005 - 01:45 PM
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Torg, I like it (the jersey).

KarlLagerbottom - Jan 30, 2005 - 06:08 PM
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Yep...thats the one I thought you meant. I think that should earn me some Hockey cred with you canucks!!! Smile

-Rob

Melifaxis - Jan 31, 2005 - 09:18 AM
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If you think a jersey is going to help you win against the talented coaches in America you are gravely mistaken.

Razz

Norse - Jan 31, 2005 - 09:28 AM
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it's not the yankees that worries him, it's the overseas talent.. Rolling Eyes

redjack - Jan 31, 2005 - 12:03 PM
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Norse wrote:

it's not the yankees...

Yeah, that's what the Red Sox said too, and...

Oh, wait - the Sox beat the Yankees.

And those of you from overseas may not get this reference...

so nevermind Rolling Eyes

redjack - Jan 31, 2005 - 12:12 PM
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Oh! What I came in here for in the first place:

I have a blog with my super secret TKC preparations detailed at
redjackbb.blogspot.com,
but don't go read it because it's full of all my secret planz and stragedy.

-RJ (feeling particularly clever like an orc today...) Mr. Green

Melifaxis - Jan 31, 2005 - 02:12 PM
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Bah! I didn't need to read your strategy to beat you last year. What makes you think you can stand against me this year?

Razz

redjack - Jan 31, 2005 - 08:50 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:

Bah! I didn't need to read your strategy to beat you last year. What makes you think you can stand against me this year?

Razz

Yeah, well, you... you ... Confused

You caught me by surprise with your werewolves! Crying or Very sad

We'd never heard of the dam things down here... In the sticks like we are. Lizardmen, sure. Skaven, Orcs (of corks) and even the occaisional elf and dwarf.

But THEN you and all you other furrners show up with your high-falutin' weres and mummies and such... Just aint FAIR I tell ya...

But now (as I drag myself out of redneck/hick mode), we're ready for you (all).

We took on 4 hurricanes last summer (well, three and near miss). Now we're facing REALLY cold temperatures (Down to nearly 28F last week! Shocked

For almost an entire hour! )

Dat's right. Bring it, Fuzzy Boy. Daddy needs a new fur blanket. Mr. Green

Melifaxis - Feb 01, 2005 - 11:47 AM
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28 for an hour...you had to rub in the warmth factor...now I'm angry Vampire

Colin - Feb 01, 2005 - 05:19 PM
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I need to get someone to share a room with, definately needs to be a non-smoker.

redjack - Feb 01, 2005 - 05:27 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:

...now I'm angry Vampire

Well, good. That should keep you warm until March... Wink

BTW, tell me about this "snow" I've heard so much about... Question

(Anyways, hoping for a rematch! That WAS some good bloodbowl last year Smile

)

(Oh, and do read my blog! Somebody please read my blog and post some comments. It's my first ever Mr. Green

and it DOES pertain entirely to this topic....)

garth - Feb 01, 2005 - 05:53 PM
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Torg wrote:

I need to get someone to share a room with, definately needs to be a non-smoker.

Hey Torg, are you still in need of a room for The Challenge of Q'ermitt? I plan to go down on Friday night... PM me if you are interested.

Colin - Feb 05, 2005 - 10:16 AM
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Unfortunately, the way things worked out, I'll only be attending the TKC2 tourney. It would've been nice to have gone to 2 tourneys in a week, but couldn't afford to do it in the end.

Still need someone to share a room at the TKC2 (non-smoker).

snew - Feb 05, 2005 - 03:30 PM
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Snots will be there. I'm rooming with Fe2mike and hopefully KarlLagerbottom.

KarlLagerbottom - Feb 06, 2005 - 08:21 AM
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Boooo!!!! Boooo!!!!

The Ogre Fans are clearly upset!!!! Mad

-Rob
P.S. Snots...I'm working on it...BTW it looks like I'll be coming with jaylazer to GenCon, so if TKC doesn't work out... Confused

snew - Feb 06, 2005 - 12:55 PM
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Why are the fans upset? Due to popular demand, it seems I can't play anything but Ogres without upsetting everyone. I'll probably be playing them at TKC as well.

Besides, I went from first to worst instead of the other way around. I need to redeem myself. That, and I got another US painted Ogre the other day so I can field all US painted Ogres now. The Dutch captain can coach now.

Clan_Skaven - Feb 06, 2005 - 07:36 PM
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I as said before can not make the TKC, sorry OMM, one year I'll make it.
I'm still looking to see if I'm off or need to book time off for the 2005 Gen Con.

I'd like to see you all again at any tourney

KarlLagerbottom - Feb 07, 2005 - 09:47 AM
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snotsngrots wrote:

Dude- You can play with the CDs...I'm just disappointed to not get a chance to see the Ogress in action...

(...conitinued in PM...)

snew - Feb 07, 2005 - 12:52 PM
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Nope. The DynOmite will take to the pitch again. I'm toying with the idea of changing my roster though.

Colin - Feb 07, 2005 - 05:55 PM
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Excellent!
I'm just coming for the fun, not caring to win anything so I'm hoping to get my Vamps painted up in time for the tourney (I'm a sloooowwww painter).

Still looking for a NS room mate.

fe2mike - Feb 08, 2005 - 12:21 PM
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Torg, If you don't mind room-mates, then I'm sure we can figure something out, email me.

snew - Feb 08, 2005 - 01:04 PM
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The more the merrier. Mr. Green

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 08, 2005 - 04:59 PM
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So you guys can start making reservations, I've blocked a small group of suites at the Comfort Inn - UCF in Orlando. It's about 2.5 miles from the venue, has three beds per suite and is $79USD per night so when shared makes things pretty reasonable...

I'll have more details in an email to registered coaches in a day or so, and on the News page of the website: www.floridabloodbowl.com

Look forward to everyone coming around - only a month or so away now!

OMM

Melifaxis - Feb 09, 2005 - 03:26 PM
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We're getting close! 30 days to go... Very Happy

91 days until the Episode III charity screenings Very Happy

One last obstacle to overcome before I book the flight...

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 10, 2005 - 11:54 AM
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Attention all coaches:

Sorry for the inconvenience but I have had router problems for the past several days which has prevented any updates to the TKC website... I should have this repaired by this evening but in the meantime, here is some information for those who need it:

a. The official hotel will be the Days Inn - Colonial Dr. in Orlando and I have booked eight suites that sleep three each with kitchens in my name - please let me know in the next two weeks if you would like one of these rooms. Please get all your friends together and I encourage everyone to be open to sharing a room with fellow coaches if we need it. The cost is $79USD per night and is about 2 miles from the Sci-Fi City venue;

b. I have the PayPal button all ready - once I can load the new pages! If you would like to pay your registration fee now, you can PayPal to my email address: jlanier@tampabay.rr.com. The PayPal setup can also accept Mastercard and Visa and the fee is $30.00 for NAF, $35.00 for non-NAF coaches.

Hope this helps - I'm getting started on trophies and prizes so as they evolve, I will post some hopefully enticing pics...

Again... sorry for the hassle and I am looking forward to seeing everyone in FLA soon!

Jim (Old Man Monkey)

redjack - Feb 16, 2005 - 04:06 PM
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Welcome to your local guide to East Central Lustria! As a long-time resident of the area (I live about a mile east of the Days Inn hotel), I???d like to take this opportunity to waste some time that I should be using to paint up the rest of my team ??? oh, and to highlight some of the dining and drinking options of the ???hood. Smile

As you can see, the host Hotel is located on East S.R. 50 (also called Colonial Drive, John Cheney Hwy, and the 12th deadliest road in America???)

EDIT:
Question

I hope this is the right hotel Question

There's another Day's Inn on West Colonial/50... But that's further away, methinks... OMM?
/EDIT

The Days Inn is at the very point of the red check mark on the map. In reality, it???s just West of Alafaya Trail (aka 434) - the big sign was blown down in one of the hurricanes, but a smaller sign is in place. It???s the two story pink building just past the Ramada (if you???re coming from Alafaya???)

In the area are a number of dining and drinking establishments, as the University of Central Florida is just down the road (#7 is pointing the way on the map). Some examples are:

1: A shopping center, with a Publix supermarket on the East end, and a BlockBuster on the West End. Somewhere in the middle is a popular college Irish Sports pub called Devaney???s. Friday is Ladies night and Saturday is Karoke night! Shocked

Just past/in front of the shopping center on the same side of the street is a KFC, a Denny???s, a Steak and Shake, and a Chili???s, plus one or two others that kinda blend in so I can???t remember??? Also, just north of here on Alafaya (just before Challenger Pkwy on the right) you???ll find Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Q ??? very good! Trophy

2: On the corner of Alafaya and 50, practically across the street from the hotel you???ll find a Wendy???s, and a couple other restaurants in the shopping center there. There???s also a Calico Jacks, for anyone wanting some oysters (I hear they have drinks there too???) Also a Dunkin??? Donuts Trophy

on Alafaya, just around the corner if anyone wants a tasty breakfast treat. And how could I forget: Trophy

Fratello???s is in here somewhere (we always get our pizza delivered from them, so I don???t know exactly where the store is) Great pizza and wings too ??? call 407-737-7775 for delivery.

3: Across from Devaney???s et al, there are a few more restaurant choices, such as Trophy

Checkers, Pollo Tropical, Olive Garden, and I think a couple more. (Weird how you can drive by a place every day and not remember exactly what???s there???)

4: The Big Kazoo: Waterford Lakes Shopping Metropolis ??? Best Buy, Super Target, and many other stores ??? plus some pretty good (and not so good) restaurants: Red Lobster, Trophy

California Pizza Kitchen, Trophy

Too Jay???s Deli (GREAT sandwiches), Johnny Rockets, Macaroni Grill, and several others (I know there???s a Thai place that I haven???t tried, and some chain BBQ or steak place like Longhorn, and a Subway???)

5: Just past Waterford, there???s a slightly hidden shopping center (another Publix), that I mention only because my son works at Trophy

Gator???s Dockside there??? Good wings, drink specials, and lots of sports on lots of TVs???

6: Great Chinese restaurant on the corner of Hwy 50 and Dean, called Trophy

Ta Tungs. Cheesy plastic atmosphere in a converted DQ, but really good food and big portions. Get some to take back to the room!

7: Just north of the map, you???ll come to UCF and University Blvd. Turn left on University and you???ll find pretty much every other restaurant chain ever invented??? Hops is my favorite ??? good craft brewed beers and a decent steak. If you???re feeling adventurous, continue on down University (about 5.5 miles) to Goldenrod Rd. On the corner to your left there???s a Winn Dixie shopping center with a good liquor store (there???s others closer, but this is the one I like) AND the best Tex Mex restaurant in Florida: Trophy

Tijuana Flats. Also, across the street is a Sonic Drive-In.

8: Just for completion???s sake, around the corner on Lake Underhill there???s a few more restaurants??? Ummm??? Boston Market, and some others (I never make it much past Waterford Lakes, except to go to Lowe???s which is over here too???)

There???s lots more??? If you don???t see something you???re looking for here, find me and ask!

Okay, Two dozen days to go. Back to painting??? Very Happy

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 16, 2005 - 07:20 PM
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Alright, RJ, way to go, baby! Awesome info!!! Personally I think Devaneys is in for a rude awakening when the brash Scotsman and the French invade on Friday night - I think Devaneys should be the official Friday night meeting place since we'll need a mixer of some sort to get introductions done properly...

Well done... and the OMM is back to trying to fix his @!#$%^$#&%$ network and router so he can join the rat race again!

Thanks again!
Jim

Norse - Feb 17, 2005 - 02:36 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

brash Scotsman

who does he mean.. I'm a mild mannered Dutch bloke... Wink

I'll talk to Mrs N, but hooing up at Devaneys shouldn't be an issue! Very Happy

Norse - Feb 17, 2005 - 02:39 AM
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er.. wait a minute.. is it advisable for such good looking guys as us to hit a bar on ladies' night? Rolling Eyes

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 17, 2005 - 09:52 AM
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yeah right... I'm sure the local women will just be a-flutter at the sight of us...

redjack - Feb 17, 2005 - 01:20 PM
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Hey, they're mostly college girls... Maybe they're into the geeky gamer look nowadays!

(Dunno - I'm back in classes at UCF at the tender age of 39. Most of em to me don't look old enough to drive... Shocked

'Sides, my dear wife frowns on me dating anyone but her...)

Hey! She's a lady! She can get cheap drinks on Friday night! WooHOO! Exclamation

Colin - Feb 17, 2005 - 05:07 PM
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I won't be getting into Orlando until 7:30 pm on Fri (because of a 3hr layover in Minniappolis, but the best flight I could get), hope that's not too late to meet up with everyone. I don't suppose I could talk someone into picking me up at the airport?

Norse - Feb 18, 2005 - 01:22 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

yeah right... I'm sure the local women will just be a-flutter at the sight of us...

Hey mister, I'm pretty buff these days.. Rolling Eyes

anyway, I'll have the lovely Mrs Norse with me... and she used to study Philipino stick fighting and JKD (whatever that is) so she can kick my ass and probably some drunk college girls too... Shocked

Ah yes, a long time since I saw a bitch fight... can hardly wait.. Cool

Ben - Feb 18, 2005 - 10:41 AM
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OK, i finally got my ticket. I will be flying from Buffalo as the savings are great. I'll be paying $220.00 per ticket as opposed to $600.00 if i was flying out of Toronto. And Buffalo is only a hour and a half drive for me.
Anyway i'll be getting in on Thursday around noon with the gf so we'll probably go do the Disney thing or something.

See you all there,

Ben

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 20, 2005 - 01:45 AM
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@ Ben - attababy! Glad you finally got it togather here!

@ Torg - yes, someone can get you from the airport - it's about a 20 ride from the hotel.... pls PM with fight info when you can....

@ Norse - can I start the betting odds for the bitch fight with Mrs R a prohibitive favorite??? Very Happy

Norse - Feb 21, 2005 - 06:11 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

@ Norse - can I start the betting odds for the bitch fight with Mrs R a prohibitive favorite??? Very Happy

Luckily she is quite mild mannered these days... but a few years ago.. sheesh! Worship

anyway, discussed "ladies night at an Irish Bar" and she was quite receptive, surprisingly...

what time is everyone meeting there?

Tim - Feb 21, 2005 - 06:42 AM
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Just back from Orlando. I envy everyone going there in two weeks, it's a great place.

I can really recommend the Hulk Roller Coaster in Universal Islands of Adventure Wink

Melifaxis - Feb 22, 2005 - 11:55 AM
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Well, sadly I'm not going to be able to make it. Sad

Problems on the moving front will be keeping me here. I'll have to try to get out so see everyone at a different tourney after the dust from the move settles.

redjack - Feb 22, 2005 - 01:20 PM
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Melifaxis wrote:

Well, sadly I'm not going to be able to make it. Sad

Problems on the moving front will be keeping me here. I'll have to try to get out so see everyone at a different tourney after the dust from the move settles.

No!

Now all my practice against those werewolf shaped tackling dummies is wasted!

I guess I can just pretend they're hairy mummies...

Anyways, sorry to hear the news. Good Luck with the move!

Melifaxis - Feb 22, 2005 - 01:26 PM
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I might have played vampires anyways Wink

It sucks...Deathbowl II and TKC II.......both missed Sad

Well, here's to DB III and TKC III!!!

Norse - Feb 23, 2005 - 03:00 AM
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and I was coming all the way to see a wookie.. Sad

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 23, 2005 - 05:17 AM
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we can still arrange that...

sorry Rob - will hope to see you later on this year...

Norse - Feb 23, 2005 - 05:29 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

we can still arrange that...

sure, just get me a mirror.. Embarassed

KarlLagerbottom - Feb 23, 2005 - 07:31 AM
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Norse wrote:

Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

we can still arrange that...

sure, just get me a mirror.. Embarassed

I'm not sure that OMM is tall enough to qualify as a Wookie...and he is certainly too tall to be an Ewok...hmmm...maybe he's an Ewokkie.

Smile

-Rob

Melifaxis - Feb 23, 2005 - 08:14 AM
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Guys, wookiee has two e's Wink

~Resident SW Dork

Norse - Feb 23, 2005 - 08:25 AM
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Mmm, maybe it's better Rob won't be there... Shocked

pedantic bugger! Wink

Melifaxis - Feb 23, 2005 - 08:25 AM
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And I could have hand delivered my Rat Ogre too Wink

Norse - Feb 23, 2005 - 08:27 AM
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hey, give the RO to Jim and I'll stick some paint on him....

I may even do it then and there if there are some paints around.. Laughing

Melifaxis - Feb 23, 2005 - 10:04 AM
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Unless you're putting on a painting clinic (which would make me even angrier that I'm going to miss TKC) then don't waste the time you have in FL on it Very Happy

I can send it to Jim to get it to you if you'd like and he is amenable to the idea though. Or we can just wait til your ready. I'm in no rush.

Norse - Feb 24, 2005 - 01:54 AM
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send it to FL anyway...

if I get drawn against too many Tackle teams I think I'll have the time to paint him up between games.. Rolling Eyes

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 24, 2005 - 06:00 AM
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Rob, you should have my address as I do yours... which I clearly don't use since I STILL have the Vamp team Embarassed

Hey HATWJK (sounds like a hairball...), I'm playing Skaven so there will be some other speed teams runnin' around - working for Clan Esuom so I can ride the rides for free... Very Happy

Colin - Feb 26, 2005 - 08:31 AM
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I'm still looking for someone to share a room with that is not too far away from the venue (I have had one offer, but quite far away, would prefer someplace closer like the rooms OMM set aside).

Old_Man_Monkey - Feb 28, 2005 - 10:10 AM
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hey Torg - go ahead and reserve a double bed room and I'll bet you can get someone to share next week...

KarlLagerbottom - Feb 28, 2005 - 10:32 AM
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OMM/TORG-

I plan on touching base with Gken1 and Skummy tonight to make plans for this, and I am unsure of what they have set accomodations-wise, but I am also hoping to grab one of those rooms near the venue.

I'll PM you tonight when I have more info.

-Rob

Colin - Mar 01, 2005 - 05:21 PM
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KarlLagerbottom wrote:

I had already contacted Skummy and Ken about sharing a room and they said they already had 4 people sharing their room so if I wanted to I'd have to sleep on the floor. I'm presuming the same response to your inquiry. So I would be interested in splitting a room with you, what do you think (your own bed would be better than a floor I'm sure). Wink

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 01, 2005 - 07:24 PM
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Torg-
I think you have a deal my friend. Smile

I'll PM you...

-Rob

Colin - Mar 01, 2005 - 08:48 PM
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Excelllent! You be the one to get the room, you will probably arrive in Orlando sooner than me.

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 02, 2005 - 09:21 AM
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Ken/Skummy-
I want to be sure that I plan around you guys...I have a couple of quick questions. Which Hotel are you guys staying at? The Comfort Inn where OMM set aside rooms, or at the Day's Inn that was proposed by someone else in this thread. (Sorry that I don't remember who it was... Sad

)

Also, are you guys shooting for a Friday, Saturday, Sunday at the hotel, or is Sunday night for travelling back to DC?

Please let me know when you get a moment.
Thanks. -Rob

OMM- Are any of the rooms left that you set aside? If yes, should I mention your name while making a reservation there?

Thanks in advance. -Rob

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 02, 2005 - 09:54 AM
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Jim-
I'm sorry if this is stupidity, or playing semantics, but...is the Tourney Hotel a Comfort Inn or Comfort Suites? I believe that they are both part of the same chain, and the one at UFC is a Comfort Suites, but I wasn't able to drum up a room there. I mentioned the revered name of OldManMonkey and they shockingly didn't know who I was talking about. Rolling Eyes

(I obviously used your "real" name during the call, but they didn't see anything.)

Please let me know what you can, when you can...
Thanks. -Rob

P.S. Torg, I don't drive so I sort of need to be at the place where the most folks (Namely Gken1 and Skummy) are staying. This might not fit after all. Sad

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 02, 2005 - 12:33 PM
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I still have a couple of rooms left in reserve under my girlfriend's name, so let me know if you and Torg want one... I have places for:

Rita and I
Louis and Yohann
Phil and the Bowen clan
Norse and Mz. Ramz
Gortex and the Texas clans
Ken, Skummy and the DC group
Ben and his girlfriend
you and Torg, if you want them

Also, I spoke to the hotel and they have already closed those nights for advance but the odds are good that anyone looking for rooms for the weekend will have them - they are taking walkins at that point...

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 02, 2005 - 01:03 PM
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Jim-
Please sign us up for one of those rooms. I don't want to take a chance just in case. After all...it's always better to be prepared. For example...I am always sure to have my passport when traveling internationally.
Smile

-Rob

P.S. I have not yet heard back from Mr. Lewis, but I was hoping that you and/or he could be on hand for the Philly Phrakus. Any chance of seeing you there?

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 02, 2005 - 02:49 PM
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Well, as things stand at the moment, April through July may be time spent concentrating on relationship, combining two households, and consolidation, and my BB travels, both foreign and domestic, will most likely be curtailed. Hate to miss Jay's latest tourney effort, for I firmly believe Jay has traveled enough and knows the ingredients for a great time. But for me it will be effort well spent and I will make up for lost time in 2006...
The caveat is of course that if the wheels come off and all hell breaks loose, my Euro plans are back on track... Wink

I'll introduce you to the reason for my stayathome-ness next week... Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 02, 2005 - 02:51 PM
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I spoke with John last night and it sounds as if John and I are in much the same mind - involved with a life partner and in the process of deciding where and how to live. He sounds great and still plans to host a 24 hour BB event in NYC around November (which I think would be awesome...)

Colin - Mar 02, 2005 - 05:50 PM
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I second Karl's statement, please sign us up for one of the rooms. Thanks. Sorry to hear you're having domestic problems, hope things work out for you.
Anyway, I'm starting to get excited about going to the tourney, a little over a week!!

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 02, 2005 - 10:43 PM
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Are you teasing me? Shocked

I sure hope so, otherwise you have the darnedest knack for misinterpreting posts - my domestic desire is a very good thing in the long run - Rita loves BB and will make the trip(s) to Europe next year for the BB, Tulips, etc...
After rereading your post several times, I think you're pulling my leg - dryly.... Smile

VBZ - Mar 03, 2005 - 03:24 AM
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Quote:

Rita loves BB and will make the trip(s) to Europe next year for the BB, Tulips, etc...

Jim... you are one lucky bastard!!! I can honestly say that I have never as jealous of another man's good fortune... ... lucky bastard!!! Mr. Green

Hoshi_Komi - Mar 03, 2005 - 07:39 AM
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jim are your domestic problems going to affect the Gumpta Cup?

Surprised

just kidding Smile

CyberHare - Mar 03, 2005 - 07:46 AM
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Jim that's great to hear. Youre a lucky man to find a lady who doesn't think your hobby is "cute" or "tolerable". Or is that intolerable Laughing

Thanks for the update on John. I hadn't heard from him in quite some time or seen him around and I was beginning to get concerned. It's good to hear he's happy and doing well.

Now if I can only convince my wife that BB isn't sent from the devil Twisted Evil

Melifaxis - Mar 03, 2005 - 09:36 AM
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That's great news Jim! Very Happy

(except for the part that will keep you from the Brouhaha)

Xeterog - Mar 03, 2005 - 10:05 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

Are the rooms reserved for 2 or 3 nights (my flight leaves out at 7:45am on monday)?

I think I'll be arriving sometime between 12 and 1 on Friday..do I just goto the hotel and get a key or do I need to meet up with you somewhere?

Oh, and it's just me...no texas clans that I know of Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 03, 2005 - 11:32 AM
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They're reserved through Sunday night with Monday checkouts....
and sorry, I knew you were flying solo, and have kept your offer hand in case we need to share some space... I may see if Phil B is on his own as well and maybe the two of you can share costs....

I'll be sending a list over to the hotel with instruction on how to handle, so you should have no problems checking in yourself after you arrive... Louis, Yohann, Steve and I should be arriving in the party mobile (rented so I can drive as reckless as I want...) sometime that afternoon. Send me your flight schedule (and sorry if you did already) - I'll try to have someone there to pick you up...

See ya in a week!
Jim

snew - Mar 03, 2005 - 04:51 PM
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I think I'm Jim's only domestic problem.

And yes, I will affect the Gumpta cup.

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 04, 2005 - 08:00 AM
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It's your presidential choice that's my main domestic problem... and I don't hold that against you Very Happy

You're sleeping on the couch anyway, whether you affect the Gumpta Cup or not.... Very Happy

Melifaxis - Mar 04, 2005 - 09:41 AM
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I want JJ to lift the Cup Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 04, 2005 - 10:14 AM
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As long as the Cup isn't headed over the ATL ocean, I'll be satisfied... otherwise the taunts will be ceaseless! Very Happy

And sorry, Rob, if everything works out shipping-wise next week, there should be an extra special prizes for each of the coaches... that's all I can say for now but root hard for UPS Overnight... yiiiiaaaahhhh!

Melifaxis - Mar 04, 2005 - 10:28 AM
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First I don't get to go hang with the guys, then it just keeps snowing, and now this?

You are one cruel monkey Razz

snew - Mar 04, 2005 - 06:24 PM
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JJ is gettign sidestep. If you thought he was annoying before..... Just wait!

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 05, 2005 - 12:26 AM
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JJ's gonna be bounced around Sci Fi City like the lil boogie fool he is... Very Happy

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 05, 2005 - 06:10 AM
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All side-step is going to do for JJ is have him pick which square of grass that will be getting died red with his blood. Smile

(Or is Grot blood green? You think I'd know after my performance at Bashin' By Da Bay.) Neutral

-Rob

Norse - Mar 07, 2005 - 05:14 AM
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Jim, you know me and Mrs N do NOT need that room you reserved, right?

we're staying at the Florida Mall hotel so that while I get whipped at BB she can criucify my credit card too... Sad

driving directions to the venue would be appreciated though.. Laughing

Tim - Mar 07, 2005 - 06:42 AM
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If Florida Mall is not sufficient, i can suggest the Millenia Mall as well. Smaller, but nicer Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 07, 2005 - 07:01 AM
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OK, Norse, thanks for the confirm (I think I made a note somewhere but was holding it just in case...)
From FLA Mall:
get on 417 Toll Road going east, travel past the airport and continue to Colonial Road exit, get off and head west to Sci Fi City - 6600 block of Colonial Road (might be best to ask at the hotel to see if there's not a quicker back road...)
See you on Friday!
Jim

Norse - Mar 07, 2005 - 10:19 AM
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yup!

and I just booked my hotel for the second week of the break too... Cool

phew... I was cutting it a bit short! Neutral

Tim, thanks for the advice, I really need THAT kind of advice... Rolling Eyes

Hoshi_Komi - Mar 07, 2005 - 10:55 AM
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With power of the Hand of Rozel and Chaos Cup behind me.....may the Desert Kings destroy all imposters for the Gumpta Cup. Or maybe I'll show up with the Dessert Kings--super flings Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 07, 2005 - 11:37 AM
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From your PM, you made a great choice - Innsbruck is a spectacular place! Not terribly far from the beaches and the lie about pools there are truly easy on the eyes, esp. this time of year... Mz. Norse will be among the fellow beautiful ones there.... (now watch this be the year that every Canadian retiree shows up at Innsbruck and make the place look like a rejuvenation spa special or something! Shocked

redjack - Mar 07, 2005 - 11:56 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

There is a fairly direct route, avoiding most tolls and the traffic shouldn't be bad on the weekend (on weekdays, fuggidaboudit - it'll take you an hour to drive 8 miles Shocked

)

1) Take Sandlake Road east from the Florida Mall. It crosses Orange Ave and becomes McCoy Rd (just keep going)

2) You will come to an on-ramp for 528 (The Beeline) eastbound. Take it and you will shortly encounter a 75 cent toll plaza - stay to the right.

3) Follow the signs to SR 436 (Semoran Blvd) north. (It's the same exit as the airport, but you veer to the left instead of the right, after you exit to the right. Shocked

Just follow the signs, it's easy. Smile

)

4) Stay on 436 North for a long time.... (okay, only about 6-7 miles - weekdays it seems 10 times as long)

(LANDMARK: You will pass under the 408 / East-West Expressway after about 5 miles - keep going. )

5) You will come to SR 50 / Colonial Blvd in another mile or so.

6) Turn Right (east) and the Home Depot shopping center with SciFi City is about a 1/4 mile ahead on the right!

----------------------------------

Slightly more complicated, but avoiding the toll altogether, replace #2 and #3 above with:

2) Continue on McCoy Rd until it ends at Tradeport Dr. (only another mile or two)

2 1/3) Turn left on Tradeport, stay in the right lane. After about a 1/4 mile, turn right onto Frontage Rd.

2 2/3) Frontage Rd - follow this until you reach 436/Semoran. (It curves around a bit for a mile or so, but you will get a scenic view of the toll plaza you're avoiding somewhere in the middle Smile

)

3) Turn left on 436/Semoran and continue with #4 above.

Hope this helps! No need for payment Mr. Green

Just bring something from Mrs. Fields Cookies or Auntie Annes Pretzels... Wink

redjack - Mar 07, 2005 - 12:06 PM
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Oops - forgot to mention - on Friday, to get to the host hotel / Devaneys Pub, DO NOT take Semoran to 50! Yikes! Traffic will be at it's worst!

Instead, follow #1 and #2 in the first set of instructions above, then stay on the Beeline. You'll come to 417 toll road.

3) Take 417 north (going thru one .50 toll), until you come to 408/East-West Expressway

4) Take the 408 East, (another .50 toll) and you'll come to the Alafaya Blvd. exit.

(side note - Take the 408 West from here and you'll come to 436/Semoran Blvd - pick up from LANDMARK in instructions above to get to the venue)

5) Take a left on Alafaya (north) and you'll come to SR 50 after a mile or so.

6) Host hotel is left on 50. Devaneys Pub is just across 50 on the right (in the shopping plaza.)

This is so cool Smile

I drive this route every day back from work Mr. Green

Melifaxis - Mar 07, 2005 - 12:45 PM
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I wanna go to FL

redjack - Mar 07, 2005 - 04:55 PM
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Sorry, M... We're gonna miss ya.

redjack - Mar 07, 2005 - 04:59 PM
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But for those of you who are going to make it Wink

- has anyone tried the Streetbowl varient?

I'm working on a street, complete with some buildings. (Actually, think it'll be a bit modular - so it can be a Street Intersection Bowl - with 4 teams!)

Anyone inerested in trying it out this weekend?

I'll post some pics when I get it further along...

EDIT: Woot! The reason I can work on this is I FINISHED PAINTING MY TEAM! Almost a whole week early!

snew - Mar 07, 2005 - 10:47 PM
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I'm bummed that my wife is going to have better weather here in Oregon than I'll be experiencing there in Florida.

Norse - Mar 08, 2005 - 01:25 AM
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redjack wrote:

But for those of you who are going to make it Wink

- has anyone tried the Streetbowl varient?

StreetBowl sucks.. it was writen by idiots! Wink

PS Thanks for the directions... would you believe I didn't know there were toll-roads in the US.. Embarassed

still, this trip is costing me a fortune.. what odds will $0.75 make.. Laughing

PPS Snots, we'll be having more fun that they will in Oregon.. King

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 08, 2005 - 07:48 AM
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Norse wrote:

PPS Snots, we'll be having more fun that they will in Oregon.. King

...unless you bring the wrong Cell Phone. Wink

Yeah Snots...I know...I know...you're massive...
Smile

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 08, 2005 - 08:52 AM
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redjack wrote:

But for those of you who are going to make it Wink

- has anyone tried the Streetbowl varient?

Uhnn... Troy, you just failed your first BB pub quiz... (too funny really! I chuckled almost aloud...)

Norse and Louis (et al) were the authors of the Streetbowl version and will happily kick your butt all evening as they teach you the game... please bring your pitch - I would love to see it and I'm sure they would as well - being the proud parents they are and all....

See you guys in a few days!
OMM

snew - Mar 08, 2005 - 08:53 AM
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Word gets around. Wink

If you want my cell # drop me a note. It'll be easier to find me that way.

Norse - Mar 08, 2005 - 08:55 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

redjack wrote:

But for those of you who are going to make it Wink

- has anyone tried the Streetbowl varient?

thing is, while I accept at least partial responsibility for SB, you all ought to know I finished last at my own inaugural tournament last year.. Embarassed

man, I suck at SB.. just like Jervis with BB... Rolling Eyes

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 08, 2005 - 08:55 AM
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snotsngrots wrote:

I'm bummed that my wife is going to have better weather here in Oregon than I'll be experiencing there in Florida.

Don't bet your last dollar Snots - it may be windy and cloudy for part of the time but the sun doesn't hide for long stretches here... which the State of Florida PR dept. loves to tell us all the )(*&(*&^) time! Very Happy

phil - Mar 08, 2005 - 09:08 AM
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as far as rooms go - i'm not going to accompanied by the wife & kids (everyone is sick, i'm being a bit of a bastard sneaking out actually), but i'm an antisocial socially-anxious habbit-affected bastard who can't sleep in hotel rooms anyway, much less hotel rooms with people who'se snoring is unfamiliar to me... anyway, point being, jim's got me in a big-ol suite and while i may have packed on a few pounds in the last year or three, i'm not going to need that much space.... so, anyone who has a regular-sized room reserved by chance and wants to trade up for the space, let me know...

yeah, i know, i'm violating my "im not posting on the mainstream message boards anymore" vow - whaddever.

and by "let me know" i mean contact me in one of the places you know i'll be looking, since i might come back here for the map on friday afternoon, but don't expect me to notice if you mention it to me here otherwise, eh...

redjack - Mar 08, 2005 - 11:34 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

Doh!

Oh, THAT StreetBowl??? Heh. Mr. Green

Anyway, has anyone tried a four-way streetbowl? With an intersection and 4 teams? Could either do a two team vs two team, or a 4-way free-for-all! Woot! Wouldn???t even need a ball! Twisted Evil

(We could call it Mordheim... Wink

)

My streets and buildings aren???t anything special ??? but highly portable! (Okay, it???s all paper ??? but it looks pretty good??? I???ll post some pics soon???)

So, if any of the SB masters would be willing, I???d be more than willing to be beaten by them??? Worship

(And OMM ??? you should know I???m the worst at Pub Quiz??? My only saving grace last year was the multiple guess format allowed me to average a 25%??? My strategy is ???Always choose C??? Skull

)

redjack - Mar 09, 2005 - 04:56 PM
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Streetbowl street pics available here:

http://redjackbb.blogspot.com/

Mr. Green

Torpor - Mar 10, 2005 - 05:57 AM
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Good Luck Guys. Hope that you all have a great weekend. Very Happy

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 11, 2005 - 02:55 AM
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Hey, and thanks again for the candy, Torps - PB will get the first choice but the rest will be pub prizes tonight! Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 12, 2005 - 04:57 PM
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Well, the boyz from Paris did not come to the USA just to party (although Louis cut the rug on the dance floor Friday night...); Yohann and Louis meet tomorrow in the fourth round at Table 1. But two Floridians are hot on their trail - Gabe Garcia and Dio Carrera - and it will be a French v. Lustrian final if thinks proceed...

OK more scores tomorrow and now to dinner and drinking!

OMM

Torpor - Mar 14, 2005 - 07:39 AM
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A Few Results as passed on to me-

Longshot wins with an overtime TD
Second - not sure (Jim, please fill in)
Third + Most Casualties - skummy
Fourth + Pub Quiz - gken1
Most Touchdowns - VTDoogie
Best Painted + Most Sporting - Norse

It sounded like everyone enjoyed themselves.

vt_doogie - Mar 14, 2005 - 09:33 AM
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Believe it was a local florida coach ?Dio? who came in second, losing to Longshot in final after failing a GFI to win on turn8 of second half. OT didn't look good for Dio after the player trying to win CAS'd themself. I believe I saw 5-6 in the Injury box and some in the KO box at begin of OT kicking...

I have Snots to thank for the TD mark. His Orges joy of throwing skull/skulbang rerolled to double skulls. (happened at least 2 times and perhaps a 3rd) That allowed my pro elves to survive an score and score and score.

LouisX helped Skummy win the CAS trophy when he beat Skummy's undead 4-2 with Skaven, but Skummy racked up 8 CAS by blocking in that game.

VTdoogie

redjack - Mar 14, 2005 - 06:18 PM
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Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who came to orklando for the big bash. Especially my opponents - Iron Mike, Louis X, Darien and Skummy - I had a great time, and learned a lot! (Especially about mummies... Skull

)

And the one opponent I'm so glad I got to play (and not just because I won... Wink

) - Old Man Monkey!

Jim - thanks not only for a good game, but for a great tournament. Everything ran smoothly, (although I''m still convinced you arranged the late pizza both days to allow for your slow gameplay Mr. Green

) and I didn't hear from anyone who didn't have a great time.

You da best, OMM. Already looking forward to next year, and hopefully other chances to get together in the meantime.

Woot! Trophy

(p.s. - give it a day or so, but check out some pictures at the link in my sig... )

KarlLagerbottom - Mar 14, 2005 - 11:30 PM
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Woaw!!!

I am just getting in after another lost Blood Bowl weekend. The long trek to and from TKC2 has left me exahausted, but very excited.

My 1-3-1 record is pretty concistant with my previous tourney performances...but thanks to OldManMonkey and to an excellent and varied group of coaches from around the world...I am getting smashed by a whole new class of coach. Smile

It was great to meet, and lose, to all of you...but you should know that I'll be back!!! Smile

Special Thanks go out to Jim and Rita for organizing and hosting an awesome tourney...to gken1 and Skummy for enduring hours of endless prattle while hauling my sizeable girth down to FLA...to my opponents in order and outcome (As I can best remember it in my current haze Rolling Eyes

)

Dio: 3-2 Loss (Winning Norse TD in the Blizzard pushing it down the field.)

OMM: 2-0 Win (Thanks to many distractions, TO Duties, and three failed
GFIs with his SureFeet BullCentaurs in the first 5 turns.)

Longshot: 2-1 Loss to the #1 NAF coach in the world. (He picks up the ball approx four squares from his own endzone and scores in one turn. Yohan, thanks for the lesson and showing me that anything is possible. Smile

)

Snotsandgrots: 1-1 Tie. (Possibly the World's smartest Ogres, and certainly one of the funnest (Is that a word) coaches you can meet or play on the circuit.)

Paul: 3-1 Loss. (This vicious Undead Team pummled my team into the pitch. And no I am not talking about the Mummies or the Wights, no...not even the Zombies or the Skellies...I am talking about the Ghoul who killed my Rat Ogre on turn 2 or 3 of the first half.) YES, I had an apoth...he was already used by that point on a BH GutterRunner!!! Yes, by Turn 3....needless to say it went downhill from there. Smile

Thanks also goes out to Torg for being my roomie for this great tourney...and to everyone else who made this a great weekend.

::whew::

Now I'm off to lick my wounds, get some rest...and try to prepare for the Challange of Q'ermitt!!

-Rob

Xeterog - Mar 15, 2005 - 10:13 AM
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Just chiming in to agree with everyone that this was a great tourney..lots and lots of fun to be had Smile

Great people to meet and some pretty good bloodbowl played.

My dwarves didn't really show up to play until Sunday tho..losing all three games on Saturday. I'm going to blame it on positioning...as I played from the 'red' EZ on Sunday and that is the 'Evil' side...and dwarves are NOT evil..really they aren't Wink

Sunday, I switched to the 'Blue' end, and won both games handily

Game 1 vs a Norse team (patrick I think)..and I lost 3-1 in the casualty column (as well as going down 1-0 in TD's) It was fun to play tho.

Game 2 vs Torg's Chaos Dwarves, where neither team could get anything other than a stun (even the KO's got turned into stuns thanks to Thick Skull). He did win 2-0 mainly on the strength of his BC's only needing to use Sure Feet ONCE in the game (turn 6 of the 2nd half btw)...even tho the 2nd half was played in a blizzard.

Game 3 vs Undead (I'm horrible rememberint names..)..Dirty Steve, the Zombie with DP kills a blitzer on turn 1 via a foul (luckily I had an apothecary), and that is the last casualty the Undead cause the whole game. Depite this, I lose 1-0..with a valiant attempt to tie the game coming up just a bit short on turn 8.

Then sunday came, and it was a different day for the dwarves of KAMU Smile

Game 4 saw me on the next to last table facing an Ogre team...and I showed them how to score TD's, winnign handily 4-1. Their lone TD came on a TTM pass on the last turn of the game when I kicked it way out of bounds to 'help 'em out' some Smile

game 5 saw the perfect match up for my dwarves..playing vs. the lone Goblin team (coached by tucker i think). Very nicely painted goblin team (I really liked the basies), but that did not help them much as all, as I rolled over them 3-0 (and 5-0 in casualties)

Final rankings put me smack dab in the middle of the pack..#13 in a 26 coach tourney (it was a 4-way tie for 13th place, btw).

Hopefully, I'll be able to make it again next year, as it was a lot of fun...

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 16, 2005 - 08:46 AM
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Well, ze French are delivered to the airport, thanks to the graces of IronMike and lovely Rachel; Snots is safely home again after a rather riotous three days of partying. Torg and I are slowly detoxing and going through the recovery process of post tournament celebrating...

Thanks to all the coaches from near and far - it was a great time and I trust that everyone enjoyed themselves... superb to see old friends and greet new ones and I'm pleased so many planned some vacation time so they could be about the overcast skies (these past three days!) of FLA...

Probably will play closer to home and control the environment more next year, so be ready for the opening night mixer... at the CASTLE!!!!

Take care - please post or drop me PM to let me know you've arrived safely home again... take care and thanks again from the bottom of an old monkey's heart...

OMM

Colin - Mar 16, 2005 - 02:39 PM
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I have to thank OMM for putting on a great tourney. I had a great time, still in FLA, won't get back until Friday (still staying at OMM's place, thanks OMM for being such a gracious host). I really look forward to next year, I will really try to get back for this one. Good news that it may be moved to Tampa, but OMM, the Castle rocks, but if the openining night is spent there we might not have anyone is shape to play the openniing game (unless you plan on starting after noon) Wink

just ask Louis or Longshot, or Snots about the Castle, great place, lots of atmosphere and hot chicks, would be kinda cool to check it out on a friday or saturday night. Wink

snew - Mar 16, 2005 - 06:31 PM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

so be ready for the opening night mixer... at the CASTLE!!!!

Gaaahh! I don't get to sleep till 4am when we go to the Castle. Wait, we don't go to bed till then anyway. The Castle it is then! Night 1 of the trip ought to make it easier than night 5 of the trip. Razz

Travel safely Yohann and Louis. Torg, let that monkey rest a bit.

It's good to be home but it's always sad to see an end to the weekend. I met a lot of great people and made some new friends. This was a great trip! THanks from the bottom of my heart OMM. You're the best. King

The standard has been set and the bar is set HIGH!

Ben - Mar 17, 2005 - 01:24 PM
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You guys all make me sick!! Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Mar 17, 2005 - 04:14 PM
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Jealousy, jealousy, envy, envy... tsk, tsk, and we all thought you were the lucky one with the lovely Crystal at your side...

Glad you're home safe... I'm taking you up on a place to stay next time I'm in Toronto...

See ya man!
OMM

Tojurub - Mar 18, 2005 - 02:30 AM
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Do you have the final rankings of your tourney posted anywhere yet? I'm just curious, that's it Wink

Colin - Mar 19, 2005 - 07:52 AM
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For some pics of the tourney go here;

http://www.talkbloodbowl.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15473

Colin - Mar 20, 2005 - 12:22 PM
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Here are some more pics of stuff after the tourney, not for those underaged or a bit squeemish. Wink

http://www.talkbloodbowl.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15479

fe2mike - Mar 21, 2005 - 12:47 PM
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Hey All, that was great stuff, we had so much fun, hope to get to play some of you coaches that I met this year. Rachel and I will be back next year, barring anything crazy. Hope that everyone else had as much fun!

Colin - Mar 21, 2005 - 02:36 PM
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It was great to meet you and Rachel, maybe you two could find your way up to Red Deer around Labour Day (hint, hint).

fe2mike - Mar 21, 2005 - 02:52 PM
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Torg wrote:

It was great to meet you and Rachel, maybe you two could find your way up to Red Deer around Labour Day (hint, hint).

Not sure but we'll see

snew - Apr 03, 2005 - 09:43 AM
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OMM, When are we going to see the overall results?

Xeterog - Apr 04, 2005 - 01:42 AM
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it's always 'sad' to see the tourney thread go non-sticky.. Sad

snew - Apr 12, 2005 - 01:29 PM
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Monkster, you have to be recovered my now. Do you need any help posting the results? My Ogres are retired. I'm wondering where they finished.

I know tax season is almost over and you'll have more free time then... I just wanted to bug you. Razz

KarlLagerbottom - Apr 12, 2005 - 01:57 PM
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Retired?

RETIRED?!? Shocked

RE-TIE-RRRRRD!!! Mad

Say it aint True, Snew...Say it ain't true...

Where does that leave my contribution to the team...all that unfulfilled potential... Crying or Very sad

snew - Apr 12, 2005 - 05:18 PM
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I'm looking at them and I don't see your contribution anywhere. Oh yeah! You still have it. Razz

Every time a new Ogre comes home I get excited about them again. I'll say it again though. These guys were never intended to be a team. They're minis painted by all my friends that happen to have the same colors. On top of that, I really don't like to play them. I played them at TKC because you wanted to see them and see them you did. Pow

Now they'll travel for show if there's a desire but they're really for my selfish pleasure. Mr. Green

absent - Apr 12, 2005 - 05:35 PM
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majortusk did one of the ogres for you? the white and orange ogre he did was just beautiful, i thought that was one for you.

snew - Apr 12, 2005 - 06:37 PM
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It was/is. I got it handed to me at GenCon last year and it's one of my favorites. I love the blood on the bandages and the shading on the orange. He's truely an artist! Worship

Old_Man_Monkey - Apr 13, 2005 - 07:44 AM
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So sorry, guys - I'm usually the one buggin everyone to get their own results in - and here I am two weeks late... the 15th is tax deadline so this weekend I will put in the tourney results and push the button (after the Tourney Director checks my work... Wink

)

snew - Apr 20, 2005 - 01:02 PM
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WOW! Jay alredy posted the Philly Phrakus results. Way to go Jay! Razz

C'mon OMM. I just want to see if my Ogre results go above 150. The way they look now, the 3 guys who played the roster before they were official but haven't since look like they're ranked above me. Rolling Eyes

I don't even know if my results will take me up but I'm hoping.

skummy - Apr 20, 2005 - 06:36 PM
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snotsngrots wrote:

WOW! Jay alredy posted the Philly Phrakus results. Way to go Jay! Razz

Wow, the Phrakus results are up already. Does that mean TKC will be inserted in between them on my tourney page, or at the end?

Longshot - May 02, 2005 - 08:16 AM
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may be Gumpta is doing some trouble to our lovely Jim Wink

snew - May 02, 2005 - 10:40 AM
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You should've taken him home. I can't imagine what that Skink could be doing to keep Jim from posting the results. Oh wait. Yes I can! Ewwww....

Hoshi_Komi - May 02, 2005 - 10:41 AM
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lmao

Hoshi_Komi - May 03, 2005 - 06:36 PM
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is jim still alive? or did the little skink get him?

Longshot - May 04, 2005 - 05:59 AM
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well, Gumpta is still in Florida !
I let him in his environnement, just waiting for some postcard Very Happy

snew - May 10, 2005 - 03:20 PM
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I really think we're gonna see Jim in a snuff film with a metal Skink violating him in ways only a Skink made out of 2.5in exhaust tubing can. I hope he didn't get his banana stuck in the tailpipe. Embarassed

He hasn't answered any emails either.

Poor Jim, he was such a good host. FL won't be the same without him.

I have dibs on his RCN dicecup. Mr. Green

Tim doesn't write me back either! Evil or Very Mad

Old_Man_Monkey - May 11, 2005 - 08:31 AM
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skink, shmink... Gumpta may be practicing his French accent but I can still slap him around when he gets out of line...

Seriously, true apologies are in order - my father has been very sick with double cancers attacking him and it has curiously fallen to me to help with the day to day.... I will try to get back to my house in the next several days and get the results posted... Wasn't going to say anything but you guys deserve an answer.... I am not normally this remiss in my internet work but it just seems like there haven't been enough hours in the day, with sister dislocated to the Navy and now this....

... and you're going to have to pry my RCN dicecup from my cold, dead hands, Snew... Very Happy

snew - May 11, 2005 - 11:26 AM
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Well, now I'm feeling elation at seeing you alive and disappointment at losing that Dicecup and that Orc team....

My prayers are with your dad. If you need anything you have my email and my number.

Melifaxis - May 11, 2005 - 11:26 AM
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Sorry to hear about your father Jim Sad

He'll be in my prayers, and if his son's on pitch tenacity is any indication, he'll beat both of them into the ground and foul them to boot!

If there's anything I can do to help (i.e. Getting all the tourney data loaded for you) just let me know.

If it's in paper form you could either fax it or send it via snail mail and if it's electronic just fire it off to fosseyfamily@charter.net or melifaxis@yahoo.com.

Hang in there!

Rob

Longshot - May 12, 2005 - 02:50 AM
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We certainly all understand you Jim.
I was sadly thinking about something like that..

Take care of him, that's far way more important !

Hoshi_Komi - May 12, 2005 - 07:03 AM
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yeah jim, good luck. If you need any help..drop me a line.

Ken

Hoshi_Komi - Jun 16, 2005 - 09:14 PM
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u ok jim? i can enter data if u send me file... ken

Old_Man_Monkey - Jun 17, 2005 - 10:22 AM
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That would be great Ken - I haven't even been but half a day home this week. I'll get the tourney excel sheet and email it to you... and review your input if that's OK...

Thanks so very much for the offer!

Hoshi_Komi - Jun 17, 2005 - 11:57 AM
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no prob jim:

wouldn't want a NAF officer to be too dinq Wink

my email is gken1 at hotmail.com

Norse - Jun 29, 2005 - 10:10 AM
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er... I appreciate my performance was not much to write home about.. in fact, it would be better if the results were never logged for this as far as I am concerned.. but still no TKC II results logged??

Old_Man_Monkey - Jun 29, 2005 - 10:55 AM
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still working on getting the 5MB file to Ken - right now, the hard drive is not booting so I may have to take the drive out and switch to another computer that's working properly....

I'm truly sorry guys.... Sad

snew - Jun 29, 2005 - 11:10 AM
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It sounds like that may be more trouble than pluggni g the numbers in yourself.

though it does occour to me that you'd have to go through the same excercise to get Ken the data or use it yourself.

Hoshi_Komi - Jun 29, 2005 - 12:30 PM
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5mb....maybe my yahoo account would be better..

gkenta at yahoo.com

Melifaxis - Jun 29, 2005 - 02:57 PM
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Maybe there's a better way to do it to cut down on the size. I'll modify my spreadsheet so that it meets your scoring system if it helps. The Brouhaha results are about 117 KB.

Then you just need to enter the Coach Names, NAF ID's, Race, and Team Names, and Painting Points on the first page. It will automatically copy that data over to the next pages. Then you'd just have to enter Table Number, TDF, TDA, CASF, CASA for everyone and the rest will calculate by the formulas.

Just let me know, it would be very easy and I'm happy to do it.

Melifaxis - Jun 29, 2005 - 02:57 PM
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Just tell me how many coaches were there Very Happy

Old_Man_Monkey - Jun 29, 2005 - 09:17 PM
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28 coaches, Robb... let me first figure out if I can get the drive running and once I can look at the data again, I'm certain I can cut and paste to something, somehow...
thanks everyone for the help....

Melifaxis - Jun 29, 2005 - 09:47 PM
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If you can even just get one clean printout, you'll be able to enter the initial info onto the first worksheet and then just five things for each coach for all the rounds Smile

Working on the edits now

Melifaxis - Jun 29, 2005 - 10:24 PM
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Ok, I finished it. Even added drop downs for the race to save typing.

On the sheet call "Three Kingdoms Challenge" you need to enter:
Coach Name
NAF ID
Race (Using Drop Downs)
Team Name
Painting Points

The next five viewable sheets (dont mess with the hidden columns or sheets) are called "Round One", "Round Two", etc. You will need to enter:
Table Number
TDF (Touch Downs For)
TDA
CASF
CASA
Sportsmanship Points

The rest will calculate/populate automatically. When you open the sheet you will see that all coaches have 200 points, dont worry about it. That's just because all results look like 0-0 ties with 0-0 casualties before you put the data in.

So, you just need to enter 140 values on the main page and then 168 values on each of pages 2-6 and you'll have it all ready to roll.

Hope it helps Very Happy

Old_Man_Monkey - Jun 30, 2005 - 04:48 AM
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you guys are absolutely awesome... thanks Robb!
I'll have a go at it this weekend and try to get it all to Ken by Monday...

I have the BEST buddies....

KarlLagerbottom - Jul 14, 2005 - 07:18 AM
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Any update on this?

-Rob

Old_Man_Monkey - Jul 14, 2005 - 07:35 AM
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sorry, Rob, not yet... I haven't been able to get the hard drive functioning where these files are... I'll try again this weekend and if I can't get it to work, I'll pull the drive and take it somewhere where I can get the info....

KarlLagerbottom - Jul 14, 2005 - 11:34 AM
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Jim-
If it makes it any easier...I can do a house call ala The Geek Squad to fix you up...I will just include the travel expense in the bill. Smile

-Rob

P.S. In 40K Parlance...I am more of a MekBoy than a TechMarine but I get the job done. Orc

Seannewboy - Jul 14, 2005 - 06:58 PM
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Actually i Mekboy would probably be better, this is a problem outside normal prayers.

Ben - Aug 22, 2005 - 03:23 PM
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results?

Norse - Aug 23, 2005 - 03:05 AM
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you beat me.. now sod off! Razz

snew - Aug 23, 2005 - 02:26 PM
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A lot of people beat you. Razz

Unfortunately all I could seem to manage was a tie. Crying or Very sad

KarlLagerbottom - Aug 23, 2005 - 02:54 PM
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Was that with or without your Ogres on Ginko Biloba? Smile

It certainly helped you tie rats on the last turn. Confused

-Rob

snew - Aug 23, 2005 - 03:23 PM
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Brilliant Ogres that game too.

Longshot - Aug 26, 2005 - 06:14 AM
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snotsngrots wrote:

A lot of people beat you. Razz

Unfortunately all I could seem to manage was a tie. Crying or Very sad

We also do that to Ramz in Europe... Very Happy

Norse - Aug 26, 2005 - 06:18 AM
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yeah, I'm a regular loser.. what can I say... Rolling Eyes

snew - Aug 26, 2005 - 07:28 AM
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I wonder what that says about me? Neutral

Melifaxis - Aug 26, 2005 - 07:29 AM
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That you're merciful? Wink

Longshot - Aug 28, 2005 - 01:33 PM
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The Europeans that know you Snoo are saying that you re one of the kindest person we ever met ! Wink

snew - Aug 28, 2005 - 08:50 PM
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Lies. They're all lies. You really don't want to meet me. I'm a battle hardened psychopath.

Alright. Now that I have that out of my system, does anyone want to go out and get something to drink? Razz

Ken, did you get that hard drive from Monkee at GenCon? Someone really should post the data from the tourney.

Norse - Aug 29, 2005 - 12:55 AM
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nah.. I'm prefer the results to stay in Lustria where they belong... Embarassed

Longshot - Aug 29, 2005 - 04:20 AM
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The real story is that Gumpta ate those...

Damn lezard, i should have took it in France Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Aug 29, 2005 - 09:53 AM
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My apologies to all... I believe the last new members and renewals are now taken care of and at last the Round 1 results were pulled by a computer specialist here in town.

Once I get the OK from Brian and Ian that the memberships are OK, I will post the results... so sad that so much earlier effort and fun can be shadowed by events and lack of focus on my part.

Again, deepest apologies to all,
Jim

Norse - Aug 29, 2005 - 09:55 AM
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damnit Jim, did my bribe not arrive yet? Wink

snew - Aug 29, 2005 - 10:51 AM
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Nothing's been undone. We've had months of fun talking about Gumpta's folly. Razz

Old_Man_Monkey - Aug 29, 2005 - 11:14 AM
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Fun for you perhaps... compounded by the fact I'm normally such a ball-breaker for details and such... tho' I don't see how it could have been helped in some respects, I've relearned lessons regarding redundancy and backups....

snew - Aug 29, 2005 - 11:29 AM
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I know. It's not been a good 6 months for you Jim. Our best wishes have been with you though. We may be coarse but we really do care about you.

Old_Man_Monkey - Aug 29, 2005 - 11:51 AM
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Ah, my brother Snew, I missed you this past weekend... never fear, the OMM is renewed by the TLC received from friends... I've got the results in my hot wrinkled paws at last and results will be entered this week...

I have had a chance while spending this quiet time with family to work on my own BB story... getting closer to completion - and found some old painted plastic teams so I can at least have a travel skaven side....

Thanks buddy, and thanks to everyone..... again.....

Sturmjarl - Aug 31, 2005 - 02:42 PM
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FYI Jim, I just renewed my memebership today in time to play the Dragonbowl this weekend so you can add in my miserable results from the TKC 2 also. Obviously must use my Valks as Amazons and NOT Norse Rolling Eyes

Old_Man_Monkey - Aug 31, 2005 - 03:44 PM
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Good luck in Atlanta, Patrick... you should have your Saurus the week you get back.... I'm ready with the results, just waiting for the OK to enter....

Longshot - Sep 13, 2005 - 03:51 AM
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hey guys, who do we have to kill to get the OK ?

send Gumta to bite him Jim !! Wink

Is he al right by the way ?

snew - Sep 13, 2005 - 03:08 PM
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My ranking went up, I'm #2 Ogre guy, but the results don't show. Check your Human W/T/L record. Is it there?

Longshot - Sep 14, 2005 - 06:41 AM
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no change for the Redz Devilz

Old_Man_Monkey - Sep 14, 2005 - 10:03 AM
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Sorry guys - still need confirmation for two coaches memberships.... will confirm with Woody or Brian today....

Old_Man_Monkey - Sep 22, 2005 - 09:42 AM
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The results are at last in and the rankings updated... please check your results against your records to be sure I've posted everything correctly...

and thanks so very much once more for everyone's great patience...

Norse - Sep 22, 2005 - 09:53 AM
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yes, sad to say it's all correct Jim.. Skull

Old_Man_Monkey - Sep 22, 2005 - 11:22 AM
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sorry, Ramz... your bribe wasn't enough to change your match scores....

tho' I was tempted to reverse the LouisX and Longshot result....

Wink

snew - Sep 22, 2005 - 02:02 PM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

please check your results against your records to be sure I've posted everything correctly...

How are we soupposed to remember after all this time, all that beer, and no sleep. Razz

KarlLagerbottom - Sep 22, 2005 - 03:26 PM
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snotsngrots wrote:

Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

please check your results against your records to be sure I've posted everything correctly...

How are we soupposed to remember after all this time, all that beer, and no sleep. Razz

Ginko Biloba may help. Wink

Old_Man_Monkey - Sep 22, 2005 - 10:33 PM
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snotsngrots wrote:

Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

please check your results against your records to be sure I've posted everything correctly...

How are we soupposed to remember after all this time, all that beer, and no sleep. Razz

please no crap from you, mr. now-#-1-ogre-coach!!!! Worship

snew - Sep 23, 2005 - 08:16 AM
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Not crap. Just looking forward to hazy memories next year. Razz

skummy - Oct 08, 2005 - 11:49 AM
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Thanks for getting those up, OMM! Looking forward to the next one.

Have you made any firm plans on where it will be held?

Old_Man_Monkey - Oct 08, 2005 - 10:47 PM
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I have reservations with the local city recreation center here in North Tampa about the use of one of their buildings for the weekend... met with the dept. director - longtime friend - and unless their renovations begin during that time, I've been guranteed the space for March 18 and 19... kitchen and privacy so we adults can drink our beer in peace

Next step will be to work out a hotel block nearby and have a backup space at the hotel in case the building isn't available... will begin work on this after the Deathbowl.

Website updates will begin around that time as well - everything will be much closer together and I believe more fun, with day passes to Busch Gardens for attendees and I guess the now-obligatory visit to the Castle... all around, more convenient for all, not to mention easier on me and Rita and Phil.... Wink

Seannewboy - Oct 09, 2005 - 07:23 AM
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This is gonna be way too much fun, i can see that now.

Colin - Oct 09, 2005 - 07:26 AM
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Says the guy who didn't attend this year.

Seannewboy - Oct 09, 2005 - 07:34 AM
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2 Hurricanes and breaking up with a greedy ex can do that. I got plans this year tho.

Seannewboy - Nov 27, 2005 - 07:51 AM
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Can u say III?

Melifaxis - Nov 27, 2005 - 11:45 AM
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III

KarlLagerbottom - Nov 27, 2005 - 12:22 PM
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Mel-
He asked of you could say III...not type III.

-Rob

Seanne..."III"

Better? Smile

Melifaxis - Nov 27, 2005 - 05:18 PM
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Must be easier when you can just count your spoon collection to get the right response Wink

CyberHare - Nov 27, 2005 - 05:22 PM
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I almost fell outta my chair laughing at that.

KarlLagerbottom - Nov 28, 2005 - 03:06 AM
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Ben - Nov 28, 2005 - 08:15 AM
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Melifaxis wrote:

Must be easier when you can just count your spoon collection to get the right response Wink

That was pretty funny!!!!! Laughing

Btw - ill be there again this year to kick some a$$.

you coming Mel?

CyberHare - Nov 28, 2005 - 09:30 AM
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Hmm how to get the wife to let me go to Florida alone...

KarlLagerbottom - Nov 28, 2005 - 02:36 PM
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Ben wrote:

That was pretty funny!!!!! Laughing

Btw - ill be there again this year to kick some a$$.

I'm glad you though that was funny Ben...I think there might be a Bull Centaur there to stomp a new whole in your a$$.

Smile

-RobO

Seannewboy - Jan 04, 2006 - 06:52 PM
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Yo Jim, whats up with III?

Old_Man_Monkey - Jan 05, 2006 - 05:48 PM
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Going to put up the info this weekend... still working on a hotel deal but the venue and dates are set: March 18th and 19th in Tampa, at the Whiteway Recreation Center in Temple Terrace, about 4 minutes from my house....

lawquoter - Jan 06, 2006 - 06:12 AM
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Old_Man_Monkey wrote:

Party at Jim's!

Razz

Xtreme - Jan 07, 2006 - 07:22 AM
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Guess I don't need to get a hotel room then I'll just pass out in his back yard. Wink

lawquoter - Jan 08, 2006 - 07:39 AM
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xtreme's clan is heading down then? Wink

Xtreme - Jan 08, 2006 - 08:35 PM
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Jenny and I will be there. Not the whole clan.

lawquoter - Jan 09, 2006 - 06:21 AM
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Good to hear. I hope to make it.

squighunter - Jan 17, 2006 - 03:15 PM
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Hey Jim, it's Gabe from Miami here. What's the word on your site coming up? Gotta run and tell my crew down here. btw I have a whole new contingent in Orlando as well at the new store over there--Rhubard Games. They have a league bigger than ours down in Miami! Let us know when you can! Hope all is well!