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Quote from: SomeKittens on January 05, 2012, 02:01:09 PMQuote from: Ring Wraith on January 05, 2012, 01:51:08 PMQuote from: Chronic Apathy on January 05, 2012, 01:36:27 PMSounds like that leaves it to either Rochester or Tennessee.We aren't making a bid. It defaults to NY, seeing as we're awesomer.I find that fact debatable.
Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 05, 2012, 01:51:08 PMQuote from: Chronic Apathy on January 05, 2012, 01:36:27 PMSounds like that leaves it to either Rochester or Tennessee.We aren't making a bid. It defaults to NY, seeing as we're awesomer.
Quote from: Chronic Apathy on January 05, 2012, 01:36:27 PMSounds like that leaves it to either Rochester or Tennessee.We aren't making a bid.
Sounds like that leaves it to either Rochester or Tennessee.
That being said, it's a weak argument of induction, not a fact.
So I was driving home from work today and I started thinking about Nats, specifically whether I should reconsider putting in a bid for Florida. As I was deep in thought, a car suddenly cut me off on Route 192. Looking at the license plate, I noticed that they were from Tennessee. I continued driving and thinking, and then a minivan cuts in front of me, this time causing me to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I was about to get mad, but then I noticed that he, too, had a TN license plate.I mention this not to suggest that TN drivers are bad drivers, but rather that God was sending me a clear message to not put in a bid for FL, but instead to throw all of my support to TN. Clearly Nats will be in TN this year, based on divine revelation on Route 192.
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Quote from: YourMathTeacher on January 05, 2012, 07:41:15 PMSo I was driving home from work today and I started thinking about Nats, specifically whether I should reconsider putting in a bid for Florida. As I was deep in thought, a car suddenly cut me off on Route 192. Looking at the license plate, I noticed that they were from Tennessee. I continued driving and thinking, and then a minivan cuts in front of me, this time causing me to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I was about to get mad, but then I noticed that he, too, had a TN license plate.I mention this not to suggest that TN drivers are bad drivers, but rather that God was sending me a clear message to not put in a bid for FL, but instead to throw all of my support to TN. Clearly Nats will be in TN this year, based on divine revelation on Route 192....Because otherwise you'd be run down by TN drivers?
I find that opinion debatable.
Quote from: YourMathTeacher on January 05, 2012, 07:41:15 PMSo I was driving home from work today and I started thinking about Nats, specifically whether I should reconsider putting in a bid for Florida. As I was deep in thought, a car suddenly cut me off on Route 192. Looking at the license plate, I noticed that they were from Tennessee. I continued driving and thinking, and then a minivan cuts in front of me, this time causing me to hit the brakes to avoid a collision. I was about to get mad, but then I noticed that he, too, had a TN license plate.I mention this not to suggest that TN drivers are bad drivers, but rather that God was sending me a clear message to not put in a bid for FL, but instead to throw all of my support to TN. Clearly Nats will be in TN this year, based on divine revelation on Route 192....Because otherwise you'd be run down by TN drivers? Believe me, NY drivers are even worse.
If TN doesn't work, I think Rochester is the best choice. Randall will be supplemented by two experienced tournament hosts, and I've seen his bid - Rochester, with an international airport and a relatively small population, would be perfect for how travel at Natz always ends up.
I'd say go KY before NY. Mainly because, though it's been awhile since NY has had a nats, Boston just had one there. I also wouldn't mind Texas...there hasn't been something southern for years.
So all this being said, unless the places are just far too costly for me to rent out (which is a possibility considering I unload trucks and my wife subs), I plan on having Nats in Knoxville!
Since my name is being thrown around let me clarify!I'm currently contacting several churches and other large places finding out if we can use them and what the cost would be. I have a place targeted but if I can find another one with comparable luxuries but cheaper I will be going for that one. If I do host it will have to be the 2nd weekend of August since I will be at a wedding during the first weekend. (In FL, oh the irony)So all this being said, unless the places are just far too costly for me to rent out (which is a possibility considering I unload trucks and my wife subs), I plan on having Nats in Knoxville!
or if either host is up for it:Jackson, KY (Mark)
Quote from: CactusRob on January 25, 2012, 01:57:38 PMor if either host is up for it:Jackson, KY (Mark)I also really appreciate being considered for this even as a backup plan. I would LOVE to host a Nats someday, and really a lot of things are ideal here. Being a boarding school, we actually have dorm rooms that people could stay in getting rid of the need for hotels. We have a big new Gym that would be great for the actual tournament, and several smaller classrooms in the same building that would be great for trading/hang out rooms. We have a dining room that could take care of food for people, and several fast food choices about 10 mins away for people who didn't want to eat on location.Really the only downside would be the distance from an airport. However, it is that very downside that has kept me from putting in a bid in the past. Perhaps I will look into things a bit more and reconsider.
