Author Topic: Nats location? (Read 38925 times)

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #100 on:** January 25, 2012, 05:54:22 PM »

Obviously I'm a big fan of the TN option - Chris has done a great job in recent years hosting, and definitely deserves first option.

That being said, on a personal level, Long Island would be best for me

I like NY as the straight up second state choice - But I have family in Manhattan so obviously It'd work out really well for me in that regard.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #101 on:** January 25, 2012, 06:10:39 PM »

Quote from: lp670sv on January 25, 2012, 05:41:50 PM

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 25, 2012, 05:38:41 PM
Quote from: CactusRob on January 25, 2012, 01:57:38 PM
or 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.

The New York bid is at a college so we also have all of these things as far as I know Randall would be the one to ask to confirm. We are also about 20 minutes from Rochester International (I think?) Airport

...as well as transport options to/from.

lp670sv · « **Reply #102 on:** January 25, 2012, 06:13:27 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on January 25, 2012, 06:10:39 PM

Quote from: lp670sv on January 25, 2012, 05:41:50 PM
Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 25, 2012, 05:38:41 PM
Quote from: CactusRob on January 25, 2012, 01:57:38 PM
or 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.

The New York bid is at a college so we also have all of these things as far as I know Randall would be the one to ask to confirm. We are also about 20 minutes from Rochester International (I think?) Airport
...as well as transport options to/from.

I will prepare my gas tank...

katedid · « **Reply #103 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:46:54 PM »

Quote from: lp670sv on January 25, 2012, 05:41:50 PM

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 25, 2012, 05:38:41 PM
Quote from: CactusRob on January 25, 2012, 01:57:38 PM
or 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.

The New York bid is at a college so we also have all of these things as far as I know Randall would be the one to ask to confirm. We are also about 20 minutes from Rochester International (I think?) Airport

Its actually less than 10 minutes.

CJSports · « **Reply #104 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:29:18 PM »

I support Rochester or Long Island. TN and farther south would start getting hard.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #105 on:** January 27, 2012, 07:38:30 PM »

I don't have a lot to offer, but I will give as much financial support as I have available to a TN Nats if that will help you secure a location. I will not likely be attending, but several of my playgroup have family in TN, so they might make it.

Terry Markoff · « **Reply #106 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:47:28 PM »

I want to thank Rob for considering the Dallas area as a possible backup site for Nationals. The Dallas area playgroup members (Ben Shadrick, Marcus Parker and I) have discussed the possibilities of hosting a Nationals Tournament in the Dallas area in the not too distant future.

I am certain that my church would do whatever was necessary to assist by providing a site and volunteers to be host families to accomodate those players who would find it difficult to travel to Dallas and pay for a hotel.

We are honored to be considered regardless of which site is eventually chosen to host Nationals.

You would be hard pressed to find a more accomodating place or group of people than the players in our TX/Arkansas playgroup.

Terry Markoff (not a very good player but a fantastic host)

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #107 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:52:45 PM »

Quote from: tcmgoingon60 on January 29, 2012, 10:47:28 PM

You would be hard pressed to find a more accomodating place or group of people than the players in our TX/Arkansas playgroup.

Terry Markoff (not a very good player but a fantastic host)

I've been saying for years that TX would be a great place for a Nats some year. Dallas is due

Assuming that 2012 is in TN, and that 2013 is back up North (Rochester, NY?), then I think Dallas would be a front-runner for 2014.

These are totally just my personal guesses and have NOTHING to do with my elder status. I know NOTHING. This is NOT a spoiler.

lp670sv · « **Reply #108 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:02:16 PM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 29, 2012, 10:52:45 PM

Quote from: tcmgoingon60 on January 29, 2012, 10:47:28 PM
You would be hard pressed to find a more accomodating place or group of people than the players in our TX/Arkansas playgroup.

Terry Markoff (not a very good player but a fantastic host)
I've been saying for years that TX would be a great place for a Nats some year. Dallas is due

Assuming that 2012 is in TN, and that 2013 is back up North (Rochester, NY?), then I think Dallas would be a front-runner for 2014.

These are totally just my personal guesses and have NOTHING to do with my elder status. I know NOTHING. This is NOT a spoiler.

HE TRIED WAY TO HARD TO SAY HE KNOWS NOTHING!!! HE KNOWS!!!!!11!!one!

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #109 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:40:32 PM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 29, 2012, 10:52:45 PM

Assuming that 2012 is in TN, and that 2013 is back up North (Rochester, NY?), then I think Dallas would be a front-runner for 2014, with it returning to MN/IA/WI area in 2015

FTFY

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #110 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:52:13 PM »

Quote from: lp670sv on January 29, 2012, 11:02:16 PM

HE TRIED WAY TO HARD TO SAY HE KNOWS NOTHING!!! HE KNOWS!!!!!11!!one!

I just wanted to make sure the no one was misled. I know that people like to dig for leaks around here

Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 29, 2012, 11:40:32 PM

Assuming that 2012 is in TN, and that 2013 is back up North (Rochester, NY?), then I think Dallas would be a front-runner for 2014, with it returning to MN/IA/WI area in 2015

Well if we want to go out far enough...
2012 - TN
2013 - NY
2014 - TX
2015 - MN
2016 - FL
2017 - ??
2018 - KY (after they build the airport)

SomeKittens · « **Reply #111 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:57:45 AM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 29, 2012, 11:52:13 PM

Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 29, 2012, 11:40:32 PM
Assuming that 2012 is in TN, and that 2013 is back up North (Rochester, NY?), then I think Dallas would be a front-runner for 2014, with it returning to MN/IA/WI area in 2015
Well if we want to go out far enough...
2012 - TN
2013 - NY
2014 - TX
2015 - MN
2016 - FL
2017 - ??
2018 - KY (after they build the airport)
2156 - Lunar Base Alpha
2234 - New New York (Mars)

FTFY

zmc 9 · « **Reply #112 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:20:46 AM »

It should be in MN again

Scoobug · « **Reply #113 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:27:28 AM »

I may be the only one on the boards but I think it should be in Atlanta, GA.

Chronic Apathy · « **Reply #114 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:52:06 AM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 29, 2012, 11:52:13 PM

Quote from: lp670sv on January 29, 2012, 11:02:16 PM
HE TRIED WAY TO HARD TO SAY HE KNOWS NOTHING!!! HE KNOWS!!!!!11!!one!
I just wanted to make sure the no one was misled. I know that people like to dig for leaks around here

Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 29, 2012, 11:40:32 PM
Assuming that 2012 is in TN, and that 2013 is back up North (Rochester, NY?), then I think Dallas would be a front-runner for 2014, with it returning to MN/IA/WI area in 2015
Well if we want to go out far enough...
2012 - TN
2013 - NY
2014 - TX
2015 - MN
2016 - FL
2017 - ??
2018 - KY (after they build the airport)

That's enough time for another NE Natz - who knows? In six years I'll be a grad student, so maybe I'll be up for it.

Quote from: Scoobug on January 30, 2012, 11:27:28 AM

I may be the only one on the boards but I think it should be in Atlanta, GA.

There was actually a lot of talk for a GA nationals this year. I wonder what happened to all that.

lp670sv · « **Reply #115 on:** January 30, 2012, 12:05:53 PM »

Pretty simple, nobody put in a bid. Everybody said "hey let's do it, but not me"

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #116 on:** January 30, 2012, 01:31:41 PM »

I would want GA over FL, just because it's a little bit closer.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #117 on:** January 30, 2012, 01:53:59 PM »

If I fly half way across the country, I'd at least want to go to a Devil Rays game with the other 4 fans. So FL over Georgia.

lp670sv · « **Reply #118 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:19:01 PM »

They dropped the devil from their name years ago

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #119 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:21:34 PM »

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on January 30, 2012, 11:52:06 AM

There was actually a lot of talk for a GA nationals this year. I wonder what happened to all that.

The GA guys and the TN guys are actually pretty tight, and go to each other's tourneys. I think the GA guys decided that they didn't really have a good venue for Nats, and therefore chose to go in with the TN guys to host it up there.

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #120 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:05:06 PM »

I have taken the liberty of modifying the regional map in order to provide a visual understanding of why NATS locations are chosen:

Spoiler (hover to show)

Meant to make Alaska's "AK" into: AKA Canada
(Not meant to be offensive in any way)

(My final post. It's been good, I'm hardly known, but unless I'm allowed to make a new account, this is the last you'll hear from me! Post-wise anyway...) Not leaving the game, just wanted to stop my post count at 777 just for fun

Edit #2: I'll monitor the boards, I just won't post.

Crashfach2002 · « **Reply #121 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:09:31 PM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on January 30, 2012, 02:21:34 PM

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on January 30, 2012, 11:52:06 AM
There was actually a lot of talk for a GA nationals this year. I wonder what happened to all that.
The GA guys and the TN guys are actually pretty tight, and go to each other's tourneys. I think the GA guys decided that they didn't really have a good venue for Nats, and therefore chose to go in with the TN guys to host it up there.

I will confirm this. Outside of a few tournaments hosted by Clift or Tyler, there is no one really looking to host any tournaments for the near future and neither of those guys have a venue that is big enough for a large Regional tournament much less a National one.

Red Wing · « **Reply #122 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:12:12 PM »

Quote from: COUNTER_SNIPER on January 30, 2012, 03:05:06 PM

(My final post. It's been good, I'm hardly known, but unless I'm allowed to make a new account, this is the last you'll hear from me! Post-wise anyway...)

Does this mean you are leaving the game? I don't know you, but I'm always sad to see someone leave.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #123 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:17:57 PM »

Quote from: COUNTER_SNIPER on January 30, 2012, 03:05:06 PM

(My final post. It's been good, I'm hardly known, but unless I'm allowed to make a new account, this is the last you'll hear from me! Post-wise anyway...)

Btw, if you want to keep your post-count at 777, you'll need to check back once in a while to make sure that it hasn't changed. Occasionally an old thread will get deleted, and it can drop people's post counts by a few. Notably, one forum member left after post 6666, and then returned a long time later to make a few more posts to get their number back again.

STAMP · « **Reply #124 on:** January 30, 2012, 05:10:50 PM »

Quote from: STAMP on January 03, 2012, 02:00:14 PM

Lewis XVI and Clark XV are hand delivering the bid from the Northwest territory. Sacagawea XVII just delivered a message that the expedition is somewhere in the Snake River valley. As long as P-Phil cooperates, the bid should arrive in time.

Just received word that the NW bid was last seen in the hands of a Postman on horseback riding across the Open Range muttering, "I will come. I will come." Rumor Has It the Postman was possibly in Dyersville, IA, after we received a Message in a Bottle Thirteen Days ago. Unsubstantiated claims come from MN where his Bodyguard was seen Dancing with Wolves' Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio. For Love of the Game, we hope the NW bid arrives in time to provide a Swing Vote for the bidding if necessary.

Sincerely,
Mr. Brooks, legal counsel for Clark XV

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Author Topic: Nats location? (Read 38925 times)

Warrior_Monk

Chronic Apathy

Warrior_Monk

Rawrlolsauce!