Author Topic: Nats preparation and wondering who is coming (Read 13722 times)

NWJosh · « **on:** July 05, 2009, 02:38:51 PM »

I have a pretty good idea of what all I need to bring with me to Nats but if anyone could put a list of items to remember. I already know the basics like clothes and toiletries stuff but are there items that people realize would of been nice to bring but didn't.

Also I'm kind of wondering who all is going so I can make sure to meet people on the boards so if your going could you put that you are so I can try and get to meet as many people as I can this year at Nats.

The list of things I know I need to bring at this point is this

-Clothes
-Toiletrie items
-Decks
-Trading Cards
-Counting stones
-Money
-Bible (if you don't like using ones placed by the Gideons in hotel rooms)
-Cell Phone (and charger!)
-Storage for new cards (or winnings, if you're that confident in yourself)
-Laptop (to access the REG when Mike updates the REG with the new cards the night before the tournament)
-water, simple snacks
-Ipod/MP3 player
-camera
-sunscreen (for those of us who will attempt to step outside from time to time)

I will add more as I think about it.

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2009, 02:58:03 PM »

I should be there. Final planning right now, but I should be in attendance.

Ken4Christ4ever · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2009, 03:01:08 PM »

My wife and I will be there with our -3 month old baby!

It's our first Nationals (or tournament we've traveled to), so I don't have tips on what to bring...

NWJosh · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2009, 03:14:55 PM »

Its my first Nats as well and Ken I am excited to get a chance to meet you.

I am putting a list of things to bring on my main post.

DaClock · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2009, 05:03:50 PM »

-Money
-Bible (if you don't like using ones placed by the Gideons in hotel rooms)
-Cell Phone (and charger!)
-Storage for new cards (or winnings, if you're that confident in yourself)
-Laptop (to access the REG when Mike updates the REG with the new cards the night before the tournament)

sk · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2009, 05:12:03 PM »

I'll also be attending Nats for the first time.

- In regards to money, note that the sales tax in Los Angeles just rose to 9.75% (shoutout to the governor...

), so plan accordingly.
- Depending on how you're traveling, it'd probably be good to bring water, simple snacks, etc to have between rounds or to chug down quickly before a pickup game.
- Make sure any watches, iPods, laptops, etc, are in the right time zone (Pacific/Los Angeles).

Who all is planning to be in the area on Wednesday? My family will be driving over Wednesday morning, and I'd like to know if anyone will be around for pickup games or some board games or anything.

Kyp Henderson · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2009, 06:25:56 PM »

I am going to the first two days of Nationals. This is my first time too.

Isildur · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2009, 11:31:01 PM »

9.75%! I thought it was still 8.25%! Gaarh

lightningninja · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2009, 11:37:59 PM »

Fun board games.

I will be there. My name is Brandon West.

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2009, 11:41:03 PM »

I will be attending. I look forward to meeting many West Coast players for the first time!

Depending on how much room you have in your suitcase, I'd advise bringing a couple favorite board games. Plus a sweet outfit or two.

Kirk

david warfield · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2009, 11:45:47 PM »

i will be there to

mjwolfe · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:47:03 AM »

Quote from: sk on July 05, 2009, 05:12:03 PM

I'll also be attending Nats for the first time.

- In regards to money, note that the sales tax in Los Angeles just rose to 9.75% (shoutout to the governor... ), so plan accordingly.
Who all is planning to be in the area on Wednesday? My family will be driving over Wednesday morning, and I'd like to know if anyone will be around for pickup games or some board games or anything.

Since the tournament location is in Ventura County instead of Los Angeles County, the sales tax rate is less. I believe it is 8.25%.

I'll be there on Wednesday, so you'll be able to register and maybe even help setup if you stop by.

Mike

sk · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2009, 02:40:33 AM »

Ventura County rules.

NWJosh · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2009, 01:56:01 PM »

I plan on getting into the area early wednesday but I want to go to the Angel's game which starts at like 12:05. Then that night I have to pick up Ben Arp from LAX so I haven't decided if I'm going to drive to the motel and rest for a few hours after the game or if I'm going to go to Down Town Disney and walk around for a while. If help is needed at the church to set up I can get there after the baseball game and help for a bit before I run to LAX. I think Ben's flight is at like 8:30 pm or 9:00.

Another thing I've talked with Ben, who is staying in my room and driving home with me about going to like Magic Mountain or Knotts Berry farm on Sunday after the tourney before we go home so if others want to go that would be fun. I wont be able to drive people there and back since we are leaving from there to continue going north.

DaClock · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2009, 02:59:49 PM »

Well, I guess the cats out of the bag. I'm coming to nationals as well.

NWJosh · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2009, 03:08:20 PM »

Quote from: DaClock on July 06, 2009, 02:59:49 PM

Well, I guess the cats out of the bag. I'm coming to nationals as well.

Darn I ruined the surprise that you already ruined by saying you were registred LOL. Oh and Ben along with having your counters here I also found your flip flops. I'll bring them along as well.

DaClock · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2009, 03:12:33 PM »

Sweet, I was wondering where I left those.

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2009, 03:39:24 PM »

Now is the time for everyone to state what they have of Ben's...

I have your green card sleeves and your favorite teddy bear, but don't worry, I've been taking good care of Pooky.

Kirk

SerpentSlayer · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:13:14 PM »

i have his mom... yeah, what now?

STAMP · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2009, 05:35:51 PM »

Quote from: NWJosh on July 06, 2009, 03:08:20 PM

Quote from: DaClock on July 06, 2009, 02:59:49 PM
Well, I guess the cats out of the bag. I'm coming to nationals as well.

Darn I ruined the surprise that you already ruined by saying you were registred LOL. Oh and Ben along with having your counters here I also found your flip flops. I'll bring them along as well.

Did you find an extra pair of blue mesh shorts? I can't find mine. And no, I'm not trying to copy Eric "pants may be lost like my shorts" Largent.

The first obstacle to me coming to Nats is taken care of as of today. I worked out a change in the on-call schedule at work. Now on to the next obstacle: money. Everyone keep an eye out for my special sale thread in the market section.

NWJosh · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:36:18 PM »

Scott as of now I have not seen an extra pair of shorts, unlike last time when I found TJ's shorts and a T-shirt, but I will look.

DaClock · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:31:34 PM »

Quote from: SoulSaver on July 06, 2009, 05:13:14 PM

i have his mom... yeah, what now?

That's no kind of talk for a Christian forum young man! /sarcasm

SerpentSlayer · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:43:17 PM »

Well I'll take my talk and your mom somewhere else Ben.

STAMP · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2009, 12:38:51 AM »

Quote from: Captain Kirk on July 06, 2009, 03:39:24 PM

Now is the time for everyone to state what they have of Ben's...

I have your green card sleeves and your favorite teddy bear, but don't worry, I've been taking good care of Pooky.

Kirk

We had his underwear from Nevada State but returned them cleaned and pressed.

Ironica · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2009, 08:38:03 AM »

Quote from: mjwolfe on July 06, 2009, 01:47:03 AM

Since the tournament location is in Ventura County instead of Los Angeles County, the sales tax rate is less. I believe it is 8.25%.

Fresno's inbetween them with 8.975% sales tax.

My group and I will be driving down Friday morning for T1-2p and staying one night for the fun Saturday events. Here's hoping that teams are on Friday night

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Author Topic: Nats preparation and wondering who is coming (Read 13722 times)

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