Author Topic: The 2010 Redemption CCG National Tournament (Lynnfield, MA) (Read 25249 times)

crustpope · « **Reply #25 on:** March 05, 2010, 02:51:49 PM »

Awesome! Definitely going to do my best to come.

Bryon · « **Reply #26 on:** March 05, 2010, 04:21:59 PM »

Kurt and I plan to attend, and we will be bringing my wife and daughters along, too. If anyone else is bringing a wife and/or non-participating young'uns, maybe they could get together and plan some little local side activities for those days.

TechnoEthicist · « **Reply #27 on:** March 05, 2010, 04:39:29 PM »

My only concern is Gretel will be stuck in education training, although I hope not. If I may inquire, why so late compared to prior years?

faithraider · « **Reply #28 on:** March 05, 2010, 05:32:54 PM »

Brad I really hope you and Grettal can make it

It landed on this weekend because Rob had the catholic bookshow and I had Soulfest on the traditional 1st weekend of August. As far as acomadations are concerned we will try to have as much cost cutting built into the weekend as possible. It is however, an expence, so I hope everyone plans to make this weekend a summer priority.

We are going to UNVEIL a MAJOR NEW inovative offer that has never been done before in the Redemption Community. It will help us celebrate the 15th anniversary of Redemption. This offer will be announced within the next two weeks at GGAMESTORE.com website and will only be availble by attending Nationals this summer. This is where all online Registration and updates will be posted.

I want to thank Bryan and Kurt Hake for helping us make this initiative a reality and thanks to Rob for his consent. Stay Tuned... and get ready to be blown away!!!

SEE YOU ALL this Summer!

JOHN Gauntlet Games JOHN 10:10

robm · « **Reply #29 on:** March 05, 2010, 05:36:44 PM »

woo hoo!

I can't wait my wife, baby and i will be up for sure.

Our first nats and third wedding anniversary.

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #30 on:** March 05, 2010, 07:41:34 PM »

Looks like I can not make it. August 14th is first day of fall semester. Why do the second week in August when so much of our players are still in school? I realize dates can not please everyone, but why not try to please the majority? I would do it in the last week of July, that way students can come.

soul seeker · « **Reply #31 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:34:02 PM »

Yep but July runs into summer camps and mission trips. Personally, I like the date alot!

John, what is the word on the Red Sox hook up?

robm · « **Reply #32 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:38:47 PM »

Quote from: faithraider on March 05, 2010, 05:32:54 PM

Brad I really hope you and Grettal can make it It landed on this weekend because Rob had the catholic bookshow and I had Soulfest on the traditional 1st weekend of August. As far as acomadations are concerned we will try to have as much cost cutting built into the weekend as possible. It is however, an expence, so I hope everyone plans to make this weekend a summer priority.

We are going to UNVEIL a MAJOR NEW inovative offer that has never been done before in the Redemption Community. It will help us celebrate the 15th anniversary of Redemption. This offer will be announced within the next two weeks at GGAMESTORE.com website and will only be availble by attending Nationals this summer. This is where all online Registration and updates will be posted.

I want to thank Bryan and Kurt Hake for helping us make this initiative a reality and thanks to Rob for his consent. Stay Tuned... and get ready to be blown away!!!

SEE YOU ALL this Summer!

JOHN Gauntlet Games JOHN 10:10

hmmm what could it be?

Bryon · « **Reply #33 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:46:08 PM »

Quote from: Mr.Hiatus on March 05, 2010, 07:41:34 PM

Looks like I can not make it. August 14th is first day of fall semester. Why do the second week in August when so much of our players are still in school? I realize dates can not please everyone, but why not try to please the majority? I would do it in the last week of July, that way students can come.

I have the opposite problem. Summer school in CA typically ends about July 31 (I had to miss the last day of Summer School to host nats last summer), with the entire month of August off. Our first day of School is usually right around Sept 1 to the day after Labor Day.

So, I like the dates. I'm sorry it does not work out for you, though.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #34 on:** March 05, 2010, 09:32:24 PM »

Quote from: soul seeker on March 05, 2010, 08:34:02 PM

John, what is the word on the Red Sox hook up?

Quote from: Bryon on March 05, 2010, 08:46:08 PM

So, I like the dates.

This is beginning to sound like a conspiracy. Did anyone else notice how nervous Rob looked in that video? He was clearly reading a script and the people behind him (Nick Archick and Mike Mendencino, I think) looked like they were holding something against Rob's back.

Gohanick · « **Reply #35 on:** March 05, 2010, 09:44:53 PM »

yeah that's mike mendicino and me with the soda

faithraider · « **Reply #36 on:** March 05, 2010, 11:13:33 PM »

Sorry I have to break bad news about the Red Sox. they will be on the road Aug. 6-15 they are home Aug 5 and 17 . If you would like to come super early or stay super late I can plan Dinner and a Game, Jon

Let me know

JOHN

soul seeker · « **Reply #37 on:** March 05, 2010, 11:59:32 PM »

Let me talk to the wife, John, and check the calendar dates....I may make one of those work...I would really like to get that ballpark in this year. I'm sure there are other things to do in Boston. The only two hindrances that we must discuss is the number of vacation days and hotel fees for 8 days. I'll let you know quickly....thanks for checking on the schedule and getting back with me.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #38 on:** March 06, 2010, 12:16:06 AM »

Quote from: soul seeker on March 05, 2010, 11:59:32 PM

I'm sure there are other things to do in Boston.

I highly recommend the Freedom Trail. You can easily walk it, and it takes you to tons of famous historical stuff (most of which is free). Places that I remember include Breed's Hill (where the battle of Bunker Hill happened), Paul Revere's birthplace, the place where the Boston Massacre happened, the cemetery where a bunch of people are buried (from John Adams to Mother Goose), Fauniel Hall (probably misspelled) where revolutionaries across our nation's history have held meetings, the book store where the Scarlet Letter was first published, etc. You can also easily walk to the place where the Boston Tea Party happened and even get on a replica of the ship.

robm · « **Reply #39 on:** March 06, 2010, 09:24:33 AM »

yeah Boston is a fun place to visit!

3-Liner And Bags Of Chips · « **Reply #40 on:** March 06, 2010, 09:31:43 AM »

I really wanna go soooo bad, hopefully I'll have enough money to put up in a hotel for a couple days and a ticket for a plane or bus/greyhound/w.e.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #41 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:31:04 AM »

FWIW, you can still take a tour of Fenway Park when the Red Sox are away. The seats are actually not very comfortable for watching a game anyway. Apparently people in 1912 were not as wide as me.

Other things I used to do in Boston when I was younger:

Faneuil Hall is now a shopping complex, too.
Boston Harbor - which includes visiting the unique islands in the Harbor, visiting the USS Constitution (galleon-type ship), whale-watching boat trips, and lobster snatch-and-grabs (if you like seafood).
Boston Aquarium - unusual large-scale aquarium because it is mostly vertical due to limited space in Boston
Boston Museum of Art - if you are so inclined
Boston Children's Museum - for younger family members who are enduring the trip
Six Flags New England - 100 miles away from Lynnfield if you are a park enthusiast
Canobie Lake Park - 30 miles north in New Hampshire for a smaller scale amusement park
If you want a real adventure, then take a drive on the Interstate through Boston. If you have never been around Boston drivers during Rush Hour, then you are in for a treat.

As a long-time New Hampshire resident, I can also give tips on things to do there if anyone is interested. Lynnfield is less than half an hour from the border of NH. Manchester, NH is 50 miles away, which is my old hometown.

redemptioncousin · « **Reply #42 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:45:46 AM »

I can't believe no one has mentioned the Boston Science Museum yet. It is hands down the coolest museum I've been to in my lifetime...

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #43 on:** March 06, 2010, 01:28:02 PM »

BTW, there is also the Boston Museum of Science, which I hear is really cool.

A note for flyers, flying into Manchester,NH airport tends to be cheaper (especially through Southwest Airlines) than flying into Boston. Also, getting out of Manchester is whole lot easier than getting out of Logan, especially if there is an accident in the tunnel (or if sections of the tunnel suddenly collapse due to poor workmanship).

New Raven BR · « **Reply #44 on:** March 06, 2010, 01:33:41 PM »

oh no
i won't be able to attend AGAIN considering the fact that it's out of the way for me and cause the cost is too much for me

3-Liner And Bags Of Chips · « **Reply #45 on:** March 07, 2010, 11:43:05 AM »

I didn't catch the name of the church. Does anybody know what it is? And it's Lynnfield Mass right? I just wanna look for a hotel that is close enough to it...

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #46 on:** March 08, 2010, 06:00:53 PM »

Quote from: 3-Liner And Bags Of Chips on March 07, 2010, 11:43:05 AM

I didn't catch the name of the church. Does anybody know what it is? And it's Lynnfield Mass right? I just wanna look for a hotel that is close enough to it...

Calvary Christian Church, 47 Grove Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940

See ya!

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #47 on:** March 09, 2010, 06:52:12 PM »

Quote from: Professoralstad on March 05, 2010, 12:58:26 PM

Quote from: BubbleBoy on March 05, 2010, 12:50:21 PM
*sigh* Maybe next year...

...unless there are any MN carpoolers?

I know Wild Bill is negotiating with his wife to let him and Nathan go. I'll have to do the same by that time. And I know Justin will do what he can to get himself there. We'll all keep in touch.

add me to this list.
I caught up with the buffered section right as he said "held..." and I'm pretty sure I nearly missed a heart attack.

3-Liner And Bags Of Chips · « **Reply #48 on:** March 10, 2010, 01:18:34 PM »

Any recommendation on hotels around the area that are close to this church?

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #49 on:** March 10, 2010, 09:01:50 PM »

Quote from: 3-Liner And Bags Of Chips on March 10, 2010, 01:18:34 PM

Any recommendation on hotels around the area that are close to this church?

Hey there brother. Your question might better be seen by others on a related thread and so I placed a link on that thread, too.

http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?PHPSESSID=58e3b5abb49b0f903a1810498dcb3d94&topic=20036.msg313252#msg313252

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