Ok, so I know you’ve guys been waiting. I’ve had to wait for some money, but it’s good now. I’ll let you guys know where it is by the end of the week, most likely.
hmmmmmm
Wish I could make it – I’ll catch you another time Dan (someday I’ll meet your KY crew).
Anyone have an ideas for places in Lexington? I’m thinking of reserving a small convention room in a hotel, but maybe all of them will be reserved because of halloween weekend.
okay, the tournament is supposed to be a little over 2 weeks away and we don’t have a place reserved yet. what about moving the date back?
also, what about having the tournament in northern KY? it’s a little over an hour drive for people in lexington/louisville, but it would also benefit people coming from the north (aka MI, IN, OH guys).
i’m just throwing ideas out there. chase, a hotel wouldn’t be a bad idea, just don’t go for some really nice hotel downtown. go for a medium sized room at an average hotel or something.
anybody else have any luck with a location?
If you push it back that could be cool cuz I’m trying to party that night.
OK it’ll probally be pushed back unless a number of people have already gotten off of work for that day, and only for that day. Also popoblo, I’m not going to host it anywhere outside of Lexington, it’s just way too much trouble for me and Eric.
I’ve been looking at websites of places like Holiday Inn and such. There are other possibilities, but they definently need parking space. We could technically throw a club together at UK and use the Cats Den, but then no money tournaments (yet again).
how about using visa gift cards? I know that it’s not money, but it’s accepted damn near anywhere. Could you get away with having the tournament at the university and just give those out instead of cash? That would be a suitable replacement. Just another thought.
yea, it’s a good idea, but there’s like a $5-7 fee for getting a single card. plus i would have to get some personal information and then MAIL them out, which would be a huge hassle. it’s an option, but then only 1st and 2nd would get payouts.
now that i think of it, i really wouldn’t mind doing best buy gift cards again. with the holidays coming up, i’m sure people could spend them on themselves or a loved one. plus, the wii is coming out soon, and the ps3 will be along eventually.
OR we could do gift certificates to another place. i’m sure people would use them at wal-mart easier than best buy IMO. but the bottom line is that trying to find a place to have it is difficult down here. the cats den on campus was PLENTY big enough, good parking, great location, etc etc etc.
so be honest- does anybody have a HUGE problem with not having cash prizes? this time we could do gift certificates to wal-mart instead, since you can buy anything from groceries to gadgets there.
ALSO- is this date still good with people even though it’s 2 weeks away? or should we move it to sometime in november?
chase- any luck on finding anything? would you mind looking into having it at the cats den again? i have exams monday-wednesday next week, then i’ll try to look myself.
peace
If you move it to sometime in November than I guarantee that I will come (with people).
Sorry guys I haven’t been able to update you. It’s been nothing but midterms and assignments all week for me.
We’re closing in on a location now. Chase, have you heard back from the Kentucky Inn?
yea, we’ve gotta delay this until we have a definite location. sometime in november sounds best. dipping into december is bad because that first weekend is NEC, and afterwards you’ve gotta worry about finals and the holidays etc.
nov 11 or nov 18 could work, because nov 25th is thanksgiving weekend. throw out what works for people.
chase, check your PM’s
peace
If the date is delayed I may consider going to the tournament.
Is anybody going to drive to the tournament from South/Central KY? I’m in Campbellsville, I’d love to go but I’ll need a ride. If anybody thinks they’d be able to give me a ride send me a PM, I’d be willing to help pay for gas.
Yeah, I can probably come pick you up the night before.
november 17~19th is no good for me. just a heads up
That’s good news, thanks! I just need to wait until the date is confirmed, then we can talk more about that.
Yeah please no UK Campus BS this year. That shit was stupid. Hit me up dan when you get a definite place and date. I’ll show up.
Damn Chris, where did you disappear to?
Right now we are looking at the Kentucky Inn here in Lexington. It’s plenty big enough and we will be able to give out cash prizes. I should be able to make an official statement this weekend.