--==2012 US OPEN==-- Official Thread

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 05 Apr 2012 11:55

That Jupiter hotel sounds pretty sweet. I will likely do one of their package deals. The distillery one sounds pretty cool.

cd · Post by cd » 05 Apr 2012 14:53

Yeah if I was visiting Portland that's where I'd stay. It's a unique place with lots of cool options like bike rentals to their guests, which is the best way to get around in the summer.

Post by **Zac Miley** » 05 Apr 2012 16:08

I'll try to come, depending on jobby-things.

rjadamson · Post by **rjadamson** » 05 Apr 2012 16:26

C-Fan wrote:That Jupiter hotel sounds pretty sweet. I will likely do one of their package deals. The distillery one sounds pretty cool.

Are you absolutely sure you don't want to go halves on the "Lust and Love Package"?

We'll even throw in a bucket of 4 12oz bottles of Miller High Life, the Champagne of Beer, to help create the mood.

I agree this hotel looks very cool though. My one reservation is that the Jupiter does not have a hot tub or swimming pool (I just called and asked to make sure). Aesthetics are great and all, but the hot tub in our guest hotel last year sure did feel relieving at the end of each day. The nightlife here looks really good though. I'm looking at the normal "DEUCE" room -- two queen beds on the bar patio side of the premises. Split between four people that would not be too harsh on the wallet. I don't know if anyone will have the interest/physical capacity to shred at the hotel, but if there is indeed some space to play it would be a seriously good looking backdrop for filming (based on the few pictures I can see).

The "Best Deal" package allows us to save 15% as long we book our rooms 21 days in advance. Simple and good. Their "The Magic is in the Hole" deal might work out to be about as good of a bargain for anyone driving to Portland (it includes free parking) and a penchant for bacon doughnuts. But I wonder if something even better could be worked out.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 05 Apr 2012 17:58

rjadamson wrote:
C-Fan wrote:That Jupiter hotel sounds pretty sweet. I will likely do one of their package deals. The distillery one sounds pretty cool.
Are you absolutely sure you don't want to go halves on the "Lust and Love Package"?

I think it'd make more sense if we went in on the "Keep Portland Queer" package.

Too bad about the lack of hottub, but I still think I'm doing this hotel. Sounds close enough to the other hotel that it shouldn't be hard to set up a party.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 10 Apr 2012 15:14

Booked my flights today! Stoked to see everybody in August!

Jazzkid · Post by **Jazzkid** » 12 Apr 2012 19:26

I'm having trouble finding flights from new orleans to Portland for less than 500 bucks ....not sure if I can swing that ..does anyone have pull with discounted flights?

boats · Post by **boats** » 16 Apr 2012 12:38

so im looking to visit portland from august 21st through the 29th. i asked my friend if i could stay at his place during the week. would anyone want to let me crash at their place for friday (24), sat (25), and sunday (26)?

nyfa
-david beyers

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 18 Apr 2012 11:59

Depending on how my money situation works out I would like to fly to the US Open this year with plenty of bags for sale. I was thinking about going to Worlds this year, but money could get tight for me in the summer and the US Open is the next best thing.

Decisions, decisions.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 19 Apr 2012 07:10

I'm a strong maybe. Me & the GF have been talking about planning a west coast trip for a while, so we'd probably be sticking around for a few days after.

Jazzkid · Post by **Jazzkid** » 20 Apr 2012 08:46

im still looking at prices on plane tickets......I will probably know whether or not im coming in the next couple weeks....I may try to street perform with footbag or my saxophone to earn some money towards it.....or someone even suggested that I make a video with some big links and tricks and make a 5 dollar down load to help raise money.....

either way...I really want to go and hang with everybody....I would also like to compete.

Kenar · Post by **Kenar** » 20 Apr 2012 22:23

Are you going to have Intermediate events again this year? Hope so, as I have been working hard on a routine. Say, if you need anything for the public interest angle for the papers, I will be the first freestyle competitor on Medicare, which, I think, is a hoot!!

Kenar

cd · Post by cd » 21 Apr 2012 11:45

Yup, there will be intermediate

cd · Post by cd » 23 Apr 2012 15:32

The footbag.org event listing is up: http://www.footbag.org/events/show/1335148163

Attendance list so far:
* denotes not confirmed

Jim Penske 2011 US Champion
Mark Monistere 2011 East Coast Champion
Larry Workman 2011 US Intermediate Champion
Ken Somolinos 2011, 2012 Vegas Jam Poker Champion
Mike Green
Kenar
Waylon Lew*
Brian Sherrill (and probably the rest of the Stanford crew)
Zac Miley*
Nathan Anderson*
David Beyers
Will Digges*

Portland
Gordon Bevier
Nick Landes
Red Husted
Joe Karasek
Chris Dean
Evan Lovely
Sam Colclough
Nate Linscott
Brian Cooper

Seattle
Justin Dale
Reilley Adamson
Dan, Scott, and the rest of the Seattle Crew*

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 24 Apr 2012 10:54

I didn't see Boychuk, Moir, Clavens or Gatesman on that list. It'd be a shame if at least one of them didn't come. The current list has a lot of North Am's strongest players, but the more the better. Any word from any of them?

cd wrote:Ken Somolinos 2012 Vegas Jam Poker Champion

I would like to point out that I was also the 2011 Vegas Jam Poker Champion.

Kenar · Post by **Kenar** » 25 Apr 2012 21:58

Chris, do you have an indoor site lined up in case it rains?

Ken Moller

cd · Post by cd » 26 Apr 2012 12:19

No, it's in the middle of the dry season and very rarely rains in August. I can almost guarantee it will be 70-80's and sunny.

As for shade, the site is lined with trees along its south and west perimeter, so that won't be an issue either.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 30 Apr 2012 19:38

So it sounds like the Jupiter is really loud, especially on weekends. I don't think I'm going to stay there the day before comp...where are other people looking to stay?

Jazzkid · Post by **Jazzkid** » 09 May 2012 10:48

you can put me in as confirmed to attend...I fly in Friday mornin before noon , and leave Monday morning before noon ....

Anton · Post by **Anton** » 10 May 2012 11:10

I would really like to go to this but I'm trying to visit my Danish gf in July through aug and school starts the following Monday :/ if I win the lottery, I'm there. Portland looks radical ^^