New Year's Jam 2008

EoghanMcDowell · Post by **EoghanMcDowell** » 25 Nov 2008 11:30

Hey, I still don't know where I'm going to stay for the first two nights. I'm getting there Christmas day, so i understand if nobody can hold me up that night, i could just sleep in the airport, maybe. But for the 26th i need a place.

Can't wait for this. Going to be shweet.

Eoghan

Mathochist · Post by **Mathochist** » 26 Nov 2008 09:42

I'm in! I just bought a flight, arriving at 5:30 at O'Hare. I'm going to stay the week and celebrate New Year's Eve in the city. I have some non footbag friends I'll be visiting, but the crash space details are still uncertain. During the event, I'm totally up for getting an onsite hotel room, and if someone wants to room with me and cut down costs, I'm all about that. In fact, if there's a room in progress that's inclined to include me to cut costs even further, I'm even more about that. So PM me if you want to room with me or if you'll let me in your room.

After the shindig, if there are any locals who'd be keen to put me up, I would be most thankful, offering to buy some beer, to cook a meal, to clean your toes, my first born, etc. I may wind up not needing the offer, but I'd be remiss not to explore all possibilities.

However my lodging goes down, this is sure to be a totally sweet event. Color me stoked.

Oh, this might not be the place to ask, but is there going to be any net action going on?

Man, I love footbag.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 26 Nov 2008 09:59

I know I haven't given detailed posts about my travel plans for NYJ, but I do know that I want to go and that it's about 75%. Ted needs to figure out the ride situation, and we're still unclear how many people in our club wants to go. But I'll try to relay everything to you guys around December 2nd-3rd.

This is a broad estimate, but does anyone have room to accomodate 2-3 people? I don't snore!!

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 26 Nov 2008 11:40

Cool Rob! Glad you're making a return trip.

Waylon, we get it. You want to come. Details are up in the air which may prevent you from coming. Why not just let us know when you are certain?

professor · Post by **professor** » 26 Nov 2008 12:27

NYJ 2007:

Videos:
Henry and Dave didn't think Evan could ripstein a piece of a granola bar. So Henry said he would eat the piece if he hit the ripstein. This is what transpired: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MQ ... LNiTD6GjLA
Epic battle: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fC ... LFj0YCw-yg

acxel22 · Post by **acxel22** » 26 Nov 2008 16:56

got myself a room for team montreal + Jay Boychuk + Henry Grease who better show up!

Sébastien · Post by **Sébastien** » 27 Nov 2008 07:46

Hey everybody,

I will be at NYJ this year, trying to not miss any of the fun I missed last year.
I haven't practice my four squares skills in a while so I'll be looking forward for that.
And,
Did I hear Net?

also,
it looks like montrealers are driving down to chicago with two cars.
if you are on the way from Montreal to Chicago and in need of a ride, we still have some places left...

Lycanthrope · Post by **Lycanthrope** » 27 Nov 2008 08:23

that granolastein was soo the. xD

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 27 Nov 2008 12:39

Sebastien! Montreal love.
Thanks for the good pics, Ben.

In one way or another the following people are helping out New Year's Jam this year:

Sponsors

KOLO SPORT Team Kolo Shirts || Footbags
Shellsofparadise
Holly Matthews
Jay Boychuk
Matt Cross
Josh Munstermann
Richard Abshire
Zeke
Julien Cote
Gary D'Alessandro
brianbear
Sergey Kozlov

Thanksgiving: I want to thank Emily.

EoghanMcDowell · Post by **EoghanMcDowell** » 28 Nov 2008 10:27

What would be a good amount of money to bring to this event?

mosher · Post by **mosher** » 28 Nov 2008 10:33

NYJ!!!!!!!!!

This is probably the best north american tournament that anybody on this side of NA can get to, I wouldn't miss it for the world!

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 29 Nov 2008 14:51

Arriving: Dec. 27th, 19:44, ORD, Terminal 2
Departing: Dec. 30th, 12:00, ORD, Terminal 2

I think my man, Eric Chang is picking me up and putting me up in his room. I'm curious what the hotel rate is, though, 'cause I didn't look into that at all.

Eric Chang · Post by **Eric Chang** » 29 Nov 2008 21:41

Hey I was wondering if anyone wanted to bunk with Erik and Eric! I can probably book a room or something if need be (unless someone else would like to <3 )

ALso I can pick you up from the airport since I will have a p-i-mping car and we can cruise totally (to the site of course).

PM me!

-Chang

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 30 Nov 2008 17:29

I finally got a suite parlor! @ the right price. Now we have a space to eat luscious pizza and sammiches.

If you need floor space let me know. $40 for both nights. This is the place where everyone eats and chills until late, so keep that in mind.

Moxie · Post by **Moxie** » 30 Nov 2008 17:42

Erik,

I called last night and here are the rates for the 27th and 28th:
DD (two double beds): $89+tax per night
K (one king bed): $89+tax per night

A DD with 4 people for both nights with tax: $205.30

Rollaways are no extra charge, but you have to order it right now.

A fridge is $25 for the whole stay (no matter how many nights you're there).

acxel22 · Post by **acxel22** » 30 Nov 2008 17:56

who else will be at the hotel from the 26th till the 30th?

Some people might wanna do a shred on the 26th somewhere in the hotel!

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 01 Dec 2008 07:37

EoghanMcDowell wrote:What would be a good amount of money to bring to this event?

ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 01 Dec 2008 08:10

Wow, I am excited about all the people that are coming.

Looks like room reservations are coming together. Make sure you know where you're staying & do what you need to do...

Re: money - it really depends on what you want to do while you are here but my suggestion is $150 - $200 spending money for three days. Somebody is probably reading this right now and thinking "that is way more than what I spent" - it really depends on what you plan on doing. Just don't be that guy that stiffs all his friends and is resented.

Food - just like previous years, we get dinner as a group & all are welcome to join. We do Potbelly's Sandwiches one night, Giordano's Pizza another night, and then eat out in Chinatown on the last night. I'd budget $30 - 35 for the three dinners + at least $20 grocery money for your other food. That's an estimate for just the three days of the event.

Shirts, bags, etc. - depends on what you want to buy. Off the top of my head aren't most items between $25 & $30? A little more for some stuff. I'll probably spend up to $100 on merchandise at the event but I'm planning on getting a couple bags, an event shirt, and maybe something else.

Other stuff - cab fare, bus/train fare, money for an extended stay (New Year's Eve party cover charges), parking costs, parking tickets... bail for public indecency charges, legal fees, etc... it can all add up.

Jack Stutler · Post by **Jack Stutler** » 01 Dec 2008 15:34

squared away with a spot to sleep. so i guess that means i'm showing up regardless now. i might stay for new years eve. still deciding on that (this is where you try and bribe me)

Eric Chang · Post by **Eric Chang** » 01 Dec 2008 16:07

One spot still open

, for a totally of five per room. We will add a sixth ONLY if you really really really really need a spot and can't find anyone. Also if you plead a really good case and can suck up really nice to me

Erik Chan
Myself (Eric Chang)
Rob Creel
Jack Stutler
-You?-

Cheers!

Edit: I'd be down for some kicking on the 26th <3

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New Year's Jam 2008

Confirmed!

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