AO Team for Mardi Gra '03 ... [Archive] - Automags.Org Online Forums

Jonesie

10-30-2002, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by CaPoEiRa
if the femmes don't play, I'll play with you all! :D

OMG! That would be sooooo cool. We'd have a celebrity playing with us! Oooh, but the added pressure with all of the eyes watching the team that the Femme play on, I don't know if I could handle it! :D

Seriously though, I would be honored to play on your team, Clare. Now I REALLY hope I make the team... :cool:

Jonesie

Load SM5

10-30-2002, 09:27 PM

Celeb? Nah that's just Capo, destroyer of innocent pies. ;)

spazzed

10-30-2002, 09:30 PM

Capo may be a celeb to the rest of the paintball world, but she's just Clare/Capo to us :)

Jonesie

10-30-2002, 09:33 PM

Load - I am a competitive player. Nearly 7 years playing, I received recognition from my CO at this years Wildfire 24 Hour game (not that that means ANYTHING). I love to play, hate to loose, but know how to be a good sport and behave myself. After all, it is just a game. My parents raised me right...

Alright then, sign me up! I can't wait to play with the 'Great Load' and 'Femme Capo"! :D

Capo - Upon reviewing my post concerning you, I'd like to apollogize. Seemed kinda 'creepy'. Wrong arrangement of words, I promise! :D

Jonesie

Dayspring

10-30-2002, 11:12 PM

Hmmm. Mardi Gras huh? I've got left over frequent flyer miles to use now that I'm not going to SC AO. ;)

Clare

10-30-2002, 11:13 PM

When might you find out?

I'll have to have a talk with the them soon. I'll let you all know. :)

Jonesie, not a problem ;)

hardr0ck68

10-31-2002, 09:26 AM

hey dont forget me, i dont cheak the boards as often as i should, i totaly missed this growing outta the other thread. but im in!!! i think everyone intersted should post something like this, not for an audition, but just so we know who were gonna be playin with.

Name: Rocco
Years playing: 5
Position: front/mid...can play back but i get borred
tournys: probably 4 a year the last 4 years
Major tournys: none
Marker: retro mini LX, hyper mini LX, and back up mag
Warp user: Nope, may be by then tho
other: im a natrual lefty, stick me on the right tape and im in heaven.

EDIT im 21, if age matters...no worries tho i wont use he advantages of my special age till after all are games are done :p

i will play any level you guys are willing to, the harder the more i enjoy winning...but never like lossing at any level.

Jonesie

10-31-2002, 10:06 AM

Name: Dave
Years playing: 7
Position: front/mid, but where ever earnes me a spot on the team.
tournys: very little. have no one to play with... :(
Major tournys: none
Marker: retro warped LX, Plan to have E-Mag in time for MGO!
Warp user: "Live by the Warp, die by my Warp!
other: stick me on the left tape and im in heaven, love to run up and cause some trouble! (for the other team). I live beyond the 50!

Jonesie

hardr0ck68

10-31-2002, 12:05 PM

now my only question is how serios is everyone, i myself will be there even if i hafta drive it (26-30 hours) but i would like to make sure everyone else is...cause if were golden im gonna book me a plane ticket!! YEAH BUDDY IM GOIN TO 'NEORLINS :D maybe we can even feild 2 teams....i get dibs on capo's team :D :D ;) ;)

Dayspring

10-31-2002, 12:20 PM

Name: Nick
Age- 24
Years playing: 7
Position: Back
Tourneys: 3-Man @ LI AO day. 6th place Div B (out of 19). (Played w/ Hardr0ck68)
Major tourneys: none
Marker: Warp Fed Emag LX
Wish List- Will hopefully have a HALO-B & 68/4500 by years' end.
Special Abilities- ;), Blessed with the power of Wang.

If it's a definite thing that people are going down, I'll look into it.

Jonesie

10-31-2002, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
now my only question is how serios is everyone, i myself will be there even if i hafta drive it (26-30 hours) but i would like to make sure everyone else is...cause if were golden im gonna book me a plane ticket!! YEAH BUDDY IM GOIN TO 'NEORLINS :D maybe we can even feild 2 teams....i get dibs on capo's team :D :D ;) ;)

I'm VERY serious. I've already made hotel reservations, and am planning to drive from Atlanta on Wed Night. I have gotten approval from work, so I'm good to go! I sooooo can't wait.

Now, fielding the teams could prove to be sticky. Right now (counting from the two threads) we have 6 players interested, but aside from myself and hardr0ck68, seriousness is unknown. I'm sure Load and Capo are serious, but I can't vouch for the others.

Current interested roster:
Jonesie (ME!)
hardr0ck
Load
Capo
jeffremiller
dayspring

That's 6 for a 5-man tournament. If we get 4 more, that's two teams (assuming everyone ends up going). Does anyone have any suggestions on forming teams aside from 1st come, 1st serve? I know that I'd like to play on the best team possible.

Let's get some suggestions on forming a 5-man with 6 people... :D

Later ~ Jonesie

Dayspring

10-31-2002, 12:47 PM

A) Recruit 4 more people. Probably the simplest thing to do. There HAVE to be AO members willing to head down there. I mean, you have Rocko and Myself looking to come from Jersey & New York. :)

B) Are they doing 7 man at all?

And I call whatever team Hardr0ck68's on. We play well together. :D I guess I should start looking into this.

Load SM5

10-31-2002, 01:26 PM

I'm extremely serious about going. It's about a 5.5 hour drive for me. We need to see about getting a hotel room or 2 to split. I'm prerfectly happy sleeping on a floor to make that bit cheaper. We just need to make sure any hotels have the free shuttles running to the ferry to cross into New Orleans for the parties that night.

Oh and all this crap....

Name: Jeff
Years playing: 4 or and on, last 2 pretty frequently
Position: Back or mid
tournys: 5-6 local 3 and 5 man. Always on a throw together last minute team
Major tournys: none
Marker: slingshot with SFL e-mag for back-up

Put me on a good team so the others can pull up my slack.;)

Jonesie

10-31-2002, 01:44 PM

My girlfriend is going to tag along (going was HER idea!) and I already have a room with two doubles @ the Best Western listed on the Alario Center website.

Hey Load (Jeff :D) how long does it take to get from B'Ham to Atlanta? If it takes you 5.5 hours to get to NO in a car that leaves B'Ham travelling @ 80 miles an hour, how long would it take me to travel in a car heading west from Atlanta travelling at 80mph? ;)

Let's get this rolling. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to SC on the 9th (STUPID Accounting test!), but I'd be willing to head to Alabama for a day of paintball...?

Later ~ Jonesie

Load SM5

10-31-2002, 01:54 PM

I'm actually about 1.5 hours North of B'ham. It takes me around 3 hours to get to Atlanta mainly becaus there's no direct route. I have to head to B'ham and then hook left, almost running a 90* angle. Yes, I drive waaaaayyy to fast.

I would guess you have a 1.5-2 hour drive to B'ham from Atlanta depending on where you are.

Jonesie

10-31-2002, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Load SM5
Yes, I drive waaaaayyy to fast.

I would guess you have a 1.5-2 hour drive to B'ham from Atlanta depending on where you are.

Oh man! February is too far away! :D

Dayspring

10-31-2002, 02:14 PM

You guys are making me SERIOUSLY consider this :D As in seriously enough to consider flight plans. :D

Jonesie

10-31-2002, 04:18 PM

I would be willing to play as high as Novice, but I'll let the rest of the team help make that decision. Sounds like we'll definately have a good time! :D

Grinning from Ear to Ear ~ Jonesie

BrEaKcYcLe

10-31-2002, 04:25 PM

i'm in laplace, la, bout 20-30 mins from alario center. i mite be able 2 go if i can get enuf money

Jonesie

10-31-2002, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by WhyIsItUpsideDown?
when is it? I might be able to go if i have the money.

Read the first post of this thread...

Load SM5

10-31-2002, 06:09 PM

As long as I get to play. I'll shoot paint at novice or rookie players all day. I'm sort of equal opportunity that way.

Jonesie

10-31-2002, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Load SM5
As long as I get to play. I'll shoot paint at novice or rookie players all day. I'm sort of equal opportunity that way.

Amen, Load, AMEN! :D

hardr0ck68

10-31-2002, 07:41 PM

if were feilding 2 teams i would rather be on the one with the hardest bracket were gettin into. i love competition, i dislike losing so i try not to make a habbit outta it :p . dose anyone know what airline would be cheapest? i hate flight shopping but i think driving may be outta my league for this one. as for hotel, i got dibs on the coutch!! if were gonna stay as a team i say go for something semi fancy, if were stayin in groups of one or 2 then what ever is cheap is best...i could care less as long as i get to:

A: play some hardcore ball
B: come home in mega debt and cool new toys
C: hit on booth bunnies
D: wake up in some strange place with a bad headach

A comes above all else, the others can be in whatever order they happen to fall in!!

Gambit1106

10-31-2002, 09:16 PM

DOH, I wanna go! Anyone from Chicago want take a 16 hour drive with me???? I'll just tell my wife I have to uhhhh work late that weekend. Think she would belive me? :D

I doubt she would let me out of a 50 mile radius after the baby is born.

Darren

Load SM5

10-31-2002, 09:53 PM

Well here's a hotel list from last year, I assume the prices still jibe. I'm all for cramming as any warm bodies into the rooms as possible. It's just a place to crash and clean up. I'd rather spend my money on toys at the trade show than have my own room.

DAYS INN - 3750 West Bank Expressway - Harvey, LA 70058
Rate: - $65 per night. for reservations call 504.348.1262

TRAVELODGE - WESTBANK: 2200 West Bank Expressway - Harvey, LA 77058
Rate: - $65 per night. for reservations call 504.366.5311

BEST WESTERN - 1700 Lapalco Blvd. - Harvey, LA 77058
Rate: - $75 per night. for reservations call 504.366.5369

HOLIDAY INN - WESTBANK: 100 Westbank Expressway. - Gretna, LA 77053
Rate: - $85 per night. for reservations call 504.366.2361

AMBASSADOR - 535 Tchoupitoulas St. - New Orleans, LA 70130
Rate: - $139 per night. for reservations call 504.527.5271 or 888.527.5271

HAMPTON INN & SUITES - ELMWOOD: 5150 Mounes St. - Harahan, LA 70123
Rate: - $99 per night. for reservations call 504.733.5646

Gambit1106

10-31-2002, 09:58 PM

Hey Load if I do go can I bring my cat? :D

Load SM5

10-31-2002, 10:01 PM

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Jonno06

10-31-2002, 11:10 PM

hm..If I go I am going to be playing on a different team..but I really hope I can see you all out there..and have fun shooting you all too:p;)

Jonesie

11-01-2002, 07:38 AM

Load, I've already made reservations @ the Best Western for a room with 2 doubles @ $69/night, W-Sa nights. So if you want the other bed, speak now... The girlfriend was planning to come with me, but now she says she might have to stay for class :rolleyes: which I am blowing off. Priorities,, my friend, priorities! :D

Hardr0ck, I'm with ya. I'd like to be challeneged, so Rookie/Novice is fine with me, I don't care which. Although Rookie was cheaper/team last year... :D

Jonesie

Dayspring

11-01-2002, 09:45 AM

Wow. We're actually very forward thinking about this. :D

I don't mind WHO we shoot at, just so long as we have a good time doing it.

Havoc_online

11-01-2002, 11:37 AM

I might be able to jump in on this, not sure yet though.
higher the bracket the better;)

hardr0ck68

11-01-2002, 12:36 PM

ok so who as of yet has no hotel room or a free spot on there floor? i would be more than happy to split a room as many ways as possiable!! after a day of paintball i could sleep soundly on a slab of slate and broken glass :p im lookin into air fair tonight YEAH BUDDY im so pshyced, i also talked to the local store that sponcers my local team, i figured i would see if they could throw some $$ our way, no promises hell i dont even know if you guys would be intersted but yeah i mentioned i was goin and whatnot.

Dayspring

11-01-2002, 12:43 PM

That settles it. I'm going to look into airfare tonight too. :D Hardr0ck- what airport would you fly out of? Maybe we could catch the same flight.

Dayspring

11-01-2002, 01:04 PM

Screw it. I got lazy at work and checked flights from Newark to New Orelans. :) I'm looking at about $200-$240 coming in on the 18th and leaving on the 24th. And that's 3 different airlines. Just an FYI.

Load SM5

11-01-2002, 01:57 PM

As I said I'll be happy to room with anyone, but I'm looking to be a cheapskate about it. I don't care if I'm on the bed or the floor under the sink, it's just a place to grab a few hours of sleep and showers. I'd be happy with 7-8 to a room.

hardr0ck68

11-01-2002, 06:24 PM

hope you all got the dates right, because i bought my tickets already from price line and there dicks, so yeah even if its the wronge date, im still goin from the feb. 18th till the 24th. hey Load and Dayspring you guys wanna share a room? yeah im gonna be missing a week of classes, 3 days of practium, and probably just generally messing with my academic year...eh to hell with it, paintball is more fun than school!! someone should make a list thinggy like Riotz dose, but yeah im to lazy and whatnot. :p

Load SM5

11-01-2002, 06:33 PM

I understand Jeff, if the wife is'nt happy no one is.....

Sounds good Hardrock.

kutter

11-02-2002, 08:30 AM

Ok guys, it looks like I can work it out at work so count me in as well. Load you have a short drive, I am looking at about 10 hours, and thats if I fly on the Florida turnpike :D

Have to jet, more later when I get back in town.

jeffremiller

11-02-2002, 09:30 AM

OK... let's clean up this thread and see who is a definite.

I know I have myself, hardr0ck68 and Load... who else has reservations or flights?

J_

yeahthatsme

11-02-2002, 10:01 AM

just to help out it looks something like this:

hardrock
jeffremiller
kutter( i think, kinda hard to tell from his post)
dayspring
capo( pending on the femmes)
load

and thats it. i will try to go, but i gotta talk it over with my parents.

Load SM5

11-02-2002, 10:35 AM

Who wants to make reservations for the stuff-everyone-into-the-same-room room?

Jonesie

11-02-2002, 12:58 PM

As stated above, I too have reservations. So COUNT ME IN! :D

Jonesie!!!

Load SM5

11-02-2002, 01:45 PM

Jonesie- want to see ho many people we can cram into your room? Kind of like a clown car.

Jonesie

11-02-2002, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Load SM5
Jonesie- want to see ho many people we can cram into your room? Kind of like a clown car.

Let's see... two double beds, that's 6. The space between the beds, another 2. The space between the bed and the wall, another. The space between the bed and the windows, another 4. Then there's the bathroom, and the space at the foot of the beds. I think at least 20...?

Seriously, I'm game. Although a motel room is a little bigger than a VW Bug... :D

Jonesie

hardr0ck68

11-02-2002, 03:38 PM

lol jonesie if i were you i would make mega certian that your woman isnt commin before agreeing to stuff 10+ people in your room...."um hun, i envited a few friends to stay with us" ;) but if we all share the room you have reserved than thats one less reservation that has to go on my credit card :D . what dates do you have the room for? and who is gonna have cars? am i gonna need to rent one? (i have never even tried to rent a car before, and i think i hafta pay a buttload more money cause im under 25). My flight will get in to New Orleans, LA at 7:00 PM on the 18th and i leave 7:00 AM on the 24th. so yeah im ready i think.... a lil work on my gear before then, i should be gettin plenty of time on the feild before then (my sponcer keeps me busy with local stuff). so yeah now its all just time table crap and getting definate answers outta the unsure peoples. again i must say; YEAH BUDDY.

Load SM5

11-02-2002, 03:46 PM

I'll have my car there so I can get at least 4 people and stuff to the field. The hotels are pretty much a straight shot down the road from the Alario Center and most of the hotels will have a shuttle that goes to the ferry landing. After crossing the river it's about 5-6 blocks to Bourbon Street.

jeffremiller

11-02-2002, 05:23 PM

I'll have my avalanche... the road-trip vehicle :)

I can carry 2-3 myself, my wife and a bunch of gear.

J_

boomerfoxtrot

11-02-2002, 08:17 PM

Umm..

Let me check dates/work/ and my PLAYING skills (at SC AO) but if they all check out (it's the playing skills that worries me) then I'll be willing to jump in and head down!
Load.... I'll talk with ya this comming weekend.. and you can tell me where I stand as far as a player.. :D

Name: Moose
Years playing: 4
Position: Mid/Front (3 man/back/mid)
tournys: SC AO will be my first but I've been practicing for 3 months now! (Even starting a team for comp)
Major tournys: none
Marker: LX RT Z, w/ Freak and Apocalypse 68,
End of November set up: LX Emag, Freak, Halo B (or warp), 72CI Stubby

That's what I have to offer... you'll just have to watch me at SC AO and tell me if I should try for the team or not.... but I'm willing....

hardr0ck68

11-03-2002, 04:19 PM

capo, havoc how long before we know if your in or not??

big E kingpin

11-03-2002, 08:39 PM

i am going, i am triing to get my teamtogather, but they are all lazy, and broke. so ill put my name down anyways, i would love to play with you guys, capo speacilly ;)
my info is as fallows,
name: ed morse
age: 19, will be 20 the day before the festivities.
years playing: 10
years tourney: about 4
big events: none
markers: ptp sleeper cocker modded, z-gripped ptp micro mag, and as soon as my check clears this week, i wil be mailing my money order to butters for hiw emagnum! i cant wait.
i will know this week if my team will be going ill get back to yu

Dayspring

11-04-2002, 12:45 AM

Welcome to the AO Mardi Gras Contingent!

Jonesie

11-04-2002, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
lol jonesie if i were you i would make mega certian that your woman isnt commin before agreeing to stuff 10+ people in your room...."um hun, i envited a few friends to stay with us" ;) but if we all share the room you have reserved than thats one less reservation that has to go on my credit card :D .
SHe already knows. I was like, "Hey, in case you end up going, I thought you should know that I invited a bunch of people to crash in our room" and she was like "OK". So I think I'm good! :D

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
what dates do you have the room for? and who is gonna have cars? am i gonna need to rent one? (i have never even tried to rent a car before, and i think i hafta pay a buttload more money cause im under 25).
I have the room for W-Sa night, check out Sunday morning. I'll have to head back on Sunday to be @ work Monday morning.

Unfortunately, I won';t be able to make it to SCAO, I have a darn Accounting test that day, and the Accounting departement is a bunch of Nazi's! :mad: So you guys have fun, and keep me posted on any MGO developements!

Later ~ Jonesie

Dayspring

11-04-2002, 11:24 AM

Do we have an official info on this yet? There a website to check out?

I'm going to have to wait until December to book my flight MAYBE- I'll know by wednesday.

jeffremiller

11-05-2002, 04:32 PM

The website is still from 2002... it's posted a page back.

Just getting this back on the first page.

J_

Clare

11-05-2002, 04:35 PM

capo, havoc how long before we know if your in or not??

I'm still waiting to hear from my team captain if she wants to play at mardi gras or not. I'll let you all know as soon as possible though. As for havoc, I have no clue.

jeffremiller

11-08-2002, 08:22 AM

Anyone have any more info to add to this?

Just trying to keep it on the first page.

J_

hardr0ck68

11-08-2002, 11:59 AM

are the AGD guys gonna be there? theres a trade show right? if the AGD guys are gonna be there someone should hurass them and see whats up...maybe we could get togeather for a dinner like IAO...if we get enough guys togeather we could do the dounut orgy/ AO event thinggy we need Riotz...he always figures this stuff out :p

freq

11-08-2002, 12:38 PM

hey u know im in if u want me for other things besides sponsorship(lmfao) stop by tonight if u get the chance

hardr0ck68

11-09-2002, 11:32 PM

hey zach (freq), please dont post on a thread just to talk to me, hit me with a PM.....if you want to jump on a team let it be known and give a lil bio. but yeah for personal matters dont clutter up the threads and/or get them on off topic tangents (thats what we have shartly for :D )

yeah soooo how is everyone doin? is everyone still pshyced?

jeffremiller

11-11-2002, 09:46 PM

Anyone have any changes or info to add at this point?

I want to start building a roster in a week or two.

I want to confirm:
Who has reservations/flights? etc, etc.
And did someone mention sponsorship ?? :) I guess that would always help... any leads anyone?

J_

Load SM5

11-11-2002, 09:47 PM

No reservation yet and I'm driving. I will definately be there unless something horrific happens.

hardr0ck68

11-11-2002, 09:58 PM

i have my plane tickets, im set to go freq works for the store that sponcers me, im not sure if they want to sponcer a team for the open but Zach its a great oppertunity to get the name out :D . im sleepin whereever there is room and im comin in the 18th i dont have a plan for rental car, so yeah someone please pick me up at the airport? im stayin till the 25th so could someone please drop me off at the airport (early) but if i can get those 2 rides i should be golden any time indetween.

Trench

11-11-2002, 10:02 PM

Wish I could... Money and skill level are a bit of a problem...

kutter

11-13-2002, 07:00 PM

Hello everyone, finally back from being underway. It seems some things changed while I was gone. I am planning on going and I will play or not as ya'll need me, but I am wondering how it will be effected by the PSP/NPPL split.

I am going to go way out on a limb and say that I have some reservations with the PSP and playing in one of their events. I would rather support the NPPL. Despite whatever shortcomings they may have I believe that they are more interested in the advancement of paintball and the PSP is interested in only making money. Not that there is anything wrong with making money but it does not necessarily advance the paintball cause and I would rather see slower growth than some of the behaviour I witnessed at World Cup. But I digress.......

So I will be there, God willing and the crick don't rise, oh yeah and if we go to war with Iraq, well that might throw a wrench in the works too :eek:

Jonesie

11-13-2002, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by kutter
Hello everyone, finally back from being underway. It seems some things changed while I was gone. I am planning on going and I will play or not as ya'll need me, but I am wondering how it will be effected by the PSP/NPPL split.

I am going to go way out on a limb and say that I have some reservations with the PSP and playing in one of their events. I would rather support the NPPL.

MGO has not been an NPPL/PSP event in the past. Don't know that it will be this year either...

OK, just ot confirm, I'm going (with or without the little woman) and I'm driving. I have reservations at the Best western near the alario center (listed on the website) for Wed - Sat night, although I'm not leaving until Th night. I do plan to play at whatever level we enter, I really don't care, I'm just looking forward to playing some hard/fun ball! :D

Jonesie

Load SM5

11-15-2002, 08:11 PM

The page is up. We ned to decide soon and get registered.
http://216.174.9.99/mardigras/main.html

Load SM5

11-17-2002, 06:58 PM

People still interested in this?

Dayspring

11-17-2002, 07:26 PM

Yeah. Just been a busy week trying to get back to normal life again...

Load SM5

11-17-2002, 07:32 PM

No excuse!!!!!....;)

jeffremiller

11-17-2002, 07:49 PM

I've been watching the website... the registration link doesnt work for me.

Got my reservations... ready to go.

J_

Muzikman

11-17-2002, 10:09 PM

Hmm...I plan on being down there, though I don't wanna play I just wanna party. You don't have to worry about a hotel for me, but I would love to be the team photo taker and pod filler, gun tech, where ever you need me.

Name: Jason "Muzikman" Beam
Years playing: 10
Position: Any
tournys: Too many to list
Major tournys: IAO - '93-'98, '01-'02. NPPL Pgh '94-'95. Skyball '99
Marker: For this event (Canon S330)

Dayspring

11-17-2002, 10:23 PM

SWEET! Our own personal Pod Wench!

Jonesie

11-18-2002, 08:14 AM

I'm still in, although I think the website is still last year's info... :D

Jonesie

Load SM5

11-18-2002, 08:29 AM

I just don't think much has changed. The dates at the top of the page are the new ones for next year. Some of the vendor info has changed, too.

hardr0ck68

11-18-2002, 12:24 PM

ok so do we register as a team or individualy? ok so for the novice team we have...we REALLY need to get this all in order

(for sure players)
Jeffremiller
Hardr0ck68 (me, Rocco)
Dayspring
Load SM5
Jonesie

::Edit:: i was a dope and put Jeffremiller in the wrong list at first, my-bad!! ::/Edit::

(unsure, questionable/second team???)
Muzikman (do you have any interst in playin??)
kutter
capo
boomerfoxtrot

jeffremiller

11-18-2002, 12:27 PM

Is the registration link active?

As I stated... I'll be there. I was attempting to coordinate this earlier but It's going nowhere fast.

J_

hardr0ck68

11-18-2002, 01:08 PM

i dont think its going nowhere, i think were headin in the right direction, but it sure isnt fast :D

First we need a captain, right now not so much for the feild stuff but as for the preping to go....who would like this privliage?

What needs to be done
1: a captain, or someone in a leadership role to steer this beast before we end up marrooned in new orleans woundering why were not on the feilds :p

2: a decided, set team for the agreed apon devision (novice i belive)

3: a cheak list of reservations dates and times, we need to get the wole team to the feild on the right days ;)

4: confirmed registration for the AO team (need a name also to register under)

now i am not tryin to take the captain role mostly because i am not intersted in it, i just like to play. if no one else steps up i will ask the known orginizers if they will lend a hand (Riotz, cledford, or someone...) but its better someone on the team steps up and takes it... it dosent matter much to me who. I am also sujesting a new thread for this without the clutter....a link to the new thread, thread opens with the list of who deffinate, whos maybe and a list for a "B team" if the interest is there from other AOers. sound like a good idea?? anyone??

jeffremiller

11-18-2002, 01:20 PM

I had sort of volunteered for the organizer role when I posted this. Not a big deal to me... I'll continue to do it if no one else speaks up.

I've been waiting for registration details... haven't seen any yet. Several of us have reservations and flights booked.

A new thread would be a wonderful Idea. I was sorta waiting to get confirmations from a couple of others before going that next step.

J_

Jonesie

11-18-2002, 01:23 PM

Might want ot see if JeffreMiller wants to play on the novice team. I don't really want to sift through 3 pages of posts, but since he started the thread, he gets 1st pick of team, or so I would think...

I can take the role of captain, although I have little to no tourney experience, I would feel a little green about this, but I'll do it if none of the more "experienced" guys/gals want to...

Let's get some team info together. I'll be happy to take on Captain duties for the team I play on (I really don't want to be in charge of TWO teams :rolleyes: ). If we can get a team together, and list a few alternates incase some have to drop, that would be great.

If you're interested in playing MGO, post here what level you'd be willing to play. We'll arrange teams that way...

Getting Excited ~ Jonesie

Devil

11-18-2002, 01:28 PM

I'm really considering going to this thing! I think it would be great fun...but if I do go I'll probably pull together a team of some of my pb playing girlfriends and try to make it...either that I would go as a spectator, but that would not be as much fun...so...hopefully, money and team willing...I can go!

hardr0ck68

11-18-2002, 01:49 PM

jeffermiller you get the headnod from me... before we start a new thread lets get the specifics hammered out

Novice yes or no??

Orginizer/captain (on feild captain/co-captains may be different if the team decides later but just for now to get things movin)
Jeffermiller?? he did start this for us all, and has been keeping the ball rolling so far Jonesie...if you "feel green about it" i would perfer someone most confident...no offense and please dont take that comment as an insult, i just would perfer the most assertive/aggressive orginizer we could have at this point.

i belive we should plan 6 members per team, that way if there is a problem we have an alternate, if there is no problem we can just have the 6th player sub in (so for every 6 games everyone would play 5) i think this would be good for insurance yes or no??

i belive we should plan right now for one team of the most intersted plaers and if interst shows we can hammer out a second team later (but one team is enough of a headach for this moment)

Dayspring

11-18-2002, 01:51 PM

I'll be looking at $ and what not this week. I'll know for sure if I'm going to make it by friday. But things are looking ok right now. :)

Load SM5

11-18-2002, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
jeffermiller you get the headnod from me... before we start a new thread lets get the specifics hammered out

Novice yes or no??

Orginizer/captain (on feild captain/co-captains may be different if the team decides later but just for now to get things movin)
Jeffermiller?? he did start this for us all, and has been keeping the ball rolling so far Jonesie...if you "feel green about it" i would perfer someone most confident...no offense and please dont take that comment as an insult, i just would perfer the most assertive/aggressive orginizer we could have at this point.

i belive we should plan 6 members per team, that way if there is a problem we have an alternate, if there is no problem we can just have the 6th player sub in (so for every 6 games everyone would play 5) i think this would be good for insurance yes or no??

i belive we should plan right now for one team of the most intersted plaers and if interst shows we can hammer out a second team later (but one team is enough of a headach for this moment)

Novice sounds good to me.

I also vote Jeffermiller as El Capitan. This is his brainchild.:D

We need at least 6 guys. I would feel really uncomfortable with less than that.

Do we want to see about investing in some cheap jerseys for this? I think a uniform look is pretty important.

Jonesie

11-18-2002, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
Jonesie...if you "feel green about it" i would perfer someone most confident...no offense and please dont take that comment as an insult, i just would perfer the most assertive/aggressive orginizer we could have at this point.
FINE...WHAT-EVER...BE THAT WAY!!! :D That's exactly why I said I'd do it if no one else wanted to. No biggie who does it, as long as it gets done...

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
i belive we should plan 6 members per team, that way if there is a problem we have an alternate, if there is no problem we can just have the 6th player sub in (so for every 6 games everyone would play 5) i think this would be good for insurance yes or no??
I like this idea fine, but I forsee a problem. Let's say we are playing one of the better teams in a 'must-win' situation. The rotation has come around to include a guy who hasn't performed that well (me?) and exclude the best player. What then? Also, should we make it to the finals :D I'm afraid someone would be upset if they don't get to play.

I'm thinking a set team with an alternate who know he/she won't play if everyone shows...

Originally posted by hardr0ck68
i belive we should plan right now for one team of the most intersted plaers and if interst shows we can hammer out a second team later (but one team is enough of a headach for this moment)

I totally agree. This sounds like the best idea...

I'll play novice too.

Jonesie

Load SM5

11-18-2002, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by Jonesie

I like this idea fine, but I forsee a problem. Let's say we are playing one of the better teams in a 'must-win' situation. The rotation has come around to include a guy who hasn't performed that well (me?) and exclude the best player. What then? Also, should we make it to the finals :D I'm afraid someone would be upset if they don't get to play.

Personally if I was the weak link on the team and knew we needed the strong guys to win I'd give up my turn to let the strong guys play. It just shows a bit of maturity. I would hate to tell a guy to drive/fly all the way down but don't count 100% on playing.

If we need to bump a guys turn for whatever reason they'll just have to get over it. There'll be enough bad guys for everyone.

Jonesie

11-18-2002, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Load SM5

Personally if I was the weak link on the team and knew we needed the strong guys to win I'd give up my turn to let the strong guys play. It just shows a bit of maturity. I would hate to tell a guy to drive/fly all the way down but don't count 100% on playing.

If we need to bump a guys turn for whatever reason they'll just have to get over it. There'll be enough bad guys for everyone.

Very true. I too would give up my turn if it meant a chance to win...

Jonesie

jeffremiller

11-18-2002, 02:11 PM

Personally if I was the weak link on the team and knew we needed the strong guys to win I'd give up my turn to let the strong guys play. It just shows a bit of maturity. I would hate to tell a guy to drive/fly all the way down but don't count 100% on playing.

If we need to bump a guys turn for whatever reason they'll just have to get over it. There'll be enough bad guys for everyone.

In the past, I've never really encountered the problem. Which is rather surprising seeing that this is the way we normally play. It allows us to put our best presence on the field. I'd give up my normal rotational spot if it serves the best interest of the team. I have several times.

J_

Muzikman

11-18-2002, 03:11 PM

Having organized these things before and even tried to get a Skyball team last year I'll tell you it's hard. But the best tool I found for doing this is the "Yahoo Gorups". It keeps everything nice and clean and no one like myself from chiming in on the important discussions. You can also talking about the deep secrets of the team with out worrying about spys:) Just a suggestion for you guys.

If you want I will set up the group for you.

jeffremiller

11-18-2002, 03:16 PM

That's a thought....

Or how about a mailing list? If everyone wants to PM me with your prefered email address, I'll host the list.

J_

Muzikman

11-18-2002, 03:43 PM

If you guys are interested in using.

<center>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TeamAO/join">
<img src="http://groups.yahoo.com/img/ui/join.gif" border=0><br>
Click to subscribe to TeamAO</a>
</center>

I will add who ever is going to be your captain / organizer as a moderator and turn the group over to him/her. I will probably still stick around the group and stay a moderator, so that this group might be able to be used later for other events.

Dayspring

11-18-2002, 03:53 PM

I just signed up on the list.

jeffremiller

11-18-2002, 04:19 PM

Much more "user friendly" than I would have provided. I signed in as well.

Looks like this is the way to go. Muzikman, can you make me a mod so I can authorize people?

Thanks

J_

Muzikman

11-18-2002, 04:29 PM

jeffremiller,

You are now an owner of the group. I take it you have never used the Yahoo groups. If you can not figur something out let me know. A little advice, it's not a bad idea to create a small database with everyone what is interested and their information (sorta like what you have on this page). You can also upload pictures, so you guys know what each other might look like:). I added a few important links to the "Links" page. One of which is to a place that makes custom jersey's and they turn out really nice, just a place you might want to think about. Other than that, have fun and I might chime in here and there if you guys don't mind.

cledford

11-18-2002, 05:30 PM

How many interested at this point?

How much particpant fee per player?

I'd like to join if there is a spot. I'm not crazy about the designated "sub" position - would perfer we share the wealth (of playing) if making the trip.

Would also second the jersey idea. It would be a nice touch to have "team colors" and would represent AO well :)

If we do well the advertising will help AGD/AO so maybe there might be some help offsetting the expenses.

Maybe AGD will be teching at the event and we could bunk up with the reps and work the booth when not playing...

-Calvin

PS. I joined the yahoo group using my Yahoo user_id, it is VFR00GUY.

jeffremiller

11-18-2002, 05:40 PM

So far I have these confirmed or almost confirmed;

Jeffremiller
Hardr0ck68
Dayspring
Load SM5
Jonesie

We have a list of unknowns (either unsure or waiting)
Muzikman
kutter
capo
boomerfoxtrot

The registration site isn't up so I don't know about entry fees yet. I think we also agreed on playing Novice.

And we all agreed to rotate and not have a designated alternate.

Love to add you to the list.

cledford

11-18-2002, 05:48 PM

I'd like to go ahead and sign up as a "go" if that's OK. edit>>> I mean confirmed...

-Calvin

hardr0ck68

11-18-2002, 08:16 PM

now we got all pistons firing...I signed up for the yahoo group (i think :confused: ). is it just a mailing list?? hmmm i have been thinkin about a custom jersey anyways....but if we go for them i think the name lettering/colors/basic layout should be the same...but we each get to add out own immages to them, stlyalized(sp?) to the individuals personality...for those of you who have met me you know this is important to me :D just my .02 on a small matter anyways....YEAH BUDDY IM GOIN TO N'ORLEANS

Load SM5

11-18-2002, 08:49 PM

Ok I think I've signed up for the Yahoo bit. My new computer is in the shop so I'm on the back-up dinosaur. We should start looking out for cheap deals on jerseys. I also think we should consider team paint. That way the back guys and guys who need to shoot a lot of paint don't take the financial hit for covering the front guys.

Any thoughts?

cledford

11-18-2002, 09:23 PM

It the paint BYOP, or do we all chip in on event paint equally and load the back guys up? Either way is fine.

Regarding the jerseys - I think we should stick with AO font/images/colors if possible. As far as customizing the jerseys for each player - how about using your Sig pics...

-Calvin

Jonesie

11-18-2002, 09:37 PM

OK, I signed up for the Yahoo! Group with my Y! ID davej946. I'm all for the 6 players rotating thing, sounds good to me.

I'm all for the team paint idea, I like to play up front, so I'll help cover the guys who'll cover me! :D

Jerseys sound good. I'd like to get something that's decent quality so I'll have something nice to remember this experience by.

And I would LOVE to work the AGD booth... it would be a dream come true... :cool:

Keep Me Posted ~ Jonesie

boomerfoxtrot

11-18-2002, 09:39 PM

I didn't think this year was BYOP .. that's why a team from my local area isn't going...

anyway... on my playing..

I'm not going to play this year.. due to $$$$$ mainly.. and I only have 2 tournys under my belt so far...
but I want to stay in the mix with this group, and the team and all that goes down...
I might *will have to check closer to time* be willing to be a pod moose if ya need one...

but I am keeping heads up on this.. so keep us informed..

hardr0ck68

11-18-2002, 10:03 PM

if its byop then maybe my sponcer can help us our :D i get paintfrom him at cost all the time for pratice, i cant see why he woudlent let me place an order for however many cases :D first i need a definate its byop or not, then i need to knwo what everyone likes to shoot (they can get RPS/PMI stuff for sure i dont believe they have a deal with anyother paint companies but i can cheak) the only other question would be what would paint prices be there? if its 80 a case then hell yeah i will get some to take alone, if its 50 then ehh i think it would be more hassle than good....just lettin you know

Muzikman

11-18-2002, 10:44 PM

I'm gonna chime in one more time (and it probably won't be my last). How about you guys pick one common "AO" logo to put on the front, and then if you want to customize something, make the right shoulder a spot where you can put your custom/personalized image. This would be kinda like what they do with All-Star games. They all wear the same uniform, but have the team they represent someplace on the it. This way while on the field you will look professional and organized, but also be able to express your originality.

Load SM5

11-18-2002, 10:46 PM

It's not BYOP. You have you chioce of 2 brands of Diablo. The Hellfire is going for $90/case. And Jonesie, if AGD is there and you let the guys know your an AO'er, you'll be working the booth. I did last year for most of the the time and had a lot of fun.

Keep and eye out for good jersey deals. Anything but 32 degrees.

cledford

11-18-2002, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Muzikman
I'm gonna chime in one more time (and it probably won't be my last). How about you guys pick one common "AO" logo to put on the front, and then if you want to customize something, make the right shoulder a spot where you can put your custom/personalized image. This would be kinda like what they do with All-Star games. They all wear the same uniform, but have the team they represent someplace on the it. This way while on the field you will look professional and organized, but also be able to express your originality.

Good suggestion. I like my idea of putting the personal logo on the back (see my yahoo post) where number would normally be put - but that was to be different. I'm not even sure if it would be "legal." It would be easier to see the logos - which a a big part of AO (never seen them anywhere else, and hey I need one!), but not that big a deal. The arm is a good idea too, I like professional and organized :)

-Calvin

Dayspring

11-18-2002, 11:18 PM

Just in case you guys couldn't tell

I'M VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!:D

cledford

11-18-2002, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by Load SM5
It's not BYOP. You have you chioce of 2 brands of Diablo. The Hellfire is going for $90/case.

Hellfire would be a good showcase for level-10 - "We came, we rocked, and we shot hellfire with no breaks"

$90 is steep, but I don't get it much cheaper here in northern VA - it goes for $85. Usually I shoot inferno, it works fine for me. Hellfire is OK too.

-Calvin

cledford

11-18-2002, 11:22 PM

Load,

Where did you get the sig pic?

-Calvin

Load SM5

11-19-2002, 12:13 AM

Shartley made it for me.

hardr0ck68

11-19-2002, 09:27 AM

hey load and dayspring, you guys and i hafta remember to have the wang force logo put on the jersies somewhere, it would make the grand master wang so happy :D and i have worked the booth with Jon 2x now (at am open and a little bit at the LI event) they are ushally MAD cool about it and working the booth is alot of fun....im sure Jon and the guys will be happy to se team AO out there :D

Jonesie

11-19-2002, 10:46 AM

Sweet! Sounds like we gonna have a good ol' time!

BTW - I too am in need of a logo!

LAter ~ Jonesie

Load SM5

11-21-2002, 07:13 PM

What does everyone think of the Nexed jerseys? They seem pretty nice and their cheap, even cheaper in a group discount. We can throw some AGD patches on them from the store and well as whatever else. Any thoughts?

jeffremiller

11-21-2002, 07:41 PM

Why not the AO jerseys being discussed in another thread?

Have we considered those. I know they cost more but they look pretty cool.

J_

Load SM5

11-21-2002, 07:44 PM

That'd be fine with me if something gets ironed out about those. There have been threads about AO jerseys for the better part of a year now. If they get a good design and start pounding those out I'd be all for them.

jeffremiller

11-21-2002, 07:49 PM

Good point.

I'm currently working with Customsportsgear for my team jerseys.... It's 50% up front so doing AO ones might be a pain.

We can snag the design from the thread and just roll with it separately on our own.

J_

jeffremiller

11-21-2002, 07:57 PM

I'm gonna send Ivan the images from the thread and see if he can do them just as designed for us. I don't mind paying full price for a one off purple AO Jersey. Can we go with individual colors or do you want to standardize?

How many do we need? Can everyone officially on the team or even those considering it quietly, post if they want one. I suggest we do the 50% up front via paypal to me and I will do the order. even 5-7 people paying separately might get confusing.

J_

hardr0ck68

11-21-2002, 08:33 PM

ehh to me this whole jearsie deal is such a little matter, so whatever the team decides on im all for...if we buy a name brand jersie your gonna see mine up for grabs in the classified section 2 days ofter the open, i have never liked the idea of payin to be a walking logo...if we go custom then all i want is a place to put a custom graphic, dosent hafta be big, but i havent played a tourny without my skull chrest in 3 years...i would just feel off without it there, its not some silly goth thing so yeah. but whatever, just try to keep it under $70 because A: i hate over payin for anything B: jersies dont improve on feild performance so i cant justify much on one that im just gonna dump after using it once.

Rocco

jeffremiller

11-21-2002, 08:39 PM

I agree.... when you put it that way.... Let's just go with a prebuilt model.

J_

jeffremiller

11-21-2002, 08:49 PM

So ... load, you posted the red nexed... I don't really care on the color. If we can get a good vote either here or on the yahoo list, let go with those.

I guess it takes three votes to win. Nexed has mine and I would assume yours as well. One more and that is decided. Next is color. You really want red? I don't care so I give you my vote for your suggestion. One more and we got it decided.

Sounds like a flakey way to do it but it's a flakey kinda subject. Hardrock has a point, it won't help us play better and we will probably never wear them again.

J_

Load SM5

11-21-2002, 08:56 PM

I like the red but the black and yellow are cool too. Not a fan of the blue. I just wanted a team unity sort of thing, I know it's not going to help us play better. I'll be hanging on to mine, as least as a reminder of playing ball with some cool AO'ers and having some refreshing beers with them later.

jeffremiller

11-21-2002, 09:00 PM

Well... If I was to choose a color it would probably be the yellow or the black. I just don't want to get bogged down on it. Can we come to a decision and get the order placed by Dec. 1?

J_

cledford

11-21-2002, 09:06 PM

I vote yellow or red for the jerseys.

-Calvin

jeffremiller

11-21-2002, 09:08 PM

That's two for yellow.... I guess...

Or is it two for red.... lets could both and let someone else decide :)

We can put the new AGD patches on them :)

J_

Load SM5

11-21-2002, 09:09 PM

I think we can make a decision by then. We'll nee to iron out who is definately going and pool our cash for the jerseys. We have a few guys who are tenative (Cap, Havok, etc.)

Edit* Red or Black for the jersies.

Dayspring

11-21-2002, 11:15 PM

I vote red.

cledford

11-21-2002, 11:41 PM

I started liking red when I saw those shatner ball jerseys...

-Calvin

Clare

11-22-2002, 02:59 AM

We have a few guys who are tenative (Cap, Havok, etc.)

I still won't know right away so don't count me in. If I find out at the last minute that I will be attending but not playing then maybe I can be the alternate. :)

Load SM5

11-22-2002, 08:06 AM

Any idea if Havok is interested? Even if you play with the Femmes surely he'd be coming with you to support his wittle shnoogums;)

jeffremiller

11-22-2002, 08:38 AM

Red it is.... Red nexed jerseys.

How do you want to order them... together or separate. Seeing as how we are spread out over the country, separate would be easiest but we wouldn't get a discount.

They are already pretty cheap though.

J_

Load SM5

11-22-2002, 08:54 AM

Everyone can send their cash to one person with their jersey size. That one person orders all the jerseys. I'll do it if no one else wants to.

jeffremiller

11-22-2002, 08:56 AM

I'll gladly accept your offer to coordinate. I figure I will be handling the registration. Do we all have paypal... that would expedite the matter.

J_

Clare

11-22-2002, 08:57 AM

Any idea if Havok is interested? Even if you play with the Femmes surely he'd be coming with you to support his wittle shnoogums

ACTUALLY, it all depends on whether AGD will be there or not since he will be helping out at the booth (as always). :p

Jonesie

11-22-2002, 09:14 AM

Where'd ya'll find the jerseys and how much are they? I can go with red, and I do have paypal...

Lemme know ~ Jonesie

EDIT: Actually, after checking out the Nexed website, I found this info. I had a thought, since we're going to be an AO Team, and Red isn't represented much here on AO, should we go with a black or a yellow? Not trying to screw things up, but I think they might look better, and represent AO a little better of they were to "match" the colors of the site. Just a thought, I'm not trying to impose ANYTHING here. ~ Jonesie

hardr0ck68

11-22-2002, 12:48 PM

what are the prices, and can i see a pic of different colors?? not that i really care. also do you want me to talk to my sponcer? he often orders me stuff for dealer cost, but i think they are limmited to 32 degrees and some other brands...

Jonesie

11-22-2002, 01:11 PM

The website is at http://www.nexedlife.com/ and they're listed there @ $34.99.

Jonesie

digitard

11-22-2002, 01:24 PM

Hey,
I'm currently in Arizona ... and I was planning on going to New Orleans anyhow for Mardi Gras ... the only thing is I might be moving to Seattle.

So if I end up not moving (sorta split on that) and there's an open spot when I find out I'm definitally down ... but right now its up in the air as to wether I'm being relocated to Seattle.

But, if I dont here's the general info.

Name: Dave K
Years Playing: 5
Age: 22
Gun: Automag classic (XValve by then) w/ Intelliframe, etc
Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Sincerely,
Dave K

cledford

11-22-2002, 01:52 PM

How good is Nexed at customizing the Jerseys? I thought the vender Jason listed looked very flexible.

I think Load said no 32 degrees and I support him on that point.

If we are going the route of getting team jerseys I say we go custom all of the way and use the people listed at the yahoo website. Nexed looks OK, but I'd rather use the space on the jerseys advertising AO and the fact that we are associated with Airgun Designs then advertising for dye, nexed, 32 degrees or who-ever. If we go the "true-custom" route then we can have something truly distinct. Otherwise we'll end op with the same jerseys everyone else has with different names and numbers ironed on.

-Calvin

Load SM5

11-22-2002, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Jonesie

EDIT: Actually, after checking out the Nexed website, I found this info. I had a thought, since we're going to be an AO Team, and Red isn't represented much here on AO, should we go with a black or a yellow? Not trying to screw things up, but I think they might look better, and represent AO a little better of they were to "match" the colors of the site. Just a thought, I'm not trying to impose ANYTHING here. ~ Jonesie

That does'nt matter to me. If the team wants to go for an AO color that's fine. Out of the two, I'd prefer black.

If we get a 5 man team with 2 alterantes that's %15 off the $35 for the jerseys when we mass order. Do we want to see about getting them lettered?

Load SM5

11-22-2002, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by cledford

If we are going the route of getting team jerseys I say we go custom all of the way and use the people listed at the yahoo website. Nexed looks OK, but I'd rather use the space on the jerseys advertising AO and the fact that we are associated with Airgun Designs then advertising for dye, nexed, 32 degrees or who-ever. If we go the "true-custom" route then we can have something truly distinct. Otherwise we'll end op with the same jerseys everyone else has with different names and numbers ironed on.

-Calvin

I think so many people wanted to get cheaper jersys since they may decide to sell them as soon as Mardi Gras is over. They did'nt want spend $65 for a truly custom jersey.

jeffremiller

11-22-2002, 02:15 PM

Custom was my original thought as well but honestly.... it doesn't matter. Now if we had some sponsorship of some sort, we'd have a reason to advertise...

Doesn't matter to me... I see both sides. I just want to end the discussion and decide by the end of the month.

J_

cledford

11-22-2002, 02:21 PM

I'm not trying to highjack anything - but thought I ought to at least state my feelings since we are all weighing in here.

First, we should probably move this discussion to the website the muzikman set up for us. Since that site requires registration it is easier to keep track of who is a maybe or a yes. I'm thinking that the yeses should have a bit more say since we're verbally committing to fund this. I'm not trying to cut anyone out of the decision process - but do feel that those who are committing up front have earmarked funds to support the entire endeavor and therefore have "bought" into the event. I'm not trying to sound like a stuck up d!ck, but also would be a little irritated if a bunch of people who ended up not going swung a decision a direction that those who did might not have been totally happy with.

Another good reason is that I'm having trouble tracking both threads and missed the part about the cheaper jerseys, so it might be helpful to consolidate in one area for that reason as well.

Onto the jerseys, I will go with he team on this and any other decision, but my personal preference is to go fully custom on the the matter. When the Team AO concept came up I decided I'd like to do it and asked you guys to participate. I did once I sat down and figured out finances to be sure it was doable. I want this to be a memorable event and don't understand the idea of selling the jerseys afterwards (unless to a different AO team going to a different event - to keep the jerseys uniform) and would rather have something unique to remember the time by. I also despise the vendor jerseys that say dye, JT or what ever. I of course already own 2 (isn't paintball great) and don't care for another if it is avoidable.

These are just my feelings and I by no means am arguing with anyone - I just wanted to get them out there in case anyone was feeling the same way.

-Calvin

jeffremiller

11-22-2002, 02:33 PM

I agree about moving the discussion. Only problem is the added delay... those groups are slow.

But let's give it a shot.

I sent a discussion starter to the list. Everyone chime in.

J_

cledford

11-22-2002, 02:43 PM

Hmm, good point on the speed of the Yahoo group.

-Calvin

Load SM5

11-22-2002, 03:01 PM

I'm for the custom jersey's or the Nexed ones. Either way is fine by me. An extra $30 is'nt going to break me. I just wanted to get something nailed down. Our captain should feel free to squash the discussion at any point and make a command decision.

Personallt I'll be hanging onto my jersey.

As far as the Yahoo bit goes I've tried to join up but so far I have'nt been invited to log in.

jeffremiller

11-22-2002, 03:04 PM

There's still time for debate.... No big rush just yet.

Debate away...

Due to speed concerns I setup another list with everyone from the Yahoo Group on it. I'll add Load to the Yahoo group and the other list as soon as he reads his PM.

J_

hardr0ck68

11-22-2002, 03:28 PM

yeah we need to pick one source for team discussion, using both places is to much.....i post my reply on the new thread, that will be my last responce to any thing on the jersie topic because i believe there are alot more important things to put effort twords....

jeffremiller

11-22-2002, 03:30 PM

I created a poll in the Yahoo Group. Please vote.

J_

Muzikman

11-22-2002, 03:49 PM

The Yahoo group is slow? Not that I have any connection to Yahoo, but I never found it slow. I have found the email on yahoo slow, but thats why I have it set as a daily email and I just check the messages throughout the day as I do here.

If you guys want, I do have access to a forum that could be setup just for this and put it up on teamao.org. It will take me a few days to get it up and running.

BTW, since I am not playing I don't count, but if you guys go the customized jersey, I want one:)