Iao

[robertjuric]

There's a good chance I am going to get to travel to the IAO and play. I just need some details about travelling.

What time do people usually leave Sunday? What are the cheapest hotels? And what is the best way to make reservations?

[Muzikman]

Unless you make finals, you can pretty much leave any time Sunday. Things are pretty much over by about 4-5pm or so. If you are looking for real cheap, there is a "motel" just down the road from the field, I can not remember the name, but if you are interested, I'll look the next time I drive past (which is about once a week). There is camping at the field, there is a Fairfield about 10 mins from for the field, but from what I understand it's already booked. Your best bet other than those options is to stay down in Cranberry (about 30 mins from the field). There are way to many motel/hotels down there to list.

[robertjuric]

If you don't mind, getting that motel name for me, thanks. As long as it's got a bed and 4 walls I'm good.

The only thing about Sunday is that it would be bad to just automatically assume I won't make the finals, even though I will be shocked if we do, I can't plan to not make it.

[Thordic]

We have floorspace open, if you are interested. It'd be like $40-$50 for the week (Tuesday night - sunday morning)

In the room now is me, Creative Mayhem, SGTKennedy, and Edweird. We've never had a problem fitting three people on the floor, and air mattresses/sleeping bags are always a possibility.

We are staying at the Comfort Inn in Cranberry, its about 20-30 minutes from the fields.

Just about everyone stays in Cranberry, its where all the food and apres-paintball stuff goes on.

[robertjuric]

I'd take you up on that, except I've got to stay with the team, and I have to bring my stepdad along.

[Muzikman]

Miller's Lighthouse Inn
930 New Castle Rd
Butler, PA
(724) 865-2272

That is the place just down the street from the field (Butler Fairgrounds)

[Load SM5]

I'd take you up on that, except I've got to stay with the team, and I have to bring my stepdad along.

Good call, I've stayed in the room with those guys and it gets pretty ripe after a few days.

[Muzikman]

Load, too bad you were not at Skyball in '03...you missed some serious ripeness

Me, Tater, KB, Mayhem, Wyn, WonderPug...and I think that was it....

But Wyn cleared the entire dome with his socks...we had to hang them out the window...

[Load SM5]

Next time just hang Wyn out...it's easier.

[robertjuric]

HAHAHA

So where do all the players hang out and stuff when they're not playing?

Well Muz, that hotel is all booked up.

[Load SM5]

Hotel lobby and bar.

[Muzikman]

Sheraton and Quaker Steak and Lube in Cranberry. Those seemed to be the 2 biggest hangouts last year.

[wyn1370]

Next time just hang Wyn out...it's easier.

I'll make sure to drop a pair in your suitcase next event

[robertjuric]

Still need to find a hotel.