*** Official 2005 IAO Pics/Stories Thread ***

[oldsoldier]

I wish I knew who the blonde chick was :)

As for the aerial shots, somehow Kev got us a boom/lift truck all day Friday for the finals, so a bunch of us went up in that and took aerial pics.

You still owe me $30 for not throwing you off. A deal's a deal.
Anyway, thanks once again to Kev, and everyone who showed up. With the exception of the one incident on the second day (mine doesnt count, I apologized), everything went smooth. I have to say, every single team out there was a blast to ball with. Yes, we placed 9th...but, which of you called where you'de place on your way to the field? We have a stategy when we play, and is usually revolves around the Sheraton.
I want to take a second also to give a special thanks to Alley. I know this was your first time out there. You went in like a trooper. Next time, we'll make sure you shoot someone. Even if its one of us (I recommend the canadian).
All in all, this was the best OGD we've had yet. I hope to see all the teams again next year, regardless of where it is. Without you guys, this wouldnt exist. Its a refreshing break from competetive PB. Sure, its a tournament, but the cameraderie came first. For the few of you that this was their first experience with either an organized tourney, or IAO, I hope you enjoyed it. Us on AFTICA didnt get to see everyone off, but we wish you all the best of luck, hope you have a safe trip, and will hopefully meet you on the field again next year.



HOORAY BEER!



EDIT: oh yeah, for all you tools who slept late this morning; I had breakfast with Greg Hastings. He's as short as me! Thor tried to steal his hat at the Sheraton too...

[ntn4502]

Brian you bastard, no pics of me? ...back to bed



HOOORAY BEER!

[AGDlover]

lol damn Bill and you kept showing up on that damn eleivator jesus crist dude

[Thordic]

Well, all you guys were dressed the same, Nelson, I couldn't pick you out. The only one on the field who I could recognize was the Wookie.

[Cameo]

I would definatley like to say thank you to each and every player and vendor that showed up.. Everyone put together made for a wonderful experince for both me and my marshmellow shooting boy child. It was a blast to play against you all on the field and harass you off the field, I look forward to the next time.

Alley girl, congrads on your first tourney!!! We said last year that you would be playing this year and here you are, I hope that it was everything and more then you expected it to be.

AFTICA, you guys are a hoot. Anywhere you go the party follows. If I was ever bored for a moment I knew that all I had to do was find you guys for a bit of entertainment. You are a great group of (adorable) guys. Thank you for putting up with my sillyness and antics!! Y'all must be Gods, there is no way a mortal man can drink, play, drink, drink, drink, and manage to get up before 8 am every morning. I shall forever bow down in your presance.
ps: Whatever alley girl told you while she was drunk was probley 99% true, I just won't admit it.

Automag.org, You guys shold be soo very proud of how wonderful you did in this tourney. You are a group of great players and you learned to play very well toghether throughout the tourney. I give you guys props expecially since I did not notice a back up player, I wish you guys peace and rest for the next few days. Be very proud of yoursleves~ you have the right.

Kev, I can not thank you enough for your generosity to all of the players.. You treated everyone as if they were a long time friend. You ran a great tourney, and deserve an award in and of itself. Thank you for your patience and your encouragement this whole weekend.

and lastly the refs,
You guys were awesome!!! (Granted I know very little about touneyment reffing). To me you guys were the best of the best. Always a kind thought and a helpful hand. Your abitlity to be fair and just was astounding and very much appriciated. Thank you for your time and the experince you brought to the field. I can only hope that I get reffed by such a great group of guys every time I wander onto a paintball field.

Once again thank you everone for the hugs, smiles and encouragment. I couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable weekend.
~steph

[Thordic]

Flagpull pics are up

Flagpull OGD Photo Gallery

And Phil wrote an excellent (and very true) article

Phil's IAO Article



My flagpull against MOG after I hit the 50 off the break. Woo woo. Awesome job, Phil.

Who wants to take bets Phil gets banned from IAO now like Josh Silverman did?

[Prairie]

Hey guys,

Once again it was nice seeing everyone of you out there...

It's always a pleasure, really.

I put a write up on Flagpull...as well as about 200 pictures...do what you want with em, cut em up, link em, say you took em, I don't care. If you want a bigger version let me know.

https://www.flagpull.com

Prairie

Edit: Wtf thordic...you are fast! :)

<3

[rkjunior303]

ps: Whatever alley girl told you while she was drunk was probley 99% true, I just won't admit it.

haaa


:EDIT: Phil -- great article and great pictures... Nice to meet you man!

[ntn4502]

Awesome pics Phillip, and without a doubt 100% true article.


...as for those wondering what happened to us(MOG).


magman007 was lanning the wrong team

[Thordic]

Edit: Wtf thordic...you are fast! :)

Phil, when someone my size is playing front for the team and making the 50 off the break, there is something seriously out of whack with the universe :) Great pics, great article.

[AGDlover]

[rkjunior303]

AFTICA mows faces.......in the BAR.

We set out to place 9th. While we didn't throw any games, we didn't want to have to play the 2nd day -- we wanted to party! We ended up doing exactly what we set out to do, and be the BEST of the worst

The real win came at the Sheraton on Friday night, when we successfully mowed 30+ pitchers of beer..

Hoo-ha!

I just got home and settled...

Now that my mind is sorta back to where it should be. I just wanted to congrats Kev in the stellar job he did, putting this event together. This is by far the funnest time ive ever had playing tournament ball. Please make sire Deb knows how good of a job that ref crew did -- they were absolutely spectacular..

As for the games... congrats to everyone, especially to Rainmakers.. All the teams played their hearts out.. Aside from a few bumps during a few games, it was awesome..

Congrats everyone! It was so nice to put faces to all the names, even if alot of them were through the bottom of Pint glasses :)

[zackzel]

Hey thordic awsome pictures. Can I get the higher resolution pics of team AO. I will pay you for them if you want they are great, some very nice shots of me

[Thordic]

Hey thordic awsome pictures. Can I get the higher resolution pics of team AO. I will pay you for them if you want they are great, some very nice shots of me

Give me picture numbers and where to send them. The high res ones are about 2.8 megs apiece.

[dj89]

thordic pictures are great

These are my favs