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Post by Stephen on Apr 12, 2006 8:53:13 GMT -5
Well, well. I hadn't heard THAT yet. Like Dan I have nothing against this year's winner (don't even know him)... its the principle of the thing, not a personal issue.
If anyone can enter a Masters championship, then it is not a Masters championship anymore... its an Open. There's nothing wrong with either, but one has a standard for eligibility in order to preserve the purpose of the game while the other does not.
In MC's defense, he probably thought that there wasn't a chance in the world that one person would up and win the thing and he wanted to make everyone feel welcome.
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Post by albpilot on Apr 13, 2006 7:52:03 GMT -5
As I recall, what happened was this: After we got done deciding the teams, there were 2 people left. Mike had tried to run a play in game the day before but it didn't go anywhere for lack of interest/participation (and the fact that everyone who was in attendance was an invitee should illustrate something, not sure what exactly). So, Mike was looking at these 2 players who would be doomed to sit and watch and asked if they should be included. I voted yes myself, because in my understanding this was a one-off event, not to be repeated next Masters. It was being polite, something our society is in desperate need of a lot of the time.
So Dan, if this indeed was just a single shot event, will you still feel the way you do knowing that next Masters it will go back to being what it should be, invitation only?
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Post by Stephen on Apr 13, 2006 8:16:54 GMT -5
the fact that everyone who was in attendance was an invitee should illustrate something, not sure what exactly The tourney also doubles as a fund raiser. Nothing wrong with that, but it can't help but affect invitations.
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Post by albpilot on Dec 15, 2006 15:44:49 GMT -5
Is there a date for the 2007 mini con as yet?
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Post by kazorm on Dec 17, 2006 9:02:32 GMT -5
March 30th through April 1st, probably same location as last year.
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Post by bergovoy on Dec 17, 2006 11:59:44 GMT -5
Ken is correct, Flyers will be going out after the Xmas rush
Location is same as last year
Who might be coming from this forum?
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Post by Stephen on Dec 17, 2006 16:22:49 GMT -5
Money and scheduling permitting, I'm all over it.
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Post by albpilot on Mar 9, 2007 13:05:24 GMT -5
Hey Stephen, will you and SD be heading up this year? As of right now it looks like my family is going up with me.
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Post by Stephen on Mar 9, 2007 21:11:00 GMT -5
I had hoped to, but it looks like I may have to make a choice between that and the OTF League seminar. Given the fact that I have a book to promote, I may be forced to choose the latter. Its actually very unlikely now.
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Post by joseki on Mar 16, 2007 21:06:28 GMT -5
Maybe someday we can get ESPN “Ocho” to cover the ‘Ghosts vs. Apaches’ team tourney matchup in Vegas after all the online hype...it could be the next Texas Hold'Em craze! ;D Greetings to the Ghost Jasta. The Apache Jadgstaffel cordially invites you to a little mini-tourney at the '07 spring mini-con. Yes thats right a mini-mini. There will be 2 1/2 of the AZ Gunslingers attending the mini. (I'm the 1/2, not sure when I'll get there) Hopefully you'll have several representatives there as well. ESPN "OCHO" has graciously agreed to send a cameraman at a pre-ordained time. I am currently watching the weather channel. As soon as Hell Michigan freezes over he will show up. Well they didn't say Michigan but I checked my Atlas and thats the closest state containing a city with that name. Remember we fly like the rest and get shotdown by the best...wait thats not right. DOH!! Heres hoping we don't get slimed!! ~~Jim
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Post by Stephen on Mar 17, 2007 10:15:05 GMT -5
Rick, I need to return a book to MC. Will you take it with you when you go to mini con?
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Post by albpilot on Mar 17, 2007 16:39:14 GMT -5
Sure. What, no call out for the Indy Squadron from the Apache? Then again, it looks like I'll be the only one there so I might be grateful for that...
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Post by Stephen on Mar 17, 2007 18:17:53 GMT -5
Yup. Barring a miracle I can't go.
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Post by kazorm on Mar 17, 2007 23:19:18 GMT -5
What are you talking about Rick? I'm a member of Indy, in fact, the reigning Squadron Champion,and I'll most CERTAINLY be there, or don't I count anymore???
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Post by AP on Mar 19, 2007 11:33:45 GMT -5
Maybe someday we can get ESPN “Ocho” to cover the ‘Ghosts vs. Apaches’ team tourney matchup in Vegas after all the online hype...it could be the next Texas Hold'Em craze! ;D Greetings to the Ghost Jasta. The Apache Jadgstaffel cordially invites you to a little mini-tourney at the '07 spring mini-con. Yes thats right a mini-mini. There will be 2 1/2 of the AZ Gunslingers attending the mini. (I'm the 1/2, not sure when I'll get there) Hopefully you'll have several representatives there as well. ESPN "OCHO" has graciously agreed to send a cameraman at a pre-ordained time. I am currently watching the weather channel. As soon as Hell Michigan freezes over he will show up. Well they didn't say Michigan but I checked my Atlas and thats the closest state containing a city with that name. Remember we fly like the rest and get shotdown by the best...wait thats not right. DOH!! Heres hoping we don't get slimed!! ~~Jim Hey joseki- I like the idea you guys are on for a mini-mini! We have 5 of us attending for sure, possibly 7, so we will have to figure out how to even it up a bit, but sounds fun! One condition though... no late 1918 Fokkers vs. Camels. boooring. Lets make it interesting & do 1917 or even 1916. The classic Albs vs. Nieuports or Pups would be fun! We will take the one-gun allies & show the DP world that its not all about the # of guns, but how you use them....
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