Ohio 2012

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Michael Holmes
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Ohio 2012

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I will be there. Who else?
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Michael Holmes wrote:I will be there.
What about Alex H ?
Who else?
More likely myself, Richard Beckwith, Alan Millhone, John Acker, Louis Cowie, Steve Holiday, Joe LaConti. I will talk with Mark Sokolovski about his intention and plans

Last time when you played in OH 2008 we also had Lubabalo Kondlo and Ron King (due to upcoming after-weekend GAYP world title match) but I am not sure if they can make it this year :D
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I do John. We have a lot to talk about anyway. Nationals, etc.
I will get in touch with you tomorrow or Saturday by phone if you want.
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JohnAcker wrote:Yes, I will be there. Any non-smokers need a roommate for the tourney?
I do. I can stay away of smoking in the room for one night and save few bucks :D

Michael, Alex H is coming with you ?
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JohnAcker wrote:Ok Michael, I will make the reservation and email you the details.
Opps, missed great opportunity :roll: Didn't realize Michael already accepted your offer.
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I wanted to make this tournament, but can't due to financial situation. I do hope it gets a good turnout, better than last year.
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Last night I enjoyed watching and little bit chating with Clint Olsen on Kurnik. I highly encouraged him to come to Medina. MapQuest Research showed that he needs approximately little bit more than 5 hrs driving from Ontario, Canada. Clint said that his passport expired but he will try to get a new one in the next week.

Indeed, It will be great news for all of us if he can make it ! I told him that it is impossible to earn all money in the world, and sometimes you should spend some of them :D It seems like my cheap argument worked well.

Clint also mentioned that due to long disapperence on checkers arena, he is out of his past perfect form. I also don't think it's a serious argument and actually playing in real ty's is the only way to recover this form.

Lets wait and see ... :idea:

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I played Clint a little last night and he was extremely strong. Stronger than any player I have played online before and I have played some great ones. He will be a force to reckon with if he does come back.
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Alex Holmes will not be there (soccer match)
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I will leave at midnight.
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John something personal came up and I cannot make it to the tournament .
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Good luck to all those competing. Clint told me he will not be able to make it either, but is interested in possibly making nationals next year.
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JohnAcker wrote:Sorry to hear that, Michael.

Alex, do you still need a roommate?
Two news:

1) Yes, I still I need roommate

2) Just spoke over the phone with Mark Sokolvski and he said that he will be in Medina tomorrow.

Sorry to hear bad news regarding Michael and hope everything is OK for him

See you tomorrow at 7:00 AM

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John, I saw you were in first place before the first round! I am putting my money on you now.
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Wow, Mark Soko has been a powerhouse so far. Beating Rich Beckwith, very impressive. Watch out Alex.
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