Seattle Duel Nature - July 24th & 25th

[Tim]

Thanks for the offers Tom and Chris. I think we should be good as far as baskets go, but we'll definitely be in touch if we could use another.


If anyone's interested in taking a look at the CFRs, I plan on being at Terrace for while this afternoon, around 4:30 or so.

[Tim]

Just a couple weeks until the tournament now, and the courses are looking pretty good for the most part. Lakewood, of course is looking fine as always, and Seatac is still holding up well since the last mowing, but there are some spots that are a little rough around the edges. We're doing what we can to get the city to do one more pass before the tournament,, but the rough spots are where their mowers can't go. So this weekend, we're having a work party to try to get the Tac all nice and groomed and weed whacking is the theme for this party. If you have a weed whacker, please come on down and pitch in. With a decent turnout, we could knock it out in a couple hours. Even if you can't make it down, but have a weed whacker you'd lend to the cause, that would help too! The main focus is weed whacking, but also some good old fashioned trash pickup is in order too. We're doing this in cooperation with Chainbangerz, so if you're a member that wants credit towards course maintenance, this is a great time to do it--and hey, who doesn't want the Tac to good anyway?

The work party will take place Saturday, 7/17, meet at 10:00. If you can't make the party, but have equipment you'd be willing to let us borrow, please contact Keith at Chainbangerz, Eric, or myself.

[olydiscgolf]

Originally Posted by Tim

Just a couple weeks until the tournament now, and the courses are looking pretty good for the most part. Lakewood, of course is looking fine as always, and Seatac is still holding up well since the last mowing, but there are some spots that are a little rough around the edges. We're doing what we can to get the city to do one more pass before the tournament,, but the rough spots are where their mowers can't go. So this weekend, we're having a work party to try to get the Tac all nice and groomed and weed whacking is the theme for this party. If you have a weed whacker, please come on down and pitch in. With a decent turnout, we could knock it out in a couple hours. Even if you can't make it down, but have a weed whacker you'd lend to the cause, that would help too! The main focus is weed whacking, but also some good old fashioned trash pickup is in order too. We're doing this in cooperation with Chainbangerz, so if you're a member that wants credit towards course maintenance, this is a great time to do it--and hey, who doesn't want the Tac to good anyway?

The work party will take place Saturday, 7/17, meet at 10:00. If you can't make the party, but have equipment you'd be willing to let us borrow, please contact Keith at Chainbangerz, Eric, or myself.

Hey Tim I've got a weed whacker to lend. I'm swamped with work so I can't make it up, but I'm willing to lend a tool if somebody can come down to get it.

[ericedge]

Things are starting to really ramp up for the upcoming tourney. I just took the 100th registration, someone from California! Not as big a presence from Oregon as I might have expected at this point... no worries, just wondering if there's other stuff going on down there that I don't know about. Thanks to everyone out there that pregegisters, you make a TDs life a lot less stressful!

I spent a day this week at a friends pottery studio making ceramic plaques for the trophies. I think they'll look cool hanging on the wall and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they don't explode in the kiln and that I've got all the divisions covered. I've gotten a good response on the tourney fundraiser discs too and a bunch have sold which is great for the event. Lots of great molds and pretty colors to choose from! Chainbangerz is selling some of the Duel Nature discs too, swing by and Keith or Adam will be happy to hook you up.

I'm looking forward to getting out on Saturday to the BYO Weedwacker party at the Tac. Thanks for the offer Oly, maybe there's an weedwackerless olympia player itching to come up to help out and will give you a shout. I'll bring my weed wrench out too and maybe stop by Lakewood for a little Scotch broom attack.

See y'all out at the course soon, EE

[LJ Jubner]

I have noticed only 28 total Open players (so far) It seems like an awful lot of work (to offer a multi course event ) and Is it really worth it to for such a miniscule turnout. If the numbers stay where they are ( or even double) the A pool will play in less than 3 hrs while the B pool will take nearly 4.5 hrs. This discrepancy alone makes for a logistical nightmare

[all2common]

Tim, check your PM.

[Tim]

Originally Posted by all2common

Tim, check your PM.

Got it, for some reason I thought that'd been sent to both of us. I've forwarded to Eric, should be all good.

[all2common]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[TYVEK]

Originally Posted by LJ Jubner

I have noticed only 28 total Open players (so far) It seems like an awful lot of work (to offer a multi course event ) and Is it really worth it to for such a miniscule turnout. If the numbers stay where they are ( or even double) the A pool will play in less than 3 hrs while the B pool will take nearly 4.5 hrs. This discrepancy alone makes for a logistical nightmare

well the A pool is Open and Advanced players if i read it right. so those two divisions make up a sizable chunk of the registered players right there, plus you have to factor in that the A pool is playing a MUCH more difficult course for 2 out of the three rounds, so that will slow play a little.

In my opinion offering a two course tournament is always worth it, even if you dont have huge pro numbers. being able to play Lakewood and Seatac in the same tournament is like a dream come true!!!!

Jub, please look at the glass being half full instead of half empty.

[LJ Jubner]

Originally Posted by TYVEK

well the A pool is Open and Advanced players if i read it right. so those two divisions make up a sizable chunk of the registered players right there, plus you have to factor in that the A pool is playing a MUCH more difficult course for 2 out of the three rounds, so that will slow play a little. .

My point is if the total number of players does not reach the threshold to rationalize NEEDING two courses why bother with all the extra effort.

Thanks for also stating that the tac is as you put it (Bold & Underlined) That there is a huge difference between these courses and as a player I would rather play the harder course all three rounds no matter what division I played.

Originally Posted by TYVEK

Jub, please look at the glass being half full instead of half empty.

If I saw it as half full and it was not how disappointed should I be. If I am half empty guy and it turns out to be better then I thought I can "just be pleasantly surprised."

[olydiscgolf]

Originally Posted by LJ Jubner

My point is if the total number of players does not reach the threshold to rationalize NEEDING two courses why bother with all the extra effort.

Thanks for also stating that the tac is as you put it (Bold & Underlined) That there is a huge difference between these courses and as a player I would rather play the harder course all three rounds no matter what division I played.


If I saw it as half full and it was not how disappointed should I be. If I am half empty guy and it turns out to be better then I thought I can "just be pleasantly surprised."

Maybe you could just be "pleasant" Jub! Nah.....Never mind! Your ok the way you are.

Anyway, I'm super stoked for this event! Thanks again to Tim and Edgie for making this all happen! And thanks to Chainbangers and their crew for all of the work going into the Tac and Lakewood!

[Boosh Dag]

Very excited about this event -- first one in quite some time. Glad to play both courses in one tourny.

G Lyman

[SPIDER-DAN]

LYMAN? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN LATELY?

[Boosh Dag]

Was getting edumacated. I'm back now, though.

Looks like you moved up a division?! Can't wait to get stuck behind your group.

[ericedge]

There was a nice crowd of volunteers out today cleaning up Seatac today. Thanks everyone that came out to mow, prune, weedwack and pick up trash! The Tac is really shaping up!

Lot's of players on the course too, getting their licks in before the tourney.

[Boosh Dag]

Still super excited about the tourny...only a week away!

Jub...I dig your events, too! Just wanted to say that.

[Celeste]

Is there an updated schedule? The flyer says 9AM player meeting at tourney central both days.
Looks like my pool is Laewood/SeaTac/Lakewood. So I'm at
Lakewood Sat 9AM
SeaTac Sat ???
Lakewood Sunday 9AM

Could someone let me know if this is correct and what time round 2 starts Sat? I'm from out of town and have some family that may come watch.
Thanks

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Celeste

Is there an updated schedule? The flyer says 9AM player meeting at tourney central both days.
Looks like my pool is Laewood/SeaTac/Lakewood. So I'm at
Lakewood Sat 9AM
SeaTac Sat ???
Lakewood Sunday 9AM

Could someone let me know if this is correct and what time round 2 starts Sat? I'm from out of town and have some family that may come watch.
Thanks

Hi Celeste, yes, you're correct in the order that you'll be playing the courses. We don't have a set time on when round 2 starts, it's dependent on when everyone finishes up, and we want to be sure everyone has a chance to take a load off and get something to eat. Realistically, I'd say a 1:30 or 2ish start time will be likely, but we'll be sure to let people know as the cards are coming in.

See you on Saturday!

[sillybizz]

I'm looking forward to it, it's going to be fun! See you ams at Lakewood, Saturday morning!

[dan mc]

where is tourney central?