Eric Olden wrote on 01/07/19 at 04:00:34:


Don't worry man thats all fine, please let Kyle know to take his time I know you all have lots to do.

I will update the first page lists with the confirmed players. Then can let us know whenever  the registration page is ready so we can do it a bit later, no rush

This keeps getting better and better!

Dave that will be great to meet you if you can make it as well. I will definitely be there with at least one more from the UK as Matt mentioned in the Karthritis episode. So including Clark you may get to meet 3 members of the UK, or 4 if Moll could go too? Only may need to cancel nearer the time if any commitments happen. Hopefully everyone else from France / Netherlands can confirm soon too.

I'm sure Matt Eric or Kyle can answer your questions.

Dave Smith wrote on 01/09/19 at 14:03:29:


Weather in Louisiana (and Mississippi) is usually pretty nice in March. It will most likely be T-shirt weather even at night, but you can never be completely certain, as that one two-day cold spell of the month could very well come during the ASC. You'll definitely have to check weather.com a few days before leaving before you decide whether you really need to bring that light jacket. It could be in the 80s in the afternoon or it could be in the 30s at night. (The former is much more common nowadays, though.) It could also be raining the entire time. It will probably be warm, it could even be a bit hot, but it could also be cold as well, or at least cold by Louisiana standards-- you are highly unlikely to see snow in northern Louisiana in March, but I can't say that it's a complete impossibility. Mild or warm temperatures are the rule, but is by no means a total guarantee, as mid-March is, after all, still officially considered winter, though everyone (at least in the South) considers March to be a spring month.
Spring weather in the South is variable. You should know that, coming from Tennessee.
Pray that there are no tornadoes, because that, too, is quite a possibility.

As for your second question, I know nothing about this. I've never registered for a Kart tournament or anything else before.

If I'm too busy to make it this year, I will try 2020. Because if this ASC turns out to be a success, then it'll definitely be back next year, I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunities for an ASC appearance in the years to come. I pay my home insurance bill in March, and here in hurricane country, that always comes first. I also have a lot of work to do in my back yard this spring.

His porch has to be tidy in case the rapture arrives.

I jest. In all seriousness, it would be absolutely great to meet you Nick! I'd be thrilled to finally meet the Jack of all Karts and stirrer of so many fueled forum debates.  

#Harvey2020

KVD wrote on 01/10/19 at 04:03:59:


That was Matt's plan from day 1, so it's probably not worked already. Unless Harvey can make the short time and attend with some help that will be great.

Just for my information as I have never been to the Southern states before except Florida in 1992, isn't the stronger weather season / possible hurricanes generally nearer September / Fall time onwards? Just by memory when it was on the news previously, apologies if I am wrong.

Just FYI, Andrew Koltz is actually very interested in joining for 2019 (and possibly even confirmed?).

Yeah when everyone is 100% booked and attending we can add them to the list. Dave is the recent interested to come. Hopefully the final list will grow, still a few months to go.

KVD wrote on 01/10/19 at 04:03:59:


The USA is not the Netherlands, Karel. Louisiana alone can hold the Netherlands three times over, as can Mississippi. It's a solid 5 hours of driving from here to Monroe. And another 5 back. You're probably as close to Paris as I am to Monroe. And if Joe plans on driving Chris Clark all the way from Denver, that's easily a two-day drive, they will have to stop and spend the night somewhere in Texas or Oklahoma. (Assuming that both of them are even able to make the trip at all) Clark, in particular, is going to learn firsthand how massive the USA really is (especially by European standards) when he travels from Denver to Monroe by road. And that's not even half of the length of the country.

I wish everybody luck on making it for the inaugural event. Including myself. Because if this does turn out to be a success, there will surely be many more ASCs to come. If you don't see me this time I will definitely try to make sure you see me next.

I've checked, my airport does not have flights to Monroe, I don't think. Dave, or somebody, needs to check the website for Monroe's airport to confirm which cities have flights into Monroe. I know there can't be many. It's not a big international airport or anything. Mine isn't that big either.

Hey Guys Dave again,

Can I pay my fee at the door?

I am able to bring 1 - SNES and 2 - Super Mario Kart games. Only have one controller.

Thanks

If, in the event that I'm unable to appear personally, perhaps my copy of SMK and an extra SNES (and maybe also a controller) can come to Monroe in my stead, just so long as you make absolutely sure that I get everything back when the ASC is over. Everyone who comes will be able to see all of my Time Trial records on my cart, so long as they're still intact (I have more recently had some minor difficulties getting this cartridge to start up, and this can cause data to be lost-- it's happened with both my American and Japanese Final Fantasy IV carts). Maybe somebody will beat them if there is a time trial competition. I also have a Japanese copy I can loan you. The SNES that I am considering sending, will be able to play it as its cartridge slot has been modified. Be extra careful with it, though, as that one's the only one I have that can play PAL games and it's been to France and back, modified by the one and only FFVIMan. I'm sure it would once again be happy to meet some new Karters.  

I'd be happy to help with this event any way that I can, and I'm willing to ship you some supplies for you to borrow. Anything with the initials NCH written on it in permanent marker is mine, for those of you who happen to encounter it in Monroe, so you will know what needs to be returned to Gulfport. I'll get back with you or Matt when it gets closer to the date of the event. Maybe around late February. But right now it's a little early for me to finalize any plans.

Eric Olden wrote on 01/10/19 at 18:09:52:


Good deal then. I have put in my vacation time at work and will book my hotel room soon. Going to be a long ass drive. 9 hours...Ouch

Golden Corral? Oh Damn! Hell, I will chip in if Nick comes, lol

Oh BTW, If anyone wants to fly into Nashville I can pick you up and you can ride with me to the meet.