UKTC IV - winners: *THREE CHAMPS AND A CHUMP!!*

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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Hi Pipey,

I have submitted all but one of the the UKBBL teams racial choices, but for some reason none of the captains have received any emails. Please advise.

Thanks gc,

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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PM sent

Thanks for info

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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PeteW wrote:Gosh. It takes TWELVE minutes (according to Google) to walk from the Priory Centre to the OWS. And, one has to walk over open water.

Due to the excessive time, and clear and present danger, I really think that the UKTC committee should put taxis on for all of the teams attending.

Please note, this post may, or may not be largely ironic.
Assuming you are walking at 3 miles per hour and there is no traffic / roads to cross then a healthy unladen Blood Bowler in Africa who knew exactly where he was going could indeed yomp it in 12 minutes.

However this is York with those crazy English drivers who still get double points for mowing down innocent Scotsmen (It is Legal to Shoot a Scotsman in York) and we all know that the average speed of an unladen Blood Bowler in Europe is less than 2 miles per hour so it likely to take in the region of 30 minutes to conduct this journey safely which would be an hour (there and back) of wasted drinking time, not to mention having to navigate the Bridgekeeper "answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see" twice.

As for getting a taxi in central York on a Saturday evening :lol:
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Pipey wrote:Or teams could arrange their own taxis, probably for around a pound or two per person ;-)

Look forward to catching up Graham :D

PS your team name has already been updated after captain Purdindas submitted races.
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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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Seriously, where's my like button? :lol:

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An excellent riposte. See you at the bar. I'll bring my (English) longbow ;-)

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Pipey wrote:An excellent riposte. See you at the bar. I'll bring my (English) longbow ;-)
Strongbow? I’m in!

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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Races sent through last night

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Thanks!

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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Garrick wrote:...
Assuming you are walking at 3 miles per hour and there is no traffic / roads to cross then a healthy unladen Blood Bowler in Africa who knew exactly where he was going could indeed yomp it in 12 minutes.

However this is York with those crazy English drivers who still get double points for mowing down innocent Scotsmen (It is Legal to Shoot a Scotsman in York) and we all know that the average speed of an unladen Blood Bowler in Europe is less than 2 miles per hour so it likely to take in the region of 30 minutes to conduct this journey safely which would be an hour (there and back) of wasted drinking time, not to mention having to navigate the Bridgekeeper "answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see" twice.

As for getting a taxi in central York on a Saturday evening :lol:
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York may have changed in the 15 years or so since I went to uni there, but a "12 minute walk" across the city centre, especially one starting on/near Mickelgate, would pass approximately 47 pubs, a couple of awful nightclubs, a kebab van, and several hen parties of drunken Geordies*. So I agree, there's no way that Google is taking that into account in their directions... even in my student days I couldn't manage that many drinks in 12 minutes!

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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I intend to keep up the tradition of drunken Geordies as best as possible! I'll not be the only one :D

Monday 15th is your deadline for races! No changes please after that.

Will correct Mr Wolimorb no worries.

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Have been uncharacteristically disorganised - anyone have a spare room/floor for the Saturday night? Pipey - I asked the guys you said, no dice!

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Pmed you on fb- the nrws can help

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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For your attention:

A raffle will be held at UKTC with goodies donated by hungry troll and the NAFWC organisers. Proceeds will go to NAFWC funds in Dornbirn.

Up for grabs: 3 x 16+ piece teams, 2 x unique custom dice packs, 2 x special characters (Orc Shaman / Rat Ogre) and 10 NAFWC beer vouchers (6 drinks per voucher). See swag pictured below.

Tickets are £1 though 6 tickets can be bought for £5 or 12 tickets for £10.

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Speak to Sann0638 (Mike) at the tournament if you would like to take part.

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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Small change in the Team Baguette : SSB won't be able to make it, he is replaced by Obsidian.

I just sent the races by mail.

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Re: UKTC IV, York Jan 20/21 2018 - *RACE INFO DEADLINE 15.1.

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I got a question regarding the clarification : Are (in)famous coaching from BB2016 considered as stars, and thus, can be hired ?

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