In x 2 as well. This is NHC number 10 for me. Hopefully my lucky number.

Paul

1x in on points, and it's my sophomore trip...hopefully I can relax a little this time and improve my playing.....I don't think I blinked my eyes once until the third day :)

may a DT'er bring it home!

Billy

My 5th trip ......starting to get excited

I am in as well. Looking forward to meeting some of you I have not, and seeing those who I haven't in a while.

I picked up a 2nd entry today. Ready for Vegas!

Nice....Congrats!

Congrats Nick!

Looks like a strong DT field. Good luck all and bring it home!

Nice work Nick.

Paul

Great job Nick! Looking forward to meeting you in Vegas!

Thanks guys! Looking forward to meeting those of you I have not before as well. Should be a great weekend!

Great job Nick!

Good luck to all the DT'ers who got in this year
May the picks be with you :$::tro::$:

Do some of you guys meet up or sit at the same table. I know some of you are long time players and have many contacts besides this site, but was wondering what you guys do, this is my first NHC. The other live tournaments I have played in (Surfside), I just sat by myself. This year however, I did introduce myself to Kinchen, Arias, and some others, but doubt they will remember me lol.

I guess you can save seats sometime on Wednesday? I will be arriving early afternoon 1pm. I know they have some orientation activities later in the afternoon.

My first time last year, I picked a chair after I finished with registration, picked the table that was stage left, halfway between the betting tellers and the food, right by the bar. :D One of the players that was at the same table with me is returning this year also, we are going to try and hook up and get seated at the same table again. Shoot me a PM and let me know what table you land on and I will drop by and introduce myself. G'Luck!

The schedule they sent us, on Thursday 1/28 it says Guest Event 11am-1pm, Penthouse Suite (Sponsored by Nationwide). Any idea what that is, and why they have something right in the middle of Day 1? Doesn't make sense.

Good luck players - you've accomplished alot just to get there.

Focus and reach for the win. Best of luck to you all ;)

I think that's an event for guests of players.

Once you check in, find a table where there's an opening and you can put your placard on the back of it to "claim" it.

I hate being in the main ballroom because I feel like the emotional ebbs and flows of every race are exacerbated being in there. So, I went to the auxiliary room in the back last year. No matter where you go, you can count on making friends and sharing in one of the greatest racing experiences you'll ever have.

That makes sense. My wife and Stepson could check it out then.

I agree with Nick about the main room. I play from the race book instead. It is quite, you get your own TV, and don't get caught up in emotions.

If I would give one piece of advice to a first time player, it is to tune out everything. You will see prices come in and hear lots of cheering every race. Just block it out and play your own game. Set a goal and stick to it. And, most of all, have fun.

Paul

I tried this on Sat a bit last year but was overwhelmed by the lines for the tellers. How do you manage that?

They had three or four self service machines. I never had any issues in the three years I played there.

Paul

Flight just cancelled for tomorrow.. In scramble mode, I'd suggest anyone from east coast check their flights asap.

Where from Jim?

Newark. Only thing they had today was a 6 am to Houston and a 6 hour layover getting in at 10:30. I was able to get a 9 am tomorrow though.

I am flying tomorrow Boston to Philly to Vegas. Let's hope all is smooth for both us us.

Paul

Looks good for me in Houston, plane still on schedule coming from NY/NWK (Liberty), will be leaving Houston 0730, safe travels to everyone....

Good luck. Sounds like you're taking United. I gave up on them last year and try to only fly Southwest.

Safe flights, guys. Will be rooting for all of you.

I would be on SW too but I live like 5 minutes from Intercontenental...

Kick some ass Billy!! Rooting for you and all the rest of the DT guys! Hope to join you next year

Same

Yikes. I'm Manchester, NH to Newark to Vegas....Everything still on at this point but I swear I have been checking the status every 10 minutes.

when is your flight?

Manchester NH 6:05 A.M. to Newark NJ
Newark NJ 8:09 A.M. to Las Vegas NV

The same exact flight pattern was cancelled today...

Hope it goes smoothly Paul. You in the Boston area I assume?

I was cancelled off that flight 8:09 today and am on 9:10 tomorrow. When I went to bcbc I was also cancelled and had them put me on another flight any airline which was a JFK. They paid for cab fare it is about a 20 minute ride. JFK had no cancellations to Vegas today. i will ask for the same tomorrow if my flight is cancelled. Something for you to think about if you can get to Newark.

Yes, about an hour west. Hoping we both arrive on time.

Paul

I'm about 30 minutes north. 1st town into NH up 93. Flights looking good so far this morning. Catch up in Vegas.