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So close..yet so far. The Mike Reynolds Report.

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Hola everyone, I finally decided to get my report up. I'll try to remember as best as I could, so here we go..

Monday:
Well, we got to California on Monday, and man...that flight felt so long, thank the lord I was able to sleep some though, otherwise...I WOULD'VE BEEN BORED OUT OF MY MIND! XD!
So, a little after we get there, we check some things out, and then call up The Miller family, to hang out, test play, all that good stuff. We end up doing fun games instead, and talking majorly. With the laptop that my dad had, we had some fun online as well, like torturing Bobby and another friend of mine. =p. The day ended rather quickly..and I fell asleep soon after.

Tuesday:
Well, this day was a little more boring, I'm trying to remember all that happend, but I really can't remember much. Darn head of mine.

Wednesday:
Today was pretty fun for the most part, the player area opened up here, so it was all good. I got some test games in, and then just kinda relaxed for the day, trying to enjoy all that was Cali. Other then that, I really can't remember much.

Thursday!
Man, this day was full of many different things. I got to hang out with Matt, Aaron, BT, and Dan, and the Millers. How I did it..I'll never know. I test played abunch this day with Randy M., trying to get him boned up for the big day that was Grinder. So afterwards I believe, I hang out with Dan and them for such a long time, and then finally hit the sack, for the big party day.

Friday!!
OH LORD! Today was flippin' awesome, for the most part anyway. I got to hang out with Elissa, Dan, and Miranda C., getting to play Cheat, Go fish, and all of that. Then I went with Aaron, Bobby, and abunch of other people (Such as Twitchy ;D), and we went traveling around a little about Cali, but we got split up so bad XD. Ehh, still all in good fun though.
I got my stuff after waiting in the LONG line for worlds crack. Finally got my things, and hung out with the group once more, finding out about this Banette/Cham thing..
So, I checked up on Randy and them, while trying to help Tati and Tad practice as best as I could, trying to help them with LBS a little. After that, I hung with Bobby and them again, and then a little after...WENT TO BED!

SATURDAY!!! OMG!!
Well, the big day has finally come, and I'm hardly nervous for it surprisingly. To support the team, I put my Pink-Tee on, and, I pull out the black shirt with red pants. It's go time folks.

My list...the last time I use my poor LBS.

2 Squirtle(Smash Turn)
1 Wartortle
2 Blastoise ex
2 Pidgey
1 Pidgeotto
2 Pidgeot
1 Mew ex
1 Lugia ex
1 Latias *
2 Onix
2 Steelix ex
1 Regirock ex
3 Jirachi DX
1 Jirachi HL
2 Holon's Castform
2 Holon's Magneton
26 Pokemon

2 Steven's Advice
2 Rocket's Admin
1 Warp Point
1 Switch
2 Holon Transciever
1 Holon Adventurer
2 Holon Mentor
3 Rare Candy
3 Celio's Network
3 Power Tree
1 Island Cave
1 Space Center
2 Swoop Teleporter
2 Pokemon Retriever
26 Trainers

8 Water Energy
That's the list, only two changes actully. Other then that, it remained the same.

R1: Mirror...
Well, I got practically nothing, meanwhile..I'm staring death in the face, and trying to come back somehow...but no dice. I am able to get two prizes, but that's about it.
0-1
R2: MetaNite (Will C or something)
All I can say is wow. I get a slow set up, but so does he. So, I take advantage of this a bit, and set up not one..BUT TWO Steelix ex's, and just rampage through his set up, taking this game rather quickly.
1-1
R3: Delta (Michael B.)
Well, this game I just got set up really, REALLY fast, if I remember correctly. I pulled out a fast Regirock, and he...just got a slow set up. I believe he two like two prizes, but after that..I took over that game with Regi, and won.
2-1
R4: Queendom (Hot_Carl)
In this game, we both got set up rather fast, and I was able to build a fast lugia and kill his queen. However...I soon found out how mean a birdy could be, with a Pidgeot d and Holon energy, I was completely shut down, and couldn't draw into any energy...
2-2
R5: RaiEggs(Martin M. Nats Champ.)
Well, this game was a drag for me. I got set up, sure, but just a little late. I wasn't able to get rid of all the Raichu's in time, and I got Zzzaped to death. @.@
2-3
R6: LudiCargo (Brent S. SpazCrackers)
This game was kinda hard, but I felt bad for Spaz, since he wasn't getting much, and whatever he did get was killed. However, he did manage to get to two prizes, but...I ended up winning. I'M SORRY DUDE! ;_;
3-3
R7: MetaNite (Dunno the name.)
Well, this was really a repeat of the last metanite game, EXCEPT, I got a really fast set up. The guy managed to ko one Steelix I believe, but I sent up another, and rampaged through, winning the game.
4-3
R8: MIRROR!
Wow, this game...I was...just amazed. We both get set up, both get a Steelix up. He uses Lanette's and stuff rather then the Holon Engine, me, using the Engine. He kills my Pidgeot, I kill his pidgeot, so on, so forth. I end up getting Pidgeot again, and ended up sending it active near the end, and he clutched me in with Mime. I cluctched his mime. He did the same thing, and then I ko'ed the mime, having a Steelix on my bench with 40 on it. He then sent up his own Steelix, I had one prize to his four, and his Jirachi on bench. He had two options, ko the Pidgeot, or damage the Steelix. He ko'ed the pidgeot..and I sent in the Steelix for game. GG man, that one really made me think.
5-3
So, before the game I was told that I would probably make it in..but, that wasn't the case. I ended up in 50th place.
I guess that was okay for a first time in 15+, though I was really hopin' that I'd get top 32.
Afterward, I go up to the room, and just kinda relax a little again, then head back down, and before I know it, it's time for the NapNap tourney. I only ended up playing like one round, but...I WON THE IPOD FOR THE THING!!! DOES IT!!! Well, then I ended up going back to my room, since me and two friends decided to pass through "unauthorized" halls, and I got the trouble. But, I guess it's all good...
Sunday:
Well, I get up rather late actully, and watch some of the matches in top 32, and top 16. I saw Tad M. lose though, I felt bad for the little guy, I was really wanting to see him make top four, but he did well, VERY well. Great job dude.
I decide to hang out with the whole crew again, trying to get what's left of worlds. I found out some things from BT and them, about Grinder. Like how Yamato is Vader, and that in order to beat him, you just gotta swim under him. I'LL KEEP THAT IN MIND! XD
I played in the staff event that was going on, and I ended up getting two ex's from the whole thing, and then taking my leave to the play area for the E4 Challenge.
I played against Ness, with my n00bish Banette thing, and lost, >.<. I ended up staying up for such a long time, till about 4:30 their time...before hitting the sack. But, I had alot of fun with Dan, Aaron, Peter, AND ALL OF THEM!!!
Monday:
Well...I said my good-byes, and with that...I left for NC once more, but this is something I will NEVER forget.
Props:
The Miller Family.
The Malec's!
Dan R.
Elissa
Twitchy! (Of course)
Omizzle
Retarded Burger King Song <3
Winning the Ipod
Aaron Curry.
Kyle Sabelhaus.
MATT KERSHNER!
Peter Ortiz.
I think German Aerodactyl
7-11!!
My Dad
My Mom.
Singing the Retarded Burger King Song in public.
And soooooo much more.

Slops
Matt not making it.
Bobby losing to Lunasol
Jim Malec for not making it.
Elissa for losing on flips.
Any of my friends that didn't make it to top 32/Worlds in general.

AND THAT'S THE REPORT! If there's anythin' I forgot, lemme know.
 
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Hey dude, you did good for just coming into 15+ this year, honestly... 14th at Nats? Reynolds ftw.

There's always next year! ; D

~TJ
 
Ugh, even I was hurting from how bad the Pidgeot d messed you up. I think you showed good SOTG by playing it out 'til the end though, I do the same thing. =D

Seeya at nats next year maybe?
 
ahhh Pretzels FTW!! hey man you did good though first year in 15+ and you top 16 at nats...don't sweat it ;) this season should be funnnn.

wish I could've been there!! GJ.
 
Well it sucks that your resistance was low, all because of your 3rd round opponent (God I hate him soooooo much lol). Anyways, GJ and once I get my car and License, you'll be seeing me more often when I drive to all of the NC Premier events. I will definitely see you at Nats though, as I am saving my money to go there too.

-Peter
 
Great job Dude!!! You had an awesome year with qualifying for Worlds and top 14 at Nats in the toughest age group and just moving into it.
 
You had a GREAT year Mike, especially in just moving up to the major leagues (15+)! You made all of us in the NC/SC and TN area very proud with your play! Hope to see you and your family in the near future!

Keith
 
dude i was actually mentioned in ur report i feel so special. omg YAA GJ!!! u still did super awesome i mean if i was in the 15+ i think i would probably come in 111th again lololol. gj!
 
The BK song that we sang out loud was awesome! We all did a great job lol. BK FTW!
 
Da da da da (repeat x32)
I work at Burger King making flame-broiled Whoppers
I wear paper hats
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Ding! fries are done
Ding! fries are done
Ding! fries are done
Ding! fries are done
I gotta run
I gotta run
I gotta run
I gotta run
Don't bob for fries in hot fat
It really hurts bad and so do skin grafts
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Where is the bell?
Where is the bell?
Can't hear the bell
Where is the bell?
DING! fries are done
Ding! fries are done
Ding! fries are done
Ding! fries are done
I work at Burger King making flame-broiled Whoppers
I wear paper hats
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Would you like an apple pie with that?
Ding! fries are done
Ding! fries are done
Ding, fries are done
Ding fries are donnnnnnneee
 
Does it! Dan makes top 3 in props XD gj buddy! sunday night was soo fun but i was a lil depressed ugh. i almost passed out too lol. thnk god for those giant slurpeez and that bag of pretzels rofl. ttys
 
OMG, I got 2nd in props. Can I go to worlds???? Sunday night was godly but you guys deedeedeed and didnt wake me up. there's always next year.
 
WOw! I'm sooo excited! I was in the props section! Maybe that's cause I didn't bust your chops about the hotel thing cause of your choice in people to RUN around the hotel with! LOL!
 
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