The 2008 NC State Championship - Top 8
Decklists Below !!
North Carolina's 2008 Standard State Championships were held this past weekend at Hero's Haven in Burlington, NC. (Yes - the same event that was cancelled by Wizards of the Coast earlier this year, and brought back to life by the Premier TO's.) Why it was cancelled we may never know - but if attendance proves anything, it is this - Cancellation of Standard States should never have been considered in the first place.
2008 Attendance and New NC States Record - 217 players
That's Correct. North Carolina's 2008 Standard State Championships set a new, all time record for NC !
(That's a crystal clear message if I ever heard one!)
Many players consider "States" to be "the" fun event of the year - and we always try to make it a blast. This year's event was no exception.
Players were "Headhunting" for the bounties we placed on previous State Champions, Judges that we're taking the day off to play, and of course we had to target one of NC's long-time players - Rick Johnson.
Hanging out on the porch at Hero's Haven was a temptation in itself with their full kitchen and Mike Gernikin steadily cooking all day long. Didn't have time to stop for breakfast on the way? NO PROBLEM. Fresh Sausage and Ham biscuits were available on the porch! Hero's Haven kept food available for players all day! The variety of tempting smells from the porch included everything from Barbecue, Chicken, Hot Dogs, Steak, Baked Potatoes, Veggies, and even Octopus!! (Think I'm kidding?!?)
All of that in addition to the snack bar with homemade cookies, cake, Yoohoos!, candy bars, and more. Even had a guy selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts!! None of that suit you? Well then there's an ice cream parlor right next door!! Mayberry's !!
(Great Milkshakes!!)
If you were unable to attend the 2008 State Championships - I'm sorry. ;) You truly missed an event.
217 Players all having a great time! With so many people to trade with, talk with, play with, there's just nothing like a "BIG" event. Just ask someone that was there!!
THIS was the kind of event that makes for fond memories.
THIS was the kind of event that you want to "write home" about.
THIS was the kind of event that brings our entire community closer.
Throughout the day, we received MANY comments from a variety of folks about how "cool" the event was. Those comments make it all worthwhile and on behalf of Hero's Haven and the Shuffle Up crew, I would like to thank all of you for making this weekend another one of those memorable events. Memorable for players, staff, store... Everybody.
We'll be having a PTQ at Hero's Haven on Nov 22nd. Obviously I can only estimate how many folks will be in attendance - but I'm sure that it will be a great time no matter how many people play!!
So - Get ready - Plan on it - and we'll see you on the 22nd !!!
