Editor’s Note: Before I start this entry, I would like to make a statement. Like most Americans, I was shocked and saddened by the senseless bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon this past Monday. My heart goes out to the victims and their families, and I wish these violent attacks on innocent civilians would stop happening. My father is from the Boston area, and after taking two trips to New England in the past weeks, I feel a deep emotional attachment to Boston. I just wanted to show my support for Bostonians and Americans alike. We must stay strong.
This past weekend was the 2013 Pokemon Video Game Championships! This year it was being held in Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, in Foxboro, MA. Having just been up there for PAX East a few weeks ago, JDubz and I were pumped to get on the road and visit our home away from home! I took a bunch of photos so we are going to proceed in “Photolog Mode.”
We packed up the gang and got ready to drive up to Massachusetts!I love driving up to Boston because we pass so many windmills! They look just like the one I have in AC:NL! 😀We stayed at America’s Best Value Inn, which was a MUCH nicer hotel than the one we stayed at for PAX. This hotel even had a “night club” but DJ K.K. was nowhere to be found. 😛Approaching Gillette Stadium! I really liked this eBay Tower. Not sure what it’s purpose is though.Close up shot of Gillette Stadium. Pretty swanky!I *think* we’re in the right place… XDTalk about a Pokemon Stadium! While we weren’t actually competing in the stadium, they did have huge Pokemon logos up on the Jumbotrons! Imagine if we were able to play down on the field…?Pokemon SWAG! All competitors were able to download a special Ludicolo, which was a replica of last year’s PVGC Champion’s Ludicolo that was on his winning team.In addition, we also got these sweet Umbreon cards for the TCG!Waiting for the Swiss rounds to get underway!Even with my little Pokemon mascots cheering me on, I didn’t do so well. I went 0-4 in the Tournament before giving up. For those interested, my team was: Hydreigon, Gyarados, Drapion, Emboar, Glalie and Lucario. My main problem (I think) is that I approached this Tournament the wrong way – this team is probably better for a Singles battle. Most kids that had success had teams that worked together more harmoniously and had a theme, such as a Sandstorm team. For the next PVGC I’ll try to really focus on the dynamics of a Doubles battle and set my team up right!*sad face* LOL this is after I decided to drop out of the Tournament.JDubz did a little better than me and went 1-3 for the day. He’s the one on the left with the Umbreon hat. This photo was taken during his epic-ly long 20 minute battle with his opponent. If you’re interested, we have the footage from this Epic Steel Battle up on YouTube. Click the image to see the video!I kinda felt like Emolga in this pic lol!
Don’t worry about me, I wasn’t expecting to do well at the PVGC. I’m not really that competitive when it comes to Pokemon. I really just went for the StreetPasses, Pokemon giveaways and for an excuse to take another road trip. 🙂 I am happy to report that I am now the Mayor of the Cracker Barrel in Connecticut on Foursquare!! Hahaha!
That being said, I would be open if anyone has any Doubles teams suggestions for next year! Any and all suggestions are welcome and appreciated!
GLUXBOX 
Horrifying things happening in Boston! I was so sad to hear about all this…