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It's not that I CAN'T go to the Fest it's that I don't WANT to....I don't want to wake up in @wildthing and @Unchileno s room with a bad hangover and a sore ass!

How awesome is XI for having folks that do stuff like this? AND how FAN FRIGGIN TASTIC is @WldPenguin for putting this post together!!?? WOW!

As soon as we say we "can't" do something, we're right......we can't. Because we've already shut our minds to the possibilities before we even entertain the what-if's or the how-to's. Instead of saying "I can't afford to go", why not change that to "How can I afford to go"? This will open your mind up to many ideas that you wouldn't ever think about as soon as you said "can't". And this little "trick" works for many situations in life. If XI Fest is something you'd like to attend but you think you can't because of finances, please read on: So, over the next week or so, I'm going to share some ideas and tips that you can use to plan on attending XI Fest this year, either Euro or USA, and these same ideas and tips can be applied to other things you'd like to plan, save for, and experience in the future. But, before you know the tips and tricks of saving for a specific event, you first have to know your budget. How much is this trip going to cost? Without knowing that, you won't have a clear idea of exactly how much you'll need to set aside. A trip budget, as for anything else, can help keep you from overspending, while making sure you get to do the things you really want to do. Before I go any further, I'll say this.....even if you're just thinking about going, not sure about going, or would really like to go but aren't sure how you'll get there financially, then I suggest you first ask to be added to the PM regarding all of the XI Fest details for the US Fest, or check out and follow the posts regarding the Euro Fest. Information is being provided and discussed regarding hotel costs, things to do, etc., so you can get a better idea of how much money you'll need. Then determine how you'll get there. Will you need to fly, drive, carpool with someone that's along your route so you can share travel expenses? At which hotel will you choose to stay? Or do you live close enough that you won't need lodging? Can you share a room with other XI members in order to save on the hotel bill? Those are your two largest costs, and should be determined as closely to their actual costs as possible when planning. Then you can figure out how much you'll need for food, activities, souvenirs, etc. Once you have this ballpark dollar amount, divide it by the number of months that are left until the XI Fest. The Euro Fest is a bit sooner than the US Fest, but it's still possible if you set your mind to it. If you need help with your budget, let me know. I also have a great trip budgeting calculator that I can share with you. So, for example, let's say you've determined you need $1,000 for your trip to XI Fest. With 5 months left until the US Fest in September, that comes out to $200 per month. That might sound like a lot, so break it down even further. There's 20 weeks left until the fest, so that's $50 a week or $7 a day. That seems more manageable and attainable when you break it down like that. That $7 a day could be foregoing your Starbucks fix, or not ordering pizza for the third time this week Little things can add up to a lot over time. Another great idea to consider once you know how much you will need to save is to open up a bank account specifically for your trip, or whatever else you are saving for. Make sure you tell your bank you don't want a debit card for the account. This will make it more difficult to "borrow" money from it in a moment of weakness. Faithfully put the money in each week or month, and don't skip a deposit and tell yourself you'll make it up the next time. We usually don't end up making it up for whatever reason, and then we're behind with our plan. Also, the physical act of moving or depositing the money into a vacation or special fund is a good mental exercise in keeping the funds separate from your general sources of money. Thanks for reading, and please stay tuned for other tips and ideas for saving for your trip or other specific goal that you may have

Thanks again @Angelz i have been needing a new sig for ages

Thanks for the post. Excited to see you in Brussels, cause reading this post I know that you can!

Thank you All so much for the Birthday wishes, I had a truly special day and your wishes made it even more so!

you can look in your steam folder and find players these are your profiles you can also find your user maps and redownload them the file thats stated works from our website have pinned this thread

Well that sucks.. I did the maths and looked at my budgeting and really can't afford to go.. oh well already paid for my room so guess i'll have to go anyway.. thanks for ruining my budget @WldPenguin

hay pee burfday

That's an awesome sig @Sonovabich great job @Angelz!

SOB you should've used the guy in the red trousers.

Those were pretty fuckin COOL !!!!

But at the very beginning, I said if it's something you WANT to do.........

Thanks for the invite, But I can't seem to find a road above water that will let me drive there from Virginia USA . Have a great Dinner !!!

I'll just stick with my usual @AyaqGuyaq ? @AyaqGuyaq ?? @AyaqGuyaq ??? who???

Big deal - won't stop a single >IDIOT<

Very Nice !!

Your welcome!

Happy Birthday !!!!!!!

Happy Bday Daniel..have a good one

happy b day

Happy birthday sukkel

I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Daniel!

Hope you've had a wonderful birthday, Yacc!

Happy Birthday @Daniel !!!

Happy birthday, Daniel. I heard that your parents were so happy about the joy your birth caused to many people that they called you "Daniel Boon." To society, you know? Lol. Happy day. Ayaq

i'll be there aswell, its a 2h drive for me. but i'll manage, normally saturday and sunday, will see if i can get the friday a day off from work. Not sure yet for hotel or not. I can easily drive home or take the train. I'll keep ya noticed edd. on friday and the hotel

Lol.....

All the best

Some Idiot from Alaska? lol

But not you?Didn't you choose them.

Why not "Thunder Gun" or "Six Cats?" Lol. Ayaq

You were saying??? Winnipeg 4 Nashville 1 OOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOO neener neener!!!

ah the preds lost thats so sad snicker snicker

LOL Oh Em Gee. Umm I think you better look at their roster haha Almost the whole Nashville Predator team is CANADIAN!!!! hahahahaha 20 Canadians vs 5 Americans LOL https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NSH/2017.html Canada DOMINATES!!! LOL

Sasquatches be REAL, yo; they's the ones makin' all them crop circles!