Attn: College Students

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.



A few of us were talking a we thought it'd be a good idea to have a College Student get together at Nationals. We're planning to meet at 9:30 pm on Thursday night in Downtown Disney. We figure that we'll probably end up heading over to Pleasure Island at some point. We're trying to keep this only to college students so please respect our wishes. We're planning to meet at the gigantic fountain between Planet Hollywood and the AMC Movie Theater. This is on the West Side of Downtown Disney. A map of downtown disney is linked below. If you're interested in showing up, get in touch with me.

Matt

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Posted by Ken Leung at 03/27/2001 2:57 AM EST


Student on team #192, Gunn Robotics Team, from Henry M. Gunn Senior High School.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



I like to stress the point that this is a College Students get together...

We feel a lot better if everyone going is actually a college student, which usually mean they will be at least 18 years old. As adults we will be responsible for ourselves, and won't be responsible for anyone younger...

Matt and I might be checking ID's, but I do not want it to come down to that... So, please respect our wishes...

One more thing, remember to clear this with the person in charge of your team. I don't want them to think that college students in their team are uncontrolable (or that they think they are too good to stay with high school students). Make sure they know this is a once-a-year event that really mean a lot to us...
We are all going to Nationals with a team, and so we should make sure they know we will be back with the team as soon as possible :-)

Hopefully it will be a fun night, but I have no idea when it will end...

Time will tell...

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Posted by Christina Alzona at 03/27/2001 12:11 PM EST


Other on team #271, Mechanical Marauders, from Bay Shore High School and Verizon.


In Reply to: please clear this with your team leader
Posted by Ken Leung on 03/27/2001 2:57 AM EST:



Checking IDs, huh? Knowing my luck, I'll forget mine or lose it just in time. :-) I've already lost that stupid thing for about a week or so. It should be a lot of fun, as long as everyone can find the big fountain next to Planet Hollywood. :-) Pleasure Island closes at 2 am, so we have until at least then. I'll see you all there.

~Christina ºoº

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Posted by Erin at 03/27/2001 7:29 AM EST


Other on team #65, Huskie Brigade, from Pontiac Northern High School and GM Powertrain.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Well, since I will be nineteen by then (my birthday is in 4 days) it won't be fun!! it only sounded fun last year since I just turned 18 :(

hope you college kiddo's have fun.

-erin

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/27/2001 8:09 AM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Doesn't the fact that you're a college student make it difficult to get there on thurs? Maybe it's just cause I'm a college student without an actual team of my own, but I'e got tests and classes and crap on thursday....

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 9:14 AM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


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Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 8:09 AM EST:



You'd think we would. And well, I know at least I do. So I'm playing hookey for Nationals. Well, not really. We have the blessing of the Engineering Department so I figured any complaining professor can take it up with them.

Matt

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/27/2001 11:42 AM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


In Reply to: Re: Maaan...
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 9:14 AM EST:



Yet another reason for me to get myself a university sponsored team. Looks like I'll have to do it now. Except some Pennsylvania team has already claimed the Aggie name. I mean come on, who ever heard of the Pennsylvania Aggies anyways? I guess we'll just have to be "The Real Aggies" or possibly The Wrecking Crew, depending on the fuzziness of next year's game. :^)

Kevin
Texas A&M Class of '03 (To explain the whole Aggie rant)

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Posted by Stephen Riley at 03/27/2001 11:55 PM EST


Engineer on team #419, RAMBOTS, from Wentworth Institute of Technology and sponsors? what are they?.


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Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 11:42 AM EST:



yea i have the same prob as you man, my college is not a part of FIRST aymore it seems and so some of my profs are giving me a real hard time about going to Nationals and missing classes, well alright only one hardass is, but i don't like that guy anyway and he doesn't like me, but hope it works out for you.

Steve

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Posted by Jon - T190 at 03/27/2001 9:26 AM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Mass Academy of Math and Science and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.


In Reply to: Maaan...
Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 8:09 AM EST:



Sorry kev... :)
had to.

I'm going under the watchful eye of the WPI Provost's office and the Communications group. Both ups and downs... My tests are moved, hurray for midterm week.(ie, little homeworks, big tests)

I want to be at this gathering but family plans may interfere. Those few moments when i'm not doing something Team related, i'll be at the WPI table answering questions about WPI life and what not...

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Posted by Deej- T190 at 03/27/2001 10:19 AM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompeii, from Mass Academy and WPI.


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Posted by Jon - T190 on 03/27/2001 9:26 AM EST:



: Sorry kev... :)
: had to.

: I'm going under the watchful eye of the WPI Provost's office and the Communications group. Both ups and downs... My tests are moved, hurray for midterm week.(ie, little homeworks, big tests)

: I want to be at this gathering but family plans may interfere. Those few moments when i'm not doing something Team related, i'll be at the WPI table answering questions about WPI life and what not...

Hahahaha JonAbad said "whatnot"....(our hampster/mascots' name)...

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Posted by Jon - T190 at 03/27/2001 2:49 PM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Mass Academy of Math and Science and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.


In Reply to: Re: hahahhaha - (cough) i mean...
Posted by Deej- T190 on 03/27/2001 10:19 AM EST:



hm... Whatnot Fan Club... Come to the WPI table to see...

: : I want to be at this gathering but family plans may interfere. Those few moments when i'm not doing something Team related, i'll be at the WPI table answering questions about WPI life and what not...

: Hahahaha JonAbad said "whatnot"....(our hampster/mascots' name)...

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Posted by Rob Zeuge at 03/27/2001 9:17 AM EST


Coach on team #121, Rhode Warrior, from University of Rhode Island and Naval Undersea Warfare Center.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



A couple of the College students (and college age people who are actually working instead of going to school) may be interested. We will try to talk to you on on practice day down there.

Robert Zeuge
rzeu0470@postoffice.uri.edu

p.s.- I still havent seen your bot shooting the balls, it must be quite a site to see!

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 2:05 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Re: Attn: College Students
Posted by Rob Zeuge on 03/27/2001 9:17 AM EST:



Just come find me at team 73's pit. I should also be at the webhug. Make sure to ask for the right Matt however, there are a lot of us running around (on my team too!).

As far as the robot shooting, we enjoy watching it. :) Team 25 had a picture on their site of us shooting a ball in but I can't seem to find it now. We should have some posted at some point. ;)

Matt

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Posted by Michael "Special K" Krass at 03/27/2001 12:09 PM EST


Other on team #271, Mechanical Marauders, from Bay Shore High School and Verizon.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Christina and I will both be there, of course.

I just wanted to stress that it's probably pretty important that everyone makes sure they've got a way back to their hotel ahead of time. In the case of the Days Suites, the shuttle buses stop running when the parks close. We've been told we might be able to arrange transportation through the hotel, but we're also prepared to pay the cab fare to get back.

Just a note, and I look forward to seeing you all down in Florida.

~ Michael


: A few of us were talking a we thought it'd be a good idea to have a College Student get together at Nationals. We're planning to meet at 9:30 pm on Thursday night in Downtown Disney. We figure that we'll probably end up heading over to Pleasure Island at some point. We're trying to keep this only to college students so please respect our wishes. We're planning to meet at the gigantic fountain between Planet Hollywood and the AMC Movie Theater. This is on the West Side of Downtown Disney. A map of downtown disney is linked below. If you're interested in showing up, get in touch with me.

: Matt

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Posted by Anne Bergeron at 03/27/2001 12:26 PM EST


Coach on team #608, Prowling Panthers, from Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia Tech/NASA/UTC/Ford/Ike Murray.


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Posted by Michael on 03/27/2001 12:09 PM EST:



There are about 8 of us Georgia Tech undergrads going on this trip. We are actually getting a 15 passenger van from Tech to take with us. For those of you staying at the Days Suites East or close, we'll probably be able to give you a ride. I have to talk it over with them first though because I don't know if they want to go. I'll post again when I know for sure.

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Posted by Chris Hibner at 03/27/2001 2:27 PM EST


Coach on team #308, Walled Lake Monster, from Walled Lake Schools and TRW Automotive Electronics.


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Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



I don't know about you guys, but this college student will be at the ESPN Club on the Boardwalk watching my beloved Wolverines take on Boston College in the hockey final four. If anyone from B.C. wants to come out, we can see who's cheering section is louder.

-Chris

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Posted by colleen - T190 at 03/27/2001 4:16 PM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science and WPI.


In Reply to: What about the Frozen Four?
Posted by Chris Hibner on 03/27/2001 2:27 PM EST:



B.C.--- geeez, no way!!

I don't even go to BU anymore and that's still true..

Go Wolverines!! :P

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Posted by Kevin at 03/27/2001 4:41 PM EST


Coach on team #308, Walled Lake Monsters, from Walled Lake Schools and TRW Automotive Electronics.


In Reply to: BC?!?
Posted by colleen - T190 on 03/27/2001 4:16 PM EST:



: B.C.--- geeez, no way!!

: I don't even go to BU anymore and that's still true..

: Go Wolverines!! :P

Of course, anyone not from B.C. is also welcome to come and cheer for Michigan. :)

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Posted by Hymnson at 03/27/2001 5:07 PM EST


Student on team #419, The Rambots, from Boston College High School and UMass Boston and Modern Assistance Programs, Inc..


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Posted by Chris Hibner on 03/27/2001 2:27 PM EST:

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Posted by Erin at 03/28/2001 12:07 PM EST


Other on team #65, Huskie Brigade, from Pontiac Northern High School and GM Powertrain.


In Reply to: What about the Frozen Four?
Posted by Chris Hibner on 03/27/2001 2:27 PM EST:



"beloved Wolverines"....

I guess I live closer to E. Lansing than you do.

Go State.

-Erin
"time to party with sparty!"

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Posted by Kevin at 03/28/2001 1:10 PM EST


Coach on team #308, Walled Lake Monsters, from Walled Lake Schools and TRW Automotive Electronics.


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Posted by Erin on 03/28/2001 12:07 PM EST:



: "beloved Wolverines"....

: I guess I live closer to E. Lansing than you do.

: Go State.

: -Erin
: "time to party with sparty!"

Erin,

Even if I lived in the center of East Lansing, it wouldn't stop me from cheering for my alma mater, the maize and blue. :)

Hope to see MSU in the finals on Saturday though. It'll give us a chance to reverse the outcome of the CCHA Championship game.

Kevin

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Posted by Kevin at 03/28/2001 1:10 PM EST


Coach on team #308, Walled Lake Monsters, from Walled Lake Schools and TRW Automotive Electronics.


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Posted by Erin on 03/28/2001 12:07 PM EST:



: "beloved Wolverines"....

: I guess I live closer to E. Lansing than you do.

: Go State.

: -Erin
: "time to party with sparty!"

Erin,

Even if I lived in the center of East Lansing, it wouldn't stop me from cheering for my alma mater, the maize and blue. :)

Hope to see MSU in the finals on Saturday though. It'll give us a chance to reverse the outcome of the CCHA Championship game.

Kevin

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 6:05 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



And for those who wonder what we're considering college students (i.e highschooler's taking college classes), we decided that if you have a valid College ID, you qualify. Hope everyone comes. :)

Matt

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Posted by colleen - T190 at 03/27/2001 8:21 PM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science and WPI.


In Reply to: Who Qualifys?
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 6:05 PM EST:



so basically almost any high schooler qualifies..

cause if that is the criteria.. pretty much our ENTIRE team, college & high school , would 'qualify' to go..

have fun

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 9:03 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Re: Who Qualifys?
Posted by colleen - T190 on 03/27/2001 8:21 PM EST:



Well, I hoped we wouldn't run in to problems like that. I'm hoping people are for the most part smart enough to figure out if they're college students or not. The main reason I said that was for dull enrollement people. And if you're under 18 you can't get into Pleasure Island anyway so it's a non-issue.

Matt who didn't think it would be THIS much trouble to get together.....

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Posted by colleen - T190 at 03/27/2001 9:41 PM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science and WPI.


In Reply to: Re: Who Qualifys?
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 9:03 PM EST:



just saying..

you're either in college or you're not...

seniors at massacademy are freshman in college too..

they are legitamite college freshman...

it isn't that hard.. college is college.. high school is high school.. dual is high school too.. i would think it's not hard either..

have fun

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 10:23 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Re: Who Qualifys?
Posted by colleen - T190 on 03/27/2001 9:41 PM EST:



There was a question asked about it so we thought that idea would work -- apparently not. I think the better question is what position do you have on your team? Are you a mentor or a student? And leave it at that.

Matt

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Posted by Patrick Dingle at 03/28/2001 1:55 PM EST


Coach on team #639, Red B^2, from Ithaca High School and Cornell University.


In Reply to: Re: Who Qualifys?
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 10:23 PM EST:



Even that won't work... us people from the academy (and wpi, if there's a difference) are just too strange. I don't know if i was a mentor or student last year.

Patrick

: There was a question asked about it so we thought that idea would work -- apparently not. I think the better question is what position do you have on your team? Are you a mentor or a student? And leave it at that.

: Matt

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/28/2001 3:31 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Re: Who Qualifys?
Posted by Patrick Dingle on 03/28/2001 1:55 PM EST:



If you don't know what you are, you weren't a mentor. There's a big difference no matter how much as a student you end up teaching to others.

Matt who didn't think this would be all that big of a deal and that people could decide for themseleves if they qualified *sigh*

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Posted by colleen - T190 at 03/28/2001 8:24 PM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science and WPI.


In Reply to: Re: Who Qualifys?
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/28/2001 3:31 PM EST:



if people decided for themselves, then anyone and everyone would come.. and no, it wouldn't be a big deal..

i think there's a fairly simple way to know if you're in high school or college..

all those with a high school diploma, raise your hands now..

very simple i would say.. but if that's not the deciding factor, why doesn't everyone just come and meet there!!

have fun

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/28/2001 9:09 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Re: Who Qualifys?
Posted by colleen - T190 on 03/28/2001 8:24 PM EST:



'Cept those with high school diplomas may have a college degree or may not be in college. I figure people are smart enough to figure out if they're in college or high school. If you want to be an idiot and show up when you're not in college, I can't stop you. Just don't be stupid please.

Matt who's had enough of this already

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Posted by Erin at 03/28/2001 12:05 PM EST


Other on team #65, Huskie Brigade, from Pontiac Northern High School and GM Powertrain.


In Reply to: Who Qualifys?
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 6:05 PM EST:



That's funny, at my college, your SS card is your ID. Guess you wouldn't let me in huh....

just thought i would throw a glitch in there.


erin

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/29/2001 12:44 AM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Who Qualifys?
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 6:05 PM EST:



The debate over who qualify's has gone on long enough so I'll make it simple. If you're a college student, then you know you're a college student. If there's any question about it, you're not. Simple as that.

Matt who hopes everyone that is not a college student will graciously abstain from attending

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Posted by Joe Ross at 03/29/2001 2:56 AM EST


Engineer on team #330, Beach Bot, from Hope Chapel Academy and NASA/JPL , J&F Machine, and Raytheon.


In Reply to: College students are College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/29/2001 12:44 AM EST:



: The debate over who qualify's has gone on long enough so I'll make it simple. If you're a college student, then you know you're a college student. If there's any question about it, you're not. Simple as that.

: Matt who hopes everyone that is not a college student will graciously abstain from attending

I know it has been said before, but it doesn't hurt to say it again. You MUST be 18 to get into Pleasure Island. Disney will check your IDs, so don't forget them.

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Posted by Joe Ross at 03/27/2001 7:30 PM EST


Engineer on team #330, Beach Bot, from Hope Chapel Academy and NASA/JPL , J&F Machine, and Raytheon.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



I guess I'm going. Matt threatened to drag me there on his robot cart if I didn't ;).

Don't know what shape I will be in (having flown all night the night before) or how late I'll stay, but I will show up.

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/27/2001 8:10 PM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


In Reply to: Re: Attn: College Students
Posted by Joe Ross on 03/27/2001 7:30 PM EST:



Listen to this schedule.
Take EE test at college that I luckily managed to get moved from Friday. Drive two hours to Houston in mad dash to catch plane. Fly two hours. Land in Orlando hopefully around 8 or 8:30.
Alright, so it's not as bad as I thought it'd be, but it still sucks. I'll hunt you people down, though.

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Posted by ChrisH at 03/29/2001 11:26 AM EST


Engineer on team #330, Beach 'Bots, from Hope Chapel Academy and NASA JPL, J & F Machine, Raytheon, et al.


In Reply to: Re: Attn: College Students
Posted by Joe Ross on 03/27/2001 7:30 PM EST:



Joe,

If you're really good on Thursday I might even let you have your room key etc. And I promise I won't tell your Mom what time you get in.

Your Roomie

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/27/2001 8:15 PM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Normal stuff? Team Stuff? FIRST Stuff? Should I borrow one of the Leopard suits or maybe drag the old bright orange Tiger suit out of storage?

I dunno about the last one. Disney always seems nervous about unsanctioned bright orange tigers walking around. In '98 they told me I couldn't go into EPCOT. Apparently for my own safety. Heatstroke and all that.

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 8:56 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: Attire?
Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 8:15 PM EST:



Casual. Nothing fancy for this. I should still be in team dress from the rest of the day. If you want to wear a tiger suit, go for it. We like tigers too. ;)

Matt

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Posted by Nate Smith at 03/28/2001 3:28 AM EST


Other on team #66, Frostbite, from Willow Run High School and GM Powertrain.


In Reply to: Attire?
Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 8:15 PM EST:



: I dunno about the last one. Disney always seems nervous about unsanctioned bright orange tigers walking around. In '98 they told me I couldn't go into EPCOT. Apparently for my own safety. Heatstroke and all that.

Hmm, they didn't really have a problem with my Phantom Outfit(full length black robe & hood) in '98...must have been the fur... =)

Nate

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/28/2001 8:36 AM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


In Reply to: Re: Attire?
Posted by Nate Smith on 03/28/2001 3:28 AM EST:



Actually, I think it was the fact that I'd hae been swarmed by a mob of little kids an disney wasjust jealous. :^) I got enough attention in '99 when I wore my tiger vest.

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/29/2001 11:48 PM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Looks as if I'm not gonna make it after all. My flight leaves Houston at 7, and arrives sometime after 10, so I don't think I'll be making it. :^) I tried, though. there just weren't any earlier flights available this late. Have fun without me.