2006 Chief Delphi Web Hug!

[Brandon Martus]

It's that time again. Time for everybody to come face to face and get out from behind those monitors, keyboards, and thousands of miles of Internet.

What: 2006 Chief Delphi Web Hug
When: Thursday, April 27, 2006 12:00 Noon
Where: Courtyard between Hall C and the Dome. (map (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/misc/webhug.png); the big orange/black 47)
Who: You have a forum account? You're invited.

Mike Martus (from Chief Delphi) will give a quick hello, let people meet & greet, share some statistics and hand out some goodies. It shouldn't take too long (15-20 minutes).

This year, again, we will be having a raffle. It will work the same way as last year. Starting tonight at Midnight (Eastern) we will be giving away 15 raffle tickets each hour. You may get one this coming week, and one next week, for a total of two chances to win. You'll see the link show up top above the spotlight -- it will show for 1 minute (the 47th minute of each hour). We'll be picking the winners before the webhug, to save some time, but you must be present to win, and pick up your prize -- a limited edition 2006 web hug t-shirt.

People have mentioned that in the past they forgot about the webhug because Thursday is a very busy day. So, again like last year, you can get a text message reminder. Go into your user cp, click Text Mesasge Reminders (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/textremind.php?) and set up your reminder.

If you don't know what the Web Hug is, and want to learn about previous years, see these links:

photos: webhug photos (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/tags/webhug)
info: 2005 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36847) 2004 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27095) 2003 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19785) 2002 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3517) 2001 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13516)

[Barry Bonzack]

Wouldn't miss it for anything. Can't wait to meet new faces and see old friends again.

[artdutra04]

w00t! I'll be there! :D

[KathieK]

I've been waiting for this announcement! Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

Finally!!! I love hugs.

[Tytus Gerrish]

yes! mabye il fianly get a shirt now

[Billfred]

If I make it to Atlanta this year, I'm so there.

[Freddy Schurr]

Yes, I will be making my first appearence at the Championships! Can't wait to see all the members!

[Elgin Clock]

Awesome.. I will be attending again this year!
Webhug number umm.. 3 for me in 5 years.

See you all there!

Oh, and if you are going to the webhug, upload a pic of yourself here on CD before the time ATL comes around so we all know who you are.

[Peter Matteson]

I was wondering when this thread would start.

I'll be there providing I'm not fixing anything during lunch, which is what I'm usually doing on Thursday.

[anna~marie]

yessss.... *psyched*

[Pat McCarthy]

Definetly coming. I wouldn't miss it for...lunch!

[Jon K.]

Brandon, Thanks for the reminder feature again, that thing is great. Its the only reason I remembered last year.

[Joe Matt]

Depends.......

1.) If I'm going for sure
2.) When my flight gets in

I'll see what I can do........

[Greg Marra]

I was wondering when this thread would start.

I'll be there providing I'm not fixing anything during lunch, which is what I'm usually doing on Thursday.

It will be an excellent break from driving for me. At least Thursdays are significantly less hectic :D

[Peter Matteson]

It will be an excellent break from driving for me. At least Thursdays are significantly less hectic :D

Speaking of my number one reason for fixing things through the lunch break... :rolleyes:

[Conor Ryan]

Last year was fun, I'm definetly going again, no more long user name though....

What was more fun last year?
(http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21436)

Sharpieing Corey (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21436)?
Genia Toss (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21338)?
Something better will happen this year though...

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Last year was fun, I'm definetly going again, no more long user name though....

What was more fun last year?
(http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21436)

Sharpieing Corey (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21436)?
Genia Toss (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21338)?
Something better will happen this year though...
Sharpieing Corey, fo sho'

[Andy Baker]

Last year was fun, I'm definetly going again, no more long user name though....

What was more fun last year?
(http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21436)

Sharpieing Corey (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21436)?
Genia Toss (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21338)?
Something better will happen this year though...


Maaan... I missed that stuff last year. I think that my name was called for a raffle shirt too. This year, the "Bill and Andy Show" in the FIRST Conference sessions is from 10-10:45 on Thursday, and not at noon. I will not miss the hug.

Andy B.

[Koko Ed]

I'll be there with this year's Fantasy FIRST awrd t-shirt for everyone to sign.

[Alex Burman]

I can't wait, this will be my first and I'm so excited!

[omutton]

That's a big 10-4! I will be there for sure! Last year I won a T SHIRT!! YAY.....Hope to see old friends and meet new people! Come say hi to me!

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Not the picture!!!!!!

Gahhhh.

[Jay Trzaskos]

I'm psyched for another awesome Web Hug. I've already signed up for all the text messages since John won't be hanging around the pits to bring me up this year.

[KTorak]

I'll be there again this year :) I'm assuming that Courtney B from 1023 (2005 Web Hug T-Shirt Winner) will be present as well. :)

[Nuttyman54]

First time going and most certainly not the last!

[Andy Grady]

DOH!

Can't make the web hug this year, I'll be over at da Vinci for Vex. Come visit me so I dont feel left out!!! I will accept all hugs...ahem...thank you.

-Andy Grady

[Chris Marra]

That picture of Corey reminds me of this one during build season (http://chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22616) of Ashley of Team 1511, and the notable lack of sharpieing.

This is my first year attending Nationals, and I just started getting active on CD too (joing in 2004, didn't post for 1.5 years). I'm looking forward to meeting people there, and maybe getting a T-shirt ;-)

[Kims Robot]

This has probably been thought of already, but have you guys thought of selling CD tshirts for people to buy & get signed at the webhug? It could be a great fundraiser for CD if you guys are still in the need of sponsorship.

Hmm... sell a tshirt & sharpie for $15 :)

[Koko Ed]

This has probably been thought of already, but have you guys thought of selling CD tshirts for people to buy & get signed at the webhug? It could be a great fundraiser for CD if you guys are still in the need of sponsorship.

Hmm... sell a tshirt & sharpie for $15 :)
I'd go for that!

[Simon Strauss]

Awesome.. I will be attending again this year!
Webhug number umm.. 3 for me in 5 years.

See you all there!

Oh, and if you are going to the webhug, upload a pic of yourself here on CD before the time ATL comes around so we all know who you are.

I'm guessing that the pic of my back i have up now doesn't count. ill be there and ill try to get a new pic up before that.

[Nuttyman54]

This has probably been thought of already, but have you guys thought of selling CD tshirts for people to buy & get signed at the webhug? It could be a great fundraiser for CD if you guys are still in the need of sponsorship.

Hmm... sell a tshirt & sharpie for $15

count me in!

[Kim Masi]

Sharpieing Corey, fo sho'


im not gunna let that happen. "fo sho"

[kjhobin]

Yay! i got a raffle ticket!

so why am i up at 1:47 AM.....?

o right, the raffle ticket... must need more coffee
not really, english essay :-(

[Chris Marra]

im not gunna let that happen. "fo sho"
That's right, because you're both getting sharpied.

[KTorak]

Got one :)

[KathieK]

Got one too!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Inspections cease for the web hug, since everyone is outside. See you there.

[Joe Matt]

I'll be there for the 4th year in a row. Look for me, uh, I guess?

[CmptrGk]

im going to be at the webhug. andy and jaine probably will be also.

i can't wait :)

[Greg Needel]

oh yea...I'll be there

[Sara Milton]

I'll be there!! Got my ticket this morning! :D

[Cody Carey]

Providing that The robot is in working order, and I am not suffering from starvation and sleep deprivation, I'll be there.
However... My cell phonne is on the fritz, and I am a very forgetful person, So if anyone sees me in Atlanta, Could you remind me about it ??? :)

[Dillon Compton]

I'll *try* to be there.

However, we are completly overhauling our drivebase on thursday, so...

[anna~marie]

yessss Just got my ticket..
pretty much it went like this:
siging up online for SAT's... look at clock... *GASP*
:D

[Mike Martus]

FIRST has rules against selling stuff at their events. Sorry.

This has probably been thought of already, but have you guys thought of selling CD tshirts for people to buy & get signed at the webhug? It could be a great fundraiser for CD if you guys are still in the need of sponsorship.

Hmm... sell a tshirt & sharpie for $15 :)

[Chris Marra]

Up one ticket, and now I've got two text messages that will hopefully remind me to get over there.

[Elgin Clock]

FIRST has rules against selling stuff at their events. Sorry.

I'm sure there is nothing against pre-sales, and taking delivery at a FIRST event.

[geeknerd99]

Got one.

Would it be in bad taste to wear the web hug t-shirt I won last year to the web hug? (Just wondering, probably not going to do it anyway)

[neo]

Got one as well.

This will be my first webhug. It sounds fun.

[Elgin Clock]

Would it be in bad taste to wear the web hug t-shirt I won last year to the web hug?

That's like the guy who wears the concert shirt of the band he is seeing AT the concert..

Don't be that guy!!!!

[Kevin Kolodziej]

That's like the guy who wears the concert shirt of the band he is seeing to the concert..

Don't be that guy!!!!

Hey, I have never seen Megadeth without wearing a Megadeth shirt...along with 1000 or so of my fellow metalheads =)

Oh yeah...webhug....I'LL BE THERE!!

Kev

[Dylan]

Oh yeah...webhug....I'LL BE THERE!!
Kev

Me too!

[looneylin]

Hugfest here I come!

[Brandon Martus]

Got one.

Would it be in bad taste to wear the web hug t-shirt I won last year to the web hug? (Just wondering, probably not going to do it anyway)
I'd be wearing mine, if I could make it to Atlanta. Mine would be a 2006 one, tho :p

[Peter Matteson]

That's like the guy who wears the concert shirt of the band he is seeing AT the concert..

Don't be that guy!!!!

Elgin beat me to it.

I gotta second that don't be that guy.

[Freddy Schurr]

Yeah, it should be a good time!

[Dillon Compton]

Hoorah, my first webhug...I've got a ticket too!

Now...*prays to every god he's ever heard of*...Lets let me have the time to make it out of the pits this year, okay universe?

[Courtneyb1023]

I went last year and won a shirt. It was really cool to get to see everybody. I'm really looking forward to going again! I hope it isn't as hot this year as it was last year. Large group hugs and muggy heat don't usually mix...should be fun either way.

[Brandon Martus]

I'd be wearing mine, if I could make it to Atlanta. Mine would be a 2006 one, tho :p
I lied -- plans have changed -- I'll see you all at the Web Hug!

-Brandon

[CourtneyB]

WOOHOOOO ILL BE THEREE!!!!!!!!!! I WILL SEE EVERYONE THERE AGAIN...ITS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN TO SEE EVERYONE AND STUFF!
SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!!

-COURTY-

[tiffany34990]

i hope everyone has fun at the web hug... ill be missing all the fun!

good luck to everyone!

[Alex Burman]

YES! I got my first raffle ticket! I can't wait to meet everyone.

[JackN]

I screwed up and didn't get a chance to right down my raffle ticket number :mad: . Is their some way that people who dont get a chance to right it down can still have it?

[Pat Fairbank]

I screwed up and didn't get a chance to right down my raffle ticket number :mad: . Is their some way that people who dont get a chance to right it down can still have it?
There is indeed a way. Just go to http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/webhug.php.

[Joe J.]

I got both my raffle tickets see you all there!

[Alex Burman]

[Episode 3 Vader] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! [/Episode 3 Vader]
I got my second raffle ticket but I just realized today that the majority of my team (my self included) aren't leaving until later Thursday.

[JackN]

Thanks Pat, when I got my second ticket it displayed the number for my FIRST one

[VEN]

I'll be there in the Dean Simmons and the Kamen Brothers shirt :D

[Kyle Love]

I'm pumped! That's all I can say....

[Mike Schroeder]

hey brandon, what if i sent a "Big Mike" stand in, seeing as i will be in a rather important meeting thursday afternoon....

[Barry Bonzack]

we don't really need to print out and bring our raffle, right? I got both of mine while at school.

[Greg Marra]

we don't really need to print out and bring our raffle, right? I got both of mine while at school.

You can go to http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/webhug.php and print out the raffle tickets. Just click on their numbers.

[VEN]

yay got my ticket

[anna~marie]

webhug rocked!
thanks CD

[KTorak]

Anyone have the stats that were announced like in 2005? I was unfortunately at the Omni eating lunch when I remembered the Webhug...30 minutes after it started.

[lukevanoort]

I couldn't go, my team was too strapped for cash. Maybe next year...

[Koko Ed]

The webhug was a blast!
It just gets better and better everytime I go! I love seeing my CD friends when I go and I got a cool CD webhug shirt too (which I already got taco splat on :( ).

[Joe Matt]

Anyone have pictures/video of Krass being thrown in the drink? :)

[Barry Bonzack]

Daniel posted a great link (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/24643) of the webhug, but I want to see more pics from outside of the circle. Upload your webhug pics to CD media soon!

yet another great time of meeting people, being with friends, and tossing Genia around.

[anna~marie]

.. and laughing at Barry's hat...

[Cody Carey]

Sorry CRT couldn't come for long. (we were there for the first minute and a half :) )



We had to eat... robots make me hungry.:rolleyes:

[Kyle Love]

The tshirt rocks, I know last year I really wanted one, and finally I got one. I am almost too scared to wear it, but I am sometime soon. It was a blast!

[artdutra04]

Anyone have pictures/video of Krass being thrown in the drink? :)Yes. And you'll enjoy watching it. :p

Format: Windows Media
Size: 6.33 Mb
Download: Dunking Wars (http://www.team228.org/video/misc/dunking-wars_cd-webhug-2006.wmv)

[KathieK]

There were a bunch of us on the Vex fields that wanted to go in the worse way but our lunch break was different from FRC's... :(

[Brandon Martus]

Thanks to everybody who showed up .. there was a nice turnout. It was great to see all of you.

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[KTorak]

Darn it. It figures I'd win when I wasn't able to show up...blah.