2007 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: 2007 Chief Delphi Web Hug
When: Thursday, April 12, 2007 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). I may not be able to make it (working a field for IFI) this year.

As in previous years, we will be having a raffle this year. It will work the same way as last year. Starting right now, 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 2007 web hug t-shirt. It is white this year, so bring your Sharpie markers and get some signatures. Just added (4/6): a special prize in addition to the t-shirt.

People have mentioned that in the past they forgot about the webhug because Thursday is a very busy day. So, again like previous years, 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: 2006 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46313) 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)

[Michelle Celio]

The web hug sounds like so much fun.

I hope my team gets off the wait list and goes to Atlanta....I can't wait to meet all the rest of the chief delphi addicts.

Thank you to Mike & Brandon Martus for putting this together for everyone you two are truly an amazing duo.

Psst.. its the 47th minute...and no raffle button?

[Joe Matt]

I'll be there for my 5th year in a row. Who's the next fountain victim? I bet Conor, but if I get help we can get Adam too.

[Koko Ed]

I will set aside time to be there.

[Brandon Martus]

Psst.. its the 47th minute...and no raffle button?
It was broke -- check back at 10:47 EDT ;)

[Nuttyman54]

aw nuts, I'm flying in on Thursday night...oh well

[Tom Bottiglieri]

I'm not on the drive team this year, so hopefully I can make it.

[Conor Ryan]

It was broke -- check back at 10:47 EDT ;)
The CD-47 Bot probably stole the first 15 raffle tickets.

I'll be there to make it 3 in a row, I'll probably be bringing a towel too (no it won't be towel day, however towel day is coming up soon).

[Arefin Bari]

... will be making and apprearance for the 5th year in a row. =)

I'll be there for my 5th year in a row. Who's the next fountain victim? I bet Conor, but if I get help we can get Adam too.

So what's on the list that I need to bring?

[whytheheckme]

Oooo.. I'm a newbie. I can't wait!

Jacob

[Jaine Perotti]

I'll probably be there as well. :)

[JackN]

Back to Back years for me, I will be wearing my 2006 Autographed Web-Hug Shirt that I got at IRI.

[BandChick]

Five in a row for me too! I'll be there. Thanks to a handy text message reminder (because I'd lose my head without my cell phone calendar!).

[[527]phil]

This is the 3rd year my team will be there, and the 3rd year I'll be on the drive team. Hopefully i can come, i still have my raffle ticket from last year on my shelf :D

[whytheheckme]

YAY!!! Got a ticket. I printed it to PDF... Does this count?

EDIT: I just realized why it was so natural for me to get one of these tickets quickly.... My wooting-off skills do me good :p


Jacob

[Arefin Bari]

YAY!!! Got a ticket. I printed it to PDF... Does this count?

Jacob

Sure. Mike or Brandon isn't going to come after you if you mess a little thing up. They are nice. =)

[Michelle Celio]

I got my ticket too! (now I can go to bed...yes I stayed up to get a ticket...)

When they do the raffle, do they call by number or by name?
YAY!!! Got a ticket. I printed it to PDF... Does this count?
Jacob
I just saved the source code and the image thats on the ticket, I'll print it at school tomorrow.

[BandChick]

When they do the raffle, do they call by number or by name?

Last year they called by name. A LOT of people didn't bring their tickets. It was easier to just identify by username. (Hurray for WAIs!)

[Andy Baker]

I'll be there. Anyone has license to drag me out of the pits at 10 'til noon on Thursday. TechnoKat kids usually do a good job of making sure that Alan Anderson and I are there. Plus, Alan has this fancy PDA that zaps him when the time gets close.

AB

[Jeremiah Johnson]

If I can remember (no cellphone) I'll be there... I forgot last time I was in ATL in 2004...

[Bill Moore]

Last year they called by name. A LOT of people didn't bring their tickets. It was easier to just identify by username. (Hurray for WAIs!)

Yes, they do call by name. I plan to attend this every year, but always get sidetracked working on something or other. Some team members came back last year and said that one of my tickets had been pulled.
(I missed a free trip to Hawaii or something like that! :eek: )

This year, I won't even plan to attend, as I will be volunteering as a Teamwork Judge for the FLL World Festival on Thursday.

Enjoy!

[Michael Corsetto]

I'll be there for sure, a returning 2006 Web Hug T Shirt winner :D Look forward to seeing everyone there, can't wait. I already got my 1st raffle ticket too, w00t!

[Arefin Bari]

I'll be there. Anyone has license to drag me out of the pits at 10 'til noon on Thursday. TechnoKat kids usually do a good job of making sure that Alan Anderson and I are there. Plus, Alan has this fancy PDA that zaps him when the time gets close.

AB

I am on it, sir. =)

... If I can get the DMV to give me a drivers license, I think I am eligible for a license to drag you out of your pit.

[Ryan Dognaux]

I'm there, missed last year's for the first time since my involvement with FRC! Can't wait to get to Atlanta...

[Katie Reynolds]

Hey, I'll be there for the first time since 2002!!! :ahh:

[sanddrag]

yes, ladies and gentelmen, sanddrag will be making his first ever appearance at the Championship! I hope I remember to come out to this meetup. I'll signup for the text reminder.

[JohnBoucher]

For those of us that get our CD with our AM coffee, it doesn't work @ 4:47 :ahh:

[Pavan Dave]

Waaa??? I have been doing some procrastinated homework for the past three and a half hours and I could have had 4 chances???? Ba humbug!

Oh well 5th times a charm eh?
Ticket #124119


Pavan.

[Beth Sweet]

If someone can come and get me, I'll be there. I'll probably get distracted leading my scouts, so someone come and get me pleeeeeeease!

[Conor Ryan]

Is it possible to add the Web Hug to the CD Events list? After all, it is THE CD Event.

[BandChick]

If someone can come and get me, I'll be there. I'll probably get distracted leading my scouts, so someone come and get me pleeeeeeease!

I will happily dig you out of the stands, as I'm sure I'll have this roll on my team too =)

[WillZZZ]

I'll try to be there this year. I missed it last year as I was too busy working on things. Hopefully I can make it out there. :D

[Brandon Martus]

Is it possible to add the Web Hug to the CD Events list? After all, it is THE CD Event.
Good idea.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/event/detail/4419?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I'm there!

[Greg Marra]

I'm not flying out until Thursday evening! I guess I'll not be able to make it :( .

[Adare180]

i'll be there!! (at least try to) ....for some reason i've missed it for the past 3 years... think i was scouting or something. can't wait! :D

[Heretic121]

i will be there for year 4 in a row... *im still not sure how i made it in 04 + 06 on the drive team...

anyways cant wait... 15 days =X

*and maybe if i can figure out how to set up the WAI picture again...

[Chris Hibner]

Crap! I can't make it. I have to work until Friday afternoon so I won't be able to make it to Atlanta until Friday evening. Oh well, I'll just have to say hi to everyone Friday night and Saturday.

[Donut]

I'll try to make it there, I had fun just running into CD members at the Regional, this'll be even crazier!

[Josh Goodman]

Went to Champs last year...this year Hug is on my priority list....I will defiantly be there!

[Hiteak]

I got a ride to ATL with 1511, so i should be there.

[Nica F.]

^ coming!

[Josh Goodman]

I got a ride to ATL with 1511, so i should be there.

Yea Dan, you can be my date to the Web Hug. >.<

[Jaime65]

I always happen to miss the web hug but I cant wait for it this year I will be sure to be in attendance

[cire]

I will try to make it.. It will be my first year at the championships, I hope I am not busy at the time because this is something Ive always wanted to be at!

[RoboMadi]

I am on it, sir. =)

... If I can get the DMV to give me a drivers license, I think I am eligible for a license to drag you out of your pit.

DON"T LET HIM!!!!!

he'll probably get a reckless on the way out :p

Imad

[artdutra04]

Now with a new WAI pic that people can recognize me from (not many people could equate my old WAI pic to my longer hair!), I'll most likely be at the CD Webhug for the third year in a row. :D

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Now with a new WAI pic that people can recognize me from (not many people could equate my old WAI pic to my longer hair!), I'll most likely be at the CD Webhug for the third year in a row. :D

Holy crap! You have long hair!


On another note... I am always not paying attention when it hits the 47th minute after the hour... maybe I'll pay attention in ~20 minutes.

[RoboMadi]

And I forgot to RSVP......:rolleyes:

If someone(:D ) is not going to bribe me for some awesome ATL Chinese Food, I guess I'll be there.

Note for Elgin: Remind Dez
Note for Dez: Remind Tytus
Note for Tytus: Remind Arefin
Note for Arefin: Remind Billfred
Note for Billfred: Remind Umberalla Hat
Note for Umbrella Hat: Remind Jaine
Note for Jaine: Remind Michelle
Note for Michelle: remind all of the above to remind me......haha;)

Imad

[Elgin Clock]

And I forgot to RSVP......:rolleyes:

If someone(:D ) is not going to bribe me for some awesome ATL Chinese Food, I guess I'll be there.

Note for Elgin: Remind Dez
Note for Dez: Remind Tytus
Note for Tytus: Remind Arefin
Note for Arefin: Remind Billfred
Note for Billfred: Remind Umberalla Hat
Note for Umbrella Hat: Remind Jaine
Note for Jaine: Remind Michelle
Note for Michelle: remind all of the above to remind me......haha;)

Imad
Uh oh.. Why am I at the beginning of this reminder chain?? My memory sucks.. LOL :ahh:
Hope to see you in Atlanta Imad after Boston was a bust for ya. :(

See you in a couple weeks!

[IndySam]

I am so there! Web hug virgin.

[Sara Milton]

I'll be there! I got a ticket last night.:D

[dangerousdave]

One ticket in hand and last years shirt that I won will be on me. Dave

[Schnabel]

I plan to go, and I'll drag you two with me!
I'll be there. Anyone has license to drag me out of the pits at 10 'til noon on Thursday. TechnoKat kids usually do a good job of making sure that Alan Anderson and I are there. Plus, Alan has this fancy PDA that zaps him when the time gets close.

AB

Gahh... I clicked on the link to get a ticket and it said, "Sorry there was an error, please try again" then I tried again and whatcha know, they were gone. :(

[Ryan Dognaux]

Hey someone remind me, come get me I'll probably be in the 1646 pits, Arefin I'm putting you in charge of that.

[Joe Matt]

Is thre a contigency plan incase the skys open up like they always seem to atleast once in Atlanta?

[BandChick]

Is thre a contigency plan incase the skys open up like they always seem to atleast once in Atlanta?

My guess? It'll be inside :P

[Mike Martus]

No rain I promise...... However we will move just indoors - pit side if my weather machine needs to be rebooted that day.

[Kyle]

I got my Ticket just a few moments ago so I will be there, I am going to try to put up a new WAI pic so people can recognize me. I hope to see all of you there!






If anyone has a room or floor space I can stay at in ATL let me know please, I will help pay for a room or something thanks.

[BandChick]

If anyone has a room or floor space I can stay at in ATL let me know please, I will help pay for a room or something thanks.

Check this thread: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56228
Maybe Sam and Samm still have space =)

[Hiteak]

Now with a new WAI pic that people can recognize me from (not many people could equate my old WAI pic to my longer hair!)

I might have to do a new WAI for the opposite reason of going from long hair to short hair, which I haven't had since September.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

My WAI is from 2004... I don't plan on changing it anytime soon either. I don't have any recent pictures of myself. That's what happens when you're behind the camera.

[Schnabel]

I figured that no one would recognize me with my big eye (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/25556), so I uploaded a new WAI which is probably what I'll look like there!

[BandChick]

I'm going to recommend this, just like I do every year...
In 2004, ngreen had a really innovative idea:

ChiefDelphi NAME TAGS!
Here's his post & picture about them from 2005.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=365916&postcount=52

[Schnabel]

That is really cool! You don't have to get too innovative either because you can just print it out on paper and then duck tape it to your shirt.

[Brandon Martus]

We just got a very cool prize donated to us to add to the t-shirt raffle prize!

Remember .. you can only win the raffle once, but there will be 47 winners this year!

So, make sure you get your two raffle tickets and attend the Web Hug so you don't miss out!

Set a text message reminder (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/textremind.php?) if you are forgetful.

[Nica F.]

This might be really random to say, but if you miss me, i'll have a panda (RAWRimaPANDA! get it get it? ;/ im soo unfunny lol) in my pant pocket/or inside my tshirt with it's head sticking out at all times during the event, if youre on a random hunt to find me for some reason. (just in case i can't stay at the webhug for too long...)

[Josh Hambright]

Awww shucks. One of the main reason I wanted to goto Atlanta again was for the webhug but I wont be in town till thursday night, guess I gotta miss it this year.

[dangerousdave]

Thanks to everyone at CD and Innovation First for today's Web Hug. We had good weather and a good turn out. Of course it was good to win a T shirt again and also one of the new Hex Bugs that they also gave away today. They are pretty cool.
Thanks again.
Dave

[Pat McCarthy]

I heard that my name was called for the raffle. Too bad I couldn't come to Atlanta, I'd have come if I didn't have a test on Friday.

Funny thing is, I never clicked the link for the raffle...

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I heard that my name was called for the raffle. Too bad I couldn't come to Atlanta, I'd have come if I didn't have a test on Friday.

Funny thing is, I never clicked the link for the raffle...

Yep, your name was called. I didn't click the raffle either, but then again, I didn't win anything. Weird. :rolleyes:

It was nice to meet some cool people. Although, I didn't meet very many. I was wearing a 107 shirt and had a maroon mohawk with orange sides, for those who didn't recognize me.

[artdutra04]

Some other CDers informed me that my name was called for the Webhug raffle, but because the FVC fields were running their lunch break one hour before the FRC fields, I had to be on the field queuing teams during the Webhug.

C'est la vie...

[whytheheckme]

THE WEBHUG WAS SWEET!!!!!!!!!

Jacob

[ICE MAN]

what can i say i got a 2007 web hug t-shirt at the end by catching it (luckey if i say so myself). however i got no bug, i was very disappointed and began to wait for radio-shack to begin to stock them, then out of no where team 148 began to hand the hex-bugs out and sure enough i got one (alpha, after a couple of trades to some othere teams). so after just one day i got the bug and the web hug, sounds good to me and i cant wait till tommorow to see what is in store for my team. good luck to all and i hope to see all of you out there.

-Cory (AKA John Brown)

[meglovesbots]

i missed it!

i was soooo mad.

stupid aquarium.

[SSMike]

Yeah I'm kinda jealous. I really wanted to go to Atlanta but of course I have to be stuck up here in 25 degree weather.:( Oh well, I'm there in Spirit!