Re: 2012 Northeast Utilities Connecticut Regional
 

Hey Ellen, are you able to check if I've registered for the luncheon yet? I don't remember doing so, but I can't seem to find any information about it.

Re: 2012 Northeast Utilities Connecticut Regional
 

Team 3467 is extremely excited to be attending our first CT regional! Anyone else staying at the Marriot and know of some good, quick food places extremely close to the venue?

Attached is a photo of our robot The Panzer! See everyone in a week!

Re: 2012 Northeast Utilities Connecticut Regional
 

Welcome to CT! I promise it'll be one of your best regional experiences!

As for food, there is a restaurant attached to the Marriot, but not a whole lot less than 2 blocks away, except a couple bars.

Re: 2012 Northeast Utilities Connecticut Regional
 

List of restaurants near the Hartford Marriott

Oddly enough, even though I live pretty close to Hartford, I can't say I'm all that familiar with the dining scene. I've heard good things about Black Eyed Sally's, but I'm not sure if that fits into a regional schedule well.


...wow, I feel awful that I can't name a restaurant that fits your description. I guess that's what I get for being spoiled with good food closer to home.

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I know the feeling, I'm the same way... I know the bar scene mostly from friends visiting them all the time(never actually been downtown for drinking or anything), but I can't say much at all about the dining scene.

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Black Eyed Sally's is a bit of a hike but worth it. There are a lot of nice restaraunts in that area.

City steam (A brew pub, with a large restaruant) has a nice reasonably priced menu a couple blocks away.

I reccomend Salute! for Italian which is on Bushnell park, might be too pricey for ateam though.

Other reasonable places further from the Marriot (~4 block)
Burger Baby, a gourmet burger bar.
The Tavern Downtown.
Agave, Mexican.

The big problem with the lower priced places is they tend to be small and primarily bars.

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Check out hartford.com for ideas. Don't forget Arch Street Tavern - I *think* you can order takeout. It's within a couple of blocks of the venue.

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Not sure where the current team list within this thread was taken from, but 869 is not included on it...regardless, 869 is coming to the CT Regional for the second year and looking forward to it! This competition has become a favorite among our team members and we can't wait! See everyone in a few days!

Re: 2012 Northeast Utilities Connecticut Regional
 

Gael Force is holding a collection for a local shelter at the Northeast Utilities CT FIRST Regional

Collection bins will be located in the pits

We're looking to get teams to donate the following items:

-Diapers (sizes 4-6) and baby wipes
-Pillows
-Paper towels
-Pots and pans
-Personal care lotions
-Twin sheet sets
-Comforters/blankets
-Silverware
-Cleaning supplies

Every donation helps! Please take the time to help the community we compete in!


If you have any questions please email me at Kristine.Atiyeh@gmail.com

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You're on the pit map. Always a good sign.
CT FIRST has a lot of information posted now. somewhere in this vicinity. The legend says pits are 12x12. Is that a gross of square feet? The black things in the aisles are roof support columns, I think. There is one smack in the middle of one aisle. Do they draw these on autopilot?

Also repeating last year's mis-labeling of team's path to competition field. Unless they're going to reverse the flow this year. Queuing area is not drawn, so your guess may be as good as mine. One safety classes station is correctly placed. the other is shown too far into the pit area to do much good.

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CT FIRST posted some restaurant lists on their website, maybe these will help:

http://www.ctconventions.com/visitors/restaurants/
http://www.enjoyhartford.com/base/co...cat=Restaurant

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Thanks for the suggestions guys!

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Buzz Robotics 175 will be holding a food drive at the Northeast Utilities Regional in Hartford, CT for the extent of the event.

Please pass by our pits and support the Enfield Food Shelf!

We are in need of:
Canned goods
Canned or boxed pasta
Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper
Peanut butter
Coffee and tea
Baby food
Bathroom products such as toothpaste, soap, and deodorant
Pet food, preferably canned

Any support will be greatly appreciated.

If any question, please contact me at "vichip@snet.net"

Thank You.

For our flyer, please follow this link to the thread:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...37#post1147037

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Fat Swan Welcomes Panzer!

Not actually "fat," just "robust"!

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I sure hope they've got a playlist ready to get our spirit up. Hartford is a dancing regional!