The Technokats, though not back then, were ran by a husband and wife. I think they met through work not the team but still ran it. This was the 1996 season.

Ed,
You may want to edit that last sentence before it gets you in trouble. (The voice of experience.)

[quote]Originally posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Ed,
You may want to edit that last sentence before it gets you in trouble. (The voice of experience.) [/QUOTE

Perhaps I should instead call it a "marriage of coincidence" . :)

FIRST = compatibility???? ;-)
 

I must say, since I've been in FIRST, I don't think there's been a girl that I've had an interest in that wasn't involved in FIRST. Like someone mentioned above, what better place to find people that have similar interests?

As far as the long distance thing goes, if both parties want it to work, it can and will work. There are tons of great examples out there. Communication is key. I myself was involved in a long distance relationship because of FIRST until recently. It does get hard at times, but seeing the other person at competitions is wonderful. Plus, the time that you do get to spend together is that much more precious.

So I say congrats to those that are taking their relationships to the next level, and good luck to those that are just beginning. And here's to hoping for those of us that are still looking (I like long walks on the beach, moonlight..HAHAHA).

I guess on that note, for all you singles out there, keep an eye out for the FIRST Singles Club coming soon.....

Kev
P.S. Amanda, you got my name right! You rock!!!

Re: FIRST = compatibility???? ;-)
 

Yup Yup! i am currently in a long distance relationship with one of the greatest guys i have ever met. And when i say long distance i mean it... i live in California and he is in Michigan!... i actually met him through CD just like someone mentioned in an earlier post. lol. but yeah, we talk online whenever possible and we talk on the phone once in a while. so far it is going great and our one month is comming up next week on May 21st... The first of many future anniversaries... if you know what i mean.;)
*dum dum dum dum*...
Does anyone else hear wedding bells? :confused:
I LOVE YOU CHRIS!!

I was actually introduced into FIRST by my ex-boyfriend. We had stared dating our senior year of HS and he was on team 146, I had heard of FIRST and that was about it...he ended up being the driver of the robot that year (1999) and I decied that I would suprize him by going down to UTC regional to cheer him on... well I was hooked from that point on...

I'm no longer with him (he broke up w/me on Valentine's day after 4 1/2 years) but I really glad that I did go to cheer him on that day so very long ago...I'm now an advisor for team 1073, hopefully assisting with starting up 2 more teams and an active mbr of IF...gotta luv it :D

You'll be hearing wedding bells soon enough, Bree. After all, we just turned 17.

I met my boyfriend through FIRST. We're on the same team.

::gives slight evil glare::..Lucky..


Eh, I can't stay mad at anyone dating a FiRSTer :D. I juss miss mine :(

I'm going to marry a FIRSTer...when I'm 30...at least that is what my dream told me...

btw...the dream was pretty freaky...

i met my boyfriend through first...we were on the same team until this year, and i was on a different team...that was interesting...:p

I was wondering the other day if anyone else had had this happen to them. the girl I'm currently dating I met at the VCU Regional this year. It's a funny story... Last year there was a new school being built in my district, so in turn when it opened this year members from our team last year have now created a team at the new school. That team is 1086, I could be wrong with the number. But at the VCU Regional that team was having many problems, and I noticed that my former comrads were in trouble, so I volunteered to help them out. While helping them I met the girl I'm dating, and last weekend we went to my junior prom with a big group of friends, and we got home at 6:00 in the mroning.
Just thought I would add my story to the pot.
Mr. Ivey

long-distance relationship due to FIRST..nah..never even considered it ;)

AS i sit here and read all your post. I think for the reasons FIRST was formed. ONe thing is for kids and mentors to interact with other teams. I think second biggerst thing FIRST promotes is friendships and if it happens relationships. Some of my best friends i have met through robotics. It is easy to finda best friend or a partner in FIRST becuase you share the same interest. I mean what other kind of girls can i talk aobut robotics about and not feel like a dork. My old g/f is from 267 we have been friends since my team was started 2001 and we started dating this year, stuff feel through and we arent together right now but we are still friends.

My sister and her fiance started with our brand new FIRST team their sophmore year. Now they are juniors in college. My sister is a ME, he is going into computer science both with a Co-ops at Kimberely Clark. Talk about a a powerful match-up :p They will do great things. By the way-the wedding is next summer.

Long-distance FIRST relationships? Who woulda thought? I would have never considered one. The distance thing kinda eeks me out. I met my old boyfriend at the Indiana Robotics Invitational last july. We talked a little bit and he ended up following us home ;). It's only a 2 hour drive, lucky for him. He was charming and after a couple of weeks of consideration he finally got me to break down, throw distance aside, and go out with him. We dated for 9 monthesish. We're both busy, and well it's hard and stressful. It was great while we had it, i would never regret it, but sometimes fate acts in weird ways. It was good while we had it, off to find a guy a little bit closer though. :p

I do have quite a few friends from the area where he lives. It is mandatory that I visit them. :P Even if I don't see him, it's nice to see all of my wonderfully geeky FIRST friends :P.