2005 IRI!
 

Dates are set for the 2005 Indiana Robotics Invitational.

Mark your calendars for July 22 and 23 (Friday and Saturday).

Event Hosts - 45, 234, 393
Site Host - 1024

Location - Lawrence North High School

What can we add for 2005!

:ahh:

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Excellent!

Thats great news and I'm ready for another one

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Awesome! Now I can start making plans...

IRI was one of the greatest events I've been to. Wouldn't miss it for the world.

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knowing me, i will probobly come if just to bear hug Mr Copi-oil again

oh and paul if you make me special guest announcer again i will hunt you down and crush you :p ( just kidding)

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Thanks for the advance notice, Chris! Time to start making travel plans for the best off-season competition of them all ;)

I did notice that it's a bit later than in previous years. Not that it matters, though. I'll still clear my calendar for that weekend!

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I'll be there, team in tow.

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Most likely, this time a Floridian is coming. I will grab Tytus on the way.

Thanks for letting us know this early, so we all have time to plan for it.

- Arefin.

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IRI is the best...what can I say, so 222 will most likely be returning** for the 3rd year in a row.
**I haven't checked with the superiors on the team...but chances are it is a go.
-Henry

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There was a whole gang of floridians last year :)

Lets see some more west coast teams out at IRI. If we keep sendin em like we do, YOU guys gotta send some out to us!

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Yes, I have been waiting for this. IRI is fun :D . WOOHOO

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Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for NOT having it on my birthday. :)

I can't wait!

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Theres a few things standing in my way to get there:
1. WPI Frontiers program better finish before this is over.
2. Convincing Cokeley to let us take the bot.
3. Stealing and transporting the robot when Cokeley refuses to drive out to Indiana.
4. Getting the funds for the drive/the eats/the hotel/yadda yadda yadda.
5....im sure theres more.

But if i get the slightest chance of going, i am most definitely there.

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I'll be there.

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I'll be there as well.


Yay!! :D

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That's pretty funny... I was worried about the same thing last year!

It went IRI-Hawaii though :)

Defininitely an awesome summer

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Last year my brother (Wetzel) and I had a 50th anniversary to celebrate (our grandparents) but I do hope that I can make it this year. We'll see if the team comes or not, but I bet Dave is willing to make the trip again (maybe a free ride out there...if he doesn't take his Mustang...but shhh, I haven't asked him yet).

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I dont know if 1083 is coming this year, i may. Keep the Talent show, or somthing like that.

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IRI will hopefully be the first time I'll get to see the 2005 competition live (I'm studying in Prague this semester; leave mid-February and return first of July). I enjoyed my time there last year and it was part of the reason I convinced my team to go to west lafeyette for regionals. Hopefully an 1108 robot will be there to compete. If not I will most likely come volunteer again. It was fun.

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I'll be there... as an alumni though :]

Oh how life is bitter sweet.

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I'll be there again!

Hopefully at least, we have to see how the interships go first.

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It's possible to have a bunch of kids from RAGE this year!!! We made a deal with one of adults that if we did something he'd take us (he has a motorhome). But i really need to remember what it is.......i believe it's winning a medal. I'd like to come anyway, but it's all about transportation!

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well i'm glad you guy set the date and all-- i'm doubting i could go but i wish. i heard the fun w/ the talent show from buddies so i think you def. should keep it

arefin: try to not have tytus hurt his foot again
and if 1083 goes back up if your traveling umm how about you guys watch how you guys drive

enjoy IRI 05 guys and gals! :)

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*HAPPY DANCE*

OoooooooOOOoooOOO Yay! IRI always makes me so excited, always delivers some of my favorite memories from each season!

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I hope to be able to make it again this year. I had so much fun last year. That's going to make it two trips to Indiana in one year. I might as well move. :D

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Suggestions: DEFINITELY keep the talent show... that was one of the highlights of the event.

And be sure to book Dean Simmons and the Kamen Brother's again ;)

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Heheheheh. I live an hour from IRI, yet, on those 2 dates, the only thing stopping me is a 7/8 hour time difference and the Atlantic Ocean.

w00t for Spain. But if for some reason I don't end up in Spain, I will go to IRI I promise! :)

- Genia

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Most definetly keep the talent show. That was the most fun I've had anywhere in a long time. This time I'll have an act.

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Unfortunately, that conflicts with the Klingon Language Institute's 12th annual conference. I regret that I'll be out east at the time. Last year's IRI was glorious.

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I would not miss this for much of anything, as it is a great time. I'll be there with my hardhat. The talent show will rock. Bring your best act, as I forsee a glut of acts who want to strut their stuff.

Andy B.

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I second the Dean Simmons appearance....
"encore - encore"...

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Ill be there, 222 in tow or not, heh now to see if i can afford this and nats at the same time, if not, hehe afriad nats is gonna suffer.

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keep the talent show! that was sweet. but none of that tooth paste and one cup of water type stuff, that was sick!

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I'll be there. I'm trying to talk the team into a summer vacation in Indiana, but so far, it's not looking too good. If the team does not go, I'll be available to help out.

IRI ROCKS

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I want to be there, but I think that the date conflicts with a wedding I will be attending this year.
I guess I'll never make it to a midwest competition. :(

Wetzel

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Word is...some eastern teams might be on their way out to Indiana this summer...not sure what teams though :rolleyes: ... :p :D

All speculation however.

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Kit, We will see you in Orlando in a week! We can make IRI plans

Tell the team it is only fair -
234 comes to Florida in MARCH.
233 comes to Indiana in JULY!

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RAGE will be trying to make an appearence, the mentor Lisa wrote about in this post is my father, and the deal was rather easy, all the seniors and drive team has to do is know the robot like the back of our hand, which shouldn't be hard. Now to just convince him of this(oh, and get team approval as well(even easier)).

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As tyler already said, hopefully I should be there with my dad. With any luck we can convince 116 as a whole to show up this year and compete!

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Kit, you can always feel free to come back as a "45er"! It would be like old times. (even though I wasn't around when you were on the team :) )

I definitely think the talent show is a must. I may be able to talk to Ozzy and Slash about making an appearance during the talent show... :rolleyes: . I also agree that there should be no tooth paste spit stuff...I still feel sick from that! :eek: I will probably wear this phrase out but, Good luck too all teams at IRI (a bit early? yes :) )

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111 is going fo sho i think, hopefully lol :D yayyyy! haha

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I was a bit premature with my first post in this thread. I will apparently be at a wedding that same weekend....just so happens that it is the same wediding that Wetzel mentioned in this thread :rolleyes:.

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A wedding ceremony could be another cool addition to the IRI festivities.
We've not done that.

The bride and groom could meet under the large tetra goal in center field.

We could have our MC perform the ceremony, and the referees be bridesmaids and groomsmen.

With the video set up, we could webcast on NASA TV.

Instead of rice, we could all throw tiny tetras at the bride and groom.

And, the IRI gets great rates at the OMNI, so the honeymoon could be a bargain!

This just might work..... :yikes:

I will make it one day! I hope....
 

Unfortunatly, I don't think my cousin would go for it...

Wetzel

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Did I mention that we will already have a band!!!!
Think of the cost savings.

They could fund a new FIRST team with
the money they would have spent on a big wedding! :)

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1. Team #447 will be there...as if...

2. We graciously offer "Dr. J" (our bot) to assist in any way...ring bearer, best man, airial photographer...he is 12' tall, ya know!

3. We are willing to help the Thunder Chickens cook breakfast again IF someone could buy a frying pan or two!

4. We would gladly put our good friends from #1458 up again...if they leave the toothpaste at the house!

5. Andy?...did I miss my call for the audition? I clearly stated back-up singer or groupie on the application. :confused:

6. Scott and Libbie...I hope you have more angus in the works!

7. To anyone coming in from the East Coast...we would be really happy to help host a clam bake or something if you bring some fresh seafood!
crab, crab, crab...we love crab

8. Could someone PLEASE post a countdown clock until IRI so that my students will quit asking me "How long to IRI?" and "Is it time yet?" :rolleyes:

P.S. Go INdiana Teams!

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Hey Marci,
How long until IRI?

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Click the 'more' in the upper left corner of every ChiefDelphi page, and you can see a countdown to IRI 2005. :)

135d 06h 37m as of this post.

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Hmm... backup singers. We might be able to pull something off with that. I can pass the message along to the band. Beware, they are kinda smelly, you know.

Andy B.

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Brandon...thanks for the clock!

Andy...thanks for talking to the band!

Scotty...see Brandon's clock for the countdown!

Libbie and ladies from Beatty...let's get our vocal chords tuned up!
(...if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!)

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Don't forget to consult with your band manager.
He is feeling somewhat 'left out of the picture' since you keep booking
these appearances and never sending him the appropriate 'management fee'.

MArci - I think for 5 grand we will let you sing with the band.

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Done! Just take it out of my cut for your photo!

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You are on, Jay. However, my luck at playing pool against 229 team members is not good. Chris and John tooled my dad and I at the 2004 kickoff in Manchester. I better start practicing.

I hope to see you at IRI, we can find a table somewhere.

Andy

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Ok Mr. Baker (Can i call you Andy? No :p , ok. ;) ) you vs me, best 2 out of 3 in eight ball. Now if you could just help me get my mom to give me the ok to go to IRI! Hope to see everyone there.
JT
229

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Andy, I would question the validity of a pool challenge from a guy who needs to get his Mom's permission to come to Indy.....

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Baker plays foosball?! It is so on! I will be at Chicago on Friday night to MC on Satruday and we will find a table and play. You and me Baker ... let's go!

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I'm not sure how good my brother was at foosball back then so good luck. I've never actually seen Andy play either.

Chris, the only reason i need permision is because i am a sophmore in highschool and will be flying alone (You know how parents are.) and i am taking Driver education over the summer, cars not robots,so i need to see if i can get out of that for a day. But seriously if i'm there it's on! :cool:

JT
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Jay, call me Andy. Get your buddy JVN to find a table in Atlanta, and you will have to beat me and Kyle45.

Andy B.

Oh, great.

I am not that good. We have a foosball table in our house, and my 5-year-old daughter can take me on a good day. This is going to be swell.

I suppose you need to let the kiddies (including Copioli) win a few now and then.

Andy B.

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Not sure if i wiil be in Atlanta this year but John will. But if I go to Atlanta I probabley won't be at IRI. I can still dream though. Finger Lakes, then Buckeye, then Atlanta, and finally IRI. I dont think it could get much better!(maybe if you threw the Midwest Regional in there:D). Like i said, a kid can dream can't he.:cool:

JT
229

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I already marked my calendar. And praying I don't have to replace my car, I will be there. It has been the most fun I've had at a competition, ever. Besides, if I don't go, who will you have to run the queing?

And Andy, make sure not to let Meli ride your segway again ~_^

I really want 1089 to drive out there. So maybe this will be the year.

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Suuuuree...

Pool, Foosball, Darts... whatever.
Copioli, Baker, Trzaskos, Love... whatever.
IRI, Atlanta... whatever.

Good Friends, Fun times :).
Now I just need to get some time off for IRI.

John

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wow John, you must be a glutton for punishment i mean first you get you butt kicked in a swimming pool, now you wanna take on other people,

God's speed man

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At this time, I can't see any reason why I wouldn't be there. I'll just have to make sure we schedule our trip to Colorado to visit my brother on dates that are not these.

Maybe this year I'll finally be able bring a team with me too!

Whether that happens or not, I'll be more than happy to volunteer again!

Kev

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He who can laugh at himself, will never cease to be amused...

If by humiliating myself with my meager skills, I bring happiness to others, who am I to decline? Besides, Paul + any competition = hilarity.

JV

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I don't think anyone's mentioned air hockey, or in Atlanta, the obstacle course things at the wrap party. Those were a lot of fun last year.

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w00t w00t cant wait for IRI!

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that is true, although i have to watch out for Paul i mean he changed his Custom Title and everything to scare me, i am waiting for him to like pop up out of my garbage can one morning when i walk out the door on my way to work

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You never know where I may pop up .....

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IRI looks like a definite for me, just as long as i don't have driver ed. hope to see you all there.

JT
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P.S. If you need any volunteers I am more thanwilling to help out. :D

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Team 1327 will be there.

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I'll come and check it out on the Saturday (working Friday).
Looks like fun.

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I've never been to IRI before, but we're starting to make plans to come. When does team registration open?

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What airport would be easiest to fly into and how far is it from the IRI venue?

Just in case.. ya never know.:ahh:

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Indianapolis is the only real airport in Indianapolis, there may be smaller ones but Indianapolis Int is the only one you going to be able to get a flight into.
its not very far from the event, i'm gonna say maybe 30 or 40 mins at most. (i'm completely pulling that number outa nowhere)

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Its around 25 miles from the school to the airport and as long as its not rush hour between 5-6:30ish, you should be able to make the loop around I-465 in around in 30 minutes tops

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When does registration open up?
I went to IndianaFIRST.org and the website hasn't been updated since late 2004.
Enquiring minds want to know....a least my mind wants to know :rolleyes:

Wayne Doenges
Lemmings non sumus

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Development of the new website is already in progress for a new look and updated content. Please stay tuned for an announcement regarding the 2005 IRI after Championships.

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If anybody in the general vicinity of West/Lafayette, Indiana wants to carpool with me for IRI, let me know....I know its early yet, but you can never start soon enough;) . Also, if anybody else without a team is interested in splitting a hotel room, let me know that too. I guess I technically live close enough to drive back and forth, but with the price of gas, a hotel room is probably going to be more economical. Not to mention more fun!

I missed IRI last year, and it sucked. I'll definitely be there this year!

Amanda

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Team 888 from Glenelg Maryland will be making the 15+ hour trip! Hope to see you all there!

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I want to go so bad!!!
But it would be so expensive and I don't have any money or anybody to travel with. :(

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RAGE is in serious consideration of going and wondering if maybe we brought a crew of 7 or 8 student could we split up and have some housing? minimal needs, like, a place to sleep (floor is good) a place to park the car/motorhome/jeep(depends) and a bathroom......

just preliminary question.....:D

me=REALLY REALLY REALLY wants to go to IRI

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Yeah if anyone has a little extra floor space, that would be awesome!! I can get down their and such, i just need a place to stay. PM me if you have any ideas.
Thanks,
JT
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Better idea - if you can't find housing, since many of the Indiana FIRSTers live outside of Indianapolis, I'm creating a threads to help people find hotel-mates, or to see if anyone needs a ride from the airport. :)

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Yes, if someone who is organizing this can PM me, I have some questions since we've never attended before. Like, can we park the motorhome there or do we need to find a campground nearby? When does registration open? Etc.

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I was wondering, since I am not going to IRI with a team, is there anyway my brother and I could volunteer?

JT
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Heck yes you can volunteer! At some time in the future, www.indianaFIRST.org will have a way you can submit what you want to volunteer for. In the mean time, you could private message Chris Fultz for more info on that.

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I'd like to repeat Wayne's question. When does registration begin, and is there a team list? I just checked indianafirst.org and the site appears to have been dormant for some time.

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IndianaFIRST is working on lots of new content and a complete redesign of the indianafirst.org website. It will be online for the public very soon, a big part of the website will be the continued hosting of the web presence of the IRI robotics competition. Stay tuned for details.

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Registration begins on May 16th. Check this new IRI thread for more up-to-date info.

There will not be a team list until after May 16th.

Andy

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Thanks Andy. We should know by the 16th. if we'll be able to attend as a team. I'll be available to help out if the Pink Team does not compete.

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Awesome. Whether or not 573 and 830 are in attendance (hopefully they will be..), I'll be there :)

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Yup, this is a semi-old thread, but I will bring it back to life by saying that I am going to be coming to the 2005 IRI, even though my team can't come (there was some sort of a mishap with registration). Before, when I thought my team would be coming, my dad and I booked plane tickets. But of course, AFTER I bought the tickets, the team announced that we wouldn't be going. :( But as it turns out, they are non-refundable or exchangeble plane tickets... so now I am going to IRI whether I like it or not (and of course, I am delighted). I couldn't go with my team last year, but this year, I am happy that I will finally be able to see the event which is hailed as one of the best offseasons in FIRST. Can't wait to see you all there, and good luck to all teams! A special thank you to all who have put together this offseason...it should be a great experience for all who attend!

-- Jaine

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Will anybody be up for the casual exchange of shirts?

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And you'll be celebrating your birthday there, I see.

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I really really want to go and i probably will! maybe ill bring some other 1023-ers with me! I cant wait; Ive never been to any off-season event, much less IRI! I'm sooo excited! see you all there!

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Even though this is an old post, Andy, I challenge you to a foosball match (next time we meet)