For the second year in a row, the Utah regional was great! Highlights for us:
1. Having Carol as the head referee - love the way she interacts with the teams, her enthusiasm, and her big picture view
2. Having Blair on the microphone and Mark on the floor
3. Having #399 come up to compete - and then getting lucky enough to have them in the next pit over and then finally as partners for the elimination matches - their cool approach and smooth operation lowered our stress levels significantly.
4. Seeing 1891 win the chairmans award - they have had quite an affect on the Boise Valley for many years - including their sponsorship of us 5 years ago - though they might want to deny all responsibility for what has happened since
5. The friendly relaxed attitude that Richard and team bring to the regional - it makes it a unique and enjoyable event
6. Finally - getting a chance to see the classy and warm teams - like 1696, 3405, 3239, and the new guys on the block - 3483 who supplied tubes to us and #399 like wild men in that 126 pt match.
To all of you who made the Utah regional such a great event - Thank you!
Skunkworks - we too are sorry that we didn't get a chance to partner - maybe we will be a bit luckier at the championships. If it works for your schedule next year, we would love to have you come visit us in Utah - if you need a resting spot between home and Salt Lake please let us know.