[waialua359]

Well, our team just got home shortly after almost 18 hours of travel time and two stopovers.

For those that didnt make it this year, you really missed out on great exciting matches. Other than the fact that our team nearly had a heat stroke lunch time during our 19 match break, it was exciting finally being able to play with teams you only hear about year after year.

Thanks to all of the volunteers, especially Andy, Chris, teams 45, 234, and host 1024 for putting on yet another organized and fun-filled event. Having the silent auction, awards for participants, shows and shipping support really sets the example for other off-season and FRC regionals to follow.

Thanks to Team 33 for selecting us with the 3rd pick and to our alliance members 217 and 2056 for such a great alliance. Things went so smoothly from start to finish and no one ever complained. I'm sure match 77 had a lot to do with the selection (perfect score), and for that Jim, we are very grateful. To be able to contribute in the finals via the Thunderchickens, was such a generous act.

Thanks to everyone for allowing our team to have such a great time once again, as we are sure to come back in 2012.