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Burnout....a yearly event....
After going through 10 'build Seasons', I can say that I had decided to "quit" during 8 of those seasons. But each year there is something to keep you going. Getting the wife involved, having former members come help or even help for a year from Andy Grady. Yea, you can even keep coming back so that you have a chance to see old friends.

This year was really tough, we had a new sponsor with NO FIRST experience and a bare bones budget. I knew that I was losing 4 wonderful seniors this June, one of them not only being the "baby" of my family but also my right hand "person" for 3 years. (yes Kristen, you know that is true).
It would have been an "easy excuse'' for leaving. I even used the 'quit" word outloud around the house.

But, by the time the competitions came and I saw the FIRST SPIRIT build in my Sophomore and Freshmen members, I decided that I can hang in at least one more year. They deserve the chance to have a FIRST program too.

Maybe if I spend less time reading "delphi', I could get a head start on next year and not be as rushed then.....well, let me read just one more post first...........