[Scooter]

Though I did not attend Nats at Houston, I have been at the Lone Star Regional for the past 4 years. I must say, each year, Lone Star never ceases to amaze me. The amount of thoughtful energy that is put into that even is unsurpassed. I think that had first had the time and rescources that it had for Atlanta, it would have been just as good. Unfortunately, FIRST did not have the experience that it did for Atlanta, and was going blind in the respect that they were going to host a major event in a new city and did not let any locals on board. I commend FIRST for doing what they did all things considered and for learning from their mistakes and making Atlanta a great event.

Bill