[Richard Wallace]

Speaking for myself and for 931 Perpetual Chaos, the 2007 Boilermaker regional was everything that a great FRC event should be. Excitement, passion, inspiration, and fierce competition -- all nicely wrapped in a classic venue on the campus of one of the world's great engineering schools, and executed with meticulous attention to the details.

I personally had a great time helping with field set-up and robot inspection on Wednesday and Thursday. Thanks again to Mark Koors and Jerry Budd for making the FMS do exactly what it was supposed to do, on schedule and with no problems. And to Andy Baker for allowing me to work with and observe his top-notch crew of robot inspectors. I'll be borrowing a few of your methods to use in St. Louis next year.

Thanks also to the entire Boilermaker Regional Planning Committee, and especially to Jim and Mary Stuart. After our own home event, this one is now right at the top of our list for a return trip.

And congratulations to all of the teams that participated, especially our alliance partners, the never-say-die 1189 Gearheads and the wicked-awesome 166 Chop Shop. We look forward to seeing you again at Boilermaker, and you'd be welcomed any time in St. Louis.