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Unread 17-10-2008, 08:09
JaneYoung JaneYoung is offline
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Re: Kickof Attendance

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Originally Posted by KathieK View Post
I must've been to a different kickoff in NH... it was well into the single digits or below zero on Thursday and Friday - Jane froze, being from Texas, and we enjoyed a little snowball fight while waiting for the bus to the reception...
Aye, I did, and probably whined a lot. (You and Jack were awesome, Kathie!)
But:
- the beautiful frozen waterfall
- the bus ride to Dean Kamen's house and being there with folks like Al Skierkiewicz and Mark McLeod explaining steam engines/things to me
- the excitement and energy of everyone
- the speeches given by Woodie, Dean, and Dave encouraging teams to invite/welcome engineers and professionals in the fields of science and technology to be a part of the teams/the FIRST experience
- listening to the buzz, hum, and exchange of thoughts and ideas following the reveal of the challenge
- watching Blue Alliance at work
- meeting John Burns and experiencing his warmth, humor, and brilliance
- the time spent at the NEMO table and with Wayne Penn and members of FRC 25 during travel to and from Boston
- the entire experience

was.simply.amazing. I would like to do it again sometime, if my feet ever thaw out.
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Last edited by JaneYoung : 17-10-2008 at 13:44. Reason: more
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