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Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Can someone copy/paste the contents of the message here?

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Direct from Bill's Blog:
http://frcdirector.blogspot.com/2009...oure-busy.html

Originally Posted by Bill's Blog

Monday, January 5, 2009
I know you're busy
Good Morning Teams,

We had a successful Kickoff and I know you’re busy with robot design, but there are two quick items I want to bring to your attention.

The game pieces were chosen this year with the expectation that they would be readily available to teams from WalMart. Unfortunately we recently learned that WalMart only has this item in limited quantities. We’ve been told there are 28,000 pieces available in 319 WalMart stores, but it would be a good idea to go check the shelves of your local store sooner rather than later as these will probably go quickly. WalMart calls the game pieces “Orbit Balls” and unfortunately, they’re not available on the WalMart website. FIRST headquarters plans to have some available for sale, hopefully by next week. I’ll share the details as soon as they are firm.

Also, I suggested in an earlier blog post that you apply hook tape to the bottom of your operator console. Now I can explain why. There’s a good chance this year that robots will slide into the driver station wall hard enough to knock your operator console to the floor. We’ve installed loop tape on the driver station shelf to help you keep your equipment secure.

52 days until the Regional Events begin
See you then!