Thanks / Congrats for 2011 NJ regional

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by galewind

After the finals, I don't think you'd find many people being so excited to lose anywhere but in FIRST. What an awe-filled weekend.

I wish everyone in FIRST could have seen you at the Mentor's parade. You were positively gushing with excitement. Understandably so!

It is fun, eh?

Originally Posted by galewind

Congrats to 1676, 2016, and 303 in winning the event! You guys clearly had outstanding machine, drivers, and strategy!

And luck. Lots and lots of luck. But thanks!

For starters, "What Chris Said" covers a lot of it.
I do have to admit that we thought we'd fallen out of the frying pan and into the fire when 25 was eliminated but we saw we'd be facing 1089 & crew. My heart sank to the floor when you stopped moving, jumped back up again when you regained control, and then really sank when you stopped again and stayed that way.

My own team made me proud. The machine isn't perfect, but the design is way more adequate than I thought. Awesome drivers, coaching, strategy and the arm of Steven Fastow made for a winning combination.

2016 and 303 were awesome partners. We all complemented each other, the strategies were executed perfectly and worked as designed. Literally Awesome.

To all the dozens of friends, it was great seeing you and catching up. That's my favorite part of the weekend.

1860, you guys are great. Most people don't realize that most of your students are economically disadvantaged, and for them to see how science, technology, engineering and math can make a far better life for them is really doing the best kind of work there is. Brazil may not be as wealthy as some other countries, but with FRC teams like 1860 and the generous support of companies like Johnson & Johnson, your future is bright indeed. Keep up the great work, and as always, let us know how we can help you.

Onward to Virginia!