FIRST Cedar Point Gathering?

[Jeff Waegelin]

Well, the idea was brought up in the "Six Flags" thread, so I thought I'd make an official thread... who would be interested in some sort of FIRST get-together at Cedar Point in beautiul Sandusky, Ohio? No idea on timing, but it would be sometime over the summer, and any Midwest FIRSTers would be invited (I suppose you could come from farther away if you really wanted too, though). Just think, a chance to meet some of your favorite CD personalities in a quality amusement park! If we can get enough people on board, we might be able to get some sort of group rate. Let's hear it if you're interested.

[Yan Wang]

Aha, I remember living in Cleveland, Ohio... great place.

I don't particularly like roller coasters. Just a few at Cedar Point even though there's so many.

I remember a grasshopper ride or something which was standup and also had bumps/cracks in the rail which scared the crap out of you. That was good.

[gsensel]

Depending on when it is I would be interested in doing it.

I'm in. Heights are fun

[Jeff Waegelin]

Originally posted by gsensel
Depending on when it is I would be interested in doing it.

Well, do you have a suggestion for a day? If anyone has any suggestions for when to do this, say something.

[gsensel]

Mid to Late July

[Madison]

Originally posted by monsieurcoffee
I remember a grasshopper ride or something which was standup and also had bumps/cracks in the rail which scared the crap out of you. That was good.

That's Mantis, and there are no cracks.

...as for the get together. It's 8 hours away, and I don't even like Cedar Point that much, but who knows...maybe I'll be there.

[Ryan Albright]

Ya i would like to go. and yes i do live in ft. Lauderdale but I will be going in and out of pittsburgh all summer, so if we get a date i will set a date when i am going to pitt to come.

[Jeff Waegelin]

Well, just let us know what your plans are, and maybe we can accomodate you. No guarantees, but it's something to consider.

depending on when it is, chances are that you will see me there...I planned on a Cedar Point trip this summer anyway

[Christina47]

oOo. great idea! i never been to cedar point. but, im willing to give up a two-day trip there. =)

[KenWittlief]

my son and I goto cedar point every summer for a couple days. Bring the coleman camper and stay right in the park - its super!

I dont think there would be much point in having a FIRST day at cedar point, there would not be much to do with other FIRST people except say, what team where you on? how did you do? thats cool.

howabout, instead, wherever you go this summer, wear your FIRST shirt, or your team shirt - maybe we can make a contest out of it - How many FIRST people can you link up with over the summer (by random chance)

its also a great way to spread the 'mission' of FIRST - someone asks you what your shirt is from, you get to tell them about one of the coolests things in the world. you might be the seed that sparks a new team next fall!

[Joe Matt]

Depends if I'm at Disney or in Cleveland durring my annual Summer trip up. If it's durring late July, then I could very possably be there!

Can't wait for ---\/

[Jeff Waegelin]

Well, just from current responses, I'm thinking some time in late July sounds like a decent idea. What does eveyone think about that? I would say probably after IRI (Jul. 18-19), so some time in the last two weeks of July.

[18voltMilwauke]

sounds like a road trip then