IRI Thanks

[IMDWalrus]

Because I'm not nearly as eloquent as some of the others who have posted here, and to avoid sounding like a broken record, I've only got two things to mention...

• Thanks to everyone who was at the event - the teams, the volunteers, the spectators...everyone. I know that I had a lot of fun while I was down there, and I'd love to come next year if I'm able to. As always, the event was made by the people at it...and just like in all other aspects of FIRST, the people involved were stellar.
• A special thanks to 393 and Libby Ritchie for giving us such a warm welcome. It was nice to see you all again, and it's great knowing that we've got friends down in Indy. I didn't spend as much time with you as other members of 818 did (I ended up sleeping instead of working on Saturday afternoon), but I enjoyed the times when we were together. Here's hoping that we'll be able to see each other again next year.

A bit more brief and blunt than I would have liked...but as I said before, I'm not a great writer. IRI was a great competition, and I'd love to be back next year, whether as a member of 818 or as a volunteer.

[MarciCochran447]

Silly me...I forgot a few more really important thank yous...

Randy Lam and his #1458 crew:
Dave, Chris, Eric, Paul, Dom, and Derek (the toothpaste people!)

Thanks for coming all the way to Indiana to experience this awesome event! I am sure it was worth your time!
Thanks for being gracious guests in my home and for making my team feel so appreciated. ...you guys are awesome!
We hope to see you at CalGames in September!

Another thanks to Carter Kizer for helping me with the "Media Tour Guide" group.

Thanks to all of the students who helped with the tours and gave up a two hour block of their time to be gracious hosts to visitors.

Another huge thank you to Libby, Scott, Andy, Chris, etc. for continuing to make this our favorite FIRST event every year!

...and Josh H. you are my favorite mowhawked person! Next time, bring enough of that stuff for all of us to do our hair!

IRI...holy cow!