CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT PARTY???

[The Cyborg]

The most memorable thing for me to do in Atlanta after the competition was to ride those jet-powered elevators in the Westin. Those things are a blast! Atlanta Rocks!

The party at the end was alright... There were long lines for a goofy inflatable punching ring (hilarious, none the less), and a special hypnotism show ( ). Never miss the chance to see the hypnotism show! That was amazing! (Not to mention double hilarious). Then at the end there was a recap of nationals on a bigscreen with fireworks shooting out in the background (AKA the fireworks show). Nonetheless, it was FUN!

Three words about the Georgia Dome: Too many escalators!

Did anyone try that pop over at the Cocoa-Cola museum that tastes like nail polish remover?

[Billfred]

...you know what nail polish remover tastes like?

Either way, I've been to the World of Coke a few times (when I was younger, FIRST was that thing that came before second, and Atlanta seemed so far away). Good times.

[Alex Golec]

My team didn't go to the social after the event, but each night we would walk around a different part the city by our hotel, visit restaurants, all the stuff that requires no beforehand planning.

While at the event, riding the escalators is a great way to take some time off. For example:
STRESS! STRESS! STRESS! [get on escalator] zzzz.... [stumble off escalator] STRESS! STRESS!
My memories of Atlanta.
_Alex

[Amanda Morrison]

Personally, I really liked the party in Atlanta. For those who weren't there, it was a giant bash at Centennial Park.

Things I liked, that you might too:
- good food
- fun rides
- lots of SPACE (to spread out, eat, etc.)
- sitting in the grass watching the fireworks! I absolutely loved them.
- everyone seemed entertained
- large variety of things to do, and nobody seemed bored

Things I did not like:
- the ride guy that wouldn't let us do one of the games because it was all wet from the sprinklers (boo!)

As you can tell, I thought it was a great time. Instead of dealing with Mandy Moore (any singer or band is hit or miss with such a huge crowd of people) or anything like that, FIRST went with some tried-and-true fun. I hope everyone had as great a time as I did.

[Pat McCarthy]

Speaking of a band at the wrap party, I was just thinking the other day, that a great band to play there would be They Might Be Giants. I thought they were just offbeat(not literally) enough for us
If FIRST could book them, I'd be happy. Because what other band has an awsome rock song with scientific facts about the sun? And the song "Robot Parade"!!!

Otherwise I thought that last year's party was pretty good, even though I couldn't stay too long. Good food and games were all that i saw, but it sounds like the rest was great too.

[StangMan]

[quote=Pat McCarthy]Speaking of a band at the wrap party, I was just thinking the other day, that a great band to play there would be They Might Be Giants. I thought they were just offbeat(not literally) enough for us
If FIRST could book them, I'd be happy. Because what other band has an awsome rock song with scientific facts about the sun? And the song "Robot Parade"!!!QUOTE]


YES, I totally agree, They Might Be Giants would be a perfect band. They also perform other weird educational songs like "Instanbul, Not Constantinople" Another band that would be good would be R.E.M. All we really need though is a DJ because FIRST is all about Techno, am I right?

[Pat McCarthy]

Originally Posted by StangMan

All we really need though is a DJ because FIRST is all about Techno, am I right?

I second that too! Someone tell Lavery about this! The higher-ups in FIRST must know what we want!

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Pat McCarthy

I second that too! Someone tell Lavery about this! The higher-ups in FIRST must know what we want!

Don't tell me - I have nothing to do with the music selections at the events! But if I did.... (just check this and this )

Anyway, the person to talk to is Bob Hammond at FIRST in Manchester. He is the competition event director, and in change of all things "Championship."

-dave

[Pat McCarthy]

Originally Posted by dlavery

Don't tell me - I have nothing to do with the music selections at the events! But if I did.... (just check this and this )

Anyway, the person to talk to is Bob Hammond at FIRST in Manchester. He is the competition event director, and in change of all things "Championship."

-dave

*Gets on it* Is his email address on the FIRST website? If not, could you or someone post it or PM it to me?

By the way, very nice music playlists.

[Amanda Morrison]

Originally Posted by dlavery

Don't tell me - I have nothing to do with the music selections at the events! But if I did.... (just check this and this )
-dave

Hey, I wouldn't so much mind some 'Harvey, harvey, harvey the wonder hampster...'

Just running around on her hampster wheel,
Amanda

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Amanda Morrison

Hey, I wouldn't so much mind some 'Harvey, harvey, harvey the wonder hampster...'

Just running around on her hampster wheel,
Amanda

Funny you should mention that ... (/me checks what is playing on iTunes RIGHT NOW!)

-dave

[stealth13777]

You could always try six flags over georgia. The park is about 15 miles from the dome, and yeah, there is bad traffic, but i believe marta can get u to the place easy and fast.

[George A.]

The party was good, though I do have a few problems with the logistics of it. The food was good and plentiful which IMO was a definate plus. The only downside is that you had to choose between watching the Hypnotist, or enjoying the rides. By time the hypnotist was over the kids only had about 15-20 minutes left on the rides before they were closed down. If maybe they arranged the time a little differently it would be better?

As for the topic of music...what about Weird Al? He would be perfect for the zany off the wall children in all of us, and he's really family friendly. Just a though but I'm sure whatever they have planned for us in a little more than a wekk will be awesome!

Hit me up at the party if you wants to talk.

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by dlavery

Don't tell me - I have nothing to do with the music selections at the events! But if I did.... (just check this and this )

Anyway, the person to talk to is Bob Hammond at FIRST in Manchester. He is the competition event director, and in change of all things "Championship."

-dave

I'm scared all of those those songs are on my Dell Jukebox right now

[StangMan]

Overall the Party was good. And YES, there are plenty of acivities(most at extra cost) for the students!