2006 Waterloo Regional

[Adam McLeod]

I guess that if this is a thanks/congrats thread now, I should comment.

The story of this regional began for me on Thursday from my place at York University (I couldn't make it until around noon on Friday). I was, of course, in constant communication with Jeff (or "J Flex 188" if you prefer...heh), and as he gave me the run down, he said something that stuck with me: "Man," he said, "when you get here, check out 610, they've built their best robot in years". Little did I know that we would have a chance to pick them on Saturday, and let me say that I was extremely happy with the way the draft went. We had a fun time, and a great run.

I'd like to thank 610 for being right there with us the whole way, sitting in front of the ramp and lighting it up. When it comes to doing my job (strategy, the one with the terrible hair) being easy to work with goes a very long way, and it was a pleasure to work with you guys.

I'd also like to thank 771 for being right behind us the whole way, getting robots off of our back, driving amazingly well, and flying around the field playing great defense (err...defence? I for one never knew that we spell it that way in Canada). You were just as easy to work with, and knew exactly what you were doing all the time.

The three of us together showed teamwork and trust, and I'm proud of everyone. As we move forward, I know I'll remember that, and I look forward to working with you again. If not this year, then next, or the year after!

To our friends on the winning alliance...thanks for not beating us too badly. The final matches were some of the hardest fought matches we've ever been in, and you guys completely earned and won this championship. Totally dominant, is all I have to say.

To 1114 in particular, I know you've been in anticipation all year, and team 188 congratulates you on the Chairman's award. I don't know a more deserving team.

To 772 ("same to you?"), thanks for lending us your incredibly loud voice in the eliminations and for being fun neighbours in the stands all weekend.

Everyone else, thank you too, we had a good time. See most of you at "the Hersh" (<--does anyone call it this?) next week.