VCU thank yous

[cziggy343]

Originally Posted by Azure

Andrew, all it did was start smoking. I think. Or did it really catch fire?

Oh yeah, I'd like to thank whoever pulled that alarm as well. I was still sleeping when that happened, and it wasn't a nice way to wake up.

What other teams were in the hotel with us? I know there was my team, 343, 345, and 2108... And I don't think anyone from 116 pulled it.

no one from 343 pulled it. we were all asleep or at breakfast. i think team 611 was near the end of the hall, someone should ask them, not to call anyone out or anything.

[Dmentor]

As a rookie mentor on 2068's rookie squad, I have a LOT of thanks to pass out:

To our alliance members, teams 343 and 612: You taught us a lot about class, dignity, and sportsmanship in both winning and losing. As rookies, we often got caught up in the excitement of the competition and I appreciate being shown gracious professionalism in action. It was an honor to have such highly recognized (as the awards show) veteran teams allied with us and I personally thought we complemented each others abilities nicely. I hope that we have the opportunity to continue to learn from you in the years to come.

To teams 116, 485, and 1885: Thanks for the incredible matches. I think our alliances played the game the way it was meant to be played. I was sorry to hear of 485's technical problems in the third match as it would have been nice to see each of us at our best.

To teams 540, 843, and 2108: Congratulations! It was a great semifinal and there is no shame in losing to an excellent team. Very nice strategy adjustment and execution since after the first match it looked like we were gonna roll. Best wishes in Atlanta!

To team 510: Thanks for your spirit and charisma! The NASA/VCU was a much better place for you being there. From the hand slaps (and butt swat!) to leading the conga line, you were the life of the party!! I look forward to partying with you again.

To team 2074 (one of our neighbors in the pits): I was so happy to see your robot on the field and competing against us, instead of sidelined in the pits! It looked like you even had your ramp working. Do you realize that you were actually on the only team to beat us during the qualifying round? Hope to see you in VCU again next year.

Team 2068 also repeats the thanks to all of the FIRST volunteers, officials, and judges that made this event possible! Your ceaseless dedication is inspiring a generation of young engineers and, as a practicing engineer, I cannot thank you enough.

On a personal note, I would like to thank my peers from 623, 1885, and 1895 for encouraging me to be a FIRST mentor and nudging me to help 2068. Getting to know the students (teachers and mentors too) and teaching them a few engineering principles has been a deeply rewarding experience. I hope that we can expand our collaboration between our teams and expand the FIRST principles to our neighborhoods.

To everyone else: Thanks for creating a great environment and best of luck in your upcoming competitions and engineering careers. See you again next year in VCU.

My Best Regards.

[ChrisMcK2186]

2186 would like to thank, in no particular order...

540- you guys always had a member in our pits, working on making our bot go.

612- without you, we wouldn't even be a team.

Awckward Turtles- for having the best GP I've seen. We played them in all of our matches and lost most of them horrible. After the final match, their leader approached me and apologized for the whooping. They said that while they were rejoicing in the victory, they could see us and the growing frustration of some of the members. Thank you.

And everybody else i forgot.

Chris

[Wetzel]

I want to thank all the volunteers that worked so hard and made everything run so smoothly. They made my first year as an FTA great.

Wetzel

[Gene F]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

Team 343
Sorry we could never see what we could do together. You guys definitely kicked some serious butt. If we had to lose, we're glad it was to you guys and 612, especially in 3 hard-fought close matches. Good luck and see you in Atl.

Lil' Lavery,
Thanks for the complement! You have an awesome robot and an awesome team! I was (almost) sorry that we won the quater finals against you guys. I realy thought your alliance was the one to beat. I would love to see us paired together some time. Maybe Atlanta!!! Good luck in any other regionals you are going to!

Our matches played in the quarters were definitely played the way the game is suppose to be played!

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Gene F

Lil' Lavery,
Thanks for the complement! You have an awesome robot and an awesome team! I was (almost) sorry that we won the quater finals against you guys. I realy thought your alliance was the one to beat. I would love to see us paired together some time. Maybe Atlanta!!! Good luck in any other regionals you are going to!

Our matches played in the quarters were definitely played the way the game is suppose to be played!

ew, I wish we (116) were going to another regional. But we're definately gonna rock Atlanta.

btw, 343, on Thursday I saw your robot get caught on the rack during a practice match. I thought that was hilarious. But by the end of Friday, I so wanted us to be in an alliance with you guys.

[Hüshay]

Originally Posted by Ahnxlazyman

haha you bought them too, did you see us (116) sitting at the tables trying to program em? oh and I was serious about the catching fire part XD

It doesn't help that you got it caught in Lori's hair now does it XD? But mine broke pretty easily as well, the batteries died and the fan blade bent so only half the lights lit up.



I'd like to thank:

1184 for loaning us the signs. The drivers said they really got a kick out of having us cheering them on, and we definitely wouldn't have gotten the same effect without them.

2108, 540, 843, 928, 1610, and 623 for the incredibly exciting final matches

Our alliance partners 1885 and 435 for performing wonderfully

And the staff for making the competition a blast.

[cziggy343]

Originally Posted by Azure

ew, I wish we (116) were going to another regional. But we're definately gonna rock Atlanta.

btw, 343, on Thursday I saw your robot get caught on the rack during a practice match. I thought that was hilarious. But by the end of Friday, I so wanted us to be in an alliance with you guys.

yeah, we had code troubles on practice day, so it was crazy and our drivers were nervous when they finally got out there. but we got better.

[ham90mack]

Well, apparently our sponsors didn't like the fact that we were saying no to Atlanta, so we (Team 1885) might be going to Atlanta after all. Sorry about the panic, if we caused any. End of this side discussion for now...

[cziggy343]

Originally Posted by ham90mack

Well, apparently our sponsors didn't like the fact that we were saying no to Atlanta, so we (Team 1885) might be going to Atlanta after all. Sorry about the panic, if we caused any. End of this side discussion for now...

well, i no we are going to atlanta, and they were happy to take our $5,000. but w/e, we are glad we're going.

[VanMan]

Originally Posted by VanMan

mine might have broke but I think it is the batteries. The ones they come with are crap.

Great news guys. My cool fan does work. I replaced the batteries and now it works.

[rodgadashruba]

Originally Posted by cziggy343

no one from 343 pulled it. we were all asleep or at breakfast. i think team 611 was near the end of the hall, someone should ask them, not to call anyone out or anything.

uh yeah it wasnt our team that pulled the alarm, possibly it was the kitchen that set it off? i dunno, but i think the alarm caught us all by surprise

[cziggy343]

Originally Posted by rodgadashruba

uh yeah it wasnt our team that pulled the alarm, possibly it was the kitchen that set it off? i dunno, but i think the alarm caught us all by surprise

i heard from someone just recently that it was a wiring problem in the system. that's probably y it went off saturday too.

[wdw_mkr87]

Originally Posted by ham90mack

Well, apparently our sponsors didn't like the fact that we were saying no to Atlanta, so we (Team 1885) might be going to Atlanta after all. Sorry about the panic, if we caused any. End of this side discussion for now...

well the word is in team 1885 will be going to the atlanta compotition and we cannot wait to see are old alliance of 116 and 435 thanks guys and girls for all the help (sorry mispelled # earlier)

[Azure]

Originally Posted by wdw_mkr87

well the word is in team 1885 will be going to the atlanta compotition and we cannot wait to see are old alliance of 116 and 345 thanks guys and girls for all the help

Checking the FIRST site, 435 isn't on the list of teams from VA going to Atlanta...But neither is 343. How many teams from the VCU Regional are going to Championships?