Getting to the 2008 Honolulu Regionals doesn't require breaking the bank

[dbeck103]

Team 103 is definitely coming and will be on the same flight as 25 - We will be having some strategy sessions on the long flight. We can't wait for this to happen.

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by dbeck103

Team 103 is definitely coming and will be on the same flight as 25 - We will be having some strategy sessions on the long flight. We can't wait for this to happen.

you guys and gals should have a nice 6.5-7 hour flight if it's non stop.

My family did it after i graduated HS. it's an amazing place to take a vacation and i will return some day. try to stay away from babies on the plane as much as possible. that was the only problem of the entire trip for us.

[Nuttyman54]

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

try to stay away from babies on the plane as much as possible. that was the only problem of the entire trip for us.

I think the advice should be for the parents to keep the babies away from the robotics kids. You know how bad of an influence we can be ...

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

you guys and gals should have a nice 6.5-7 hour flight if it's non stop.

My family did it after i graduated HS. it's an amazing place to take a vacation and i will return some day. try to stay away from babies on the plane as much as possible. that was the only problem of the entire trip for us.

More like 11-12 hours of flight time, plus layover time... that'd be brutal.

It's going to be interesting to see how many teams are left out in the cold...with room for only 35 teams or so, and the massive interest expressed here...If teams don't sign up for it as their first regional, there's no way they're getting in. It might even be tough as a first regional depending on how quick you are.

[Jeff K.]

Originally Posted by Cory

More like 11-12 hours of flight time, plus layover time... that'd be brutal.

It's going to be interesting to see how many teams are left out in the cold...with room for only 35 teams or so, and the massive interest expressed here...If teams don't sign up for it as their first regional, there's no way they're getting in. It might even be tough as a first regional depending on how quick you are.

It was around 6-7 hours from LA, so maybe even up to 14 hours from East Coast. Alex, true that about babies. Thank the inventor of the noise canceling headphone.

I would guess somewhere between 12-20 teams should sprout up around Hawaii.

I can't wait to go back to Hawaii. It's only been 3 days and I already miss it.

The mokulele was fun both ways. Mahalo to Team 368 for being soo epic!!

[KelliV]

I flew ATA to Hawaii, it was a great experience actually. It took around 8-10 hours(I think) from Chicago and we had a layover in Pheonix.

The only thing I would say to watch out for is the hopper jets to the islands. Ours was hours late. We took Mahalo Air, I dont know how bad the others are but I do remember being stuck in the Honolulu Airport for a long time.

[TKM.368]

Originally Posted by Stonefan5271138

The mokulele was fun both ways. Mahalo to Team 368 for being soo epic!!

It was our pleasure and we're glad you folks had a good time. Thanks for coming down and holding all those sessions.

As for all of those planning to make it to the Hawaii Regional, all I can say is I hope you're there right when TIMS comes up for registering because it's looking like there's going to be a lot of disappointed teams who don't make the cut. If you're planning to come to Hawaii, I suggest you have a solid alternate first regional and don't put all your eggs in one basket.

We're looking forward to hosting all those teams that are fortunate enough to get a slot and wish everyone the best of luck!

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by TKM.368

It was our pleasure and we're glad you folks had a good time. Thanks for coming down and holding all those sessions.

As for all of those planning to make it to the Hawaii Regional, all I can say is I hope you're there right when TIMS comes up for registering because it's looking like there's going to be a lot of disappointed teams who don't make the cut. If you're planning to come to Hawaii, I suggest you have a solid alternate first regional and don't put all your eggs in one basket.

We're looking forward to hosting all those teams that are fortunate enough to get a slot and wish everyone the best of luck!

I would like to second that. After bringing a bunch of Punahou students there on Monday and Tuesday, they really enjoyed the valuable experience that you folks provided. thanks again and hope to see you all in Hawaii for our regional.

Glenn

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by dbeck103

Team 103 is definitely coming and will be on the same flight as 25 - We will be having some strategy sessions on the long flight. We can't wait for this to happen.

Glad that you folks have everything worked out so far. Now all you have to do is get on TIMS the moment it opens.
Best of luck and hope to see you all in Hawaii.