Kickoff 2008 in NH - Who's going?

[KathieK]

Originally Posted by Jessica Boucher

As for the rest of you responding to Justin, this is just his way to say that he's very sad that he won't be attending the big show for the first time in many years. Such is the brand of humor that is Justin's, it really can't be appreciated until you see him in person

Yeah, that's just Justin! besides, he's jealous of AB's getting an invitation to sleep with the turtle. {I got one, too.)

[JohnBoucher]

Originally Posted by KathieK

Yeah, that's just Justin! besides, he's jealous of AB's getting an invitation to sleep with the turtle. {I got one, too.)

Who gets to sleep with the Cat of Parts?

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

I don't know what JDs is...

A little bar on the first floor of the Radisson, which is sometimes filled with FIRSTers during FIRST events/trainings but this year will probably be filled with NH-primary-folks during kickoff. Andy will have to see if there is an equivalent at the Econolodge....

[Mark McLeod]

The Econolodge has only a breakfast room to hang out in...

[Andy Grady]

Originally Posted by Justin

See now that right there is just crossing the line. Yes my CURRENT location happens to be California however I earned my FIRST chops in Manchester New Hampshire, grew up there and lived there for 27 years, there are many who will vouch for that. Until about three months ago I used to work quite literally across the street from FIRST. I've spent the last 11 years at the various New England regionals watching teams come and go but mostly watching the bedrock of FIRST, the collective teams from New England, evolve and tackle new challenges and set the standard for the rest of the country.

Hahaha...I love this game.

let me answer you Justin...

1. Being able to go into the home of the New England Regional from 96-98 to see something FIRST related is always a plus.

2. Got me there, most of the time I try to avoid going. Usually its the aspect of seeing people I dont get to see often that drags me in.

3. HAHAHA, I hope my poor cat doesn't get confiscated by airport security.

4. How can you not love JD's? When you have 3 tables of teams who quite honestly have not gotten along very well in the past 10 years or so, all sitting around and having a good time...throwing fun little jabs at each other...hillarity ensues.

[Mark McLeod]

Looks like 30 minutes away in Mass. is the FIRST hotel:
http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...nt.aspx?id=428

FIRST seems to be updating this page and adding links and info. while I watch.

P.S. I'd recommend the Wyndham over the somewhat seedy Econolodge.

[Mike Martus]

Some of my best memories were at the NH Kick off. Great start to the competition.

However..... this year....

Cost containment and fewer coaches will prevent that from happening.....

I will miss all of you... great networking time.

[JamesBrown]

Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

The Econolodge has only a breakfast room to hang out in...

Econolodge also has outrageously crooked floors, however the rooms are big and if your room is close enough to the office you can steal wifi.

I can only vouch for the accuracy of these statements as of the 2006 GSR

[JaneYoung]

It's cold and beautiful in Boston!
The sunset is gorgeous!
Everyone talks really fast and is really friendly!

Jane

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

It's cold and beautiful in Boston!
The sunset is gorgeous!
Everyone talks really fast and is really friendly!

Jane

Gone sightseeing at Copley Square yet?



Anyways, from what I'm told I'll be staying right in downtown Manchester in the Verizon Areana neighborhood.
I don't know how we got rooms there with all this talk of no rooms near Manchester.
I'm not going to ask either though. (Or maybe I will) lol

Will anyone else be in that area this Friday night??

[Melissa Nute]

I ended up with an amazing rate for the Hilton Garden Inn for Friday Night. Don't know how that happened.

[Schnabel]

Just letting everyone know, I'll be there and can't wait to see everyone!

[Laaba 80]

I wish I could go, I think it would be very cool to see it first hand instead of at a local kickoff watching the webcast. I am very happy we have the local kickoffs, but last year right as they pulled the curtain off the rack, the webcast stalled and you hear everyone gasping in the audience because they didnt think it would come back I would like to attend the real kickoff sometime in my FIRST years though.....
Joey