what to bring to Atlanta???

[JaneYoung]

During travel earlier this year, we discovered that many of the students had cash cards but no cash. That made it difficult to do group orders for lunches, etc., when it came time to collect for the meal.

Bring a reasonable amount of cash to be able to cover things like that. The cash cards are great but can't always be used.

Also, if folks have meds they are taking or allergies or asthma, make sure the lead adult is aware/knows. And don't forget to bring the meds along.

Important phone numbers so that you can locate and be located.

[Suspect_Deezy]

BRING YOUR "A" GAME......

[JAZAD1]

Hopefully everyteam will bring an extra shirt for the charity quilt.

[XXShadowXX]

Originally Posted by Herodotus

Dew. Atlanta is a Coke down, for obvious reasons.

Whats wrong with VAULT?

[Lynxy]

I'll be bringing a frisbee and some whipped cream...

[Laura 1547]

Originally Posted by Lynxy

I'll be bringing a frisbee and some whipped cream...

LYNDSEY I can't believe you did that! I'm very embarrassed right now...
Payback time in Atlanta I think
We still have to play our student prank on the mentors don't forget!

[thefro526]

I always bring the usual travel stuff and then add in the robotics related stuff. I suggest bringing a camera, comfy shoes to walk in, hair/face paint, cards or something to do in the .3 seconds of downtime, stuff to trade (buttons, keychains, banners, shirts, members... ) and anything else you can use. Also I always bring my laptop just incase I need to do something important and to do scouting analysis.

Also depending on how you're getting down, I'd bring extra snacks and drinks. You can't take them into the Dome but, I think you can bring them into the GWCC (I always do) and also it's nice to have them in the hotel. My mom and I bought 1 case of water, a case of monster (like $4 a can down there), a case of Shasta soda, and a big assortment of chips for the team.

And last but not least, bring your patience and best behavior. Many of the Vets will tell you (especially drivers) that everything at the Championship will run a little faster. There is some damage to the GWCC so we will have ~1/2 the space as usual so traffic will be tough and everyone will be tight. Also be prepared to leave for your matches about 15 minutes early or more because of the walk from the GWCC to the Dome.

[brentmcjunkin]

your robot of course your pit, and walkin shoes and some stuff to do in your hotel room

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by Nawaid Ladak

so is this going to be the... "what im packing to atlanta" thread for the 2009 year?

first and foremost, pack your TOOTHBRUSH

High high. Shower daily, I don't care if you have "geek street cred" for it, it's stupid and pathetic if you can't take 10 minutes out of your day to get undressed, hop in, soap, shampoo, rinse, get out, towel, put clean clothes on. Do it*

Here's my list of what I'm brining. Your milage might varry a little...

-Phone (email, camera, calls, internet) w/ charger!
-iPod shuffle (music) w/charger!
-toiltries (deodorant, cologne, etc etc)
-assortment of clothes (pants to shorts, long button up to short tshirt), shoes (flip flops and tennis pretty much), underwear and socks
-magazines & assorted papers to entertain me when the batteries die
-all the important money, cards, & ID's
-MAYBE a laptop, still deciding if i want to bring that or not...



*For our lady friends, this takes longer, but I don't think I've ever met one who's skipped on showering, so that paragraph was for the guys out there.

[Herodotus]

Originally Posted by brentmcjunkin

your robot of course your pit, and walkin shoes and some stuff to do in your hotel room

Actually, if you are bringing your robot you probaly won't be competing. It should be there already.

Let me second(or third, or forth, or whatever number this would be) what everyone else has said about walking shoes. You're going to be walking, a lot, especially if you happen to be on the drive team. I do believe hosting the Championship in Atlanta is FIRST's way of supporting health heart. It's probaly the most exercise you'll ever have at a robot competition.

[brentmcjunkin]

Originally Posted by Herodotus

Actually, if you are bringing your robot you probaly won't be competing. It should be there already.

yah i should be there i forgot it is my rookie FRC year

[Danny McC]

And it looks like there is a chance of rain on Saturday last time I checked so a poncho or umbrella would be good.

[brentmcjunkin]

bring extra money because venue prices are outragous

[Protronie]

Originally Posted by Danny McC

And it looks like there is a chance of rain on Saturday last time I checked so a poncho or umbrella would be good.

That and a warm jacket cause anytime a certain person from Indiana comes over to the coast (I won't point fingers but they know who the cold loving person I speak of is.) they seem to bring the cold rain with them.

You might also think of printing up some business cards with your contact info on them as your sure to meet people you want to keep in touch with and may not always have a pen and paper on you.

-p

[thefro526]

Also this is kinda self-explanatory but, Atlanta is a big city and some weird stuff might go down if you stray too far from the pack. I'd recommend never traveling by yourself outside of downtown and even traveling with someone while in downtown. It's not too dangerous or anything but, better to be safe than sorry. Also common sense is your best friend