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Anybody else burned out?

After 4 years of intense robot building, I am finally burned out. Don't even want to think about another robot for quite some time. We spent a lot of hours building the Competition model then a whole bunch more hours on the Practice model this year. I think I had a Mechanical and Technical "surge" this year. I guess a lot of it has to do with the small number of talented folks we have that can design and build the robot each year. We only have 4 or 5 Adults who are capable machinists/fabricators, 2 skilled welders, 2 skilled Electronics folks, and no Adult programers. The students really stepped up to the plate this year, but the Adults that we do have sacrificed alot of personally to make the robot happen.

You don't think about the things you are supposed to be doing in Jan & Feb because you are so wrapped up in this intoxicating project. But when the 'Bot is shipped and the season is finished in the blink of an eye, all the projects and chores you put off, come screaming forward demanding immeadiate attention. Then comes the guilt for putting stuff off or frustration because you have a race car that needs a lot of attention, more than any robot could ever dream of, and its the middle of the drag racing season.

FIRST is a worthwhile program to be involved in as an Adult mentor. But for me, it does bring its share of personal conflict. I really enjoy working with the Students, and have really grown quite fond of the other Adult members. I will always probably struggle with finding a balance between Racecars and Robots.
Do any of you other Mentors struggle with finding this balance? Maybe for us (Team 27), recruiting a few more technically skilled Adults and Students may ease the load.

Ok, just got back from a ride with my Dad in his 65' GTO Convertable! That car is so sweet! I just finished making brackets for his Tach and his ignition box. Nothing like banging through the gears, foot mashed to the floor, 389 Poncho screaming.... Man I love fast cars! I wish robots made the same roar my Race motor dos in my Camaro.

Anyway, man this post is geting long, sorry, I love FRIST. I love Drag Racing. How I'll find a way to mangae both, I have no idea. Maybe I just need to spend some quality time in the garage and race track and forget about robots for a little while. Cuz' you know when Jan 4/5 comes round' I'll be itchin to go gang busters again. I'll never learn
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