People i want to meet at nationals

[Jay H 237]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

I thought you were a Role Model, not an idol?? hehehehe...

edit: just reread the whole post, and it seems like no one wants to meet me..
/Me so sad...

Gee Elgin you are at the top of my to meet list.......oh wait, never mind I already know you. Don't feel bad I didn't make anyone's list either. Reading Jess's post nobody wanted to meet her too. As a matter of fact it appears nobody from Team 237 made anybody's list. Well there's still time.

[cbudrecki]

So many people, so little time. I'm gonna be volunteering @ Nats, hopefully I'll make it to the web hug to meet some of you 'big names' (John V-Nuen, Andy Baker, Ken Leung, etc...[no, not Big Mike, i've seen enough of you ]i'm gonna get it @ PARC, if not Atlanta ...). Hmm... anyone else volunteering? I could meet you @ the dinner.

[JVN]

Originally Posted by Ryan_team710

JVN (hope he wont hurt me after i suggest coloring constest of his pic)

Don't worry, you're safe.
Stop by the 229 pit and ask for John.
I'm the 229 coach, so I do have some work to do at competition, but there is always time to meet/talk to new people.

This goes for everyone else too.
C'mon by the 229 pit and say hello... (especially if you've got my name in your user title)!
I'm always up for some friendly FIRST-discussion.

I'll also try to make it to the webhug.

John

[Stu Bloom]

Well I want to meet JVN ....

But there are so many of you that I fear it will take the entire three days ...

[KenWittlief]

oh you are twisting my arm now!

if I drive to atlanta to attend the championship (my team is not going) does anyone have a 3x6 foot spot on the floor someplace where I can sleep at night?

Id hate to drive all that way just for one day :^)

[Greg Ross]

Originally Posted by KenWittlief

does anyone have a 3x6 foot spot on the floor someplace where I can sleep at night?

If you don't get a better offer, I think we could at least do that.

[Team311]

i already met John V.Neun and he isnt all that big and impressive

[JVN]

Originally Posted by Team311

i already met John V.Neun and he isnt all that big and impressive

... and you are, who??
We obviously made a profound impression on each other.

Originally Posted by Rob Colatutto

When anyone meets John, be sure to ask for a 229 button, you may get lucky (or horribly terrified) and get one with his face on it

I never have any buttons.
If you're looking for a limited edition JVN button (thanks again, Pamela... ) you should talk to a 229 HSer. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to help you out.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by JVN

... and you are, who??
We obviously made a profound impression on each other.

*sigh* You know these kids, John.
Saw John last year at the championship. Really cool guy.
Hope to see you down in Atlanta.

[Drawman]

Yeah, better not do anything stupid in front of DJ either, or he might get it on camera and you will regret it when it's on the internet =P

Originally Posted by Drawman

Yeah, better not do anything stupid in front of DJ either, or he might get it on camera and you will regret it when it's on the internet =P

Hey, Steve voluntarily sang that song. He knew he was being taped. He even told me about some of the choreography he was adding in too!

[Amanda Morrison]

Wow... I'm really honored. That's quite a list you have there, and it means a lot to be on it! Hunt me down. I'll be... a little of everywhere, really.

Take a hint from everyone else... JVN isn't that great to meet. He's more of a pain in the butt - if I were you, I'd avoid him all together. And DJ? Don't even worry about it.

I decided to make my own list. What the heck? I could make a 'people I'd like to see again' list, but that would go on for pages and pages. I've met far too many great people in FIRST.

People To Meet
Joe Johnson
Paul Copioli
Chris Hibner
Andy Grady
Chris Fultz
Mike Walker
Steve Shade

[Tytus Gerrish]

i hope i get to see everyone...

especialy

andy baker
Beth Sweet
paul capoli
a various assoritment of James's jim's jimmy's and jimbo's
an almost infinate number of dan's and danyel's
mike lee

i cant remember them all right now I hop i will at the comp

[ngreen]

Yeah. There are definitely several people that have gained my respect. So called FIRST demi-gods that would definitely be worth meeting but then again last year I got to shake Dean and Woody's hand in front of everyone. That was awesome. I at least didn't wash the hand for several days. I'm planning on going to some of the workshops (college FIRST and pneumatics..oh yeah!.) and some of the presenters would be great to meet. One a side note I talked with two dean's of my college yesterday and they were quite interested in the program. So I might have to step up my efforts to get FIRST here.

I would enjoy meeting most people on this forum. I should have been more proactive when I was at St. Louis aka Prank Monkeys -amanda , Apple Corps - katie, and cooney robotics - ricky, and probably others.

Hopefully I'll at least make the webhug in ATL.

[Rob Colatutto]

This years webhug is starting to sound like it will be really good. I've never actually made it to one before seeing as how I was always driving the robot during them in 02 and 03. When anyone meets John, be sure to ask for a 229 button, you may get lucky (or horribly terrified) and get one with his face on it

In any case, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again in Atlanta this year, should be a great time.
P.S. - Be warned, DJ is an interesting person to drive with in large groups.