Hot days and cool nights

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Posted by mike aubry, Engineer on team #47, Chiefs, from Pontiac Central.

Posted on 3/31/99 8:33 PM MST




Hey just a thought about the great Florida weather and the effect it has on the native northern body. Wouldn't it make sense to give everyone a break during the heat of the day (say 1 to 4) so that they could get out of the sun and relax a bit. If people wanted to go to the park they could - if they wanted to stay under a tree, or in the pits they could. If people wanted to go for a swim they could - and then schedule the matches to go into the evening hours - after the sun goes down when it gets alot cooler! Surely this may be a problem with the scheduling of resources and the Disney entertainers, but I thought it may be worth looking into. The sun tires people out and the heat makes people sweat, and get more irritable than they are normally! Just a thought !

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Posted by Mike Kulibaba, Student on team #88, TJ², from Bridgewater-Raynham Regional and Johnson and Johnson.

Posted on 3/31/99 8:51 PM MST


In Reply to: Hot days and cool nights posted by mike aubry on 3/31/99 8:33 PM MST:



I'm a very pale New Englander and I couldn't agree more with Mike about this one. I must of spent about 30 dollars of those slush drinks they had because I thought I was going to get dehydrated from having that hot boiling sun on my body all day. I think having a couple hours off would be good, I think it would keep people and fans more enthusiastic if we do it when it is cooler. How do you come up with all these great ideas Mike??

Mike Kulibaba TJ² Team 88

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Posted by Andy Grady, Coach on team #42, P.A.R.T.S, from Alvirne High School and Daniel Webster College.

Posted on 3/31/99 9:03 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Mike Kulibaba on 3/31/99 8:51 PM MST:



I just want to remind everyone to drink plenty of water and make sure that you don't get too much sun. Heat stroke and sun poisoning have been a problem in the past with my old team. What can i say, I care
Good Luck
Andy Grady, DWC/Alvirne

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Posted by Reuben Hintz, Student on team #53 from Eleanor Roosevelt HS.

Posted on 4/1/99 6:21 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights, just a warning posted by Andy Grady on 3/31/99 9:03 PM MST:



Awww! How cute! Thanks Andy:-) It always helps to just take a break and go find some air conditioning every now and then too!

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Posted by Andy Grady, Coach on team #42, P.A.R.T.S, from Alvirne High School and Daniel Webster College.

Posted on 4/1/99 9:33 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights, just a warning posted by Reuben Hintz on 4/1/99 6:21 PM MST:



Oh by the way, the pits are usually big enough and cool enough to take a short nap during breaks.
Cya in Fla
Andy Grady, DWC/Alvirne

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Posted by Daniel, Student on team #192, Gunn Robotics Team, from Henry M Gunn Senior High School and NASA Ames.

Posted on 4/2/99 12:41 AM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights, just a warning posted by Andy Grady on 4/1/99 9:33 PM MST:



Except when the air-con breaks. Last year I had to make a fan out of a power drill and some cardboard...

Prepare yourselves.

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Posted by Kate Leach, Student on team #166, Team Merrimack, from Merrimack High School and Unitrode / RS Machines.

Posted on 4/1/99 8:53 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights, just a warning posted by Andy Grady on 3/31/99 9:03 PM MST:



Ok, I figure I'll give you my advice too.. I saw a team at the Mid-Atlantic regional that had green shirts with 3 with stripes on the sleeves, and v-necks.. Make sure you put sunscreen where the v-neck doesn't cover.. If you don't, you'll have a nice little burn thing.. It'll be in the shape of a triangle.. Just telling you from experience..

-KATe-

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Posted by Tom Vanderslice, Student on team #275, ORHS/AST/Hitachi, from Academy of Science and Technology and Hitachi.

Posted on 3/31/99 9:22 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Mike Kulibaba on 3/31/99 8:51 PM MST:



: I'm a very pale New Englander and I couldn't agree more with Mike about this one. I must of spent about 30 dollars of those slush drinks they had because I thought I was going to get dehydrated from having that hot boiling sun on my body all day. I think having a couple hours off would be good, I think it would keep people and fans more enthusiastic if we do it when it is cooler. How do you come up with all these great ideas Mike??

: Mike Kulibaba TJ² Team 88

All you northerners do nothing but complain.

When you live in the south I guess you just get used to it..but here's a hint...those slush drinks probably don't help much when you're actually thirsty...nothing beats water...or at least a cold coke...(oh sorry, wouldn't want to endorse anyone without cash behind it... *carbonated beverage*).

Tom

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Posted by Mike King, Other on team #88, TJ², from Bridgewater Raynham and Johnson & Johnson Professional.

Posted on 4/1/99 7:54 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Tom Vanderslice on 3/31/99 9:22 PM MST:



Now everyone knows that Coke makes you thirstier.



Mike

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Posted by Brandon Martus, Other on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.

Posted on 4/2/99 11:00 AM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Mike King on 4/1/99 7:54 PM MST:



Yea, everyone knows that.
now..Mountain Dew .. thats the real thirst quencher

heh

: Now everyone knows that Coke makes you thirstier.

:

: Mike

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Posted by Jerry Eckert, Engineer on team #140 from Tyngsboro, MA High School and New England Prototype/Brooks Automation.

Posted on 4/2/99 11:46 AM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Brandon Martus on 4/2/99 11:00 AM MST:



: Yea, everyone knows that.
: now..Mountain Dew .. thats the real thirst quencher

Actually, any drink with caffeine, which includes Mt. Dew, is a bad
choice in hot weather. Caffeine is a diuretic, which causes you to lose
fluid via urination.

Your best bet is good ol' dihydrogen oxide.

- Jerry

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Posted by Susanne Krussell, Coach on team #163, The Quantum Mechanics, from International Academy and Quantum Consultants/Eaton/ITT.

Posted on 4/2/99 9:52 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Jerry Eckert on 4/2/99 11:46 AM MST:



That's dihydrogen monoxide, Jerry Susanne Krussell

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Posted by Susanne Krussell, Coach on team #163, The Quantum Mechanics, from International Academy and Quantum Consultants/Eaton/ITT.

Posted on 4/2/99 9:49 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Brandon Martus on 4/2/99 11:00 AM MST:



Hey Brandon, How you kids can drink that radiator fluid is beyond me. S. Krussell

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Posted by Brandon Martus, Other on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.

Posted on 4/2/99 10:03 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Susanne Krussell on 4/2/99 9:49 PM MST:



: Hey Brandon, How you kids can drink that radiator fluid is beyond me. S. Krussell

its not just the kids
unless you consider Joe J. a kid, trapped in a grown-up body heh

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Posted by Bethany Dunning, Coach on team #163, Quantum Mechanics, from International Academy and Quantum Consultants/EATON/ITT Industries.

Posted on 4/3/99 11:16 AM MST


In Reply to: Re: Hot days and cool nights posted by Brandon Martus on 4/2/99 10:03 PM MST:



Actually, Brandon.... :-)

: unless you consider Joe J. a kid, trapped in a grown-up body heh