Look who is 21 today!!

Aidan_F_Browne · February 19, 2004, 11:00am

Poor John! He is on the road interviewing on his 21st Birthday – away from his friends.

He has had quite an impact on this community, so lets all make sure we give his spirits a lift today! (Kind of a virtual Birthday Party – make him feel at home)

So… it would be awesome if we all took a few minutes to send him an e-Hallmark - or even just a short email wishing him a Happy! You can find his email address on the 229 page here: http://www.team229.org/about/roster/2

Thanks! No one should be away from home on thier 21st!!!

Aidan

Ryan_Albright · February 19, 2004, 12:14pm

we should all take time to stop thinking of our robots raise our wrenches up high for a salute to John

sing with me

For he is a jolly good fellow, for he is a jolly good fellow…

You know the rest

system · February 19, 2004, 12:15pm

Aidan, I think John is going to kill you

Anyways…Happy Bday to John!

Mike_Schroeder · February 19, 2004, 12:19pm

either that or his Email provider will…

Rhs953 · February 19, 2004, 12:21pm

Yea…Drinks all around.

MisterX · February 19, 2004, 12:27pm

Wu-hu now he can buy!!! Just not for minors nobody should do that and if you must drink and drive drink Pepsi! Anywho happy b-day John my best of wishes for you over your next 21 years and 21 robots! Tough luck being away on your birthday though

Andy_Grady · February 19, 2004, 12:46pm

Happy Birthday John! Remember John…there is nothing fun about being 21…nothing…::snicker:: Have fun!

Elyse_Holguin · February 19, 2004, 1:03pm

happy birthday john! i’ll give you a 6-pack of pepsi at nationals if you come up to our pit and ask for a belated bday present.

IMDWalrus · February 19, 2004, 1:24pm

Congrats on making it this far, John! Have a great birthday!

Tom_Schindler · February 19, 2004, 4:57pm

So John gets back in at 7pm… anyone else want to completely embarass him by posting pics of him??

**Post Any and All Pics of John in this thread!!! ** Try to link externally instead of attaching to the thread…

I’ll start…

http://users.wpi.edu/~tas246/johnnyboy.jpg

Bash at the beach, 2002

–Tom

Amanda_Morrison · February 19, 2004, 5:56pm

John’s rampant awesomeness warrants a splash page.

Happy birthday to an awesome guy.

Matt_Leese · February 19, 2004, 6:38pm

Happy Birthday John.

I’m not sure if it’s a good or bad thing that I recognize half the people in that picture.

Matt

Joel_J · February 19, 2004, 8:25pm

Aidan_F_Browne · February 19, 2004, 10:52pm

Oh no!

**JNoon2 (10:40:06 PM): thank you.
**Aidan (10:40:15 PM): Happy Birthday bud
JNoon2 (10:40:20 PM): thanks.
JNoon2 (10:40:22 PM): you’ll pay.
JNoon2 (10:40:24 PM): just so you know.

[Aidan shivers in boots… ]

JVN · February 20, 2004, 1:08am

So… Today…

The trip to Pittsburgh was interesting.
I basically spent 24 hours on the road, and it happened to coincide with my birthday. The interviews went very well, and it was a very positive experience. I got back to CU about 9PM EST and as we’re walking into the building, Chris Carnevale says “John… I want you to remember, I had NOTHING to do with this.”

So I walk upstairs, and Chris is snickering… following me to my room. He subtley suggests I should check chief delphi… and what do I find??

I knew there was doin’s a transpir’in… but I really didn’t expect this.

First off, someone on Team 20 happened to wander into CD today, and then showed my father (20’s head engineer), who got a TREMENDOUS kick out of this. So yeah… you’ve made my parents very happy (and highly amused).

Secondly, I think everyone got a huge kick out of this… so I’m glad I could be of some amusement to all of you.
(15-20 phonecalls between 11:30 and midnight?)
(30+ IMs/Emails when I got back?)

Thirdly, never inspire Aidan Browne to do ANYTHING. He’s easier to be friends with when he’s bored. Aidan buddy, I love ya man… but you WILL pay for this.

Ohh… and I can’t forget Amanda Morrison. I have something special in store for you. Be Afraid.

So thank you all for making this day special. I really am ALWAYS very surprised by community outpourings like this, and I really do appreciate it. You guys rock!

Thanks Again,
John

PS - I’m just a poor college robot nerd… I’m definitely not buying.

dlavery · February 20, 2004, 1:29am

John-

Happy birthday! You are now officially one year closer to death.

-dave (officially over the hill a very long time ago)

system · January 5, 2020, 12:28am