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!
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.
your robot of course your pit, and walkin shoes and some stuff to do in your hotel room
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.
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.
yah i should be there i forgot it is my rookie FRC year
And it looks like there is a chance of rain on Saturday last time I checked so a poncho or umbrella would be good.
bring extra money because venue prices are outragous
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.
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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 
We’ve got King Arthur and Patsy (only the coconuts no backpack yet maybe next year )
We’re doing our Killer Rabbit raffle again. Come by 1939’s pit in Curie to fill out a ticket (my shameless plug)
We have GOT to get a trailer next year.
Ann
Want to second to make sure you bring any medications.
1. Pack them in your carry on bag. Airline luggage roulette .
2. Pack a few extra meds more then you need in case your flight gets
canceled. (sort of happens a lot lately did you notice:yikes:
3. Insurance card or someway to contact the right people if you
need medical assistance. ( hope this never happens )
Traveling in packs does two things… Discourages panhandlers and
it’s more fun!
Make sure you have your team coach or mentors phone number in your
phone. If you are in trouble call them right away so they can help you.
Atlanta is fun and take advantage of roaming the pits and meeting the
other 10000 friends you haven’t met yet that have a serious common
interest of yours! ROBOTS ROBOTS ROBOTS!
I agree with the jacket and deodorant parts. It was cool and misty today and lately the weather been known to take little nosedives. Also we all need to be photogenic (and smellegenic) in case CNN comes down from their glass (well formerly glass) tower.
Definitely bring something warm to wear to the wrap party on Saturday night.
It can get very cold outside when the sun goes down… you may also be running around a lot having fun and when you stop you should probably have something that you can put on…
have fun!!
There’s a reason 330 got hoodies after winning in 2005… The wrap party was cold that year!
I guess I’m going to have to follow all the advice now, as it turns out a small group of us from 910 are going to be coming down as spectators. Our head mentor, Mr. Crombe, our operator, one other member, and myself will be there Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I’m definitely looking forward to it. Can’t wait to see some of the intense action, and talk with some awesome people.