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Event Coverage 30K Road Trip--The Big Apple or Bust

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by squirrel, Mar 7, 2016.

  1. Jim just wanted to say GOOD LUCK with the competition and have a SAFE road trip. THANKS for taking us along. Frist time that I've seen this competition, Been watching this from the start. It looks sooooo KOOL! If you need help on your next Robot 056.jpg here's an idea. ha. ha. Ron...
     
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  2. squirrel
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    Hi. We qualified for the elimination rounds, but lost in the quarter finals, to the folks that ended up winning the finals. We loaded up and I hit the road. I'm eating dinner in new Jersey. A few miles back on the freeway there was a wreck about a hundred yards in front of me. Fun.
     
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  3. squirrel
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    Nerds is the name of our team. Nifty Engineering Robotics Design Squad.
     
  4. hasty
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    That is a nice vehicle -have a safe drive home
     
  5. Quarter finals ain't bad! It's a great experience for the kids and they should be proud. My son was on Team 501 Power Knights back 14 years ago. Have a safe ride home!
     
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  6. oldsjoe
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    CONGRATULATIONS NERDS! That is a fine showing Jim, everyone should be proud of the accomplishment! Joe
     
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  7. 40Standard
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    be careful driving home
     
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  8. Have a safe trip back! :)
     
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  9. Thanks for the ride, have a safe trip home
     
  10. squirrel
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    Thanks! Looks like I get to enjoy a bunch more rain.
     
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  11. nice job. your competition reminds me of my sons auto events. the kids come away with so much. the lessons learned are priceless. they are a lucky group to have you as mentor. safe travels on the way back home.
     
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  12. Great journey. Too bad a couple of the kids didn't tag along on the Suburban ride. Can't see the real USA from 30,000 feet. Safe travels.
     
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  13. oldsjoe
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    Stay safe Jim and Thanks for the ride. Joe

    Sent from my SM-G900V using H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
  14. squirrel
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    Talking a more northern route home. Indianapolis, St Louis, Tulsa etc.

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    The aerodynamics of an old truck are interesting. The windshield stops airflow about halfway back on the hood.
     
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  15. Willy_P
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    Jim if you are taking I 44 from St. Louis to Tulsa it's a nice chunk of route 66. Good route choice!
    Don't drive faster than your angel can fly LOL
    Bill
     
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  16. Dino 64
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    Congrats on your fine showing in the completion. Safe trip home, thanks for the ride. Bet you can't wait for that Arizona sunshine !
     
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  17. Great job, Jim, by you and the kids. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure. It is appreciated.............Don.
     
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  18. Dino 64
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    I meant competition !!
     
  19. flatheadpete
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    Awesome! Stay safe and thx for the pics and updates.
     
  20. Król
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    Been following your adventure! Have a safe trip back home!
     
  21. 59Apachegail
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    Very cool,Thanks for sharing Jim!
    Hope you enjoyed the city, it isn't nearly as bad as anyone makes it out to be. Hope you got some touristing in, we had a really nice weekend weather wise. Safe trip home!
     
  22. woodbutcher
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    :D Hi Jim.Well,there`s always next year.Thanks for the ride along.Have a safe trip home.Looks like you should have the pontoon outriggers.:rolleyes::p
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
    Leo
     
  23. safe travel for your way home, Jim! thanks for taking us with you, feels always like an adventure to me.
     
  24. oldsjoe
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    Welcome to and through Ohio Jim, hope you get out of the rain soon! Joe
     
  25. oldsroller
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    Hope you have a safe trip home, thanks for sharing your adventure!
     
  26. luckythirteenagogo
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    Jim, I'm glad you made it there and the kids had a good time. I was on a bit of a road trip myself this weekend, and didn't have a chance to check your thread until now. Safe travels home!
     
  27. squirrel
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    Thanks!

    Spent the night with friends in Warsaw MO. Heading home on US 54.

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  28. oldsjoe
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    Always good to have friends along the route! The Suburban and you look no worse for the wear hey the sun is shining in that shot! Joe
     
  29. harley rider
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    how about that Kansas wind today?
     
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  30. 1badbaker
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    Enjoyed following along with you on your trip. Safe travels!
     

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