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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. Black Clover Custom
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    You dont have hubcaps... wouldnt worry too much. Hahaha.
     
  2. 2750 when you go to pick it back up.
     
  3. Thanks Jim, and good luck on the robotics competition!
     
  4. Buddy Palumbo
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    Glad to hear that you made it. That's gotta be a load off your mind. Now you can concentrate on the competition. Good luck !
     
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  5. Good to see you made it without any troubles. Have fun at the robot competition.
     
  6. oldsjoe
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    Way cool Jim! Hope the rest of the weekend goes as well for you and the kids! Joe
     
  7. Thanks for taking us along on the ride Jim. I went to NYC for a robotics competition when my son was in high school about 14 years ago. Good luck!
    Tom
     
  8. squirrel
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    thanks!

    The robot made it to it's destination....we will unbag it in the morning, put a few parts back on, and get it inspected to make sure it meets the rules.

    20160310_183313.jpg

    A few of our team members, talking with some new friends, a team from Ecuador. This is an international competition, teams from the UK, China, Turkey, Brazil, etc.

    20160310_183603.jpg .
     
  9. The37Kid
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    Will this event get TV coverage, or some type of web coverage? Best of luck to you. Bob
     
  10. Good on ya for making the trip with your offspring.........this is " non-replaceable " time and the memories will last for many years........
     
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  11. The more Jim posts about his adventures and trips the more I think he is the kind of person anyone who has the chance to be friends with him should be honored.
     
  12. My son was part of a team in 2005, the big local event was held at Hofstra University (Long Island). The team didn't go on from there but they had a blast with it.
     
  13. squirrel
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  14. chris' 38
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    I'm about an hour north in Middletown if I could help you out in any way.
     
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  15. You are a brave man.
    I live three hours north of N.Y.C.
    I drove my 53 Chev. to Englishtown N.J. though New York City metro traffic (N.Y. Turway I-87). I will never drive an old car in that part of the world again.
    I been in the city once one. That was one more time than I needed.
     
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  16. The37Kid
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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ It's not that bad, they have been driving there for 117 years! Jim how fast can your robot travel? Bob
     
  17. I don't want to hi-jack this tread, but I can easily run the speed limit (65 M.P.H.) on the interstates.
     
  18. shivasdad
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    Just tuned into the webcast a few minutes ago to see your team score come up after a win. Missed the match but watched the next one. I can see why you are into helping these kids. Great fun! Keep climbing those rankings.
     
  19. sawzall
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    jim.

    glad you made it safe..
    the years I spent with my team were very memorable, former student members have gone on and done well.. A job change helped me decide it was time to give it up..
    Anyone who enjoys the fabrication and problem solving that comes with old cars, would enjoy these events..

    given the chance Id go back to high school and quit the basketball team. just to do this stuff.
     
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    On right now. Go nerds! Haha
     
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  21. oj
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    You made it! Hot damn, show us some pictures of the robot! We're all pulling for the kids, it looks like a great bunch. To be honest, the picture of the NYC skyline is right where I'd get cold feet and do a 180 and put the view in my rearview. I tip hat to the kids and you.
     
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  22. squirrel
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    A couple of our students working on the programming.

    One of the fellows announcing the games is a HAMB er, Brian C. We got to talk about old cars and racing drag week and trog and stuff.
     
  23. Jalopy Joker
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    so, when are you & kids going to set up your ride to be robotic driven, like the new rides of today?
     
  24. oldsjoe
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    Just got home and checked out the thread, congrats on a job well done Jim, you and the kids are an inspiration! Joe
     
  25. Gray Ford
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    Good Job Jim & a well done for your team ...Best of luck ...

    Bob...
     
  26. mcmopar
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    Glad everything is working out. Good luck to you and your kids.
     
  27. squirrel
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  28. oldsjoe
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    So how is the competition turning out Jim? Joe
     
  29. Jim? Does that.... does that say "NERD" on your shirt? Total bad-assery.
     

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