I'm glad to hear we are not alone. I told a parent today that I will be surprised if we get any of the tasks done on the table. This is our second year with the same team. They re-built the robot for the 7th time yesterday (much to my chagrin). Our research and presentation are in great shape, but the table will be a real challenge. It looked so easy a couple of weeks ago, but has proven to be very difficult. A tip of the hat to the designers this year. Brian, take heart. We did not think we'd get anywhere last year as a rookie team and ended up in first place. We'll be right with you guys this year. :) -Frank -----Original Message----- From: First Lego League in Virginia and DC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Haskins Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:44 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] It's all about the process.... This is my 6th season coaching, and this is as far behind I have had a team, ever. This years missions are deceptively difficult, and the kids haven't been focused on the research. So, we're behind on all fronts. On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM, Suzanne F. S. Hecker <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > The only point that I'd like to take issue with in Mr. Nussbaum's note is > which team will be bringing up the rear. I feel that we have a very solid > chance in beating you on this! But like you all, we're going to the tourey > - ready or not. -- Haskins Family Farm Middletown, VA http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M20435 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ADMIN-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-admin-l.html to subscribe. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ADMIN-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-admin-l.html to subscribe.