Sunday, March 18, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Traverse City FIRST Robotics!
Here is a video of one of our Qualifying matches in Traverse City:
We were bumped out in the Semi-finals, but we think we are headed to the State competition!
We were bumped out in the Semi-finals, but we think we are headed to the State competition!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Home after snow storm
Missed all the fun, but get to help dig everything out...
When I got home last night:
After things got pushed out:
The next day, Sunday:
Picnic anyone??!!?
When I got home last night:
After things got pushed out:
The next day, Sunday:
Picnic anyone??!!?
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Crazy weekend in Gull Lake
This was the first of two district competitions for Petoskey team 3618 in the First Robotics Competition. From check-in at 5pm Thursday through the final competition Saturday afternoon, it was non-stop action. 36 teams from across Michigan met in Gull Lake and played 12 matches each to qualify for the Elimination matches.
The top 8 teams (Petoskey was #7 after 72 Qualification matches!) then had to select 2 other teams to round our their Alliance, who would then work with them to get through a double-elimination bracket to finals. Petoskey ended up being team captain #5.
We ended up being beat out on our first two trials of the Quarter-final Elimination rounds by rookie team Boyne City #4, but it was an exciting time and the kids learned so much.
We took home the Engineering Excellence Award sponsored by Delphi!
Next weekend is Traverse City where 40 teams meet in a similar event.
The top 8 teams (Petoskey was #7 after 72 Qualification matches!) then had to select 2 other teams to round our their Alliance, who would then work with them to get through a double-elimination bracket to finals. Petoskey ended up being team captain #5.
We ended up being beat out on our first two trials of the Quarter-final Elimination rounds by rookie team Boyne City #4, but it was an exciting time and the kids learned so much.
We took home the Engineering Excellence Award sponsored by Delphi!
Next weekend is Traverse City where 40 teams meet in a similar event.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
"2012 Rebound Rumble"
Went to Traverse City today to learn what the FRC 2012 project will be for this year's 6-week robotics challenge for High Schools across the nation. In the end, the summary of this years game can be found in this 3:24 YouTube video.
FRC is an acronym of an acronym:
FRC = [FIRST Robotics Competition]
FIRST = [For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology]
The local high school that I am a mentor at (Petoskey High School Paladins #3816) has until February 21 to design, build, wire and program a robot that does as many of the elements of the game as possible.
Go Team!
FRC is an acronym of an acronym:
FRC = [FIRST Robotics Competition]
FIRST = [For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology]
The local high school that I am a mentor at (Petoskey High School Paladins #3816) has until February 21 to design, build, wire and program a robot that does as many of the elements of the game as possible.
Go Team!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Breakfast by the fire,
Snow on the trees.
The price of having no power is going to bed early and getting up early...
Friday, December 30, 2011
Fireside chatting with Dad
He's got no power and needs parts for the generator to get it going again. Maybe Monday...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
That's a cold job done!
Getting the hot tub wiped down while there's ice forming around the top!
Guess I should have done this a while ago!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Just a part of a day at Dads
We got the generator lifted 15" so the starter could be reinstalled. Last one was put in Jan of 2010. Oil changes will be easier too.
Went through and disconnected, cleaned, and reattached all the battery connectors so they should make it through the winter.
Went through and disconnected, cleaned, and reattached all the battery connectors so they should make it through the winter.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Dad's still making beds
Two different beds from two different times for my same little girl...
Let's just say Mom wasn't too happy when she saw I put them together.
Let's just say Mom wasn't too happy when she saw I put them together.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Wedding bell weekend
Tom & Deb got married this weekend and allowed me to be part of their ceremony.
The coolest, geekiest nuptials I've seen or heard of!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Today is new front door day
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Rerouting complete
Ballards / Great Lakes re-plumbed the Domestic Hot Water (DHW) connections from the Water Furnace so I don't need to find a replacement for this goofy X thing (for recirculating) that was used in our 17-year old installation.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
My indoor weekend project...
Monday, April 11, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
'I gots an idea!'
We got a cat AND we got paint AND we got an (upside down) 'light-bulb' over her head... she's sitting in the middle of the newspaper workspace, so let's get started!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Furnace man was here today
Ballard's / Great Lakes swapped the failed Solenoid out. Should cut down on the water usage, now that it can shut off! Better thing is, all covered under their Warranty!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Daddy...
"Do you have something that can fix my 'new' truck cover?"
So I found some thread and jean material to path a tear. Don't know how well that will hold up though!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Shame on me!
Maybe my heat bill will improve now that my furnace can breath!
Monday, January 31, 2011
The Ford needs some fixing...
