The 20-odd hour drive home was not the most pleasant experience ever, but it was all good. We ended up having a better time than any of us had imagined. Before BattleBots, my rational for going was that I would have wasted all the effort I put into my last robot. I was planning on selling off parts once it was all said and done, and that would be that. After, I experienced a rejuvenation in my interest in building more robots (after a brief rest period, of course). It wasn’t just the fact that I won -- the whole event inspired me. Witnessing all the knowledge and technology put to use, up close -- meeting all the people who are part of a group who tend to think beyond the confines of the general public -- everything was a great.
I ended up having a super time -- and I will be back for sure. From what I can tell, the event was a success. Despite its few flaws, it was an important event and one which Robot Combat as a whole desperately needed. See you all in 2000!
Derek.
Builder, Son of Smashy,
1999 BattleBots Long Beach Megabot Duel Champion
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Breakfast stop at MacDonalds led to some creative writing with the hotsauce. CANUCK!
Steve driving through Washington.. or is it Oregon....
I've had better days...
Ed stayed this way - I swear - for 8 hours...
Insect accumulator.
Unloaded.. It stayed this way for weeks.