The Great Texas Build-Off 2009

This past weekend I was in Dallas Texas attending the 2nd Annual Texas Build-Off for all Robots and Droids at JerryC's home. As always it was a blast! There were 3-B9's, several R2's, Robby, Gort, C3PO, Battle Droid, Pit Droid, Mouse Droids and parts from all the various Robots and Droids were scattered all everywhere in Jerry's house. The event was broadcast live over the web all three days. On Saturday, The Voice of the Robot Mr. Dick Tufeld logged on and chatted with the group for an hour and told us his behind the scenes experiences. Droid Races were held on Sunday. Everyone had so much fun we are already planning for the 3rd Annual Build-Off next year.








A Garage of Robots and Droids!














An interesting mix of Robot and Droid parts













Radio Controlled Robots and Droids












Ready...Set...GO.....The Droid Races















This B9 Robot came all the way from Wisconsin! He's Pooped













Me (R) and Jerry (L) and a couple of his Famous Replica Robots Robby (L) from Forbidden Planet and Gort (R) from The Day the earth Stood Still. Both are from the originals movies.

Jerry C's Texas Build-Off

Jerry C's 2nd Annual Texas Build-Off for ALL Robot Builders begins on Friday May 15th and I hope to attend. Last year was a blast and this year I actually have a couple of items I need some help in building so I'm hoping to get there. There will be a few familiar faces from last year as well as some new faces. Jerry has a full schedule of things planned everyone is going to have a blast. It just can't be helped!
If I'm able to make it I'll post some pictures on Monday May 18th.

Bob May Candy Bar Project

I believe that the Bob May Candy Bar Project is ready to close, get the scrapbook pages finished and everything sent to the family. This has been a very rewarding project because I've seen the good in people you sometimes don't always get to see. It touched my heart. I'll have a complete report in the next couple weeks with pictures and stories.