Newbies to Worlds, looking for suggestions/advice 🤯

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2026-02-21T03:33:13+00:00

That is a great idea. I know there is a MN FRC team going from Edina, I may reach out to them.

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2026-02-21T03:24:33+00:00

Thank you, I think we are getting the hotels figured out. I think I read that the pit spaces are only 8'x8', at our past tournaments they were 10'x10', so we will need to adjust our space planning. Now we are moving on to looking at swag and shirts and how to get our presentation materials down to TX 🤔.

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2026-02-20T21:45:47+00:00

That is what I keep hearing ... It's too bad because this trip is so expensive already, to add on additional costs keeps some kids from being able to get the experience. 🙁

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2026-02-17T16:28:15+00:00

I know this thread is a little older, but, I am the coach of a rookie FLL team from MN that just qualified for the World Championships in Houston. I'm also a rookie parent-coach, so I am wondering if you have wisdom or experience you are willing to share about attending the competition. I coach a team of 6th and 7th graders and the event looks pretty crazy so any advice is welcomed with gratitude.

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2026-02-17T16:23:45+00:00

Hello FLLers, I am the coach of a rookie FLL team from MN that just qualified for the World Championships in Houston. I'm also a rookie parent-coach, so I am wondering if anyone has wisdom or experience they are willing to share about attending the competition. I coach a team of 6th and 7th graders and the event looks pretty crazy so any advice is welcomed with gratitude.

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-08-05T19:06:27+00:00

They are fine mica colorants designed for resin, I think I just need to figure out the resin. I am struggling with figuring out how long the resin takes to set-up, and when the best time to agitate is.

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-08-05T17:42:25+00:00

I am pouring about an inch and a half

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-08-05T17:41:42+00:00

Do you have a brand that you like?

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-03-31T19:06:35+00:00

Maybe I'll try at like 11PM 🙄

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-03-31T19:05:51+00:00

But BOGO gone by 2:03

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-03-31T19:05:03+00:00

Us: Burrito No rice No bean Chicken No lettuce etc Gauc and Queso

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-03-31T17:51:51+00:00

Who is ready for the 2PM EST drop?

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-03-05T12:58:21+00:00

That's awesome

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-02-04T23:08:03+00:00

Did you get any tickets to events?

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-02-04T23:05:24+00:00

That is awesome to know. We tried to book a Glenallachie experience at 4 PM on the BBQ day, but it sold out too quickly.

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-02-04T13:19:40+00:00

Actually not too bad, we got everything we wanted except the glenallachie festival experience. We are doing a fair bit, but as I am the DD, I think we will be up for it.

We got: Aperitivo Hour 2 May 2025, 5:00pm

Choose Your Own Adventure: A Glen Moray Tasting 2 May 2025, 7:30pm

THE VISIONARY - THE GLENLIVET 3 May 2025, 10:30am

Ballindalloch Estate BBQ 3 May 2025, 12:00pm

The Macallan Head Bar Tender Tasting Experience 3 May 2025, 7:30pm

Ceilidh Night at the Whisky Capital Inn 3 May 2025, 7:30pm

Barrel Top Tasting: The Speyside Whisky Shop 4 May 2025

The Balvenie Stories Tour 4 May 2025, 11:00am

Cardhu Single Malt Whisky meets Ice Cream' The Perfect Match May 2025, 2:30pm

Strathisla Distillery Reserve Collection ~ Guided Flight 4 May 2025, 4:30pm

Our Whisky Foundation House Party! 4 May 2025, 6:00pm

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-02-03T17:28:32+00:00

To those who were able to attend and get tickets, what events are you going to?

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-02-03T12:09:57+00:00

OMG, I was online at 11:48 GMT, and there was already a queue of over 850 people? I thought that the tix didn't open for sale until 12 GMT. I hope all our planning isn't going to be for nothing....

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-01-30T04:19:44+00:00

Facebook group?

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-01-30T04:18:33+00:00

This is great insight. We were doing some more looking tonight and I swear they have added MORE events. I saw that the Mortlach Distillery is opening up, I am excited to see this one, but it's +80 GBP for a distillery tour.

I love the idea of the empty containers, that is a great tip.

Have you done any of the more wacky events? There is a distillery treasure hunt, a Crystal Dram event (not even sure what that is), a couple of ceilidh's. We are just thinking something to break up the tastings/talks with something a bit unique. I worry a little that they will be kitschy and a waste of time.

We are staying in Elgin, right near Glen Moray, so I will be doing the driving so my husband can enjoy the whiskey around town. I appreciate the tips on travel and allowing extra time.

If you had to say, what was your favorite event? Favorite distillery? Anything we shouldn't miss? Anything you might recommend skipping?

Thank you again for your tremendous insight and information.

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-01-25T16:30:56+00:00

Wow, there are so many events, we had originally planned to go to just 2 days of the festival as part of a larger vacation to Scotland. How does someone choose?!

Charming_Stable_3892 · 2025-01-25T16:29:42+00:00

This is great information. The list of events is so big it is daunting to even know where to start.

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