Team Fembot (South Eastern VA)

[Meniscus]

So here's the deal. It came to Jeff's attention that Tesla is the grandfather of RC and notably, the first RC device was a boat.

Abbreviated info on the links below.

http://naval-history.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_robot_boat_of_nikola_tesla

http://www.teslasociety.com/robotics.htm

So Jeff thought that maybe we could incorporate the Tesla name into the club name. I threw out maybe Tesla's Automatons (reference article) or Tidewater Tesla Automatons.

There are other combinations I've tossed around in my head such as Tesla's RC Boat Club.

In any case, in my opinion, I'd like to incorporate "Tesla" in the boat club name. Other than that, I could care less. And with regards to Fembot, while I'm not the immediate fan, it is catchy and Danny, we appreciate your thoughts to at least get the club going, let alone a name. However, I'm not sure that this name fits us and may turn new members off. Plus, its a little difficult to acquire permission to use additional ponds when I have to explain Fembot and they're laughing at me.

OK, I've said my piece on the subject. At least consider it. I'd like to belong to a club that is both respected for their values & consideration and allows new members the pride in saying, I belong to (insert boat club name) and this is what we are about.

I'm looking forward to see what the rest of your thoughts are!

[Meniscus]

Headed to the mountains

Well, I'm taking some days off work, my first day off since early February. I'm headed to the mountains for some R&R, rainbow trout fishing, and hunting. I will be leaving around 3am Sunday (tonight) and will be back the evening of the following Sunday. I'm not sure if I will be available by phone or not (not sure if I have service).

Anyway, I hope that everyone and their families have a great Thanksgiving and wish everyone a safe holiday.

PS, I think I'm going to take the Renegade for the Trout ponds, LOL!

[Meniscus]

Score = Renegade 7, Trout 0

Plus it has the reinforced nose, LMAO!

[Diegoboy]

I'm not sure that this name fits us and may turn new members off. Plus, its a little difficult to acquire permission to use additional ponds when I have to explain Fembot and they're laughing at me.

You don't have to use the acronym. Simply say... "Fast Electric Model Boats Of Tidewater"

That's a simple solution to your fears!

[dirtysouth31]

you would rather not explain fembot to somebody but explain teslas automatons???wow! im not a big fan of fembot either but i would rather have it stay the same than switch to the new one being forced on me..i know im outnumbered on this one but i would rather not be in a club thats named that..count me out and i will just run boats by myself like i used too.its just easier since i only have 15 minutes and 2 boats


F.E.M.B.O.T==

TESLAS AUTOMATONS=

[egneg]

I never even heard of the new name! Who cares if Tesla automated stuff all I know about is a coil. BTW I am not a happy camper right now ... my OS crashed on my #1 PC and I have spent many hours getting stuff off of the old hard drive (getting past security settings, etc.) and I am not looking forward to reformating and installing countless programs.

[Diegoboy]

I feel your pain Egneg, I just formatted and installed windows and most of the device drivers. No pgms have been installed yet.

[dirtysouth31]

maybe we should change it to B.E.N.B.O.T and than this name change would just go away

[Diegoboy]

How about...
"Fast Electric Model Boats Of Tidewater"??
I can't find anything else right now!

[duncanjerry]

1 vote for NO name change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Diegoboy]

Vote tally:
Meniscus = Teslas Automatons
Duncanjerry = Fast Electric Model Boats of Tidewater
Diegoboy = No Preferance (just wanna run boats)
Egneg = ?
Dirtysouth31 = ?

[egneg]

My signature says it all.

[Diegoboy]

I guess the name grew on everyone!

[dirtysouth31]

F.e.m.b.o.t-----f.e.m.b.o.t--------f.e.m.b.o.t

[Meniscus]

You know, it was merely a suggestion that Jeff came up with. Again I expressed that I thought it would be cool to incorporate Tesla's name (not the automatons name).

After expressions from several members that they weren't necessarily a "fan" of the name, including Dirty, I simply put forward a few names. And Dirty, the benbot comment was inappropriate. I don't have any problem with you personally. In fact, I enjoy your company at the pond. I tried to give you a call so that you could express your thoughts on the subject...even left you a message, but never heard anything from you.

Well, the name sticks I guess. At this point, I'm sorry I even mentioned Jeff's suggestion. Meanwhile, I come back from the mountains and I find the Meniscus bashing. I've got thick skin and its no problem, but a simple discussion and vote would have sufficed.