As a distant cousin of his in the Grubbs family. I just want to say just how proud I am of him. I think it is great and a great chance for him to meet others with the same interests he has. Enjoy all that life has to offer you and know even distant cousins are so proud of you.

Congratulations, Smitty! I wish you all the best! What a wonderful opportunity to get the answers to meaningful and helpful questions from those who have already "been there, done that". You always did ask good questions...even in high school physics and chemistry class. Good luck in Germany. From the driver of the van behind you doing her best to dodge the rocks from your tires on the way to a UIL science contest, kjl ;)