Thanks to everyone involved in the Ft. Lauderdale Nationals. I had a great time and met some exceptional people. I especially want to thank Doug Malcolm for the competition in the adjacent lane. It looks like (from USMS data) you have not competed for quite a while and had a great meet! I had not competed for over 20 years when I entered the 2001 Nat's at Santa Clara and have done pretty well for the past few years. Doug exemplifies what our sport should be all about; a true competitor who brings out the best in someone like me who may not have accomplished the standards acheived in Ft. Lauderdale without someone like him next to me. I never got a chance to thank you so I am doing so now. Keep up the good work!
I would also like to congradulate John Blank for being the first male competitor over 45 to break one minute in the 100 yard breaststroke; a great accomplishment! I have never broken a minute in that event and am full of envy.
Lee Rider
Shaf,
It was important to bring up, and let me try and be a bit clearer on my position.
My concern right now is that the rules we're changed to the current system and that people are looking for ways to "modify" this system to "level the playing field"...........which I'm against.
I have no problem what so ever with there being a division of teams; small, medium, large........Club vs. State, etc. etc. In fast I do think that is a better way to go, however let's make sure that its well thought out and as simple as possible. One things for sure, no one will ever be 100% happy with any set up!
As for our little wager, you know damn well you kicked past 15m so don't even give me that "owing" you crap! I will however start from scratch and go for a full ase in the 200 free next year in FL!!
Shaf,
It was important to bring up, and let me try and be a bit clearer on my position.
My concern right now is that the rules we're changed to the current system and that people are looking for ways to "modify" this system to "level the playing field"...........which I'm against.
I have no problem what so ever with there being a division of teams; small, medium, large........Club vs. State, etc. etc. In fast I do think that is a better way to go, however let's make sure that its well thought out and as simple as possible. One things for sure, no one will ever be 100% happy with any set up!
As for our little wager, you know damn well you kicked past 15m so don't even give me that "owing" you crap! I will however start from scratch and go for a full ase in the 200 free next year in FL!!
