So who's going to Nationals?

All I can say is that I entered. I entered last year too, but my son had a Mother's Day tea at his school (Kindergarten). The whole tea cost me about $400! Lost airfare, etc. The killer was this tea cancelled my 4 day trip and it only took about 45 minutes!!! Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't miss any of my kids important things for a swim meet, it was just a little frustrating that the teachers didn't give more of a heads up! So, nothing on the horizon (that I'm aware of, so far). I'm hoping to go :) Kudos for putting your kids first! That is a decision that you will never regret making. No Nats for me this year. Shooting for Austin though.

As you can see from the avatar, shaving is going to take a while.:rofl: Just be glad you're not a muppet :banana: I'll be at Nationals! Flying in Wed, will be at the pool for warming up wed & thursday afternoon in full fur.

So we gonna plan this massive party or what? ;) Any body wanna do dinner?

I'll be at Nationals! Flying in Wed, will be at the pool for warming up wed & thursday afternoon in full fur. No 1000 or 1650 for you Jeff?

No 1000 or 1650 for you Jeff? H-E-doublehockeysticks NO!!!:banana: I don't mind swimming the distance events, but I just don't feel like blowing my wad and taper on that as the first event. Those events have their own place, and for me, nationals is not it. Perhaps at some juncture. I have about 9 events I wanted to do this year, exclusive of the distances, and I'd much rather do them. 1,2,5 free; 50, 100 fly; 100im for me this year's tossouts: 200im, 100 back, 200 fly

I bumped my party thread from a few months ago so that we can plan on not hijack this one. :) Check it out and leave your thoughts!!

I'll be there using the NQT option for 3 events. Since I'm local it just seemed like I had to join the fun!

You're coming to Washington and you are worried about make-up?! Yes some women wear it, but it sure isn't required.

I am going, also using the 3 non-NQT rule. I came within 0.3-0.5 seconds each in 50/100 back, but I haven't gotten in a meet in 3 months so I had to use times from earlier in the year. I am bringing along my cheering section (that is, my wife) so I am going to pass on the wildness on Friday night.

A couple of questions... Does anyone know what the side of the pool is like for open turns? Hand holds or flat surface (like at Worlds)? Also, I'm not sure I can make the general meeting. What will I miss? (This is my first Nationals!!:groovy: )