Let me first say that I had a blast in Atlanta and enjoyed every minute of it (even the last minute of the 1000), so this list is somewhat tongue in cheek:
10. No Starbucks within walking distance of the Hampton Inn.
9. The taste of an Italian soda called "Beverly" at the Coca Cola Museum; it reminded me of viscous lidocaine--what is with that?
8. The stairway access to the pool deck from the stands.
7. Missing out on a medal in the 200 free relay because eight of the teams finishing ahead of us were from "regional" clubs representing entire states.
6. Two swimmers from TXLA trying to recruit my 87 year old father to join their team instead of swimming for Nitro.
5. No Starbucks within walkiing distance of the pool.
4. Turning at the bulkhead, although I nailed all of mine.
3. That one starter who shall remain nameless.
2. Not getting to meet Rich Abrahams, among others.
1. It ended.
2) fried chicken in hospitality. Yes, I know it's the south where they apparently bread and fry lettuce, but that was just over the top. I had a bagel and PB and fruit for lunch that day. And was seriously cranky by dinner as I was so hungry.
3) hospitality running out of fruit and water and other food by the last day. I ended up buying food at the cafe just to be able to get a healthy snack.
I had to steer clear of hospitality during the fried chicken stint. It made me seriously nauseous. I was likewise bummed about the fruit situation. I didn't get one darn banana the whole meet. Couldn't eat much else there b/c of my gluten free diet.
I never got my ass out of bed early, but then I didn't whine about the diving well either. hehe
2) fried chicken in hospitality. Yes, I know it's the south where they apparently bread and fry lettuce, but that was just over the top. I had a bagel and PB and fruit for lunch that day. And was seriously cranky by dinner as I was so hungry.
3) hospitality running out of fruit and water and other food by the last day. I ended up buying food at the cafe just to be able to get a healthy snack.
I had to steer clear of hospitality during the fried chicken stint. It made me seriously nauseous. I was likewise bummed about the fruit situation. I didn't get one darn banana the whole meet. Couldn't eat much else there b/c of my gluten free diet.
I never got my ass out of bed early, but then I didn't whine about the diving well either. hehe
