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.
FYI, auburn is more southern than atlanta. be prepared for grits and biscuits with gravy in hospitality. Puerto Rico - pork and rice.
I was timing sunday, when there was no water, and we couldn't get up and leave to get some.
I always pack my own food when i go to meets. I know, you paid for the VIP and then didnt' get it. but since i am picky and finicky, I do better bringing my own.
The barbeque sandwich upstairs and the chicken wrap were really good.
Apparently, because of the economy, sponsorship was down. Not very many restaurants and such came forward. At meets in florida, we used to have olive garden and subway cater but that was kid's meets nobody wanted to donate for masters meets. It was hard.
btw, love grits with cheese and biscuits with gravy. and no i wasn't born here.
FYI, auburn is more southern than atlanta. be prepared for grits and biscuits with gravy in hospitality. Puerto Rico - pork and rice.
I was timing sunday, when there was no water, and we couldn't get up and leave to get some.
I always pack my own food when i go to meets. I know, you paid for the VIP and then didnt' get it. but since i am picky and finicky, I do better bringing my own.
The barbeque sandwich upstairs and the chicken wrap were really good.
Apparently, because of the economy, sponsorship was down. Not very many restaurants and such came forward. At meets in florida, we used to have olive garden and subway cater but that was kid's meets nobody wanted to donate for masters meets. It was hard.
btw, love grits with cheese and biscuits with gravy. and no i wasn't born here.
