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.
Speaking of this, don't forget to sign up as a Gold Medal Sponsor if you can afford to at any Nationals you attend!
It is the best value around.It's well worth it just to be able to eat at the hospitality area without having to search for food and at some Nats the food is outstanding.(At Atlanta the food was uneven.Some days excellent though,see the above posts about food complaints.)
Speaking of this, don't forget to sign up as a Gold Medal Sponsor if you can afford to at any Nationals you attend!
It is the best value around.It's well worth it just to be able to eat at the hospitality area without having to search for food and at some Nats the food is outstanding.(At Atlanta the food was uneven.Some days excellent though,see the above posts about food complaints.)
