Let's be positive here folks as this was a superb meet. Here's my TT list of likes (in stream of consciousness, not necessarily priority)
Too many inspirational / motivational people and swims to count
Meeting many (but not nearly enough) forumites & bloggers
Mark Gill announcing -- keep the guy on the microphone as much as possible (Paul Smith, think caffeine drip and catheter setup:))
The dry side facility -- smoothie stand, spectator seating, the view of both courses, the scoreboard, the reaction times on the scoreboard
Ga Tech Hotel -- exceeded expectations
Ga Tech Trolleys and easy access to the pool
Starbucks across the street from the Ga Tech hotel (gull, FYI)
Location / easy airport access
Indoor facility -- I love to train outdoors and race indoors
The super-friendly support staff / volunteers running things with efficiency and southern charm
Just in case some of you think I only know how to whine, I want to go on record that there were numerous things that made Atlanta a wonderful experience.
1. The shuttle was fabulous! It was convenient, fast, and friendly.
2. All of the volunteers were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
3. The organizational structure worked like clockwork.
4. Swimmers are quality people. It's nice to spend time with them.
5. It was such a treat to witness so many amazingly fast swims.
6. It was inspirational to view those racing through pain and disability.
7. Mark Gill did it again!
8. The facility was beautiful. It makes me want to be a Tech swimmer in my next life.
9. The Tech students treated us like guests.
10. I had such a positive experience in spite of average swims, I look forward to the next Nats. Compliments to all who were a part of this enormous undertaking!!!
Just in case some of you think I only know how to whine, I want to go on record that there were numerous things that made Atlanta a wonderful experience.
1. The shuttle was fabulous! It was convenient, fast, and friendly.
2. All of the volunteers were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
3. The organizational structure worked like clockwork.
4. Swimmers are quality people. It's nice to spend time with them.
5. It was such a treat to witness so many amazingly fast swims.
6. It was inspirational to view those racing through pain and disability.
7. Mark Gill did it again!
8. The facility was beautiful. It makes me want to be a Tech swimmer in my next life.
9. The Tech students treated us like guests.
10. I had such a positive experience in spite of average swims, I look forward to the next Nats. Compliments to all who were a part of this enormous undertaking!!!
