3 days of working packet pick-up is a good lesson in public relations and patience. Repeating the same things over and over, answering the questions, and having fun with other GCR folk. Of course, some people just can deal with the way things are. "Why aren't the chips in the packet?" Because people are generally unorganized and they will lose them or leave them in their hotel and then we have to reassign you in the morning when I'm a lot more grumpy. "Why 6?" We've got 2000 people to park, chip, and potty. If you're really a runner, you're used to it. "$70. It was $35." Yeah, 6 weeks ago. Sign up earlier next time. And then people have to toss their opinions in. One person thought we should start chip pick up at midnight. Bwahaha! OK, you going to be there to help hand them out? No? Suck it up.
OK, so these are the things you really want to say to people. Honestly? It's a foot race. Give yourself time. If you're late it's not my fault and don't expect me to treat it like it's my problem.
So, here we are, at the highest sign up ever, so things must be OK. Almost 2000 people will be having fun tomorrow at gun time 7:00. Yes, gun time. We have a chip time, too, but awards are based on gun time. Honestly? Just run.
