Chris,

You stated that entries past the deadline made the Nats a complete humiliation. That is really knocking what happened. You were fully aware that I was an entry past the deadline. Connect the dots.

As to what were the exact chain of events, I'll go with what you guys are saying here. But I was told different by the original person that called me about it. You might want to check with him.

As to just doing whatever the ED wants, I disagree. This is December for a July Nats. If we can't discuss things now and try to make them the best, then where are we? Archie started this discussion with this thread. I am voicing my disagreement.

Archie, I think your last comment could be taken as a cheap shot. But it is answered by what the NSRCA recommended for a deadline. I believe that was two or three days before the Nats started. In my opinion you're going to have to be adjusting the flight orders and the judging matrix for no-shows anyhow. And if you think that even with a smooth running Nats you're not going to have some 4am bedtimes, I think you are mistaken. I saw what Jon Carter had to do with scoring several times. And I know what Rusty had to do. It's why I decided not to be the ED this year and learn more first.

BTW, do you know how many protests I have ever filed in my entire competition career? Should be an easy answer. Because I have never filed one.