I have nothing against my placing this year. I didn't fly up to my standards or personal expectations. I also did not watch everyone else fly so I can't comment on much. For me personally, I was both happy and sad with my placing. I was happy to have been 6th for the flying that I did, but I was sad for the flying that I did, knowing I could have flown (therefor placed) better. I've got one year to get my head on straight, then another year after that to keep it on straight. I am really embarrassed about my flying in Portugal and will make sure it does not happen again. No excuses here.

There are some things that puzzled me as some downgrades were not applied per the rulebook, but such is competition. It wasn't all the time either mind you, but there were some flights that I did watch that left me wondering. And 'watching' one of my flights, and seeing my score, I was also left wondering... how I scored so well...lol. I guess I am harder on my flying than anyone else.

You watch, you adjust, you win... you watch, you don't adjust, you lose...

Regardless of any internet issues, Portugal was filled with great memories, lots of fun and of course some disappointment. We can't all be winners... but we can all have fun.