DQ'ed at the Reno Nationals...1st day, 2nd stage. Plane did not leave until Sunday Morning.
At least I did not waste a bunch of match type ammo!!!
Got a fun Job with Greg (Chronoman) and "Mom" Leatham working the Chronograph stage the rest of the week. Probably the best time I ever had at the Nationals.
Oh, they let me work in the stats room for about an hour!!! Then "assigned" me to Chrono Stage!
Ya know, it's things just like you describe that makes this sport so much fun. Most of us can make mistakes, laugh at ourselves, give our buddies a hard time and still can't wait until the next match.