For those who don't know already. According to my inside sources, REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 0800 HRS THURSDAY MORNING, not 10 am like last year. It was mentioned that they wanted to try to get a jump start on getting the process started that day. The registration supervisor said the earlier time 'might' give them a head start, however, many volunteers are just starting to arrive at that time. So we'll see how effective this 'jump start' will be. Anyways, expect the rumor mill to let everyone know about the new start time. Which means..... the line up (or 'queue' for you brits) will start VERY EARLY Thurs morning. So if the line started at about 8am last year, think 6am this year.
I'm adjusting my recon time to about 7:30 am. (Starbucks save me!) Good luck all, and God speed.
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Ok, here we go again. TONY PLEASE GET MY BADGE! OK, for all you veterans, you know the drill!
Last year proved to be more challenging for me. I had to wait on the special services line with other staff to get badges. Granted, this still saved a lot of time for some people, but for others, it wasn’t worth it. Sooooo…
Since I'm making my usual 'registration recon' early Thurs, I'd like an idea of people showing up that day (or before). Just advise on this thread using a time chart list. (copy and paste to your post).
As a precaution, I can go to registration with groups of you and do a survey. If the line is hell, I'll see what I can do to expedite. If the line has a somewhat short wait, you really don’t need me and I’ll let you take care of it. If you register ON SITE, you can get your badge in under 20 mins. All you have to do is bite your lip and pay the extra cash.
Again, no promises. If for some reason the reg staff is slow or jacked up, some (or most) of you will be stuck making new friends in the pre-reg line. PLEASE, if possible, make an effort to get your own badges. But fear not, I will do my best to be your safety net if all else fails. But I limit this help to only AL members (and family). Sorry, this can get overwhelming if I have too many people to help.
ALSO: I can not, I say again, CAN NOT get free badges. But I really wish I could.
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