Refine the game plan, begin creating the symbols, file sets, and materials. Day 4, Monday, May 24th 1999. Day 5, Tuesday, May 25th 1999. Last day before the competition. Day 6, Wednesday, May 26th 1999.
Time just vaporizes.
Day 7, Thursday, May 27th 1999. Announcement of the Shootout winners. Pack my bags, double check everything, and get my nervous butt to the airport. They know the territory and the routes, you just sit back., and try to enjoy the ride. They'll figure out a way to get you there on time, even if it means driving around another city to do it.