Great report T-Man. It brings back great memories of working as a marshal for the Tour de Georgia. If you enjoyed being part of the event, give some consideration to signing on as a traveling marshal next year. I did that for the 2004 and 2005
TdG races and it is something I will always remember. It was hard work, crazy hectic at times. Not a job for whiners. But one of the most rewarding teamwork experiences I have seen. And you get to see the event from a perspective others can't get. Not even the privileged class who pay big bucks for the VIP treatment.
Although forgetting to take your camera makes you a bad forum member, it makes you a good marshal.