Oh, no! Volunteering fail.

[mrs.jacinthe]

We are going out of town this week for two weeks. I call it a vacation, but really it's to visit family for the first time since we moved out here. We planned this vacation last minute, starting last week-ish.

So this week I get an email reminding me about volunteering for a couple of triathlons this weekend and next. We're going to be out of town, so I had to email them back with an apology. And now I feel terrible and totally irresponsible. :-(

Ugh, I could just kick myself.

[orly]

Things happen and they should still be fine, dont beat your self up about it.

[ladyk]

It happens but I understand. They should still be able to get.more help if needed.

[aeroluv327]

I'm sure they are used to volunteers having to drop out.

Can you offer to do anything before you will be out of town? Packet pickup, bag stuffing, etc?

[mrs.jacinthe]

We're leaving today and the event is on Saturday and over an hour away, so unfortunately, no.

They did send me a follow-up email that said along the lines of thanks for letting us know, we'd love to have you at any of our other events.

So at least they don't hold a grudge. Dang, I feel about 3 inches tall right now, though.