[Eugenia Gabrielov]

With all due respect to all of you, ranting about rebellion, sharing your trade secrets, and criticzing the venue system will not change yesterday's prices or make this competition season's prices any more affordable. Though FIRST officials and industry professionals may read Chief Delphi, I somehow doubt that Venue representatives do.

Multiple people have suggested contacting your regional committee, forming team support systems to provide packed lunches in the parking lots, and raising your voice in a productive manner. Why not give it a try? It will free up that crucial space in your trailer taken up by that trailer of food, at least.