Cinders/Flagstaff Ride

[WintersDwbob@aol.com]

    Just back from the Black Sand ride.  What a delight  and those that know 
me I never do this.  But this ride deserves some recognition.  It actually 
had an LD meeting!!!!! It  was well received because there were some 
"newbies" there.  This ride was also done in conjunction with  AZ Trails Day. 
       The RM was great   peppy  informative,  well versed in rules and 
regulations.  Everything thing was labeled and listed   Ride Time   Wake Up 
Calls   Where to park   Where not to Park   Start and Finish  Lots,  Lots of 
water   and it was all Trucked in.  Great food and lots of eats Free!!!!Lots 
of fruit  and they didn't mind if I snitched some for BOB. Lots of useful 
completions prizes, A great Raffle  (Cause I won lots of loot) Great Vets  no 
waiting  PR people were on the ball   Even pople that pulled or got pulled 
helped out   What great attitudes.  The LD's  were well received and welcome. 
Did the Pride project again (which I don't alway's get to do )because the vet 
checks were in camp   Now don't  groan.  It worked great especially for the 
17 or so 100's that were there.  As Barney says  "your horse will learn to 
leave camp".  It was hot and the cinders didn't help and the altitude  got to 
me, But the ride was fantastic  And yes  I will drive "all that way for only 
30 miles."   Thank you   Donna and BOB