Re: RC: Re: Unidentified subject!

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

This is why I love you, Pat. You always try to see the positive in
everything. Don't leave ride camp for too many days; we all feel like
griping sometimes and it's good to have someone around to give us some
cheese with our "whine."
Bette
superpat wrote:
> 
> I have been off the computer for a couple of days but was dismayed to find
> the tone of these posts to be so negative and selfish. Thanks for Karen's
> (Dreamweaver) perspective on this issue. Anyone who has ever tried to put on
> a ride could tell you of the travails of getting enough help, especially
> vets. I, for one do not envy the time that vets must put into their everyday
> practices let alone agreeing to make themselves available during a weekend
> which often requires them to drive long distances. And for the head vet, we
> are talking three days. The pay can not be the reason they give of
> themselves, and I am so thankful that they are willing to be involved for
> the benefit of the sport. So when I hear someone griping about not having
> enough vets, it pushes a very sensitive button for me. It is always
> difficult to find those very special people. As for 100 milers cutting line
> for vetting, I think Karen took care of that little whine just fine. I will
> only second that one. I think that lines of any kind and anywhere bring out
> the best and the worst in people. How good it is to have a happy, laid back
> person to defuse the angry, muttering ones. After all, it is all a matter of
> perspective, isn't it?
> (It's still good to be back)
> Pat Super in So. Oregon
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <WintersDwbob@aol.com>
> To: <cocoastar@juno.com>
> Cc: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 7:37 PM
> Subject: RC: Unidentified subject!
> 
> > Quit whing!!! I only do LD and am considered trail trash and clutter the
> vet
> > check.  50's have done the same to me.  Tell Ride management to get more
> vets
> > or re organize the vet checks.  Donna
> >
> >
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Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians, Home of TLA Halynov
http://www.stormnet.com/~woa
I've learned that life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer it
gets to the end, the faster it goes. Smell the roses!