Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Free Enterprise

Oh Randy PALLEEEASE! This may be fine if it was not the glaringly obvious goal of Motion #4 to eliminate certain new rides that personally bother you. I am very suspicious of someone who is trying so hard to change something that has no problems, and doesn't bother anyone but you, into something that could, as has been so clearly pointed out, present so many new and as yet unforeseen problems. The riders should have the option of doing 3 day rides that are close to home, if they so choose. Not be forced to travel 1000 miles because of the personal agenda of a few. And if SW riders would rather drive 1000 miles to attend a ride rather that do one next door, they should have that option. If I were considering opening a Pizza Parlor I would certainly come to you for advice. But, the fact is that some rides just do not survive, for various reasons. I just don't think you can continue to blame Cuyama XP for this years Renegade low #'s. In a private post to me a few days ago you pointed out that Ft.Stanton had a good turn out because it was not in any conflict with any other rides. Could it be that Ft Stanton was more of a success because >1) allot of riders had gotten over some of the personality disputes that are well documented and well known in the SW?? >2) that Ft Stanton is in really pretty country.?? >3) that it is a new ride. ?? >4) that it is in summer, when people have more time for such rides. ?? >5)better weather, >6) not in the wind and blowing sand for 5 days.?? >7) Last March the country was still pretty deep in economic shock from 9/11.?? > 8) By the time Ft Stanton came around people were out and about again. >9) There are allot of people in California. I know that allot of riders were turned away from Cuyama because of limited base camp room. Did they come on out to Renegade? No. They went home. Could any of these things possibly have anything to do with Cuyama XP or Ft.Stanton's success and Renegades not so great turn out. I personally am against any change in the way rides are sanctioned. But I would suggest that at the very LEAST, all the questions and possibilities should be clearly outlined BEFORE any such change take place. And that all existing rides be grandfathered in regardless of their age. And that this be set aside for a considerable length of time, till all the reasons, ramifications, and possibilities can be thoroughly explored and clearly answered. I say all this in the hope that ALL the BOD members will take this very serious, and not jump to pass something that I feel is considerably more serious than it may seem on the surface. Annie G.

Re: [RC] Free Enterprise - Barbara McCrary