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[RC] BC's Cheerleaders & Harleys - PSulli6429In a message dated 1/13/2003 7:27:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, ridecamp-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: "They were sort of bringing the cheerleaders down to earth." I never post to ridecamp. Mostly because I find it more a place where people get together and slam one another than actually use it as a useful tool. Which is a shame really, when you think of the combined years of knowledge regarding the sport that must exist on ridecamp. But Ridecamp is what you make it. This one comment bothered me enough to post this time. Why does anyone feel it is necessary to "bring the cheerleaders down to earth". Someone accomplished something we all hope for in this sport a BC. I certainly have never obtained such a goal. But when people want to give congratulations and support to someone who maybe in the past has had issues, then they should be allowed to do so without being "brought down to earth". Shouldn't we be here to support each others successes rather than harping on past indiscretions? Just a thought that perhaps we should focus on the positives rather than the negatives for a change. What does tickle me is the constant reference to "REAL" endurance rider. Statements such as "LD's are not "REAL" endurance riders. " "So and so is not a "REAL" endurance rider." I own a Harley and for a long time belonged to various lists regarding Harley riding. Funny thing is there was constant discussion as to what is a "REAL" biker. I've never quite figured out the distinction there either. Maybe I am missing the point or maybe I just don't feel the need to label those around me as "REAL" or "UNREAL". To conclude my first and most likely last post on RC. I'd like to congratulate Howard for his BC. I'd also like to congratulate all of you who participate in a great sport and finish to the best of yours and your horses abilities. Patty Sullivan (going back to my So. Cal list where the posts are polite, the moderation strict, and the information flows freely) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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