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In a message dated 2/19/2003 9:36:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, steph@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> 2. as a rider: When I received an invitation to ride in the World Cup
> (Dubai) with Khruschev, I didn't hesitate for a second. Everybody has a
> price, mine is the thrill of adventure. I ate their food, I dined and
> lounged in tents set up in the middle of the desert - carpets, hubbly bubbly
> pipes, the feel and smell of mid-Eastern air. I spent 3 weeks in an exotic
> foreign country with my husband and one of my sons. I rode across sand dunes
> among the camels - this was AWESOME! I met some very fine people. It was a
> most incredible adventure, I don't regret it for a second, and I would do it
> again.


Steph,
?? I appreciate your candidness also.? You and I are different.? I could not accept a "gift" from an organization which is promoting something I am opposed to.? I would not want to "appear" like I condone the style of endurance they are promoting by my participation. I know you don't condone their style of riding, Steph,  because I read what you write in EN and on Ridecamp....to those that don't know your views as well you do give the appearance of? acceptance which is what the UAE needs from from the world community.  If you don't think you compromise anything? by accepting "the perks"....what can I say?