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Re: [RC] Gold Country Awards - Barbara McCrary

I must agree with Angie.  If a prize is given even when there is no
accomplishment, in this case being a ride completion, what is the value of
the prize?  I think it sends the wrong message, especially to kids.  Sorry,
I cannot agree with giving "participation" awards, but each ride manager
must do what he or she wants.  I'm not going to judge either the ride or the
manager for what is done; I just happen to disagree with the principle.

Barbara

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Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 10:45 AM
Subject: [RC] Gold Country Awards




We feel that everyone who has paid their money to come to

the ride, driven long distances to get there, and has put their
heart and soul into coming to our ride deserves to get something for
that.


No offense. I just disagree. Not with *someone else* in mind...but
picturing myself..even in the early days. If you never taste the bitter,
the sweet is not as sweet. Completions get to be pretty boring, until you
get pulled a few times, then they feel GREAT. How good does your mattress
at your house feel? Well...if YOU sleep in a super luxurious camper I'll
bet that mattress feels about 1/2 as good as *mine* feels after I return
from a weekend on my cot. :-) Do we all insist on being on a constant
state of up?  How's about a down now and then to make up feel higher?

I've gone home with nothing a few times, and I've been given t-shirts for
rides I didn't finish. Don't like to wear them, I'd rather forget those
rides.  I don't understand people who go ride a course and pack up and
leave. Heck, sometimes I think the only reason I go through riding the
course is to be able to hang out with everyone afterwards.

Angie

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