I am sorry for your loss, but feel better myself
now. I had a Paranoia Attack hit me at Biltmore, but now I see it was
justified. (Is it paranoia if they really are out to get
you?:)
We got there early Thursday, and set out my minimal
crewing stuff in a great location. Being a trusting idiot, I never
went back to check it right before the ride. That morning, when the the
rain started, I got to the starting line late, and never checked my
stuff. When I came in from the first loop, guess what? Yep my stuff was
gone.. I spent about 15 minutes leading my horse and wandering around the tent
city until I found it dumped off in the back. I would have reclaimed my spot If I could have known exactly where
I had left my stuff before, ( I could tell within 20-30 feet, but all grassy
meadow looks pretty much alike. and once it is covered with people and
tents it is hard to get survey like accuracy.) I guess they figured with
my small amount of crewing supplies, I didn't need a good spot as bad as they
did. Heck none of the spots were bad, it was just that you had to weave
through the rows to get to the back.
My thinking is maybe for the next ride, I will
bring some old non-working appliances and busted tires. Maybe somebody will haul
them off for me?:)
