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[RC] Saving money (was: entry fees) - rides2farI think the gist of this conversation is that we need to figure out how to still compete with current gas prices. Though I still like a cheaper entry fee and will skip a meal, the best way to make a real impact on your fuel cost is to pick up a hauling partner. I can save $8 to $20 by skipping a meal, up to about $60 by choosing one ride over another, but I could cut my fuel bill in HALF by being willing to share a ride. Though I still prefer to haul my 2 horse trailer, I finally bought a 3 horse goose neck and I can go cheaper if I'll pull that and find someone to fill that empty slot and share gas. I used to have two hauling buddies. We lived relatively close and were willing to share space.One was a junior, which was good because that automatically puts them out of the decision making process if there's a battle of opinions. >g< I think I have gotten used to bringing along hubby for a driver (takes up a paying slot) and just spreading out, but I come from a big family so I am pretty capable of cramming it all in again. There could be some upside to this. If we double up our campgrounds can hold more of these big rigs, we will socialize more, sometimes you learn you don't need to bring so much stuff, and what the heck, we'll cut down on our carbon footprint. >g< Maybe we'll even get busy and recruit some new locals to the sport. Can some of you guys *imagine* picking up another horse & rider on your way to the ride? If you do, you're going to have to start planning your packing like you were loading up the back of a 2 horse & a pickup again...and so are they! :-) Angie =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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