RE: [RC] Ride Entry Fees - marshall BatesI have never put on an AERC ride but did put on several CTR rides over the years and the management problems from no shows and limited parking are the same (although CTR rides can cram more trailers into a given site because everyone must tie to the trailer.) I really think that all the folks that complain should put on a ride and see how much work it is and what a money hole it can be for the manager when trying to please everyone. Jennifer- I'm not slamming you- but your comment about " On the other hand, how are the parking limitations the problem of the rider?" seems very shortsighted. All problems at a ride end up being a problem for both the rider and ride management. Another pet peeve of mine as a ride manager is people who change horses or divisions at the last minute. I'm well aware that things happen that cause these changes but this is another example of a problem that affects everyone. Check in can be very hectic time and having to go back thru paper work is a pain in the mule. Personally I would consider adding a 5 or 10 dollar fee for last minute changes. As I said before- put on a ride before complaing about fees, parking, awards or any of the other things that riders gripe about. Marsh the muleman ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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