ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Wine Country Trail Markings

Re: Wine Country Trail Markings

Ken Schleman (kenny@rapidnet.com)
Wed, 11 Jun 1997 11:14:44 -0600

Jessica Tuteur wrote:
>
> For all of you who have been bitching and moaning about my trail markings, I
> have an open invitation for you to come to Napa next year the week before
> the ride and take the 10 rolls of ribbon I used and go mark the damm trail
> yourselves. Then I would also like you to stay the following week and go
> unmark the trail. FYI there were over 400 ribbons on the trail (remember the
> 2nd loop reuses most of the morning trail).
>
> I can tell you from 2 short years of experience that putting on a ride is a
> lot of work. If you are interested in volunteering to help please call me.
> If you continue your bitching there will be no more rides to go to.
> Endurance riding in my humble opinion is supposed to be a challenge and an
> enjoyable experience. If you want me to pave the trail for you please donate
> money now so that I may begin that process. Or I would be glad to provide
> guides for a fee.
>
> If you didn't like my ride don't come back. The trail will not be marked
> that much differently next year because I can not spend 6 weeks marking and
> unmarking. I was also forbidden by landowners from using lime or spray chalk
> markings. I put on the ride because I think people like to come out and see
> different country. If I am mistaken and there is a different reason to put
> on a ride please let me know.
>
> As far as the treacherous terrain goes, I warned you all in the entry blank
> that it was a rugged ride.
>
> I hope this note will help clear things up.
>
> Jessica
> *****************************************************************
> Jessica Tuteur
> J-M Ranch
> 1393 Green Valley Rd.
> Napa, CA 94558
> (707) 258-1937 tel & fax
Jessica
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