Re: ride fees

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-07-07 15:04:56 EDT, you write:

<< While I don't like to pre-enter I do try to call ride managers
 and let them know I plan to attend so they can figure how many meals and
 vets they need.  >>

Speaking as a ride manager of 25 or more years experience, I have to say this
technique does not work for the ride manager.  Many times  prospective riders
phone to say they will be there "for sure", I order food for them and then
they don't show up.  Another really bad one is the rider who faxes an entry
but does not send a check.  I have counted them in the food order, they don't
show up, we end up paying for dinners that are not eaten.  Bad news!  I don't
count any more on riders who don't pre-pay.  There are two sides to every
story.  I think it would be a great idea if all riders had to manage at least
one ride (although it takes years to fine-tune ride management techniques),
and all managers had to ride. Then everyone could see both sides of the
business.

Barbara McCrary