Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Sheath Cleaning & Psychology

Your father would be proud, Charles
It's very easy to make a mistake (and believe me, I've made my share) 
and it is VERY hard to apologize for it.
I don't think anyone on ridecamp is upset with you---- you had no malice 
towards anyone, did not make personal attacks. Hold your head high!
Bette

Charles wrote:

> Unfortunately, I have to admit that I am guilty of seeing a quick joke 
> and trying to be funny.  My father warned me about this, (son, if there 
> is one thing I wish I could do over again, it's to not say the quick 
> quip sly witticism, and the cheap jokes I've said).  For some reason, I 
> didn't heed his advice last night.  I am sorry.  I made a cheap, sleazy 
> attempt at humor, and have caused some hurtful and angry reactions, 
> causing hurt feelings that could and would have been avoided.
>
>  
>
> If I ever meet anyone on a ride (those who know me, and know my horse, 
> know we are talking about 12 months from now) I will try my best to 
> apologize in person (if you remind me, I don't really want to draw more 
> attention to myself at the end of the pack). 
>
>  
>
> I wish I could blame it on falling off my horse a few times on the same 
> day, but I can't.  I didn't suffer a stroke, nor was I under the 
> influence of mind altering substances (not even sugar).  I saw a cheap, 
> and sleazy shot at humor, and I admit I took it.
>
>  
>
> I am sorry.
>
>  
>
> Charles
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>
>     From: Howard Bramhall <mailto:hwb67@xxxxxxx>
>
>     To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>     Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 2:39 PM
>
>     Subject: Re: [RC] Sheath Cleaning & Psychology - rubber surgical gloves
>
>
>     Charles, Charles, Charles.....I think we need to talk.  As one who
>     used to be "top dog" as far as the most offensive person on Ridecamp
>     (that was before Amber joined), even I, one who has survived for
>     over 3 years on RC, know there are just some things we don't talk
>     about on here.  I think you might have "touched" on one of them.
>
>      
>
>      


--
Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians
Home of 16.2h TLA Halynov
who lives on through his legacy
Hal's Riverdance!
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