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[RC] Imagine yourself there! - D'Arcy Demianoff-Thompson< you have gone further than most of us could ever imagine.> Richard Sacks rsacks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.equipedic.com Oh, Richard, you have said it all! Watching all of these riders come into the stadium going on 22 hours I wanted to cry for the Lower Quarry pulls - knowing they were at 23 hours on the ride. When you think in terms of hours instead of miles it is all so raw. I just can't even imagine. As badly as I would like to do Tevis there were a few things that happened, freak accidents, that make me think twice about the ride. However, knowing some of the things that happened yesterday. And seeing the last riders coming in for their victory ride, walk, trot, etc. - with HUGE SMILES and their horses going along like it was just another bend in the road, was an emotional reaction I just don't know how to explain. Other than thinking - "I hope that can be me some day!" I have to tell you the dedication and determination of the workers was phenomenal! Talk about awe inspiring! The staff and all of the volunteers were energetic, happy, and never lost site of why they were doing what they did. :) I encourage everyone on RideCamp to get out to rides -not only as riders but as volunteers too. First of all they are badly needed. Second of all because it is one of the most rewarding things I have been able to do in a long time. :) Sorry for rambling. I think I need to get some sleep now! LOL! I am not sure if all of the data has been straightened out and posted - Jackie was working very hard at it when I left. Take care all. Hug your equines today! D'Arcy D'Arcy L. Demianoff-Thompson liberty4640@xxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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