ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Islandshasten Invade Nevada

[endurance] Islandshasten Invade Nevada

Oldwaggy@aol.com
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 02:04:58 -0400

My pony completed his second 50 mile ride at the Gambler's Special race in
Jean, Nevada, on Saturday. Suzy Kelley won the first day's fifty. Our
training buddy Kim Fuess (Kimber@themall.net) came in second. We came in
32nd (first Icelandic, though). I don't know who won the second fifty today
or the two day 100 since we left for home this morning.

My boys came with us for the first time. It was a new experience to have a
crew. It was great! We stayed at the Nevada Landing Hotel & Casino next to
base camp. Having a shower, bed and buffet meals will definitely spoil me
for the next ride.

The ride itself was casual and a lot of fun. Claire Toomey is really sweet.
She certainly has a positive attitude about rocks.

Many thanks to Kim, Richard, Elaine and especially George for helping us out.

John Parke
Santa Barbara, CA.