Trophies

[Keith Black]

I'm not to the point that I'm collecting Pattern trophies yet, but I used to
be in fencing and had the same experience that you describe.

When I first started low in the ranks in fencing it was a real thrill to
finally take home a trophies every now and then. But after a few years they
really didn't mean as much most of the time. I guess the problem is that the
guy that wins first and second once or twice a month probably doesn't care
if there are trophies, but the guy that wins his first contest would
probably be bummed out if he didn't receive anything to take home and show
off. Especially when it's the first time to beat the guys that have spanked
him time and time again. This guy really need something to hold over his
head and yell woohooo!

My 2 cents,
Keith Black


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Carpenter" <bcarpenter at greenvilleisp.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: Trophies


> You're right about collecting trophies - after a while you only want to
> display the very best ones and the rest get stored.  The ones I like best
> from pattern are a certificate with a polaroid photo of me with my plane
> attached, which was taken at the contest.  The cost is probably about
$1.50
> tops.
>
> Bill
>
> ----------
> >From: "Ed Deaver" <divesplat1 at msn.com>
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >Subject: Trophies
> >Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2003, 7:57 PM
> >
>
> > After competing most of my life, whether it be racquetball, Imac or
Pattern,
> > I've reached a point most trophies a kinda a pain.  Just moved and threw
> > away over 20 trophies/plaques and have given about that many to Special
> > Olympics when appropriate(they only accept the stand up sports type)
> >
> > My question is am I alone in this thought?  At what point is a trophy
truely
> > a wasted expense?  Many Sportsman and Intermediate pilots treasure their
> > wood, but is it feasible to recognize the upper levels in a different
way?
> >
> > This doesn't include those events that have specialized trophies.
> >
> > On the other hand, I have a close friend that has every award he has
won,
> > collecting dust throughout his basement.
> >
> > Just a thought.
> >
> > Thanx
> >
> > ed
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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