Leaving Early NATS 05

[John Ferrell]

Sorry things did not work out better for you this year. I missed your enthusiasm as soon as you left. I was concerned there may have been more serious personal problems so I am glad to hear from you. I posted my response to the 'early departure' situation above. 

Bringing your motorcycle with you was definitely a cool move! As soon as I saw you on it I said to myself "there is a guy who has come to have a good time"! I hope that whatever caused your 'disaster day' will not keep you away in the future. 

A side note:
In the past I have over reacted to situations at pattern contests in a manner which I now find embarrassing. To those I may have offended, I apologize. The last three years I have been on medication which tames that condition down to the point where I sometimes seem indifferent to things others find very serious. I don't know how that affects those around me, but it has sure made life in general better for me. 
Thanks for the opportunity to get this one off my chest...

I had a great timeat the Nats & enjoyed the company the most!

John Ferrell    
http://DixieNC.US

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Cameron Smith 
  To: Discussion 
  Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:07 PM
  Subject: Leaving Early NATS 05


  I guess I could be quiet on this subject but since there might be some misinformed people out there:

   I did withdraw from the 05 Nats for personal reasons on the 2nd day of the contest. I did fulfill my Judging assignment on the first day. Site 1 for FAI.

  I did FACE to Face advise Dave Guerin THE CD that I was a Withdrawal. He did have me down to judge on multiple days. I knew this & out of respect to him & the situation advise him of my early departure. 

   

   Now I hear talk being bantered about that punishment & Black listing are in order. New rules & fee's for people that will take a week off work, Drive across the country, Pay the hotel bills, Pay the entry fee's, Practice & build.  Some of us do this without support groups of friends & fellow pilots. Have a bad time & leave early. 

   Why don't you just say "Don't come back?"

   

   Then go post on the thread "What's wrong with pattern"

     

   

   

                                                         Respectfully

   

                                                              Cameron Smith

   

   

   
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