Leaving Early NATS 05

[Ron Van Putte]

On Jul 28, 2005, at 11:45 AM, John Ferrell wrote:

> Since you have been around for the before & after condition, I expect 
> if you think about it you will agree I am at mt best with the 
> medicine.

Hmmmm.  I must be inattentive.  I've been working with John for many 
years (nine, I think) at the Nats and I can't say that I noticed a 
difference.  Same good humor, same enthusiasm and the same competent 
performance of his job.

Ron Van Putte

>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Grow Pattern
>> To: discussion at nsrca.org
>> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 10:04 AM
>> Subject: Re: Leaving Early NATS 05
>>
>> John,
>>          You ran a great site. I'd have you there with our without 
>> medication :-)  Thank you - Eric. 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: John Ferrell
>>> To: discussion at nsrca.org
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:27 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Leaving Early NATS 05
>>>
>>> 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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