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  1. #1
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    Terry wild goose registration is open

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    Huh, I thought they were going to open registration to previous goose chasers prior to opening it to the public.

    I need to decide what I'm doing. I'm supposed to do a 12 mile run that weekend in preparation for the Marine Corps Marathon two weeks later, so I'm not sure how much of a ride I'd be up for.

    Hmmm...but thanks for posting this!

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    I understand their reason for changing the date of this, but it doesn't work for me in October either. Shame, as I really love the scenery out at Blackwater and doubt that I'll get out there without having something "official" on my calendar. Oh well...
    "How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
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    Oh, well... I registered, so someone on here should register to keep me company and go paddling with me. I'll drag a friend with if none of you do.

    Diving biker, you could just go out to blackwater & run the route that weekend and watch the bikers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Catriona View Post
    Oh, well... I registered, so someone on here should register to keep me company and go paddling with me.
    That's exactly what we've done the past two years and it's been great. If I had enough time, I'd wait to see if I get rich between now and then, but this thing will probably sell out as quickly as it usually does.
    "How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
    David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com

    Random babblings and some stuff to look at.

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    Just sign up on their waiting list and see if you get a spot. I was on the wait list last year and got a spot.

    I signed up even though it was not financially prudent for me to do so

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    Last year the registration was $35 and they raised $24,500 to donate to Blackwater.

    This year the fee is $55, and they "hope to raise $35,000."

    Hmm $10,500 divided by $20 is 525.

    They tried to cap the ride at 700 riders last year - between the dismal economy and the increased fee maybe they are hoping for 500 riders to raise that extra $10,500.

    Will we get a receipt for our taxes?

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    $55? Really?

    I liked last year's ride, but I'm not sure that it would be worth an extra 20 bucks to me. Especially once you factor in the cost of accommodations...

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    Exactly. If a hotel room weren't necessary, the $55 on its own would be more of a possibility. As much as I love the idea of supporting Blackwater, my dollars are more likely to go to OneLessCar for the October Tour du Port ride in Baltimore.
    "How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
    David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com

    Random babblings and some stuff to look at.

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    $55 is just how much the Illustrator textbook costs.
    Priorities.
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    Hrm. Guess it might not sell out as fast this year!

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    It's a 2 hour drive from the D.C. area. The route is marked. We can have our own Blackwater ride any time we care to get ourselves over there. I'm sure Friends of Blackwater would gladly take a contribution independent of the Terry ride, if you were to choose to make one.

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    I thought of that too.
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    Meh, that's why I never do the civil war century or any of the rest of them. This can be my 1 organized ride a year.

    Although, maybe I'll see if Rob wants to do the tour du port with Tam & I again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7rider View Post
    It's a 2 hour drive from the D.C. area. The route is marked. We can have our own Blackwater ride any time we care to get ourselves over there. I'm sure Friends of Blackwater would gladly take a contribution independent of the Terry ride, if you were to choose to make one.
    You gonna give me a scwhag bag if we do an unsponsored ride over there? I know you've got enough stuff in your basement to put one together

    Cat, I'd love to do TdP with you and Rob again, especially since I'll have a little more gearing this year to deal with the wind in Dundalk.
    "How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
    David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com

    Random babblings and some stuff to look at.

 

 

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