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The Penguin

The Penguin

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I'm not taking sides in this debate, but just going to say that if you are going to come on here and publicly ask for donations to help afford the trip to the Surf Slam - be prepared to take criticism for asking for donations.

you have to take the good with the bad - or the bad with the good...however you want to look at it.
 
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PancakePete

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no... FRUCK THAT... I have givin so much time and money and everything else to sport...

Have fun..

All that gave donations.. they will be returned in paypal.

thank you, and sorry im not making it.
 
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Cannibal

Cannibal

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Summit Lake, WA
Pete, don't bail because of one person. You have to expect a little jealousy to come out when something like this happens. You have status and can actually pull something like this. If I asked for donations so I could go to an event, I'd get laughed off the board.

You are having a baby, I'm unemployed. We both have pretty good excuses not to go, but some how, some way, we are going to make it happen. The difference is people actually want to see you there, nobody gives a $hit if I make it or not (and the fact that you can fall off better than I can ride).

Yes, there are places you could trim your budget: (playing devil's advocate here, don't take this as criticism)

*For one, yes the wife could stay home. In this situation, I'd look at the wife as a "luxury" item. Yes, it would be nice if you can somehow swing it to bring her, but come down to brass tax, not critical in this endeavor. Has your wife been on a plane since she's been prego? Some women have issues with the pressure difference.

*Lodging is available cheaper if you are willing to share a place. I offered a room with queen bed in a large house I'm renting for $135 for Fri and Sat night (that's $67.50/night).

*Truck rental. You could always ask for a favor from someone that has a truck or trailer to pick it up and deliver it to Pac City for you. Enough people are heading that way. I'm sure your ski can catch a ride, then you can rent an economy car for $35/day.

Like I said, don't take any of this the wrong way. These are just some options that I'd be looking at to trim the budget if I were in your shoes. The reason I rented the large house was so I could divide the total rent/cleaning cost by as many parties as possible.

Hope to see you there,
Steve
 
SuziQ

SuziQ

Banned
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Cannibal said:
Pete, don't bail because of one person. You have to expect a little jealousy to come out when something like this happens. You have status and can actually pull something like this. If I asked for donations so I could go to an event, I'd get laughed off the board.

You are having a baby, I'm unemployed. We both have pretty good excuses not to go, but some how, some way, we are going to make it happen. The difference is people actually want to see you there, nobody gives a $hit if I make it or not (and the fact that you can fall off better than I can ride).

Yes, there are places you could trim your budget: (playing devil's advocate here, don't take this as criticism)

*For one, yes the wife could stay home. In this situation, I'd look at the wife as a "luxury" item. Yes, it would be nice if you can somehow swing it to bring her, but come down to brass tax, not critical in this endeavor. Has your wife been on a plane since she's been prego? Some women have issues with the pressure difference.

*Lodging is available cheaper if you are willing to share a place. I offered a room with queen bed in a large house I'm renting for $135 for Fri and Sat night (that's $67.50/night).

*Truck rental. You could always ask for a favor from someone that has a truck or trailer to pick it up and deliver it to Pac City for you. Enough people are heading that way. I'm sure your ski can catch a ride, then you can rent an economy car for $35/day.

Like I said, don't take any of this the wrong way. These are just some options that I'd be looking at to trim the budget if I were in your shoes. The reason I rented the large house was so I could divide the total rent/cleaning cost by as many parties as possible.

Hope to see you there,
Steve
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this reads out as a nice and logical suggestion of a post. I’ve had people asking if I am going, but whether I decide to or not, I do personally hope Pete decides to go...he would have a good time and put on quite a showing indeed. :brap::brap::brap:
 
Idok

Idok

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cannibal that was an EXCELLENT post....

I was sorta kdding and sorta not when I made my post...



The way I see a trip like this is like a business trip...granted, a hella fun business trip, but there to promote Xscream/trinity and all the other sponsors...


my company makes me go to dinners and conferences all the time....Im not allowed to take a spouse/date..sometimes woudl really like to, but it all depends on what the trip is for..

If its a vacation, you dont go without her.....if its a business trip, well....
 
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PancakePete

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OK..

ALL ASIDE, i have been selling :):):):), pulling my hair out... why over a comp that im gunna spend 2400 to get to and compete.
ok i cut corners and "mooch" off everyone. still 2k min..

all of this bull:):):):) is not worth it.. over the past 4 years alls i get is broke..

Honostly, im sick of damned if you do, damned if you dont..

I dont think its right to go play and leave wife home.. that is not enjoying life and things eachother do together.. that is letting skiing get inbetween us.

Im sick of this sport... from every aspect.....
Im broke because of it.. im done...
its not just the SFL's, its the money and getting no where.

wa wa wa wa.. im done. My wife and I could be about 50k better off with what i have spent over the last couple years...

Its a joke, and going no where.
 
tbaer

tbaer

USMC
Location
BEAUFORT SC
this chit is crazy. pete hooks people up with chit all the time. he hooked me up with some parts for about 1/4 what they should have cost. So he had the balls to come on here and ask for some of it back, so f#ckin what! So yeah he could leave his wife home. who gives a chit. people gave him money to go to the event he should be able to spend the money how he sees fit. after all when you are given something it becomes yours right. Lets just say I gave him a superjet and he chopped it up and then let his wife ride it, should i get pissed. The answer is NO. Go compete pete don't let people f#ck up your world man. :deadhorse:
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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PancakePete said:
OK..

ALL ASIDE, i have been selling :):):):), pulling my hair out... why over a comp that im gunna spend 2400 to get to and compete.
ok i cut corners and "mooch" off everyone. still 2k min..

all of this bull:):):):) is not worth it.. over the past 4 years alls i get is broke..

Honostly, im sick of damned if you do, damned if you dont..

I dont think its right to go play and leave wife home.. that is not enjoying life and things eachother do together.. that is letting skiing get inbetween us.

Im sick of this sport... from every aspect.....
Im broke because of it.. im done...
its not just the SFL's, its the money and getting no where.

wa wa wa wa.. im done. My wife and I could be about 50k better off with what i have spent over the last couple years...

Its a joke, and going no where.
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When your a sponsored rider then riding is not just about fun. It is a job, you are representing your sponsors. If your not going to compete, then why would any company want to sponsor you.

This is the part where you have to Give them (sponsors) some Return for their support (Money).

In the case where people have helped you out, you have to give them Return as well. Not in money, in you going out and competing. Make them feel that their money was well spent.

Taking your wife is great, find another way to do it. Or go without her.

Re-allowcate money to cover your expenses, Pay for Kell's trip out of pocket. If there is enough left over from covering your expenses, then apply that towards helping to cover her expenses.


My Experience with actual cash sponsorship.

2006 Nationals - I recieved money from 3 different companies (Local) That money went to cover Entry Fees, Travel To the event, and towards Hotel, after that money was gone, I paid out of pocket so Anita could come up, she even drove up in my truck the day after I did. I did ok on money that year and out of pocket expense.

2008 I had 2 companies offer up money (A delightful biteful) and a local contractor (who helped in 06). Same deal, except the contractor never paid, I had to cover their part out of pocket. It cost me a whole lot more but I still went and gave my sponsor a return for their investment.


Now this is going to be a little rough. (you know how I feel about you).

Suck it up, take the critisism, Represent your sponsors they way they diserve to be represented. Forget about your feelings for once. You put your self out there for redicule by others. Did it really surprise you? I dont think so.

Now keep beating the bushes for more sponsorship, Take your neighbors dogs for a walk, scoop dog chit up out of their yard, anything.
 
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PancakePete

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:):):):) you Harrison... Fruck you...

call them up.. in the last 2 years.. i have sent over 30 motors to xscream.

There words, I can do whatever i want, and have a sponsorship for life from the business i send..

SO :):):):) you again.. im supposed to give them a turn around..

I always send business.

Im supposed to miss car payments and mortgage to send them more business.
and go compete for a pat on the back... wowo

FRUCK YOU>>>

Your :):):):)ed up...

you can delete my account this and every other thread i have..

:):):):) you.
 
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PancakePete

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how bout i post my savings and check book that together have just over 1k...

that will do good when i use that unstead of paying bills..

your a piece of :):):):) harrison..


I send business, and do my job. and try and make freerides..
 
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