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[AlterEgo]

Oh, well thanks then.   So nice of you to congratulate me.  

Really, though, it just seems like you're saying one thing & will do another, partly out of sheer necessity - a team simply can't run without someone willing to stand up and make the decisions.  You don't want to call it a government/dictatorship so you call it a "government."  

Or maybe you'll be able to achieve the ideal ... and in that case, publish a book so we can all do it.

[Paddle Bunny]

Hi Alter E.

I think you may be over-reacting, but I see what you're saying, too.
I found it inconsistent that PF says that the team is to be run by the popular opinion, but there is no mechanism in place for that and he is very clear that he will be calling the shots.
This seems counter to the philosophy and ethics put forward by Ducky.

I didn't want to say anything to stir the pot before, but now you've brought it up...

I think Naked Paddler has a better approach - let's relax a bit, everyone can play, we all pay the same, and let's just have fun, that's what we're here for.

Meanwhile, let's not be so hard on PF, Alter. I think he's just a bit too protective, only because he wants this to work so badly. Take it easy PF - it's not like it's your own money. We'll all have a common goal and a stake in this.

Ta Ta

PB

[Paddle Bunny]

Oops, before I forget...

I was reviewing what PF was saying about team goals etc. and I found this statement a bit weird:

With that in mind we do think that the typical night at a club is a good avenue for fund raising it is not the only one. We are looking into some various alternatives but I don’t know if we’re ready to show our hand yet *wink* someone may want to up the ante.

Is there something strange going on that some of us don't know about?
Is this POLITICS (uh, oh) or just an inside joke?

I hate politics, and I have been on teams with people who were on the "inside" while myself and others were on the "outside". I didn't like that much, either.

Oh, I so hope that is not the case. I am looking for a team where everyone can belong and I'd like to feel at home, and feel I can come back to my friends year after year.

I know there are stresses and organisational growing pains, but keep up the good work.

PB

[nakedpaddler]

I know that PF and Ducky have the best intentions, some of the comments are being taken out of context and may be being read into a bit more than they actually are meaning.....the insensitivity of the POSTS I tell yah.

COST of paddling - $250
COST of a lifejacket - approx. $100 (optional)
COST of a paddle - approx. $100 (optional)
PADDLING WITH FLUID MOTION - PRICELESS

For everything else (with the dedication of the team) There are FUNDRAISERS

See you with my clothes on....

[AlterEgo]

Hi Alter E.

I think you may be over-reacting ... Meanwhile, let's not be so hard on PF, Alter. I think he's just a bit too protective, only because he wants this to work so badly. Take it easy PF - it's not like it's your own money. We'll all have a common goal and a stake in this.

Paddle Bunny, you're right.  I did over-react.  My apologies.

Naked Paddler ... for $100 I hope you're getting a hybrid paddle and not a club paddle  

I don't know, maybe I will stick with an established team.  Seems like there's already too "politicizing" here.

[turtle_turtle]

I don't know, maybe I will stick with an established team.  Seems like there's already too "politicizing" here.

Good for you, you do that.

Moving on to more important things, Duckman, just want to wish that all goes well with your recruiting!  

[Keen Man]

I'm sure someone's already told Paddle Bunny what the following cryptic reference meant.......

We are looking into some various alternatives but I don’t know if we’re ready to show our hand yet *wink* someone may want to up the ante.

But those from Fluid Motion and all others would be well served to read the article at the following link:

http://www.mrtimes.com/issues05/075105/news/075105nn4.html

[CoCo]

Hi Naked!

Quite a few teams hear.

Sure seems a lot more complicated than we thought.

How much is it to go just one nite a week?


CoCo

[nakedpaddler]

We haven't put out the option for only one night a week CoCo, it would be best for the team to have as many out on both nights of course, but if you can only commit to one then it would hopefully be Thursday....may I ask why you would only want one night?

PM me if you wish.

I cannot tell you what the cost difference would be or if there would be one.

[CoCo]

Well, money is a big thing and getting to Vancouver from Surrey 2 times a week in rush hour.

CoCo

[Sway]

Do you still have spots left?

What team are you hoping to create? fun, semi comp or comp?

Thanks,

Sway