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<DIV>Hi Eric </DIV>
<DIV> Eric I have no idea what you mean :) </DIV>
<DIV> I think you mean Vinnys nervous jitters before I fly. I am never as nervous as he is.for me</DIV>
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<DIV>He sits it out when I fly so we _ALL can relax. _ I am as nervous for him when he competes in IMAC.</DIV>
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<DIV>We all have one great party at a contest that's for sure. Contest are fun~</DIV>
<DIV>Marguerite</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 6/3/2005 4:46:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, pattern4u@comcast.net writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I go just to watch Marguerite fly..... You have not lived until you see the flight-line interaction between Marguerite and Vinnie, (her husband)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>When they arrive in a stretched limo pulling a plane carrying trailer, you gotta know it's going to be fun!!!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>My motoivation has change over the years.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I used to go to get away from my wife, now I go to a contest be with her.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I used to go to be judged, now I like to judge.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I used go to get help, now I like to give it if needed.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I used to go to hear the war stories, now more often that not I am telling them!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I used to go to win, now I go to see who wins</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I used to go to meet up with the characters on the circuit, I still go to meet up with the characters on the circuit</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>See you all at the Nat's,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Regards,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Eric.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=mailto:MargueriteVG@aol.com href="mailto:MargueriteVG@aol.com">MargueriteVG@aol.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=mailto:discussion@nsrca.org href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, June 03, 2005 11:38 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Motivation. . . .</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial> Hi Kieth </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>A very Interesting question. We have all asked that question many times I am sure.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Why do we travel to events? Why do we travel hours and hours in the early morning hours.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Travel back late and exhausted from the days actives?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial> Why do we spend so much money just to fly at a contest? Why do we miss weekend club events just to travel to a pattern contest?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial> Why do we miss family events just to travel to an empty piece of flying land with a pack of pilots taking turns flying in 100 degree sun?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial> Why am I not HOME, sitting in the sun near my pool? I have to be honest and admit I do ask myself these questions once in a while also.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>. Why do we wait it out in heavy rain?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial> There we are standing under a tent with rain storms and winds. Holding down tarps over our expensive planes walking in the mud to go fly the last round. The bugs are out and all we want to do is get into dry clothes. Why?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial> I have asked myself many times at contest and practice sessions just that What am I doing here? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I do not really know except I enjoy flying pattern and it is worth all the effort and sacrifice it takes to keep flying pattern. I practice with a contest in site. It helps me stay focused on my goals. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>There is nothing like flying a sequence at a contest. I have always been able to fly better at an event then in practice. Not that I practice as I should! I have had great flights and not so great. They have always been worth the trip to the contest.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>However contest for me have always been the reason I study and try to perfect my flying skills. I must have my planes in flying condition and radios trimmed and set up. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>THE BEST part is the pilots at the events help with any problems or questions we have with new airplanes and radios. We have the best pilots in one small patch of pattern land! Lots of expert advice.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Friends and pattern are one word in my book. I have made lifetime friends from our contest. I see that for many at our contest.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial> I notice the pattern pilots welcome the new pilots at contest and coach and help them through the day. You know that pilot will return to the next contest its great!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I only wish I had more time to attend our events. I became a Contest Director 17 years ago and helped CD pattern events for my club. I always try and help promote many events and contest. I try and give back to the hobby as much as I can. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial> Contest are not just for the pilots flying. I have seen pilots drive to an event with an unfinished pattern plane just to seek advice on there project. Some pilots come out to judge and help and enjoy the day.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Contest are fun and rewarding in many ways not just at the award ceremony. YES it is worth the trip and expense. So pack the car and have fun!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>See you all at a contest </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Marguerite Gargiulo</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>NSRCA Intermediate Pilot</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>n a message dated 6/2/2005 9:09:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, khoard@midsouth.rr.com writes:</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I guess what I’m trying to get here is: What gets you to go to a contest 5-8 hours away vs. spending the weekend at your local field or just driving to visit your flying friends at their local field?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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