Subject: RE: Vacation Sports issues I agree with that sentiment and while I usually have a negative comment or two about any event that I do, I don't make a big deal of it - just pass my comments to the RD and move along. My problem with the VS events was really basic stuff that actually "ruins" events, like running out of water on a hot day, using roads that are rough on the bike, not maintaining basic control of the T area, course distance questions, etc. I think the VS events get incrementally better over time, but it's definitely different. I can do my own swim/bike/run for free, if all I am looking for is an opportunity to swim/bike/run. But if I am paying for the privilege, I expect some minimum comforts and some sort of accuracy with the course and timing. That's all, and those have actually be lacking in most VS events I've done. I will say that the food at the Oakdale Du (which isn't too bad, overall, for VS) is great. That's one event I would recommend. There's my nice comment for today. And Randy is a good guy. You should know that it's a family who does the music for him, fyi. |