Morro Bay - the Good, the Bad, the Ugly - 2

Only four weeks since a terrific time in Morro Bay. Now the vocal minority has created a dark cloud over our heads and the first thread has gotten WAAAY too extended and has already caused some bad feelings. Now it is my turn to explain a few things and make some strong statements. Please read carefully and consider my words.

1) I said

See ya.

Yeah. Buh-bye.
Don't forget your football.

As a saddle maker, you should know that you need to get off your high horse once in awhile.

Dusty,

Your panties are way to bunched up. Let others play with the toys once in a while and share.

As I pointed out on the other thread you only wanted to have people e-mail you the suggestions to you so you could assume control. Jen's mistake was to post her brilliant well thought out idea to the group and in doing so crossed your line in the Pismo Beach sand.

I think a wave has just washed away the line......but I'll still buy you a beer or beverage of your choice if you attend Jen's Pismo Beach SOC Event I will help her run.

Uhhhhh, I think Dusty needs a rest and Jen has offered to provide it. Not such a bad deal IMHO.

Dusty, I guess I will be the first to weigh in of those who attended Morro Bay. I have already told you that that event was a success and we all gave you and Sharon a big hand at the dinner.

Dusty, after listening to you for about an hour, in two separate phone calls talk mostly about yourself, I have come to the conclusion that there is no way in hell you and Jen will be able to work together and have a successful event. With that said, let me be one of the first people to again thank you for all your hard work and time, but it is clear we need a change.

Dusty, do the honorable thing and give the reins to Jen with your head held high. Really, it's easy. Just do it. I hope to see you in 2011. I will buy the second beer.

Dusty, Dusty, Dusty....You ignorant Slut....(SNL)
I don't know about any conversations you had with Warren, but he strikes me as a good mediator who is level headed. This thread you started makes you come off like some kid who just lost the big game, or, Who Know's, fill in the blank....

We didn't have an election years ago and elect you in charge. We are all equal in this group, that's what makes us so special to each other, unlike all the other Porsche/Ferrari/Corvette people who think their shit don't stink...Ours sticks to high hell (ask my wife)
Ask Carol, I'm sure Gerd has had the house fumigated on occasion...
Oh, by the way, when I said we were all equal, I didn't mean Gerd of course..

You volunteered your services and expertise to the group, and did one bang up job...We ALL appreciate what you have done, you have been one of our main figures (probably up till now) and we love you.
(OK, maybe love is a little strong)

Let Jen plan the next one, and if/when she falls on her face (i'm sure there will be line of guys who will pick her up) then you can say "I told you so"...

I'm sorry you don't get it..I thought you had been around the block a few times, perhaps I was wrong...

Only one question.
What does Desugonzados mean?
Is it Vince?

Gerd, somehow I don't think it was a compliment..

Dusty, (this is Blake)

"(I am sure I can/could have arranged better pricing but now the die has been cast)". Is this evidenced by your previous negotiations with Justin Winery?

Why do you assume you would be able to get better rates? For the record, Jen has been in hotel management for 7yrs in Monterey and has dealt with MUCH larger groups than ours. She handled revenue management and is fully aware of how hotels determine pricing and used that knowledge to secure our current negotiated rate.

April is cheaper than June, but we all knew that (at least I thought it was obvious!)

When Jen posted her suggestion she wasn't trying to take over. She just wanted to make sure EVERYONE was involved in the decision process, since we and others have tried to make suggestions to you in the past only to be disregarded.

Blake

Wow. Just.... wow.

You see Stan, because us "Best" Coasters are not spending hours working on our cars, and all have mechanics, it gives us more time to yell at each other....We are almost never bored....And, do not allow ourselves to become bored..

Vince-

I've got no coast (just cornfields), and I work on my car because I want to. I find it therapeutic when I'm frustrated with things I can't control.

I'd strongly recommend it for Dusty, before his cho-cho completely jumps the tracks.

Where is Rodney King when we need him? (like we ever did!)
I vote that Theron remove these two (GB&U) threads and we start
the conversation over in a more reasoned tone.

NO way, this is illuminating!

POPCORN! I need more POPCORN!!!!

HEY ROY
I PAY FOR THIS ENTERTAINMENT IN YEARLY DUES

GERD,

Cheap entertainment.......pass the Popcorn........;-)

Blake,

Thank you and Jen.

Hey GERD et al, I'm not a pacifist by any means. But when someone we all like and
appreciate steps off the deep end of the pool it seems the more amicable thing to do is throw
him a rope. What he decides to do with it is his business.

ROY,
I HAVE NO TIME FOR CONTROL FREAKS
LET HIM SAVE HIS OWN ASS
WHAT HE TRIED TO DO TO TROY WHEN I OFFERED TROY ONE OF OUR MEAL TICKETS TO SHARE WITH HIS WIFE AND CARROL AND I WOULD SHARE THE OTHER TICKET WAS RIDICULOUS. HE DID NOT THROW TROY ANY ROPE EXCEPT TO SAY SEE U NEXT YEAR.
WE DONT NEED A DICTATOR
SEE BELOW, TROY OUR FRIEND WAS A PARTY CRASHER

I have to make a comment here. . . if you have not purchased a ticket you are considered a party crasher. I really don't want to be so arbitrary but please be considerate of everyone. The ticket pays for much more than the amount of food consumed. Everyone who has paid for a ticket is paying for the room, service, facilities, etc, etc. As MUSBJIM pointed out earlier, coming without paying is like going to a potluck supper and bringing nothing. It is just taking advantage of the others and is not fair. Even if one or two approve that does not mean it is OK with everyone. I would like all SOCers to come to the banquet, too, but warning of the deadline has been given for 5 months! I have already paid in full for all 66 who have purchased tickets and arrangements have been cemented.

IF I can find a way to make a last minute change with the management I will do it and make that known. If not, I ask that you accept the rules and conduct yourselves accordingly.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Morro Bay Spring Fling is only 10 days away!!!!!

Happy Trails,
Dusty

Stan said "I've got no coast (just cornfields), and I work on my car because I want to. I find it therapeutic when I'm frustrated with things I can't control. "

But Stan, you do have "waves of amber grain".

Vince wrote:
"We didn't have an election years ago and elect you in charge. We are all equal in this group."
I agree with Vince. We are all equals within this group,and do not require approval nor validation from anyone to propose or implement an idea that will benefit this group. Group participation is always encouraged,as an event without attendees is pretty dull! I believe that with Jen's background, you "best coasters" will have a very well planned and executed event. I am sorry that Dusty is being difficult. He is harming his reputation and revealing a very different side to his personality. It easily could be construed as dictatorial and heavy handed.
Best of luck to Jen and her crew of helpers for a very successful and enjoyable event.

Is that "Amber Bock"?

Sounds like a Michelob thing.......That's a Mid-West thing, too.

opps, "amber waves of grain". You know the song.

"It's not enough that we succeed, everyone else must fail", Atilla the Hun

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely", Lord Acton

A less than great idea to get involved investing personal funds for deposits on behalf of individuals that may not attend an event due to distance or weather.
This is the sole reason the east coaster gang elected not to go forward with a banquet dinner format that required a deposit and payment days in advance of the event.
If a restaurant doesn't agree to allow their guests to order off their menu and provide individual checks, find another dining venue. We have and for the most part, it works.

Pour me another Tequila Sheila
And I'll ride towards the west coast again...

ALAN
GREAT IDEA

Wow, this sure is getting interesting. I will be out of internet range for a week,the suspense will be killing me. All kidding aside, I am saddened that Dusty does not feel the true appreciation expressed by members of this group for his efforts in planning and executing the Morro Bay gathering the last years. I have read all threads regarding this issue and I just don't see why he is so upset. I don't know Jen and Blake well enough to comment on what their agenda is, although I feel it is good intentioned. But I know Warren and Vince well enough to know that they are not trying to "take over" or disrupt a great event for personal gain. They are good guys that I am proud to consider my friends. It is a long time till 2011, so let's cool out for a few days.

I agree with Will, We seem to be having a slight clash of egos....Now where did I put my Popcorn?

No Mark, I'm sorry, but you're wrong. There is no clash of egos here. It is all about a needed change of venue. None of the people who have stepped up to the plate to make that happen have an ego agenda. It is all about a much asked for change.

Wow, Eagle Hill Bruce is lurking!

We miss you Bruce - how 'bout getting an entry level speedster and rejoin the madness?

Opps, I forgot you do have an entry level speedster - a Miata. ;-)

I'm going to keep an eye out for Bruce, he might show up on Memorial Day...

Geese, Louise, would all you malcontents just chill out, PLEASE.

Seems that some here figure the best way to deal with a small fire is to pour more gasoline on it. Personalities can (and do) clash, but only if you let them.

choices-choices. I've been to only one (1) Morro event. Good time no complaints. It doesn't seem reasonable to get fired up over a change of venue. If we haven't done it, how do we know. Don't like the action, stay out of the game. Many of you have done the Morro thing multiple times. Whats wrong with a little different scenery. If one or two have to continually be in charge, my question would be---- why???

Which is exactly what you are doing Kelly. You have no iron in this fire, so please stay out of it with these kinds of comments. Constructive, good ideas, however, would be appreciated.
(My comment has been edited since I originally posted it)

Be Careful what you say, people are lurking

Vince - Your eye .gif is NG

NG? I don't understand, but on a side note I may have found a burger joint in Pismo to go to at next years event...