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Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 8:56:07 AM

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Below is a link to the photos from yesterdays trials event at Brimfield.

http://sharp2.exposuremanager.com/g/2008_brimfield_trials&gallery_page=&gallery_all=&view=1&photo_page=1#

You can view a slideshow of the event by clicking the slideshow button in the gray directory bar at the top of the sheet
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You can view the gallery photos page by page (Page numbers at the bottom of the screen - you may need to scroll down to see them) and see a larger version of the individual picture you click on.

If you have any questions - send me a PM

Enjoy
Trebor

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 9:20:37 AM

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You were busy.... Great shots!

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 11:17:56 AM

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Thanks John. I really want to know what BMAC was telling those kids before getting there trophies. It must have been good whatever it was.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 11:54:46 AM

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Great photos. You sure have a way of capturing the moment.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 12:14:41 PM

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Nice Job Trebor!

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 2:24:46 PM

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Thanks John and Paul.

John - you did a great job with the Youths. (or "utes" as BMAC was saying with a "My Cousin Vinny" accent) I thought the line of kids walking behind you with the imaginary handle bars was priceless. I also liked how you asked them questions about why one line might be better than another.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 2:33:59 PM

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quote:

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Thanks John and Paul.

John - you did a great job with the Youths. (or "utes" as BMAC was saying with a "My Cousin Vinny" accent) I thought the line of kids walking behind you with the imaginary handle bars was priceless. I also liked how you asked them questions about why one line might be better than another.

I agree....that was the best job with the youths that I have seen. The sections were perfect too. I think they learned a lot. I also learned some good teaching techniques that I will use next time I work with the youths.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 3:07:22 PM

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Trebor nice PICS, I'm glad you didn't catch any of my 5s, thanks
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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 6/30/2008 7:55:42 PM

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Great photos. You sure have a way of capturing the moment.

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lots of good shots in there!!

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/13/2008 12:18:10 AM

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Someone was explaining to me that it wasn't fair to reschedule this event. I don't care, I didn't make either one.
But, I would suggest that anyone concerned about it should check the very last sentence in the rule book. The book is the law, and as such, should be followed.....

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/13/2008 6:34:21 PM

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quote:

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Someone was explaining to me that it wasn't fair to reschedule this event. I don't care, I didn't make either one.
But, I would suggest that anyone concerned about it should check the very last sentence in the rule book. The book is the law, and as such, should be followed.....

Correct me if I am wrong but the word "additional" means if you were to put an event onto the schedule that wasnt already there? This event was not added. The date was changed.

Is there anything in the rulebook about a rescheduled event?

"4. Additional events may be added to the schedule with a 60 day notice

with the approval of the Board."

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/14/2008 11:09:53 AM

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Rescheduled Events:
Events have been rescheduled for what ever reason over the years.
I for one am glad they wanted to reschedule and not say, ( NEXT YEAR ).
Brimfield put on a GREAT event. I just wish they could catch a break with the Weather.
Jarith: I guess that " Someone " has never put on a Trials and seen all the hours and hard work that goes into it. I would like to fine out from this " Someone " why they think it is unfair.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/14/2008 11:18:26 AM

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Anyone know a good Shauman to help with the weather?

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/14/2008 11:23:34 AM

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I did check it and mentioned it to the trialsmaster along with the belief that it didn't apply because it was a reschedule. There are more important issues to spend brainpower on then this.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/17/2008 8:45:47 PM

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Rescheduled Events:
Events have been rescheduled for what ever reason over the years.

The reason for the rule was because people make plans, like weddings and the like, that just can't be rescheduled. So whatever we did in the past has no bearing on what we do now. Originally, we passed a rule that didn't allow any new events at all, but then we had a year with few events, remember? So, the 60 day rule was added as a compromise. A 'rescheduled' event is still an event that was "added to the schedule" and the rule should apply. There are people who went to the first event that was canceled but couldn't make the 'reschedule'. Therefore, they lost an opportunity to get points.
Dan, any rule is worth making is also worth the brainpower to enforce it. Some didn't follow the helmet rule, and you know what happened then. Then many didn't follow the number plate rule, now it's rescheduling, what's next? Chaos? Seems like the membership has dropped off a bit, maybe people don't like to be a part of an organization that makes rules and then doesn't follow them.
It won't change my year end points, but I think we should consider the lack of Beginners and few Novice riders and ask what sort of things could help increase the membership rather than bicker over whether you want to follow the rules or not. Maybe we should throw away the rulebook and just do whatever we want.
Just because someone forgot the insurance, doesn't give them the right to break the rules and punish the riders who couldn't make it.
Please understand that I am not in any way shape or form criticizing the event at all, I've heard many very good things about it.
I am concerned about following the rules, that were made by the membership, for the membership.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/17/2008 9:07:28 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Expert007

quote:

ORIGINAL: bmac

Rescheduled Events:
Events have been rescheduled for what ever reason over the years.

The reason for the rule was because people make plans, like weddings and the like, that just can't be rescheduled. So whatever we did in the past has no bearing on what we do now. Originally, we passed a rule that didn't allow any new events at all, but then we had a year with few events, remember? So, the 60 day rule was added as a compromise. A 'rescheduled' event is still an event that was "added to the schedule" and the rule should apply. There are people who went to the first event that was canceled but couldn't make the 'reschedule'. Therefore, they lost an opportunity to get points.
Dan, any rule is worth making is also worth the brainpower to enforce it. Some didn't follow the helmet rule, and you know what happened then. Then many didn't follow the number plate rule, now it's rescheduling, what's next? Chaos? Seems like the membership has dropped off a bit, maybe people don't like to be a part of an organization that makes rules and then doesn't follow them.
It won't change my year end points, but I think we should consider the lack of Beginners and few Novice riders and ask what sort of things could help increase the membership rather than bicker over whether you want to follow the rules or not. Maybe we should throw away the rulebook and just do whatever we want.
Just because someone forgot the insurance, doesn't give them the right to break the rules and punish the riders who couldn't make it.
Please understand that I am not in any way shape or form criticizing the event at all, I've heard many very good things about it.
I am concerned about following the rules, that were made by the membership, for the membership.

I don't see the big deal of rescheduling an event. Isn't it better to have the event than to not have it? If someone can't make it due to personal reasons why should the event not be held? How many throw aways are there for NETA?

I am new to trials and only ride a few events that fit my schedule. For a novice rider having the opportunity to ride an event is a plus.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/18/2008 11:36:05 AM

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I don't see the big deal of rescheduling an event. Isn't it better to have the event than to not have it? If someone can't make it due to personal reasons why should the event not be held? How many throw aways are there for NETA?
I am new to trials and only ride a few events that fit my schedule. For a novice rider having the opportunity to ride an event is a plus.

Yea, it is great to have events, and the more the merrier. The point I am trying to make is quite simple. The NETA membership, at the annual meeting, voted this new rule in because the membership felt is was important enough to make it a rule. Seems trivial to some, but the majority voted that you couldn't add an event without 60 notice. I think it would be disrespectful to those people who took the time to go to the annual meeting and vote, to just ignore those votes. Doesn't matter if it seems insignificant, it is what the membership wants. If anyone wants to change this or any other rule, I suggest you go to the annual meeting and voice your opinion. I was at the last meeting and voiced mine. (Obviously, I don't have too much trouble doing that! Ha Ha!).
Throw aways? Perhaps people have already made plans that required them to miss two different events, and now they'll be down one.
We could have events every weekend and that would be fine by me. The ones that don't follow the rules shouldn't count towards year end points.
Now, let's go ride!

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/18/2008 2:28:57 PM

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OK, The helmet rule is a safety rule. That alone elevates it to a global issue within NETA. I should note I saw a few guys in Meriden riding without helmets in the pits so I think it needs to be reinforced.

The number plate rule was put in place for the benefit of the checkers and officials. This is something that is really the responsibility of the trials masters to enforce to help their checkers. Since the trials masters aren't enforcing it and nobody is protesting it, and that's key, then it will slide. Once the first person is tagged 10 points for a non-compliant plate there will be a renewed interest in it. Imagine losing the championship for the year because a competitor protested your plate.

As for adding the event any member of NETA can protest the event with the aim of having the results thrown out.

As it stands right now participation is in the dumps and there aren't a lot of people really going for year end points. I view this as a much bigger problem. When things were going good and too many riders was a major concern it was the time for fine tuning rules. Now is not the time to worry about it. Let it go. The membership you are trying to defend is capable of standing up for itself. It's important to raise the flag if you think there's a problem but if nobody salutes it you dont have an army and no chance of winning the battle. Might as well go make yourself a sandwich, sit back and watch what happens. Your point may effect change, but in time. Continually stating and re-stating a position simply turns into nagging which has the opposite effect.

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/21/2008 9:01:15 AM

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The rules do seem to be wishy washy. Even the checking is too inconsistent, but thats a topic for another day.

Fuma stated he is a novice and only rides a select few events. If your so concerned about the lack of participation, why is no one all over this guy about his thoughts? For example...
How long have you been riding trials?
How many events have you entered?
Were the sections too difficult/ scary?
Should they have been easier?
Why have you not entered more?
What are your thoughts on the trials scene/ NETA?
Do you know anyone else interested in participating in trials or entering their first event?

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RE: Brimfield Trials Photos - 7/21/2008 2:40:41 PM

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The rules do seem to be wishy washy. Even the checking is too inconsistent, but thats a topic for another day.

Fuma stated he is a novice and only rides a select few events. If your so concerned about the lack of participation, why is no one all over this guy about his thoughts? For example...
How long have you been riding trials?
How many events have you entered?
Were the sections too difficult/ scary?
Should they have been easier?
Why have you not entered more?
What are your thoughts on the trials scene/ NETA?
Do you know anyone else interested in participating in trials or entering their first event?

Sounds good. Why don't you strart a new thread to get feedback from the new riders?

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