Re: [RC] Digest for ridecamp@endurance.net - 7 updates in 3 topics

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Dianna Chapek

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Love the quote from the past.  I kept all my awards, many for "tail end".  Oh those were the days. Now I'll have to find time to browse the RC archives.

Dianna
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Subject: [RC] Digest for ride...@endurance.net - 7 updates in 3 topics
 
John Teeter <jo...@endurance.net>: Jul 13 01:12PM -0700

From Angie:
"Actually, I do love awards. Any award. Doesn't matter. If it's a bag of
feed for last place I'll out drag 'em all. If it's a reflector for middle
of the pack I'll keep doing math trying to figure out how to get it. I've
never gotten rid of anything that vaguely resembled an award. My first
award in a 50 was a last place 'tail end of a horse' award which still sits
on my bookcase."
Ridecamp EnduranceNet <ride...@gmail.com>: Jul 13 06:51AM -0700

think facebook, myspace, .... et.all. have gotten strange enough yet?
ridecamp may be a safe haven ....
 
jt
 
 
Ridecamp EnduranceNet <ride...@gmail.com>: Jul 13 08:04AM -0700

a summary of the 30+ years of ride...@endurance.net. been fun letting the
AIs loose on the archives:)
 
jt
 
 
On Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 6:51 AM Ridecamp EnduranceNet <ride...@gmail.com>
wrote:
 
steph teeter <st...@endurance.net>: Jul 13 09:12AM -0600

Why not? and don’t forget the Ridecamp Oath (from a 2000 RC post!):
 
Ridecamp Oath
by Angie McGhee
I promise not to sound far more intelligent in print than I
am in person, thus leading people to think my advice is
worth far more than it is.
I promise to address the original question posted, not turn
it around to fit some campaign I'm on.
I promise to delete "Ridecamp" from the address box when
I post, "me too" to the sender.
I promise to avoid bringing up "too hot to hold" topics like,
"Is 25 miles endurance?" "Should AERC charge families
more?" and "Are weight divisions fair?" Under penalty of
death.
I promise to make a permanent copy of Susan E.
Garlinghouse's recommendations on feeding beet pulp and
save that woman's fingers from typing it all out for every
individual member on the list.
I promise not to add everyone else to my dirty joke list.
I promise not to talk condescendingly to another
ridecamper as if I am the authority on all matters, since
obviously the "authorities on all matters" prefer to lurk,
and by posting in the first place I am admitting my
ignorance.
I promise that if Julie Suhr ever "de-lurks" I will admit
that "The Master Has Spoken" and she is the final
authority.
If a new subscriber asks a question which has been
re-hashed 100 times, someone experienced post to
ridecamp: "I'll take this one" and answer them.
If someone asks if a particular saddle, breed, body type,
etc. is appropriate, I will not tell them,"Yes! That's what I
use" and then forget to tell them I've just joined this list
and never really ridden farther than 10 miles.
I will be free with my praise. I will send a "good one" note
to those who deserve it.
I promise to always question all authority...and advice. I
will think for myself.
I will share knowledge.
I will not attack others who share knowledge which I
consider "misinformation" I will simply inform them of my
personal experiences in the matter.
I will ride my horse often to keep my panties from
becoming wadded.
If Steph requests that we not discuss a matter, I will not
simply post why I believe it IS appropriate, and continue
to discuss it. I will be a good guest at STEPH'S site and
honor her request.
I will not comment on the running of AERC unless I am an
AERC member.
I will not leave an entire previous post on my "reply"
simply to reply to one line. I will delete all but the
pertinent material.
When and if I am ready to un-subscribe, I will NOT send a
note to ridecamp trying to do it. I will READ the
directions.
 
 
steph teeter <st...@endurance.net>: Jul 13 09:22AM -0600

Also - for some of the RC Old Timers, if you have time on your hands, it’s really a kick to go back through some of the archives, some of the amazing things we did, and talked about. You can view the archives at http://www.endurance.net/RideCamp/archives/history.html . Select a date, and then you can search for any text - name, subject, etc. Or just scroll through the subject lines and be amazed). To find a specific text in Chrome, use the menu Edit->Find . The keyboard shortcut is Command F . (I searched every archive from 1995 to 2009 for Steph. Wow! We had some fun times on RC!)
 
So… did anybody here do Bighorn this year?
 
Steph
 
RHONDA LEVINSON <rhn...@msn.com>: Jul 13 07:33PM

I always hated the one about not adding people to a dirty jokes list. I WANT to be on every dirty joke list out there.
 
Rhonda
 
 
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On Jul 13, 2026, at 10:22 AM, steph teeter <st...@endurance.net> wrote:
 
 Also - for some of the RC Old Timers, if you have time on your hands, it’s really a kick to go back through some of the archives, some of the amazing things we did, and talked about. You can view the archives at http://www.endurance.net/RideCamp/archives/history.html . Select a date, and then you can search for any text - name, subject, etc. Or just scroll through the subject lines and be amazed). To find a specific text in Chrome, use the menu Edit->Find . The keyboard shortcut is Command F . (I searched every archive from 1995 to 2009 for Steph. Wow! We had some fun times on RC!)
 
So… did anybody here do Bighorn this year?
 
Steph
 
On Jul 13, 2026, at 9:12 AM, steph teeter <st...@endurance.net> wrote:
 
Why not? and don’t forget the Ridecamp Oath (from a 2000 RC post!):
 
Ridecamp Oath
by Angie McGhee
I promise not to sound far more intelligent in print than I
am in person, thus leading people to think my advice is
worth far more than it is.
I promise to address the original question posted, not turn
it around to fit some campaign I'm on.
I promise to delete "Ridecamp" from the address box when
I post, "me too" to the sender.
I promise to avoid bringing up "too hot to hold" topics like,
"Is 25 miles endurance?" "Should AERC charge families
more?" and "Are weight divisions fair?" Under penalty of
death.
I promise to make a permanent copy of Susan E.
Garlinghouse's recommendations on feeding beet pulp and
save that woman's fingers from typing it all out for every
individual member on the list.
I promise not to add everyone else to my dirty joke list.
I promise not to talk condescendingly to another
ridecamper as if I am the authority on all matters, since
obviously the "authorities on all matters" prefer to lurk,
and by posting in the first place I am admitting my
ignorance.
I promise that if Julie Suhr ever "de-lurks" I will admit
that "The Master Has Spoken" and she is the final
authority.
If a new subscriber asks a question which has been
re-hashed 100 times, someone experienced post to
ridecamp: "I'll take this one" and answer them.
If someone asks if a particular saddle, breed, body type,
etc. is appropriate, I will not tell them,"Yes! That's what I
use" and then forget to tell them I've just joined this list
and never really ridden farther than 10 miles.
I will be free with my praise. I will send a "good one" note
to those who deserve it.
I promise to always question all authority...and advice. I
will think for myself.
I will share knowledge.
I will not attack others who share knowledge which I
consider "misinformation" I will simply inform them of my
personal experiences in the matter.
I will ride my horse often to keep my panties from
becoming wadded.
If Steph requests that we not discuss a matter, I will not
simply post why I believe it IS appropriate, and continue
to discuss it. I will be a good guest at STEPH'S site and
honor her request.
I will not comment on the running of AERC unless I am an
AERC member.
I will not leave an entire previous post on my "reply"
simply to reply to one line. I will delete all but the
pertinent material.
When and if I am ready to un-subscribe, I will NOT send a
note to ridecamp trying to do it. I will READ the
directions.
 
 
On Jul 13, 2026, at 7:51 AM, Ridecamp EnduranceNet <ride...@gmail.com> wrote:
 
think facebook, myspace, .... et.all. have gotten strange enough yet? ridecamp may be a safe haven ....
 
jt
 
 
 
 
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Cypress Trails Ranch <darol...@yahoo.com>: Jul 13 07:03PM

Sign The Petitionhttps://c.org/LxvwvPjwMD
Dear Friends, Supporters, Horsemen and Women,
At Cypress Trails Ranch, we have always believed that the land tells the story. Our horses carry riders across miles of beautiful, natural trails of the Harris County Greenway, and they also carry us through areas that remind us just how powerful water can be.
 
We have seen firsthand what flooding does to this region.  Since 1974 (52 years), our ranch has survived 12 high-water episodes documented since 1984. That year, my horse and I were washed into flood waters trying to rescue our precious dog.  I was a good swimmer, but was shocked by the ferocity and strength of floodwaters.  Since then, I have stupidly found myself stranded and fought my way through flood waters to safety twice more.  A third time, I was rescued by boat after clinging to a fence line for 5 hours.  I know flood waters personally.
 
The area surrounding Cypress Creek, Spring Creek, and the San Jacinto River is not just scenic; it is one of the most flood-prone regions in the entire Houston area. Experts and flood planners have spent years studying this watershed, working to reduce flooding risks given its growing vulnerability.  It's no secret that flood events are primarily influenced by the continuous tree cutting and development that has taken place in the Greater Houston area.
 
Now, one of the last great natural land masses, a proposed 5,300+ acre development, right in this floodplain, upstream of Lake Houston, threatens to undo that progress.
 
Hydrologists warn that developing this land could dramatically increase downstream flooding, described as “aiming a fire hose” directly at communities like Humble and Kingwood.
This is not theoretical. This land sits at the confluence of Cypress and Spring Creek and the San Jacinto West Fork.  This is an area so flood-prone that during a major storm like Hurricane Harvey, water levels could rise dramatically, submerging large portions of the land.
When natural floodplains are replaced with roads, rooftops, and concrete, the land loses its ability to absorb water. That water has to go somewhere, and it goes downstream, faster and stronger, putting people, homes, families, animals, and businesses at greater risk.  This land is on the North Bank of Spring Creek, right at Jessie Jones Park.  An amazing park of horse, bike, and hiking trails that already suffers from annual high water storms, but will be substantially more threatened with the loss of 5,300+ acres on the same waterway.
 
For us at Cypress Trails Ranch, this is personal.
For 45 years, we have shared these trails with an estimated 400,000 riders (locals and tourists). Our trails, our horses, and the experiences we shared with you and others depend on the preservation of this natural landscape. Floodplains are not wasted land; they are nature’s protection system. Once they are gone, we cannot get them back.
This is a critical moment for our entire North Houston community.
 
 
We are asking all people, locals and you out-of -towners who have ridden these trails with us over the last 52 years to stand with us.
Please take a moment to sign the petition opposing this development. Every single signature matters. Every voice adds pressure to reconsider a project that could have lasting consequences for generations.  The politicians who can make a difference in this decision are also shown on the Petition Page... Please take time to write them a personal letter as well.  Please read all the details of what they are hiding, and be aware of the $140 million in taxpayer money that will be spent on this.  
 
Let’s protect the land that protects all of us.  This development must stop. Also, please copy and send this to any organization you are associated with and all your friends.  Numbers will count.
 
Sign The Petitionhttps://c.org/LxvwvPjwMD
LEARN MORE: https://reduceflooding.com/?s=scarborough
 
 
With Heartfelt Gratitude,
Darolyn & the Cypress Trails Ranch Team  
 
Darolyn Butler - Personal Cell (713) 816-5558  email: darol...@yahoo.comCypress Trails Ranch LLC  Office: (281) 446-7232 21415 Cypresswood Dr. Humble, TX  77338-1287 Website:http://www.Cypresstrailsranch.com
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