Fall gathering post

[MikeH]

I'm real close to moderating the post left by Steve Sanders (Sanders Woodworking):

Re: fall gathering in the mountains....

Brought my youngest son, Stephen, his wife Crystal and their 8 week old baby, Maddyn, to the fall gathering today. I'll post the pics tomorrow. Had a great time, good company, won a Workmate as a door prize, had some good pig, bought some clamps. Thanks for all the work you did, Andy. Sorry more folks didn't come. I'm afraid Andy was stuck with a larger share of the bill than he should have been.:gar-Cr

I don't understand why so many people said they'd come then didn't show. Those who responded yes and didn't come should make donations in my opinion. Sorry if you feel otherwise. There was a lot of leftover food. Andy and his wife put a lot of work into this.:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I don't feel he (or anyone else) has any place stating what other members should or shouldn't do especially monetarily. I know my reason for not going was strictly due to lack of funds.

Thought?

 

[MikeH]

bump....thoughts?

 

[McRabbet]

Mike,

I was at the gathering and we all had a great time, but it was clear that many people who did sign up decided not to come and didn't let CaptnA know they were not coming. Some of us did put extra money into the kitty to help cover the Henderson's expenses (including Steve) and I believe Steve is warranted in laying a bit of a guilt trip on those that didn't show without notice. We heard that Woodwrangler got sick and could not come and he was apologetic. Gasoline prices could not have been the reason -- supplies are now plentiful and I filled up within a mile of the picnic site for $3.099. For those that didn't come, you missed a great event. I suggest you let it go.

 

[DaveO]

I agree with Rob and Steve. This situation is a real problem on this board and I would suspect others across the net. A lot of folks say they're going to do something and don't. The first Spring Picnic had about half of the folks that said they were coming actually show up, but only a few of those folks made it known that they weren't going to be able to make it.
I understand that things come up last minute, and plans have to change. If folks made an effort to let Andy know that their plans had changed great, but if not a little grief might be warranted.

Dave

 

[gator]

I'm not a Mod but since I have access here, I will post my opinion. I think that there is nothing wrong with the post, especially since it was posted as "my opinion". There is a lot of expense that goes with one of these and when there is a planned amount, there should be a planned (expected) offset. I know that there is no expected profit but there should be a coverage of expense. I think that Steve was just pointing this out and suggesting that donations would be helpful.

George

 

[MikeH]

I'll let it go then, but I still take offense to his comments. Jeremy and I were going to come up together and take his vehicle since my wife is out of town with our road trip worthy vehicle. It was also last minute when Jeremy let me know he couldn't go. My job has changed in the last couple weeks and I doubt I will make enough to pay my bills this month. So you can see my reasoning.

Thanks for the input. I'll just shrug it off and move on.

 

[SteveColes]

I agree with mike. Since I have run the most of these things, it will always be that way. That's life. The person fronting the event is taking a risk and must have that in mind.

BTW, I offered Andy, Corporation funds to help with the event but he didn't take me up it.

Now if Andy wanted to make that comment that Steve made, then fine. Steve could have made the guilt trip without being harsh about it. Guilt trips usually work best when done subtly. I learned at the feet of the Master, Mommie dearest:rotflm:

 

[SteveColes]

I just tried to smooth out Steve's post. Se what you think.

 

[TracyP]

That looks good to me, Knowing Steve Sanders personally, he can be a little harsh with his words at times and not have meant it that harshly. He should be fine with the edit.

 

[MikeH]

Thanks Steve.