old trials fanatic Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I am sorry to hear this, but I am not surprised. I have never observed at this level, having only done club trials and the Wallace and the Downland. But even these events, you can get abuse from riders, having given up your day to help the event organisers, the last thing you want is abuse. Maybe all observers should say, we aren't going to do this anymore, you riders are going to have to do it yourselves. So the scenario goes like this, when riders arrive at the trial (WTC, BTC, etc), they can have a draw on which riders are going to observe that day! Maybe then, the riders might appreciate the voluntary observers more. I know it's been said before, but there would be no trial event without the hard working volunteers, who organise, prepare the sections, observe, do the admin etc, etc at all levels of events. Many rider just don't appreciate it, just expect it. How many of the crowds watching at Penrith, would be prepared to do the observing! At the end of the day, observers are not machines, they do the best they can, if you think they have done a crap job, then please do take their place and have a go! Otherwise show your appreciation and support them. Well said that man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski90 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Plus i only got thanked by 6 riders for observing both days. Now i gave up a weekend yes it was my choice. But i would still have apreciated a smile. The 6 People that thanked me were Fuji,Shep,Cox,Bullock,Dabill and Richardson. Which section were you on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sorry to hear of your bad experience observing . When I observed in Tenn. marking the cards at the end of the section the riders were generally polite and somewhat respectful , even when they got 5's. And almost all of them said thank you for working on the last loop . I had a great couple of days Glenn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 When I observed in Tenn. marking the cards at the end of the section the riders were generally polite and somewhat respectful , even when they got 5's. And almost all of them said thank you for working on the last loop . That's because the second amendment gives you the right to bear arms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkybarkidtech Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Plus i only got thanked by 6 riders for observing both days. Now i gave up a weekend yes it was my choice. But i would still have apreciated a smile. The 6 People that thanked me were Fuji,Shep,Cox,Bullock,Dabill and Richardson. Which section were you on? Section 3 on Saturday Section 4 Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski90 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Section 3 on Saturday Section 4 Sunday The lad with glasses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tltel Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Section 3 on Saturday Section 4 Sunday The lad with glasses? And pockets full of white chocolate??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 That's because the second amendment gives you the right to bear arms. But I only had a taser on me for crowd control !!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkybarkidtech Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Section 3 on Saturday Section 4 Sunday The lad with glasses? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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