Good day group,
As some of you know, I have been hopeful in my search for employment recently, and it is something I have taken seriously at this point.
I have been torn between the OTP nomination, always hoping to go, and the reality that without a job, I can't do it; I did intend to attempt this trip at all costs, but at this point I feel it is only fair to drop myself from the list, and let those other nominees carry forward at this time.
I really feel bad about taking so long to respond, but I assure you all it was only because I felt I could accomplish it in a timely manner.
I will also say that the recent "schedule of events" changes (pulling 2 month old posted milepoints in by a full month...a week ago...) had a lot to do with my decision....I have not heard back from my last interviews yet, and in order to be fair to all of you, I wish to drop myself from the list, in order to allow a better vote for all the rest involved.
I'm honored to have been elected, truly honored, and I wish the best to whoever wins the ride.
I'd like to thank those who voted for me, and wish to ask the OTP crew, to contact anyone that placed votes for me up to this point, and allow them the option to make another vote, for one of the existing candidates.
I also ask that those that wished to vote for me and have not done so while awaiting to see if I could go, place votes for someone other than me.
It truly hurts to have to drop out, and I assure you that if it were financially possible I would have been hot to compete, and also would have done my best to represent the camaraderie and great experiences I have shared over th last 13 years in COG, and share the experience of OTP with this fine group.
I wish the best to the winner, I'll be casting my vote, and donations now, and may the best COG'r win..... :great: :great: :beerchug:
I can wait another cycle till we send our people over, and hopefully I will be able and willing, and still regarded as worthy when that time comes.... :motonoises: :motonoises: :campfire:
Thank you all,
Rich Riczinger
COG 5977
I think OTP was best served when it was a planned and locked in stone scheduled "side event, not associated or backed by anyone
except individual members"; but that's my personal opinion, and I've always, and so have all the other folks, have donated enough that the traveler should have been covered easily.
it's all good, in 2017 my grandson will be old enough to travel and ride with me.... I'll try again, god willing...