Scott,

Chad Northeast.

Pete,

I'm sure if you talk to a friend of yours not involved at all in pattern competition about the issue, you will get complete agreement. That's what friends do! But let's face it, I'm sure the explanation of the issues to him might be a bit slanted? Don't you think? Maybe? I know that I can relay conversations I have had with many who totally agree with my proposal. From both those who compete in pattern and those that don't. Does that prove anything?

If you read through the thread, I have, in my opinion, answered every objection to my proposal raised here. To respond to the latest would be just repeating what I have already posted. Honestly, I think if we were all in a big room talking about this it would get worked out a lot easier. I have yet to see a single issue worked out by internet threads and email lists. That is why I hope my proposal will at least make the Initial Vote cut by the Contest Board. So we can have some time to talk about it at the flying field.