Rev. Hiram W. Read, SASS #68443 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I had the privilege of serving as a Waddie for EoT 2006. My job was to work the lower Shooters' parking lot, working each day beginning between 0530-0600, and ending mid-afternoon or early evening. Long hours, sore feet, but a great time. 99 % of the folks I met were great people, and many of them thanked our crew for our hard work. However, there was a fraction of a percentage who were absolute jerks, and I wonder why they even belong to SASS. Based on my experience, let me share the following comments: 1. It is very hard to accomodate hundreds and hundreds of cars and trucks in an irregular shaped field dotted with small trees and shrubs. In order to fit the maximum number of vehicles we had to instruct drivers exactly where to park. Some, especially those driving big trucks, weren't too happy with their choices, but it was necessary to put them on the end of "truck row" in order to facilitate traffic flow. Also, with the fire danger as high as it was, we could only park vehicles where the grass had been cut in order to avoid a hot catalytic converter from burning down the ranch. In addition to fitting the maximum number of vehicles, we also had to make sure that everyone could exit without problems. 2. If you are truly a VIP, then you will have VIP identification. If you had a standard Red parking pass, you were treated just like everyone else. If the Judge is that good of a friend, he would have made sure that you had the proper credentials. While I would recommend that entertainers get their own lot in the future, that wasn't the case in 2006. Your parking pass gave you the same privileges as everyone else. 3. Just because you did something yesterday, don't expect it to be the same today. For example, we discovered that we needed to reserve many more handicap parking spaces (for the truly handicapped), since we ran out each day that I worked. Also, we learned a little bit more each day on how to make things work. On Saturday, Chiz decided to ban all vendor vehicle access at our end of the line due to the muddy mess down there. Threatening that the shooter's won't get their prizes if you can't violate the rule is petty and certainly not the "Cowboy way" (You know who you are.) 4. Don't expect to park in a handicap spot without the proper handicap plate or placard. You wouldn't be able to park in a handicap spot at the grocery store without them, and the same rules apply at EoT. 5. No, we can't let you unload your gun cart at the gate and then park. Why? Because the second that you do it, everyone else will want to do the same, and nobody would ever get parked. No, you can't unload "over there" because you would then impede the people movers. I want to say thank you to Night Hunter, Captain Cooper, Redlight Eric, Captain Callaghan, Lord Snowden, and Kid Botts for the privilege of working with them, and hope we can do it again next year. Last, let me say that the jerk who blasted out of the parking lot at 20 MPH, almost hitting me because you didn't like where I told you to park, came within a hair's breadth of having a chat with a Torrance County Sheriff's Deputy. Next time someone pulls that, I will file assault charges. As it is, you should be banned from the Ranch for that type of behavior. I later learned from other members of your posse that you were already a horse's a**, so I guess that is just par for you. Lighten up, life is too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hershey Barr, SASS #61688 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Well said Rev.I hope to go out there next year sounds like a whole lot of fun.If people only knew what it takes to run big event like that,I have never been there but I have volunteered for such big events over the years.Thanks to all of you for the hard work that all of you do sorry about 1% jerks.I have never met one of these jerks but heard 'em. Thanks to all the workers at the EOT, Hershey Barr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cole Younger SASS#4237L-Regulato Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I got to say you did a SUPER job- all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Hiram W. Read, SASS #68443 Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 Just for grins, here is my "Genuine Parking Natsie" photo, courtesy of my pard, Edward R S Canby. The motly looking critter to my right rear is Redlight Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooper Crane, SASS #52745 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Rev: The whole SASS World needs to know what a great job you and the rest of the Parking Nazis did throughout EoT!!! From the time a shooter drove in the front gate until he was comfortably parked, nothing but smiling faces and good will from all of you...and you did it all so smoothly. YOUR smiling face brightened our day (even when we had the Dawn Patrol schedule day. Here's a great big Pat on the Back to you all!!! To anyone who gave you a hard time, I'm sticking pins in my "Where did you lose your brains before you came here?" Voodoo doll. Hope they hurt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Jane Doe, SASS # 284 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 To all the Parking Waddies Sundown and I would like to say THANK YOU...... What a great bunch; you helped us get our day started right! Thanks so much for all your hard work and the dust you had to eat..... We've been doing this for years and yes there are a few rotten apples in every barrel, but 99% of us aren't, and really appreciate the wonderful job you did.... THANKS! Baby Jane Doe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPUR ROBERTS SASS # 14625 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Best End of Trail ever!!! I never picked off the gas. They knew what they were doing and they did a great job. So for all you guys that worked this year PLEASE keep comming back you sure made things alot better this year. To all the Waddies Thanks for a smooth year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helda Huginkiss #23799 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 From the singing cowgirls.... The Huginkiss sisters and the Revengers of Montezuma.... You were great!! And thanks for checking the road conditions for us before we went back to mounted camp after the Rainstorm.! We would have hated to be stuck in the mud somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 A BIG thanks to all the Waddies !! You did a wonderful job. Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy K, SASS #64267 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Thanks for being there, keeping your sense of humor and letting slim pull up a little closer to let me out when I had on my fancy ball gown. Lazy K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Hunter SASS #20389L Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 To all the volunteers at EOT….THANK YOU!!!!!! Without all of you, we would not be able to go and play. They deserve all of our respect and gratitude. It’s a shame that someone would treat the volunteers in that manner. Hopefully, those jerks will go find something else to do. They sure don’t belong in this game. Again….THANK YOU!!!! Long Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I found all the "Parking Nazis" to be really great this year. Their attitude helped me start my day with a positive attitude. I appreciate their work and their help ... they were very accomodating with a couple small problems I had. Of course, my thanks goes out to all the volanteers. I appreciate what they do to help us have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I usually keep my big mouth shut, well OK maybe I have a few observations from time to time... BUT I WAS THERE>>> when Mr. Attitude pulled up and parked in the "truck row". When he first got out swearing a blue streak the fellow next to my rig asked him to be respectful of the kids who were out packing their gun carts. He apologized to the kids and then went off again. We then ALL politely asked his forebearance and he got ahold of his mouth. I guess we've all experienced days with starts we'd rather forget. When we returned we were told he had finally thrown his gear back in his truck and hauled A** outta there. "Good Riddance" we agreed. I say just let it stand as a bad example for everyone. That said, I would like to personally thank each and every one of the parking lot crew from the top of the hill to the bottom of the lot. I have never, ever, in 30 years of shooting AT something for a score EVER met such a friendly bunch with a better attitude. Heck, Sweet Pea (Patty) and I agreed over and over that one of the best parts of the day was seeing each of you and saying good morning and good night. She especially liked the one guy who told her she was the best lookin' gal at the shoot and made me put both guns back in their holsters Thank you all for starting and ending my day on such a fine note. Now about the "VALET PARKING" fee I paid....jes kiddin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sawyer#34250 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Everybody else has stated positive comments, so let me just say 'THANKS PARDS" to all the Waddies!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Rev, it was good to meet you and I will say you all deserve a big thank you from the shooters you did well. No dents in my truck that wasn't there when I got there. I tried to work with teh parking people as I have a H?C placard because of my back and the big long truck I drive trying to park where it would be best for you and me. I may not look like I needed the HC spot but by the time I returned to my truck it was needed since my pain comes from standing and walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. George Baylor SASS#24287L Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 My thanks to all the Waddies. You're all underpaid and overworked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Well Reverend, it was good working with you and the crew. Guess we got it done without any major trainwrecks. As for the jerks, there's a few bad apples in every barrel, fortunately we have VERY few. Most folks were great. See ya next year. Whooper Crane, you got one of them Voodoo dolls that looks like Elvis? If ya do give him a jab in the hip pockets for those of us what got cussed out. I bet The King is right embarassed. Not that I'd mention any names, mind you. Your Parking Nazi pard, JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwil, SASS #51490 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Just plain THANK YOU !!! Great Job - Great Attitude - Great People Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Law SASS#854 Life-Regulator Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Howdy Rev. I just wanted to say thanks to you and the rest of the waddies for a thankles job done well. You guys did a great job!!! Your pard, Marshal Law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Nobiscuit #46532 Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Every time I entered or left the ranch, I got smiles and waves from the waddies directing traffic. Heck, my wife kept saying, "Now, that's what cowboys ought to look like!" They were some of the most authentic looking people there. Hats off to you all and thanks. Baddog N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy SASS 777 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 All of the parking cowboys did a great job with a smile. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Boogie, SASS #67870 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 also from Germany a realy big thanks to the park crew and the other waddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Jack McGinnis, SASS #2041 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 The traffic flow was handled very well this year. I never did see the log jam of motor homes vs. passenger cars that I saw last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILDCAT KATE, SASS LIFE #7873 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 We had a great experience with the parking crew this year - thank you for directing the mounted shooters to camp and keeping the roads clear and safe for all of us. Hats off to you all for a great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flint Westwood SASS #94 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Rev. Read, As one of the "many it appears" that you help'd when ya didn't have to do anything more that just pass me down the isle to the likes of Cpt Callahan I want to again say thanx for goin' outta your way to help. Iffin' any of them disgruntled folks want a little cheese with there whine just let me know and I'll contact Doc Bonecutter.....that old sawbones comes from Wisconsin and knows his cheese Thanx again amigo, Flint Westwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Clancy SASS# 46433 Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 As a first time shooter at EOT i was very impressed with the parking and the way it was all controlled. A BIG thankyou to all the Waddies who did a wonderful job. Hope the guys at the top gate enjoyed their Tim Tams and badges we gave them from Ms Ruby and Ms Clancy. Thankyou again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miss Ruby Redsmoke, SASS #48421 Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I agree with all the other posts too, a fantastic job done by all the hard working waddies. Clancy - I hope they got to sample that special 'down under' sipping whisky we left at the waddie shack too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo, # 29989 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Yea fantastic job done by all the waddies. The parking waddies were great and every time we came down to the gate with our Aussie flag flying from the aerial we got a 'G'day mate' They're learning fast and we always somehow got a spot close by the entrance!!! I wonder why?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Hiram W. Read, SASS #68443 Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Yea fantastic job done by all the waddies. The parking waddies were great and every time we came down to the gate with our Aussie flag flying from the aerial we got a 'G'day mate' They're learning fast and we always somehow got a spot close by the entrance!!! I wonder why?? 500312[/snapback] If I remember correctly, you always got a place near the gate due to the fact that you were real early one or two days before we filled up, and real late on a couple of days after the lot had cleared out some. Glad that we helped to make your trip to this side of the equator that more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I just gotta add in my .02. Last year I ran into a couple parking nazis that had already met a Mr. Butthead that had put them in a bad mood. They in turn, put me in a bad mood and detracted from my overall enjoyment of EOT. But, this year, I can not give a high enough praise for the parking nazis. Ya, I know they ran into buttheads this year too, but they somehow managed to hold it together. The parking nazis and their great attitude helped me start each day off on a positive and friendly note. Starting your day off right is very important to being able to control the mental game and do well in the competition. All that I met were very helpfull and accommodating and went a long way toward making EOT a great time. To each "parking nazi," I wish to say "THANKS" for helping me start each day in a good mood and do well in the competition. You guys really helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dancing w/ Wolves SASS 16490 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Were some or all of the parking fees used to pay the parking helpers? Should have! DDWW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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