You may have already heard the news from your signficant others, but it is with deep regret that the Kate and I are going to have to pull out of Vineman 2009. Last Thursday, we had a meeting here to plan hours/resources for 2009. At my agency, we are having signficant difficulties meeting the obligations for 2008 and 2009, and we had a planning meeting to discuss leave plans for next year. Unfortunately, 3 other members of my team have vacation planned for the same time as Vineman. And more unfortunately, I am low man on the totem pole, meaning I can't schedule vacation at that time. Things could change, but the amount of $$ we are talking about in unrefundable things, the Kaufman's can't risk it right now.
Both Kate and I are very dissapointed, Slim knows the dissapointment of not being with the group from Timberman. And I am sure that this will be difficult for us as well. My wife was in tears about it, but I guess right now we should just be thankful to be gainfully employed. Take care, and train hard.
jpk
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Total bummer. I guess this means it's your job to choose the destination race in 2010.
Major bummer. Lots can change between now and then, though. Hopefully.
Blows, man. I too know the disappointment of not being able to race. Don't feel too bad. I think Crandall said it best at Madison - "don't worry man, it's just a race, there will be lots of other races".
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