RSVPs for Freezing Saddles End-of-Season Celebration 2020
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March 11, 2020 at 7:46 pm #1105178
Indiana
ParticipantAssuming public gatherings are still a thing, I would like to attend withkidMBear.
March 13, 2020 at 12:10 am #1105211rumipumi
ParticipantI hate to say it but I think we should reschedule this.
March 13, 2020 at 2:50 am #1105214Jessica Hirschhorn
ParticipantCrowds seem to be OUT these days. Hard to re-schedule given no solid prediction of the future, but I would think a month or more later might be prudent. SAD!
March 13, 2020 at 3:54 am #1105215wheelswings
Participant@Jessica Hirschhorn 199273 wrote:
Crowds seem to be OUT these days. Hard to re-schedule given no solid prediction of the future, but I would think a month or more later might be prudent. SAD!
Correct. The organizing committee has been discussing the situation offline. Although we are still waiting for everyone to weigh in, I can say with certainty that we will be cancelling the end-of-season prize ceremonies.
We are brainstorming alternatives.The number of infected individuals is increasing exponentially. Cancelling events saves lives by “flattening the curve” of cases, as there are far too few test kits, hospital beds, respirators, etc. for the explosive transmission rates predicted. Social distancing is the only responsible option. Unfortunately the situation will get worse before it gets better.
The Freezing Saddles prize ceremony is one of the most fun and funny events in the whole year. I sure-as-heck wish we weren’t in this position. And this time we were excited to show off our new venue. The owner of East-West Coffee and Wine was going all-out for us to make it an amazing event.
We will write more shortly to confirm the cancellation and to suggest other plans.
In the meantime, wash hands, don’t touch your face, and be safe (on and off the bike).With affection and clean virtual hugs,
w&wMarch 13, 2020 at 6:30 pm #1105236MarcDionne
ParticipantI’ll be there
March 14, 2020 at 2:05 pm #1105248Starduster
ParticipantYeah it sucks, but these are not normal times. Good call.
Don’t necessarily cancel though. Postpone two months down the line?
March 14, 2020 at 2:27 pm #1105250jrenaut
Participant@Starduster 199313 wrote:
Yeah it sucks, but these are not normal times. Good call.
Don’t necessarily cancel though. Postpone two months down the line?
I think everyone would like to postpone, but there’s just too much uncertainty to make a real plan yet.
March 14, 2020 at 5:08 pm #1105261Nadine
Participant@wheels&wings 199274 wrote:
Correct. The organizing committee has been discussing the situation offline. Although we are still waiting for everyone to weigh in, I can say with certainty that we will be cancelling the end-of-season prize ceremonies.
We are brainstorming alternatives.The number of infected individuals is increasing exponentially. Cancelling events saves lives by “flattening the curve” of cases, as there are far too few test kits, hospital beds, respirators, etc. for the explosive transmission rates predicted. Social distancing is the only responsible option. Unfortunately the situation will get worse before it gets better.
The Freezing Saddles prize ceremony is one of the most fun and funny events in the whole year. I sure-as-heck wish we weren’t in this position. And this time we were excited to show off our new venue. The owner of East-West Coffee and Wine was going all-out for us to make it an amazing event.
We will write more shortly to confirm the cancellation and to suggest other plans.
In the meantime, wash hands, don’t touch your face, and be safe (on and off the bike).With affection and clean virtual hugs,
w&wHey Cynthia –
I’ve been thinking, what if we rescheduled it to be held outside during the day, at a park? Thanks to Cathy’s pointless prize we know where LOTS of them are!
😁 Nadine
March 15, 2020 at 1:08 am #1105272josh
ParticipantTwo years ago we postponed the closing HH to early/mid-April due to weather(?!), so there’s certainly precedent for pushing it back.
March 16, 2020 at 1:37 am #1105299bigredboiler
ParticipantJust checking the forums since I assumed HH would be cancelled/postponed. Postponed until TBD makes sense for now.
I love Nadine’s idea of daytime park meet up also….we should do both!
Anyway, be safe out there….and wash your hands!
Kris
March 26, 2020 at 9:51 pm #1105508sszibler
Participant@bigredboiler 199369 wrote:
Just checking the forums since I assumed HH would be cancelled/postponed. Postponed until TBD makes sense for now.
I love Nadine’s idea of daytime park meet up also….we should do both!
Anyway, be safe out there….and wash your hands!
Kris
So, I guess still nothing about rescheduling or Zooming the end of season celebration?
I see some posts about a coffee/hiking club or something posted today, but I guess that’s nothing official. Just hoping I’m not missing anything if I use this last hour to ride.
March 26, 2020 at 9:57 pm #1105509jrenaut
Participant@sszibler 199671 wrote:
So, I guess still nothing about rescheduling or Zooming the end of season celebration?
I see some posts about a coffee/hiking club or something posted today, but I guess that’s nothing official. Just hoping I’m not missing anything if I use this last hour to ride.
No plans to reschedule yet. I think we’re waiting until we’re sure we’re allowed to gather again before we pick a day.
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