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Originally Posted by nothere
When I first spotted your post, I went offline to compose a response. I'm glad to see Klondike responded first.
Since I wrote it, I'm going ahead with the post, although Klondike is more eloquent.
Thank you for your message / explanation. For myself, I am prepared to give you the benefit of the doubt. HOWEVER, in my opinion, you do owe Klondike a separate apology.
If, as you say, you were in the 07 event, it is not important that I know specifically which rider was Torre. It would even be fun to speculate. On the other hand, Klondike is one of the most ethical members of OCC, not even getting into the quality of his work. If you were to whisper your little secret to him, I do not think that he would betray you. He put his credibility "out front" on your behalf. In my opinion, I think you owe him a big one. I doubt very much that your security would be threatened. He deserves your trust. The rest of us can live with the mystery.
Beyond all that, this too will pass. I'm hoping that we will continue to enjoy your input and participation.
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I'd like to bring this whole matter to a conclusion that would satisfy both us and Torre. Give it closure, i guess. Torre has offered an explanation of what happened and she has done so with eloquence and sincerity. At this point, it is a good start, but given the time and sacrifices that some here made on her behalf last year, a little more seems warrented. Personally, I'm more interested in simply knowing for a fact that she did ride or at least go to Seattle. Knowing exactly which rider was her is secondary. I mean, sure - she could pm me and say "OK, this rider was REALLY me" and you know, there would still be some lingering doubt. But on the otherhand, if she could provide irrefutable anecdotal evidence that she rode, or something similar - personal photos, records, receipts, etc. that would do it. There are loose ends. What about Elaine? Was Elaine fact or fiction? Torre is OBVIOUSLY not stupid and with her intelligence and desire to remain on good terms with everyone here, I'm sure she can come up with a revised story about her trip that would convince me that she was truly there. That is all I really need. A pic showing the "REAL" Torre on her bike would not be an adequate substitute in my mind because it still does not prove anything. Thats just my take -
And PS - Torre, i do believe you are a woman, but I also wonder how much influence your husband has on your activities and writings, etc.
And PPS - no, I don't expect you to supply credit card transactions showing your credit card number....
thanks, nothere -
Klondike