tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post5334353990103728167..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: Arashi wins Oskosh Dragon Boat Festival title, tooDustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-8017240060273568772009-10-12T12:56:21.528-05:002009-10-12T12:56:21.528-05:0010:11 - give it up.10:11 - give it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-86564092358924037122009-10-11T12:37:25.509-05:002009-10-11T12:37:25.509-05:00“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who ...“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong <br />man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The <br />credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred <br />by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short <br />again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; <br />but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, <br />the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best <br />knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he <br />fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never <br />be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” <br /><br />-- THEODORE ROOSEVELTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-6652048980840230472009-10-07T14:45:27.197-05:002009-10-07T14:45:27.197-05:00Rod baby - It is the Rotary that really makes this...Rod baby - It is the Rotary that really makes this thing happen and finally let Arashi compete against teams at the same calibur and experience. They should not be allowed to win these events as it is now set up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-30320422121604459522009-10-05T16:40:18.147-05:002009-10-05T16:40:18.147-05:00Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. My op...Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. My opinion of Arashi and ALL the other teams is very high. I am proud of not only their win in Oshkosh, but of each individual who participated in the festival or helped at the festival. Without them there would be no fundraiser of this sort, that was a great way to spend the day with family and friends.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916055013684107754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-77752575812046568392009-10-05T09:46:21.017-05:002009-10-05T09:46:21.017-05:00The Dragon boat is a wonderful event put on with m...The Dragon boat is a wonderful event put on with many hours of volunteering by Rotarians and others. It is suppose to be a fun event with some competitve flavor. The issue is the company sponsored amateurs should not be put up against teams that practice year round - What people don't understand about this I have no idea. If Arashi wants to stand tall and pat themselves on the back for beating fun teams that have had 2-3 practices while they practice year long, I guess so be it. Be proud of yourselves - no one else is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-42472980251820461812009-10-05T02:01:53.753-05:002009-10-05T02:01:53.753-05:00To all the people that still have the need to bash...To all the people that still have the need to bash Arashi for a great accomplishment...<br /><br />The crew of a dragon boat consists of people from all walks of life. It doesn't matter if your rich or poor, physically strong or weak, young or old, ethnic backgrounds have no barriers. It's not only a competitive sport, but a great, healthy, family recreation. It's a way that corporations and individuals alike can learn team building skills. New friendships are formed whether it's between employees in a workplace that normally would not know or associate with one another, or between members of competing teams or clubs. ALL of the teams competing in a festival are contributing to an organization for a much needed and appreciated fundraiser.<br /><br />Check out your local dragon boat club. They'll welcome you in a boat, give you the basics in technique. If you wish to build on that you can. Be on a team that helps support a much needed charity. Meet new people and make new friendships. Make a difference in someones lives. It's as simple as that...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916055013684107754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-86384768448422903752009-10-04T22:10:26.914-05:002009-10-04T22:10:26.914-05:00apparently you have a problem with "Johnson W...apparently you have a problem with "Johnson Wax". They have helped Racine alot. What would this town be without them? Employment?<br />Also, whoever was complaining about the zoo, was that you too? It costs $4. Less than a movie, and if you can afford the internet, you can take your kids to the zoo!trigirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-78768450897895636122009-10-03T13:52:52.923-05:002009-10-03T13:52:52.923-05:00If dragon boats raise money for charity, then they...If dragon boats raise money for charity, then they're not an affliction. My worry arose from a suspicion that they were here because a certain arrogant billionaire clan wanted them as a status symbol to impress Pacific Rim Poobahs with whom they fraternize at meetings of the Trilateral Commission. If the involvement of that vile family and its companies is kept to a minimum, then dragon boats are great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-6166107028161867112009-10-03T08:49:56.575-05:002009-10-03T08:49:56.575-05:00"why are we saddled by dragon boating?"
..."why are we saddled by dragon boating?"<br /><br />the rotary clubs of Racine brought dragon boating to town as a great tool for fundraising.<br />and it is.Arashi a team of the racine dragon boat club,have been donating there time and efforts to the success of the festival.from taking care of the boats ,festival team practices and cleaning up after the festival ,the people you see left behind are arashi and other club members.<br />too bad you feel saddled by the dragon boat festival.on a good note,the recipients of the money that the Rotarians with the help of Arashi and the dragon boat club,are benefitting from it.<br />thanks to the corporate and community teams and sponsors,the dragon boating festival has been a success year after year.j.jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366345232918219245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-37011847513667675512009-10-03T08:40:14.216-05:002009-10-03T08:40:14.216-05:0011:13 poster
yes we are proud of our accomplishmen...11:13 poster<br />yes we are proud of our accomplishment.we worked hard for it.by your comments about the time diff. between arashi and angel fish you have no clue about dragon boat racing.<br />great races are won and lost by milliseconds.next time post with your name instead of posting anonymously when targeting me.<br />for the genius that posted "amatures"it is "amateurs"!j.jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366345232918219245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-36556309324066794322009-10-03T04:43:19.384-05:002009-10-03T04:43:19.384-05:00How and why did Racine get saddled with dragon boa...How and why did Racine get saddled with dragon boats?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-82443045303244011952009-10-03T04:39:29.011-05:002009-10-03T04:39:29.011-05:00Unfortunately, the struggle for survival in this e...Unfortunately, the struggle for survival in this evil town trumps passion for a sport. When people have to worry about paying the rent or utility bills, the squabble over dragon boats looks silly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-84632521324482213162009-10-02T23:05:17.229-05:002009-10-02T23:05:17.229-05:00Thank you trigirl. Someone with a positve outlook...Thank you trigirl. Someone with a positve outlook and reasonable thinking. Hard work and devotion to a passion each and every one of the team members have for dragon boating. It's a way of life for some.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916055013684107754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-25580742978142025082009-10-02T22:41:18.451-05:002009-10-02T22:41:18.451-05:00I just want to say that all the team members of Ar...I just want to say that all the team members of Arashi were once members of comunity teams. They fell in love with the sport and joined the club. Thru the club they found each other. This was the first year of their existance. It's not like they have been racing together every year since the beginning of Racine's dragonboat festival, stealing the win every year.trigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901878102418711256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-90833682059614449412009-10-02T16:19:54.965-05:002009-10-02T16:19:54.965-05:00This kid that keeps bashing Arashi needs a time ou...This kid that keeps bashing Arashi needs a time out. His mother should really take away his internet privileges.<br /><br />You can't call a team professional unless they are paid to compete. On the contrary Arashi is paying to participate just like everyone else. <br /><br />As far as them "almost being beat", two seconds is a fairly large lead in a dragon boat race.<br /><br />You can go through life hating everyone who has it better then you or you can use your energy improving yourself so you can join them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-22915089438058248082009-10-02T11:52:15.823-05:002009-10-02T11:52:15.823-05:00Rodney - Yes Arashi won against amatures. They sho...Rodney - Yes Arashi won against amatures. They should be proud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-35177153137407500542009-10-02T11:37:58.944-05:002009-10-02T11:37:58.944-05:00It's as simple as this...
My team was put wit...It's as simple as this...<br /><br />My team was put with Arashi and other teams that have competed before. We were put with them because it was a club team. This was our first year. WE can and will build and learn from our experience. I guess that makes us professional as well. Arashi is a club team as well to the best of my knowledge. It's called being competitive no matter what level of experience your team mates have. It's a fun, team building sport. Some are better than others as in everything in life. So quit bashing Arashi. They EARNED the win. next year they may have stiffer competition in their division. Enough already!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916055013684107754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-5449651233869434732009-10-02T11:13:36.738-05:002009-10-02T11:13:36.738-05:00Ronin - it's as simple as this. Teams that pra...Ronin - it's as simple as this. Teams that practice year round should not be put into the same category with teams that have 2 or 3 practices. Actually your team should be ashamed of yourselves as a team that had 2 practices almost beat you for 1st place.<br /><br />I hope you are proud of thia accomplishment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-35484231878155223752009-10-02T11:08:29.049-05:002009-10-02T11:08:29.049-05:00Ronin - Do you really think it is fair to have a p...Ronin - Do you really think it is fair to have a professional team competing with amatures. Last time I heard that was not normally done. For this team to come in and take 1st place over amature is not right. The Dragon Boat races are great fun for the teams participating and those watching. It is a nice event for the city, but let's pair up teams fairly.<br /><br />are you calling ARASHI professional?<br />last time i checked,we ,the team,are funding our trips and entry fees.we do are looking for sponsor.the team loves to compete,hence ,we practice.so,are you going to stop us from competing in the racine festival because we practice more than others?what does that make you?<br /><br />if you have a better suggestion how to run a festival,talk to the rotary clubs AND the Racine dragon boat club.<br />maybe ,just maybe ,if you want your team to have a better result than this year,you can convince them to come out and paddle more.all you have to do is join the club and you can practice all you want instaed of being a sour grapes and pretend to know it all.i go out there and coach festival teams and promote the sport,we as a team go out there and compete and promote the sport.are you going to stop u from doing that too.?what does that make you?j.jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366345232918219245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-92054396071722383052009-10-02T10:59:35.465-05:002009-10-02T10:59:35.465-05:00Rodney - have them compete against other professio...Rodney - have them compete against other professionals in a category of their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-62914877501659091672009-10-02T10:09:26.028-05:002009-10-02T10:09:26.028-05:00People please!!!! It's a charity fundraiser an...People please!!!! It's a charity fundraiser and besides, we have Ronin in our sights. Our goal is to beat them :) The races are done all in good fun for a good cause. Let it run people!!! Quit bashing Arashi. Will the same be said when other clubs come support the festival in Racine and beat your teams potentially???Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916055013684107754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-53557959798596732062009-10-02T09:59:57.533-05:002009-10-02T09:59:57.533-05:00Ronin - Do you really think it is fair to have a p...Ronin - Do you really think it is fair to have a professional team competing with amatures. Last time I heard that was not normally done. For this team to come in and take 1st place over amature is not right. The Dragon Boat races are great fun for the teams participating and those watching. It is a nice event for the city, but let's pair up teams fairly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-60268320532049588532009-10-02T06:13:04.924-05:002009-10-02T06:13:04.924-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11916055013684107754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-39332530694022841592009-10-02T03:48:01.437-05:002009-10-02T03:48:01.437-05:00People have to work too hard in order to survive i...People have to work too hard in order to survive in this city. Who brought the Dragon Boats to our badnews burg and why are they here instead of in Asia, where they've been part of the culture for centuries?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-89532263795869527422009-10-02T03:45:23.143-05:002009-10-02T03:45:23.143-05:00Dear 11:37 P.M., Improving a zoo (which is mainly ...Dear 11:37 P.M., Improving a zoo (which is mainly for the upper-middle class) doesn't benefit most members of the community. To ordinary people who are working multiple low-wage jobs, the zoo is a sick joke. We don't need it. We never needed it. However, it's here because corporate creeps wanted a status symbol. I hope Dragon Boats aren't the same snooty type of thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com