It's a continual source of befuddlement to me that anybody could be
offered the chance or possibility of soaring flight and be able to just
walk away untouched or ask "why would I want to do that?"

I don't have that answer but I've learned to accept it. It boggles the
mind (OK, my mind) to realize that in a function room with 100 people in
it, only one or two have an interest in flying.

Glider ride gift certificates are popular presents. The FBO I used to
fly rides for loved them as only 40% were ever redeemed. It was like
printing money.

Tony V.
http://home.comcast.net/~verhulst/SOARING