Matchup Cd's / Webinar cancelled - Please read

[RichieP]

I have received OVERWHELMING responses both here and privately to put all this on CD. Here is what I am going to do.

The webinar is CANCELED. The interest and response has caught me a bit off guard including the private sign ups.

We are at 30 people already and I have NOT emailed the Matchup Newsletter folks yet. HOW would I keep my word and address/give all of you some SINCERE feedback to questions in ONE day???? I can't.

THIS is what is going down and I hope you all will like it.

1) I am purchasing the BEST software to produce a recorded seminar by me. I am also gonna purchase a good web cam so you can see me a bit when I talk to you about some things.

Plus I will be wearing the bolo tie Hat sent me a year ago. He told me he wore it when teaching at many seminars and it is spectacular man! When you see it you will know what I mean. I'm hoping to do him proud. Please no breaking chops about the HAIR :eek:

2) It will cover EVERYTHING and more I mentioned in the webinar post. It will be LONG.

3) After you receive the Matchup seminar take it all in at your own pace. Then when YOU are ready and want to talk I will give EVERY purchaser at LEAST 1 HOUR of personal attention/feedback/help by telephone at MY expense. I signed up yesterday for a new phone plan that allows unlimited/anytime calling to the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. Folks like Bill L and Charlie D we will get together a bit differently but we WILL get together if that's cool.

4) There is a new LOWER price structure because of the size of the response to the webinar. Please send NO monies til everything is FINISHED.

*** Matchup Seminar delivered to you and at least a 1 hour personal phone call at YOUR choosing:

$79.00

Seniors 60 and over - $69.00
Combat vets - $39.00

5) I am shooting for a completion date of November 1st 2008.

I want to thank in advance Ted Craven, Bill Varone and Charlie Rescigno for the help they have offered and will be giving me regarding production of the seminar.

I will be sending Mrs. Bradshaw (LeRoi) a check for 20% of each sale along with a note of thanks from everyone purchasing.

[Profiler8]

Hi Rich,

this would be a great idea. :-)

Thanks...

Greetings
Tim

[noddub62]

Richie,

Send me your hat size and I'll send you a Stetson to wear with the tie! Mr. Jim would be proud dude.

http://www.sheplers.com/hats/stetson_hats/brand/

Let me know which style and size and it'll be on its way. :)

It might help with the hair??

Budman

[Charlie D]

I have NOT emailed the Matchup Newsletter folks yet


What's the Match Up newsletter Richie???


** Charlie - The monthly newsletter was something I was considering a bit over a year ago. It just would have taken too much time each month to do right so I did not go forward with it. It doesn't exist.** Richie

[ignacio todoberto bernal]

Hola Riccardo!!good To Hear From You Again!! Meaning The Match Up
''thing''.yes It Is A Very Good Idea To Put Everything In A Cd Form,
I Wonder If It Will Be A Good Idea Also, To Present This In A Writting Form With Examples Of Races.some Folks Learn Much Better (my Self Of Course) Something Like ''the Cd's And Manual.the
Ultimate Match Up'' Sure For An Extra Price,of Course.
Just My Idea Richie.

Count Me In Richie

Saludos Ignacio.

[Bill Lyster]

No problems from this end. All outgoing long distance to mainland is free on my plan, so when the time comes, I'll call you, all the while trying to remember that you are six hours ahead of me. No midnite calls I promise!

bill

[RichieP]

Richie,

Send me your hat size and I'll send you a Stetson to wear with the tie! Mr. Jim would be proud dude.

http://www.sheplers.com/hats/stetson_hats/brand/

Let me know which style and size and it'll be on its way. :)

It might help with the hair??

Budman

Bud
There was only ONE "Man with the Stetson." :)

He called me the Little Cap and I have quite a few of those so I'm good. I don't wear those things. They get in the way of my hair

Hey tell your partner in the office the "NY mob" says hi! ;) That was funny

[Charlie D]

** Charlie - The monthly newsletter was something I was considering a bit over a year ago. It just would have taken too much time each month to do right so I did not go forward with it. It doesn't exist.** Richie


K mate

Sounded interesting

[shoeless]

Lil Bro,Best of luck in your project,I know that you will make it worthwhile for everyone getting it.Big Bro

[VoodooFan]

Reserve my copy, Richie, I am ready to buy.

The bolo tie will be interesting to see.

Good gesture to Mrs. Bradshaw, she's practically your Aunt, anyhow.

You doin THE HAT proud...., honesty, integrity and PURE HAT style, staying true , the way THE HAT would want it done. All Bradshaw. Good show and a rightful inheritance.

Doing things the way you are doing them, THE HAT is always here.

Always doing your best.

VoodooFan

[tleusin]

I would love to reserve a copy also. Thank you for this opportunity. Thank you also for the appreciation shown our vets. I do not qualify but share your gratitude for thier sacrafice.

[Rodz]

Hi Richie and everyone on the forum.

If your forum postings are anything to by the seminar will be excellent.
Been missing you on the BLAM site: Now I know why.
If generosity is rewarded you've got lots to look forward to.:)
In anticipation.

Rodz.

[Terry Riggs]

Richie, great idea!! Save one for me, please.
I have'nt got "IT" yet, but I believe the match-up is the key.

"Plan your work and work your plan". Sounds easy, but you will never see "IT" until you "Believe "IT".

All the best,
Terry Riggs

[RichieP]

Ok I have gotten the software with Bill guiding and steering me along! It's the best of the Camtasia products.

Next is the web cam and that's done this week.

Safe day

[RAMON201]

Hi Richie ! Count me in on this. I need something like the cd's to refer to. If I do something enough times it'll sink in. I just signed up last week for the unlimited calling in U.S. and Canada with the cable company and I love it. I know this project will be a first class production and will be a great help to everyone interested in the Match-Up.

[RichieP]

OK just bought a webcam that has a built in microphone with automatically adjusted volume control so I won't have to wear one of those headset things.

My paisan Charlie hooked me up and ordered me a real good one. He knows his stuff and built this computer here for me.

Will be delivered in about 3 days. Moving right along.

[fasthorses]

Thanks, Richie.

Count me in, please.

[RichieP]

Hey thank you everyone for your interest. I am shocked at the response for one reason. It is a fee based happening and I know that times are not exactly flush for everyone.

Folks are signing on from all over the place including some I haven't heard from in a while. It is an awesome experience for me to be seeing this happen. It is freaking me out a bit to be honest.

Along with that also comes the responsibility to deliver something to you that reflects Mr. Bradshaw's teachings, feedback and thoughts on his "way". I will make sure to do just that.

Your trust in me to give you something the way it has been given to me is not unnoticed.

No need to reply man. I just needed to say the above.

[Bill V.]

No need to reply man. I just needed to say the above.

Sorry Rich

There is little doubt that you will give us a first class product
We all want to learn and you always give us your heart and soul
You have a special gift of teaching,
As we spoke about this morning People really do want to win

Thanks Rich

Bill

[punch18]

count me in richie
punch

[RichieP]

Hi everyone.

This is my first test with my new system and webcam. Bill has helped me put it here. Please let me know if you can see this short test video and if you can all feedback is welcome.

Here is the link:
http://www.paceandcap.com/images/Richtestvideo.wmv

[Bill V.]

Perfect Rich
clear and easily downloaded excellent sound quality
I think I'm still in the truck !
You and Charlie did a great job
For your first video its very good
I have to send mom the link
She will be happy to see you again

GS
Bill

[azbacks]

Rich,

I agree with Bill V on quality of picture and sound. Your first small step turned out very well. Does this make you an official "Talking Head"? :)

Your reference to John Gotti...Here he was in the Phoenix area, supposedly laying low, and he is all over the media. Low and behold he and his kid are busted for running a drug ring.

We all thank you for sharing your special times you shared with 'The Hat'.

Thanks, Pete

[billylump]

Richie,
Your test video came through load and clear. I look forward to the
CD coming soon. I know Jim will be proud of you.
Bill L.

[mufasa]

Rich, the test video came out clear on my PC and the sound was very good. You are an old pro now at this video recording/presentation and I look forward to your CD. “The Hat” would surely be very proud.

I am especially happy about your thoughtful gesture to send JB’s wife and family a percentage of the CD earnings so in my case I would like to pay full cost with no offered age/Vet discount taken.

Thanks,

Robert

[RichieP]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. :)

"Mu":
Your post gave me an idea man. Let me run it by a couple of people who always give me good counsel. Hey thank you!!

[Buzz]

Richie,

5 out of 5 stars. Congratulations.

Video resolution on the shot of RDSS is beautiful. Good detail, very easy to read.

Your head shot ... excellent.

Audio? The best camtasia/internet audio that I have ever heard. No need for me to use my audio equalizer to try and get some comfortable sounding audio. I don't know why but most internet audio is missing a lot of the mid-range frequencies so all the viewer hears is booming bass for low's and S's and T's for the highs.

Your audio is perfect. Even heard the jet airliner going over head in the background. It wasn't distracting but it let me know your audio is spot on. Don't change a thing.

Thanks for all your posts and hard work. I especially appreciate your drive and desire to share your knowledge and experiences of handicapping. It is work like yours that gives the sport of handicapping its future.

Best,

Buzz

[shoeless]

Richie,Everything looked good,not used to that long hair of yours it's been awhile.Jeff


By the way glad to see that quote from Johnny U who was my all time favorite.

[VoodooFan]

Nice.

Real, real nice and good work.

Did'nt expect ya to look so much like a tough guy.

What you sportin, a 22" neck of muscle?

Don't send the goodfellas after me.:)

Guess ya got to be tough in " New Y-a-r-k ".

VoodooFan

[barb craven]

Its coming in loud and clear Rich. I look forward to your beginnings. It's also good to put a face to a very nice and helpful person.

Barb:)

[noddub62]

Looking good Richman! Can't wait for the CD. I knew you were a natural teacher and it will come thru in the video. We're proud of you and gratefull for you doing this.

Tell Mom Hi and you should introduce her on the CD as being the real creator of this.

The hair is OK but with a Stetson you would fit right in as a Lone Star State dude man. Hair coming out from under it --- man the tight Wrangler jeans wearing gals down here would be swooning in the padock!!!

Just kidding and not to embarrass you. Just saying thanks.:)

Budman

** Morning Budman! See that description of the gals down your way is why I couldn't live there Bud. I'd see the first 1 or 2 and you would need a spatula to scrape me up off the ground after I passed out man!! Lmao. Hey if you see this please tell Donna hi from Mom and me. ** RichieP

[xtb]

Looks great Richie. Maybe Kianti can make a guest appearance.

** Kianti will definitely make an appearance! This way I can get him up here and away from my supply of purified water "X". He is drinking more of that stuff than me! lol ** RichieP

[alydar_ David]

Looked good, Richie.

The audio and visual was fine.

It was a tad' on the tiny side viewing it with Windows Media Player. Maybe there's a way to beef it up a little without losing the A/V quality?

** Thanks for the feedback matey. I had set the screen shot and screen capture thing set small. I will make one more test vid and that one we will do the full screen to see what happens. ** Richie P

[ignacio todoberto bernal]

perfect richie! ignacio.

** Grazi Ignacio! ** RichieP

[Turbulator]

The video quality and sound were excellent. I did hear some background noise. (Television?) Maybe I'm the only one who noticed.

Steve

**Morning Steve. Yes that was the television downstairs. Thank you! ** RichieP

[Profiler8]

Hi Richie,

the video quality is perfect.

Greetings
Tim

[Turbulator]

Looked good, Richie.

The audio and visual was fine.

It was a tad' on the tiny side viewing it with Windows Media Player. Maybe there's a way to beef it up a little without losing the A/V quality?

The video was small for me too, but I tried right-clicking on the screen while it was playing, and then I clicked on full-screen and it looked just right.

By the way, for those of you who would like to try an alternative to Windows Media player here is a link to a video player called GOM, that really is nice.

The good thing about GOM (http://www.gomlab.com/eng/)is that it has most of the codecs already installed, plus it is feature rich. If you right click on the screen you'll see a lot of options. I use it all the time and I like it much better than Windows Media.

I can't figure out how to make it play movies though, but for everything else it works great.

Steve

[peter e]

Hi richie,

please include me.

thanks,

peter

[Charlie D]

Hi Richie (hair ain't too bad mate :D )

Charlie has done a cracking job imo :cool:

[Jonathan Steele]

Excellent Richie! It's my great pleasure to have you in my home!

VoodooFan remarked:

"Did'nt expect ya to look so much like a tough guy.

What you sportin, a 22" neck of muscle? "

Hey, ya gotta be tuff to survive in NY! Ditto for NJ! Ask me how I know! :-)

Best regards,

Jon

[Terry Riggs]

Richie, video and sound loud and clear. You honesty and beliefs are truly refreshing!

My thanks to you big man, you are blessed.

Terry Riggs

[lsosa54]

Rich: Video is sharp and RDSS screenshot is even sharper. I've got a 15" flat screen monitor and the video is just over 4.5 " high and goes all the way across the screen and is centered. I can stretch you out full screen but I don't like the distorted video. Voice is clear.

I downloaded the GOM player and used it but I think I get better visual and audio results with Windows Media Player, at least on my Dell.

You could be a guy I grew up with in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn or you could be a guy I grew up with in Corona, Queens. Of course, you could be a guy I knew from my bar league hoops days in Mt. Vernon. OR, you could be a guy I went to high school with in the Bronx. Bottom line is, we'll let you get out of New York but you can't go farther than Jersey!

Look forward to the cd's down the road and thanks for the all the effort.

I've got all my scanning done and I'm almost about half way through digitizing the "Tom Molley Collection", so I know the hours upon hours stuff like this takes.

** Lou. Thanks amigo. You do unbelievably good stuff behind the scenes here man and I want to say thanks to you! I mean that. ** Richie

[VoodooFan]

When you showed that Bolo Tie and started explaining it, then kept pausing, explaining and looking at it, pausing and reflecting, it was almost surreal.

At the time you kept doing that, for a few seconds, then finally winding it up, I was thinking," Jesus Christ, I'm glad he's movin to sign off, that feeling of getting choked up was a comin".....and it looked like it may have been comin on to you before you backed off and signed off....that could've happened thinkin about THE HAT and all his service and contributions.

Like passing on that Bolo Tie was some passing on the torch to the future or type of talisman or totem with something of important significance/essence of himself or life he wanted to pass to you, to pass to the world, all who would listen and are willing to learn.

Maybe to show his most important wealth, giving and teaching, which is what he done with that tie.

That moment almost got me.

VoodooFan

[socantra]

Like passing on that Bolo Tie was some passing on the torch to the future or type of talisman or totem with something of important significance/essence of himself or life he wanted to pass to you, to pass to the world, all who would listen and are willing to learn.

Maybe to show his most important wealth, giving and teaching, which is what he done with that tie.


Hey; Come on now. Lighten up. Its also a damn fine bolo tie.:) ;) :)

[RichieP]

Guys
Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it.

Listen I am making another test video. On it I have something to show you regarding pp's. I remember exactly how Jim gave it to me. Checking my notes.
It is really cool and involves a multiple line (or Voodoo if you will)pattern with O.T.E. horses. Something that after I show your mind what to "look" for will help matchers at EVERY level.

Having posted the above I in turn need your help here. If you are serious about learning the Bradshaw way I need you to do one thing for me please:

1) I ask that you do NOT play the video until BOTH of these things are present:
a) Quiet noise free, hassle free surroundings. That's the external part.
b) Quiet RELAXED mind not preoccupied with other things. That's the internal part.

Then there is a harmony as Hat explained of the mind and body that gives best chance to learn and RETAIN something ok?

That is the only thing I ask but I must INSIST that you do this. Jim waited and did this and that until he found me one phone call in the right frame like I described above. That is what he told me and it probably took 2-3 different days til I was in that really quiet area ok?

It is something that when you see it in a horse's pp's going forward you will SERIOUSLY upgrade that horse in your matching.

Matchers of all levels including the most advanced will get more than a little something from this.

Best part is that it is relatively SIMPLE to "see" once your mind knows what to look for. I'm serious when I say that regardless of your level if you wait until everything around you is relaxed EVERYONE will be able to do it and it is definitely VOODOO :)

Ok

[mamojica]

Hi Richie:

Thanks for producing the Match-Up videos. Please reserve a copy for me.

I've been lurking on this board for about two years. I'm blessed to have an autographed copy of The Match-Up 2 from Mr Bradshaw. The stuff I have learned here has been invaluable to my handicapping (although I hardly qualify as a Match-Up expert).

Looking forward to the new videos.

Regards,
Marc

** Hey Marc. Welcome man! We are neighbors practically. Where in the Bronx are you? Shoot we could hook up for a quick hello and coffee or something! ** RichieP

[cct2447]

I want to register to purchase your upcoming cd;
I'm over 60; I'm a Viet Nam vet--not a combat vet;
I didn't understand the Match Up 1 and 2, so, any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you for your generosity.

[Charlie D]

Welcome aboard CCT

I've read everything there is on this site regarding Match Up more than once, practised on numerous races and still floundering about like a fish out of water

[cct2447]

I'd like to reserve a sot for your Oct. 18th webinar. Where do I send the check? Thank you.

** Hi CC - The webinar is NOT happening. Would be far too much to do in one day. I'm slowly working on a set of Cd's that will take care of things. I'll let folks know when it is ready. Don't need any cash. Thank you for your interest.** RichieP

[tyl]

Feedback...Sound and video almost perfect...same with you...would have bet you'd been in front of a camera or have done some speaking before....

Look forward to the cds

[mamojica]

** Hey Marc. Welcome man! We are neighbors practically. Where in the Bronx are you? Shoot we could hook up for a quick hello and coffee or something! ** RichieP

Hi Richie:

I'm sorry that I'm just getting back to you. I check back here from time to time to see if the CD's are available, and I just noticed your question.

I live in Throggs Neck, just over the bridge from Belmont Park. I go to Belmont (which is open for simulcasting when Saratoga is open) or Aqueduct weekly.

The Match-Up is a tough nut to crack, so I'm looking forward to your CD's. Maybe I can pick them up personally when they are finished. I'll bring the check.:)

Regards,
Marc

[RichieP]

Hi Richie:

I live in Throggs Neck, just over the bridge from Belmont Park.
Regards,
Marc

Morning Marc
This is too funny! My buddy Charlie lives in Throggs Neck (Throgmorton). He is moving in a couple of weeks to the Country Club area by the water there.

I'll be helping him with the move. Hey if you would like maybe we could all meet up one day for lunch or something. Some thin crust pizza or calzones stuffed with eggplant maybe! :D

[deepcloser]

Hi RichieP,
Did complete production of the Match up CDs? If so, I'd like to purchase them. Also, do you have a copy of the Match Up II?

Thanks,
Dennis

[Ted Craven]

Hi RichieP,
Also, do you have a copy of the Match Up II?

Thanks,
Dennis

Dennis,

I have a copy of the Match Up 2 book which I loan to people. I sent you an email about it just now.

Ted

[Mr.Pagine]

Ted - did Richie complete the CD'S?
If you are still loaning out the book.....please count me in.

JD

[Ted Craven]

Ted - did Richie complete the CD'S?
If you are still loaning out the book.....please count me in.

JD

Jon,

To the best of my knowledge, Richie did not complete any Matchup CDs.

The MU2 book is currently heading to 'deepcloser'. It will be available again in 30-45 days, and you're next on the list!

Ted

[Bud Jones]

Hi Rich

Video was great and so was the sound.

Will be ordering when available.

Bud

[lsosa54]

Hi Rich

Video was great and so was the sound.

Will be ordering when available.

Bud

Bud: As Ted mentioned above, they were never produced