Lurkers
Steph and Dud B.
or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for a
few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing! Makes
me wonder how many other lurkers are out there, hands kept well away from
their keyboards, watching the foolishness here like Star Trek characters
obeying the Prime Directive. So how about it lurkers - you out there??
--
Dudley - http://members.aol.com/stephndudb/rv.html
I'm not paranoid - I KNOW we're being watched :-)
HHamp5246
and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> writes:
> One said he had been lurking here for a
>few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing!
I don't find it amazing..... newbies ask a question and frequently get stomped
on.... lurkers watch and decide not to put themselves in front of incoming
missles.
Hunter
Ron Fendt
of getting stomped on. But it is fun to watch this "little family"
interact. Especially the "blacksheep".
Ron
"HHamp5246" <hham...@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
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Jynndi
> But it is fun to watch this "little family"
>interact. Especially the "blacksheep".
>Ron
WHO you calling a black sheep?
couldn't resist 8--)
Digger, AKA Grumps (old and crusty)
hometown.aol.com/jynndi/myhomepage/profile.html
All errors; spilling, grimatical, ore tieping intenshunal.
Tedd Vidler
> > One said he had been lurking here for a
> >few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing!
>
> I don't find it amazing..... newbies ask a question and frequently get
stomped
> on.... lurkers watch and decide not to put themselves in front of incoming
> missles.
>
> Hunter
Yes!! Your so right Hunter.
Twice I've asked questions on different groups and in one case was talked
about and crudely referred too for asking a question and on this group I did
receive an answer from one person. I found it hard to believe that no one
had anything to reply of a helpful nature.
Tedd
EL
we've done it All Wrong and to know that delurking will be an invitation to
get slammed.
First of all, we bought a brand new travel trailer last month even though
we'd never in our lives been in a travel trailer before. We've backpacked,
tent camped, and van camped, but we're too old and stiff for that now. We
bought the Fleetwood Wilderness 25J because (blush) we liked the floorplan.
And we paid too much, I'm sure.
Second of all, despite being scared Silly, we're actually towing it with a
Dodge Dakota. It does have the big engine, the towing package (and all the
small print items mentioned), but we're at about 78% rather than 75% if my
calculations are correct.
Third, I know we have a stabilizer system and an equalizer hitch and brakes,
but I have no idea what kind they are.
And fourth, we plan on camping with our two small (45 pounds and 80 pounds)
exceptionally well-behaved dogs (well-behaved is an exception in their
case).
We took our shakedown cruise last weekend, from Chattanooga to Memphis. My
big fear was going over Monteagle Mountain, but it went up just fine and
held steady at 55 going down. The trip was great until the last night --
severe storms and tornado warnings. We got to hitch up and dump and pull
out in the pouring rain and drive back to Chattanooga in continual downpour.
No sway after we got the bar adjusted, no problems starting, and no problems
going down the bad side of Monteagle in the pouring rain.
Even though we did it All Wrong, we had a great trip, loved the trailer, and
look forward to many more exciting trips.
In all seriousness, this newsgroup has been a wonderful resource (and a
continuing source of amusement) in this entire process -- thank you all for
sharing your hard won lessons so freely.
EL
"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote in message
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S. Allan Wilson
Al
Tom J
"EL" <redd...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I've only been lurking for a few months -- just enough time to find out
that
> we've done it All Wrong and to know that delurking will be an invitation
to
> get slammed.
Reading your post seems to say you DID IT ALL RIGHT!! The object is to
have a good time, and you did in spite of the bad weather.
Happy camping!!
Tom J
Steph and Dud B.
"Jynndi" <jyn...@aol.com> wrote in message
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Bob Hatch
news:ws7r8.35568$0T6.10...@e3500-atl1.usenetserver.com...
that
> we've done it All Wrong and to know that delurking will be an invitation
to
> get slammed.
>
fun. Now what's wrong with that.
Ya, you'll do it different next time, but that's part of the learning
experience.
Based on what you wrote your first experience was a walk in the park
compared to ours. I mean broken windshield wipers in a Oregon Costal rain
storm, leaking windows, a tow vehicle that was way, way under powered and
under weight for the overweight TT, a sister that broke the plumbing to the
toilet and discovering that the bottom of the bath/shower was broken so we
could not use it.
Wrong indeed...;-)
--
http://home.attbi.com/~bigtent
Our web site and a work in progress.
If you get some pleasure or help from it,
great. If you don't like it, that's fine to.
Dave
> Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to
> ask questions or make comments (which is great).
> So how about it lurkers - you out there??
I've been caught!
Have to admit to being a regular lurker. I try to avoid the religious
debates regarding the 75% rule, holding tank chemicals, and tire
pressure.
The group is informative and at times, entertaining.
Dave - Full-time lurker, Part-time poster
GAZ
Actually, this NG is real tame compared to some. All puddy tats on here.
g
"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote in message
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Mark
>
>Al
True, but by posting you get to find out if your asbestos underwear really
works...<G>
Mark - who knows better then to mention "charter", "tire pressure", "sway", and
is learning about "sig lines" and "Banks", and "black tank chemicals"...<sigh>
PNWCO#3 link:
http://www.rvlover.net/pnwco3.htm
S. Allan Wilson
them - You think I would try underwear? ;-)
HHamp5246
writes:
>. I found it hard to believe that no one
>had anything to reply of a helpful nature.
It's possible that no one did know the answer, or didn't understand the
question.
Have you found an answer yet?
Hunter
Mark
>
>Yabut, I had the gloves for digging around in the fire pit and I burned
>through
>them - You think I would try underwear? ;-)
>
>Mark wrote:
>
>> >Yeah, I am here. But if I reply, then I lose my lurker membership card
>> >
>> >Al
>>
>> True, but by posting you get to find out if your asbestos underwear really
>> works...<G>
>>
Smart guy, that S.Allan Wilson....<G>
Mark
PNWCO#3 link:
http://www.rvlover.net/pnwco3.htm
HHamp5246
<bobh...@go.com> writes:
>Based on what you wrote your first experience was a walk in the park
>compared to ours. I mean broken windshield wipers in a Oregon Costal rain
storm, leaking windows, a tow vehicle that was way, way under powered and under
weight for the overweight TT, a sister that broke the plumbing to the toilet
and discovering that the bottom of the bath/shower was broken so we could not
use it.>
Oh, oh... this could be a fun thread.........
The first time I took my first trailer, my 21' Airstream, camping was at a
place in St Louis.....
I had never hooked up anything before, in my motorhome, except electric, and
was excited to do "full hookups". I got to the KOA west of St Louis and pulled
into my site. The guy next door, who had a new Avion fiver, ran over to welcome
me and started hooking up everything. /-: I didn't want to see ungrateful so I
let him, he was so happy.
I took the dogs for a walk and thanked him and unlocked the trailer and went
in..... I almost went to my knees! The stench of sewer gas was
overwhelming..... he didn't know there was no water in the P traps and had
opened the grey tank valve giving the sewer gas a straight line into the
trailer...............
Somehow I knew what it was and ran out and shut the valve.... put water in the
sinks and shower and threw open the windows and took the dogs for a very long
walk (c:
It wasn't really a disaster, but it did give me a moment. (c:
The first time I used that trailer the next spring, I hadn't winterized the
charcoal filter under the sink...... I hooked up water and was standing talking
to some friends.... one of them asked what the black water was that was pouring
out the vent.......... 0-:=
I shut off the water and ran inside...... the lip in the cabinet under the sink
held the water from pouring into the living room......
Hunter
Bob Hatch
> Oh, oh... this could be a fun thread.........
Ain't campin fun..;-))
Ken Marshall
> So how about it lurkers - you out there ??
Yup... been lurking here a coupla years now. I Have gleaned much
"USEFUL INFO" from really great folks, have waded through much
"DRIVEL" from many fools and have seen many newbies treated like
"DIRT" The above order varies all the time, but HEY I'm still here,
so the balance must be on the acceptable side.
Now pardon me while I "ENLURK" or would that be "RE-ENLURK" ?
"Beam me up Scotty"
Ken...
Randy Chapman
First time out in my first rv ('77 class c, in '99). Didn't know about the
necessity of water pressure regulators, especially with really old plumbing.
Need I say more? :-)
--randy
(actually, it wasn't too bad, just a wet floor in the bathroom, could never
leave water pump running again until toilet was fixed -- by trading up)
"HHamp5246" <hham...@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
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Enomud Enomud
Bob Hatch
news:qSar8.229227$q2.20756@sccrnsc01...
>
> First time out in my first rv ('77 class c, in '99). Didn't know about
the
> necessity of water pressure regulators, especially with really old
plumbing.
>
> Need I say more? :-)
Nope.
>
> --randy
>
> (actually, it wasn't too bad, just a wet floor in the bathroom, could
never
> leave water pump running again until toilet was fixed -- by trading up)
>
that's been my experience. If you got problems with the rig sell the damn
thing and buy a new one.
Madeleine
youngster, but it was the first real long weekend camping in our brand
new 1971 VW Campmobile...
My husband, 11 month old son, a young couple and I were headed for the
Gulf coast for a 4 day weekend since my husband and the young man had a
4 day pass. We packed the van and headed out with in the bright June
Texas sun. About 30 miles down the road the sky just opened up. I mean
you couldn't see 2 car lengths ahead. We pulled over to wait it out,
but the traffic was still racing down the road and we were worried about
getting hit so we pulled over about 20 feet off the road.
After about 20 minutes it was clearing and we were ready to head out
again. Of course the van started spinning in the newly created mud.
The gal with us was about 4 months pregnant so there was no question
about her pushing and I still didn't know the van well enough to feel
comfortable driving in this situation so the young man and I got out to
push. We each got behind the van and started pushing. My husband
slowly started moving forward and the van began catching so he increased
the power. Well, we got it out, but each of us was behind a wheel and
you guessed it... we were covered with mud from head to foot!
Fortunately we were all in a good mood and laughed at ourselves, changed
clothes and washed off thinking it was convenient that we had lots water
in our tank.
About halfway to the coast we stopped for some snacks and gas. After we
were almost to the coast I realized I had left my wallet at the gas
station! We stopped and called. They said they'd be open on Sunday
when were coming back and would hold it. Some more laughs...
We got to the beach and set up camp. It was a beautiful evening. None
of us had camped on Padre Island Seashore before as we were all fairly
new to Texas. My husband, son and I were sleeping in the van and the
couple were sleeping on the beach in a sleeping bag. About 2 hours
after we all went to bed we heard the scariest screaming! Seems there
are the cutest little kangaroo mice and tiny crabs that are all over the
beach at night. Sally didn't appreciate them running over her when she
realized what it was...LOL. Fortunately this couple was on the small
and slim side. We had a hammock that fit across the driver and
passenger seat that was suitable for a teen, that is one teen, but given
the alternative the couple spent the next three nights there. Some more
laughs...
The rest of the weekend went well. We had a great time and laughed
hardily over our mishaps on the first day. On the way back we stopped
to shower and get all the salt and sand off before driving home. As
soon as we got back to town in Corpus we stopped to get lunch. While
there I realized I didn't have my watch! I figured the only place it
could be was back at Malachite Beach where we showered. I called and
sure enough it was there (remember this was 1971). Some more laughes...
We went back got my watch, went to gas station and got my wallet. Some
more laughs...
I know this sounds like a trip from h*ll, but it was one of the most fun
weekends I ever had and we all had fond memories of the whole episode.
--
Peace, Love and Serenity,
Madeleine
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/madewar/
Neon John
>I've only been lurking for a few months -- just enough time to find out that
>we've done it All Wrong and to know that delurking will be an invitation to
>get slammed.
<snippity>
>And fourth, we plan on camping with our two small (45 pounds and 80 pounds)
>exceptionally well-behaved dogs (well-behaved is an exception in their
>case).
well, you were doing OK til you got to that. Could I help you sell
your camper or your dogs?....
>Even though we did it All Wrong, we had a great trip, loved the trailer, and
>look forward to many more exciting trips.
EL, let me pass along a lesson I learned early in my professional
career. My first mentor was a crusty old EE who was one of the
sharpest engineers I've ever met. I was still somewhat wet behind the
ears as an engineer. I had been out in the plant and had taken some
abuse from the blue collar types (remember these are the people who
are NOT educated). I came back to the office highly upset.
My mentor took me aside and told me this. He said "You know, John,
people can't get under your skin unless you give them standing to do
so." In other words, by letting those hourly types get to me, I was
either elevating them up to my standing or lowering myself down to
theirs.
That revelation just totally changed both my professional career and
my life. It made me realize several things. First, don't let the
underlings bother me. They have no standing to do so. Second, the
uneducated and unskilled types verbally assault their superiors in an
effort to pull them down to their level. If you respond or even
acknowledge their catcalls, you've allowed them to succeed.
This business model, where the achievers rise and the rest sink down
into the ooze, also works outside of work. Take this newsgroup, for
example. As opposed, say, a computer language or other professional
group, this one attracts even the lowest class to stick their heads up
out of the ooze and try to achieve standing with the rest of us.
If you look at the ones who are the most offensive (easy to do using
google since these folks tend to brag about even the most minor
achievement), you quickly discover common threads. Little or no
education beyond high school and no professional or personal
achievement. You quickly find that this quite closely correlates with
the quality and accuracy of advice offered.
In a professional environment, you wouldn't hang around with the
custodians or laborers. You'd want to associate with your peers and
exclude those beneath you. You can do the same thing on Usenet, only
much more easily, by using kill files (sometimes called filters.)
Almost all usenet readers have some facility, though the quality
varies widely.
The best readers assume you won't want to read most of what is on the
net and therefor make it easy to filter the stream. In fact, one of
my favorite readers is called "No News". One of my favorite windows
hosted readers is Agent. That's what I'm using right now. It makes
filtering through all the trash to find the few jewels very easy.
Agent has a free version if you want to try it out.
http://www.forteinc.com/main/homepage.php
Of course you need to set up your filters. You can filter both author
and suject/thread. Since threads normally descent into the ooze after
a couple of levels, I usually kill the thread quickly. I was just
about to kill this thread when I ran across your post.
You'll want to kill some of the worst miscreants outright. Agent can
do that very easily and can apply the kill across ALL groups. Some of
the worst are fairly obvious. Others go through phases (alcoholic
relapse, perhaps?) Agent handles that well too. Kill filters can be
set to either permanent or given an expiration date. I have a list of
people who are permanently killed and another list of those who
occasionally need a "cooling off period." I'd be more than happy to
provide you my lists. Write me off-list.
Once you implement a good filtering system, this group takes on a
whole new and pleasant complexion.
BTW, those of us who really try to help will try to show you a better
way but we won't call you names or call you an idiot for doing it
another way. That's what separates the truly helpful from the posers.
John
>
>In all seriousness, this newsgroup has been a wonderful resource (and a
>continuing source of amusement) in this entire process -- thank you all for
>sharing your hard won lessons so freely.
>
>EL
>
>
>"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote in message
>news:Mc6r8.4790$Rw2.3...@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>> Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask
>questions
>> or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for
>a
>> few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing!
>Makes
>> me wonder how many other lurkers are out there, hands kept well away from
>> their keyboards, watching the foolishness here like Star Trek characters
>> obeying the Prime Directive. So how about it lurkers - you out there??
>> --
>> Dudley - http://members.aol.com/stephndudb/rv.html
>> I'm not paranoid - I KNOW we're being watched :-)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
---
John De Armond
johngdDO...@bellsouth.com
http://personal.bellsouth.net/~johngd
Cleveland, Occupied TN
Donna Becker
The key word is entertainment. If you really want an accurate, timely
response to a question concerning RV travel go to the manufacturer or a
repair facility, online or in person. I discovered this by several attempts
here.
--
Sincerely
George W Becker
gw...@starband.net
HHamp5246
<ra...@soniasgifts.com> writes:
>First time out in my first rv ('77 class c, in '99). Didn't know about the
>necessity of water pressure regulators, especially with really old plumbing.>
>Need I say more? :-)
Nope, that says it all......
Hunter
HHamp5246
<can...@dtgnet.com> writes:
>The Expert: Go back to sleep, it's foggy out and that's just
>condensed moisture dripping on the roof from the tree we're parked
>under.
>
>Wife: Are you sure? Sounds too regular.
>
>The Expert: Not to worry. G'night.
Hahahahaha!
<Hardest part was that she never said "I told you so". Waiting for her
to say it was far worse than if she actually said it.>
Should have married me... I wold have told you that day.... and many days to
follow.
Hunter
Dfrenchy
>and
>is learning about "sig lines" and "Banks", and "black tank
>chemicals"...<sigh>
>PNWCO#3 link:
>ht
You forgot about guns, holding up traffic, dogs, ugly customs inspectors,
generators, and night lights.
Don in NH
Will Sill
>Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask questions
I guess that wasn't addressed to me, eh?
8-)
Will KD3XR
B. C. Allen
<ve4...@mts.net> writes:
:>
:>
:>> > One said he had been lurking here for a
I've lurked for a couple of years, and the one time I offered
information which provided an answer to a question asked here (by
posting a web site), I was promptly accused of spamming.
I wasn't, and simply knew where the stuff was, but it shut me up
pretty good.
Also feel like an oddball due to having only a tiny pickup
slide-in camper, but it does have a lot of features common to the
TT units, propane, fridge, batteries, converter/inverter,
air-bags, tires (hee hee) and I've managed to pick up quite a few
useful tips.
Since my "camper" is only suited to one or two people, I find the
posts by people who are brave enough to travel without the full
compliment of family members and glitzy accessories particularly
interesting.
It is a good group, informative, amusing, entertaining, sometimes
irritating and frustrating... like life!
Barbara
Owen McKenzie
had answers to posted questions, nor have I had any questions to pose.
That will be changing soon.
Our house is sold, closing on July 18th. We purchased our 'retirement home'
last fall. It is a 36' triple slide 5th wheel (Bulgemobile) and it is on a
seasonal
site at a campground about 50 miles NW of Chicago where I work until I
retire in Oct and we go full time.
"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote in message
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> Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask
questions
> or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for
a
> few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing!
吵o吩oo
"Neon John" <johngdDO...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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John, I really like the advice you've given in this post and wish I
had read this 4 years ago, before I ever posted the first time on
Usenet.
> My mentor took me aside and told me this. He said "You know, John,
> people can't get under your skin unless you give them standing to
do
> so."
Easier said than done.
You can do the same thing on Usenet, only
> much more easily, by using kill files (sometimes called filters.)
> Almost all usenet readers have some facility, though the quality
> varies widely.
MicroPlanet Gravity calls their filter "Bozo Bin" <lol>
One of my favorite windows
> hosted readers is Agent. That's what I'm using right now. It
makes
> filtering through all the trash to find the few jewels very easy.
> Agent has a free version if you want to try it out.
> http://www.forteinc.com/main/homepage.php
I've used Free Agent for a couple years. I was never able to filter
anybody and thought only the *paid* Agent had that feature. I also
can send e-mail but can't receive it.
As much as it is maligned, I find Outlook Express to still be my
favorite.
> Once you implement a good filtering system, this group takes on a
> whole new and pleasant complexion.
As long as you don't care what's being said about you and who might
believe it. You are more self-confident than many people, John.
snoshoo
HHamp5246
<owen...@hotmail.com> writes:
>Our house is sold, closing on July 18th. We purchased our 'retirement home'
last fall. It is a 36' triple slide 5th wheel (Bulgemobile) and it is on a
seasonal site at a campground about 50 miles NW of Chicago where I work until I
retire in Oct and we go full time.>
Congratulations Owen..... your "bulgemobile" sounds great..... you'll love
having all that space fulltiming. October is a great time to be
retiring.....think no more Chigao winters.
Hunter
Bricklayer
> Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask
questions
> or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for
a
> few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing!
Makes
> me wonder how many other lurkers are out there, hands kept well away from
> their keyboards, watching the foolishness here like Star Trek characters
> obeying the Prime Directive. So how about it lurkers - you out there??
> --
> Dudley - http://members.aol.com/stephndudb/rv.html
Lots of us, I expect. And I occasionally ask a question and usually get
really good information without getting my head kicked in.
But like EL, I know from years of lurking that everything we do, RV-wise, is
"wrong":
* we have the wrong brand of RV (Gulfstream Conquest)
* it's too small (20')
* we paid too much
* we travel with dogs (2 greyhounds, 1 English setter)
* we don't agonize over tire pressure, towing safety, or similar topics
that seem to get folks on this news group really excited.
* neither of us voted for Dubya
But we really like our little 'ice cream truck', and, for people with day
jobs and a kid in elementary school, we've used it a lot. I really
appreciate the information I've gleaned from this group (thanks!). I don't
post much because I wouldn't suggest, on this news group, that anybody
should do things the way we do. But our way works for us.
Brick
HHamp5246
<te...@moose-mail.com> writes:
>I don't post much because I wouldn't suggest, on this news group, that anybody
should do things the way we do. But our way works for us.>
<gasp> You have to tell us to do it your way....... we get confused otherwise.
(c:
Hunter
ace head
> Take this newsgroup, for
> example. As opposed, say, a computer language or other professional
> group, this one attracts even the lowest class to stick their heads up
> out of the ooze and try to achieve standing with the rest of us.
I choose the ooze.
> In a professional environment, you wouldn't hang around with the
> custodians or laborers. You'd want to associate with your peers and
> exclude those beneath you.
Who is beneath a guy that pumps propane and burns burgers for a
living. And this is from a guy whose family tree has only one branch.
ben hogland
"HHamp5246" <hham...@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
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My first RV and on my second trip I had everything ready to roll.. Got all comfy
in the drivers seat, cranked up the stereo and headed out.. When I got to the
destination went to set up the awning.. There was a rip through multiple layers
of the awning while rolled up. looked like someone had slashed it with a
knife.. Unrolled, there was a rip down near the full length of the awning every
8" or so.. Man I was upset.. At first I thought someone took a knife to it..
It was a perfect awning just the last trip out..
After the trip and upon returning home, I looked up at the carport that I had it
parked next too and there were threads of the awning still hanging off. I must
of run the side of the RV against the aluminum trim of the carport (which was
acting like a knife as there was a part that was bent out).. Doh.. A) I
should have known better. B) I should have had my radio down when pulling out of
tight quarters. C) I should have known better. ;-)
Live and learn or live and learn the same thing again. ;-)
Ben
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nature.
Many years ago, first trip using my nifty custom built class B
type Ford van, my guest and I found a really great "free" camping
spot on the banks of an Illinois river. Had to go off-road along
an unpaved trail through the woods, around and down, down, down
to the camp area. Only 6 or 8 parties had found this spot, so
there was lots of room, privacy, rippling water sounds... great!
We thought we were so smart.
Well, it rained!!! Hard!!! A lot!!! Not one vehicle parked at
the bottom of this rustic, now slick and muddy dirt track could
get enough traction to climb out. We were all stuck. Cell
phones and four-wheel drive had not yet been invented so there
was no help there. Some frisky teenager hiked to a nearby
farmhouse and put out an SOS call.
Now, couple hours later, picture the friendly local tow truck
with heavy duty winch hauling all of us little campers up the
hill... along with the grinning operator palming $20 bills for
each and every one.
Great free camping experience.
Barbara AKA "Lurker"
Alabama Fred
"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote in message news:Mc6r8.4790$Rw2.3...@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> or make comments (which is great).
I have been reading this group and alt.rv since about mid '99. During that time I've posted four or five times. But I've learn a lot. Always read most of the posts and save a few. Enjoy Hunter's post. If I see a Airstream I look for Bruiser. (SP). I even enjoy some of Mr. Sill and Mr. Osborn's exchange. Bill Horne in south GA is always good for a laugh, If my spelling or any thing is wrong GB in western NC will let me know in a nice way. Canoil will always give his ideas. I sometimes think I know all you people, the ones above and the others I didn't name. I live in my RV with my bride of 37 years. You will find me most of the time dry-camping at a casino in south MS on the coast or in South Alabama around the Montgomery area. Look for the chair lift on the outside of the door, the electric scooter, and electric wheelchair as I have quit walking. Let me say thanks to all of you'll for letting we lurk here for so long.
Alabama fred '95 Allergo Bus 35 feet
FMCA F184731
SKP 67594
Good Sam 031793979
Roger
<benho...@hotmail.com> wrote:
TEEHEE :)
I bought the lil 38 foot fifth wheeler and was having a TON of work
done on it. Over the labor day weekend, I picked it up to take it to
the SOLD house and start packing. It was too stinkin big. I towed it
down the street where a friend had a store. With the parking lot not
being used over the 3-day weekend, I figured I'd fill it up.
Pulled in front of the lot. As it was a busy street and traffic was
coming, I started to back in.... A RIGHT BACK UP job. Dumb move. The
rear of the trailer mashed the side of their older chevy van and I
didn't even feel it. Ah... the joys of learning :)
Roger
Bob Thomas
news:0Pmr8.5255$QC1.5...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> > whole new and pleasant complexion.
>
> As long as you don't care what's being said about you and who might
> believe it. You are more self-confident than many people, John.
>
counterproductive.
Let 'em rant.
cheers
bob
Paul W. Mann
I follow most of the threads here unless they have to do with tire pressure!
After 3 years of listening to the conversations here I have the feeling
that I would
indeed consider most of those who post here to be friends.
I am in the learning mode as I plan to retire in 3.5 years and the wife
& I plan on trying
the gypsy lifestyle for a few years. We bought our tow vehicle ('00
Supercab Powersmoke dually)
about 2 years ago, and have our eye out for a 26-28' Sunnybrook 5er.
We have two cocker spaniels (Grizz & Buddy) who will travel with us,
and after a few shakedown cruses
we plan on heading for Alaska and spend about 5 months (May-Sept).
I am an electrical engineer & have to bite my finger tips not to jump
into the fray on related topics,
but I am here to listen & learn.
Happy camping to you all, & thanks for the wealth of knowledge that
flows thru this newsgroup.
Paul, Mary, Buddy & Grizz.
"Steph and Dud B." wrote:
>
> Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask questions
> or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for a
> few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing! Makes
> me wonder how many other lurkers are out there, hands kept well away from
> their keyboards, watching the foolishness here like Star Trek characters
> obeying the Prime Directive. So how about it lurkers - you out there??
> --
> Dudley - http://members.aol.com/stephndudb/rv.html
Lon VanOstran
I was trying to be nice, but certainly was hoping someone would do that,
Ace. Thanks.
Lon
Alan Robinson
"B. C. Allen" <bca...@nospam.attglobal.net> wrote in message
news:3cadb...@news1.prserv.net...
<snipped>
>
> Also feel like an oddball due to having only a tiny pickup
> slide-in camper, but it does have a lot of features common to
the
> TT units, propane, fridge, batteries, converter/inverter,
> air-bags, tires (hee hee) and I've managed to pick up quite a
few
> useful tips.
>
> Since my "camper" is only suited to one or two people, I find
the
> posts by people who are brave enough to travel without the full
> compliment of family members and glitzy accessories
particularly
> interesting.
>
> It is a good group, informative, amusing, entertaining,
sometimes
> irritating and frustrating... like life!
>
> Barbara
>
Barbara, don't let the *size* of your RV keep you from posting.
Some of the frequent posters have class B's, which is not much
bigger. Although I generally only post when I can answer a
question, I have a pickup with slide-in that's probably at least
as small as yours, and I'm getting ready to go to PNWCO #3 - made
it to PNWCO #1 and #2, too, although #1 was in a tent as the
pickup wasn't ready for primetime. The size - or cost - of your
RV has nothing to do with how others in the newsgroup see you. As
far as I can tell, it doesn't make any difference when camping,
either (which may be a function of the places I camp, but....).
Alan
1983 Chevy Silverado 6.2L diesel
1964 8' Alaskan Camper
Norm Newhall
LONG time ago!
Norm
HHamp5246
>
Hi Paul,
Glad you came out of lurking, if only for a minute. At least we got to meet
you.
You have a great truck, hope you find the Sunnybrook of your dreams....
Hunter
B. C. Allen
<nnew...@worldnet.att.net> writes:
:>
:>If the tow operator was only palming twenties, it must have been a LONG,
:>LONG time ago!
:>
:>Norm
Steph and Dud B.
encountered some "RV techs" who didn't have a clue and could have done more
harm than good. OTOH, I have had very good experiences with the customer
service dept. of our TT mfg. Same thing on this NG - some posters shoot
from the hip, others know what they're talking about. I have gotten some
very good advice here and credit many on this NG for our largely uneventful
and happy trips to date."Camping" in 5000 pounds of stick and tin.
"Donna Becker" <don...@starband.net> wrote in message
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RichT
> "HHamp5246" <hham...@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
> news:20020404232928.08056.00000575@mb->
>
>>Oh, oh... this could be a fun thread.........
>>
>
> Ain't campin fun..;-))
Our first time 'disaster' (well sorta) was during our trip to No. CA,
Heading back home from Roseville CA to the Lake Almanor area. Just
before the climb from Paradise a couple of kids probably early 20's
where waving and caring on pointing back and up. I looked at them like
what the hey. You guys are nuts! Till the passenger started working his
hand and arm as if he were using a remote to change TV channels. I knew
exactly what they were trying to get across because of the mental note
I'd made to lower the antenna but then remembered that, oh crap, it's
still up. I waved, thanked the good samaritans and pulled over. When we
got to our destination I raised the antenna and checked it out. After 4
years it still works find and does not even leak, but it is a bit
wobbly! ;>)
RichT
Tex Houston
Tex
"B. C. Allen" <bca...@nospam.attglobal.net> wrote in message
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Jon Porter
"Dave" <d...@ZhomeZ.com> wrote in message
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> "Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote:
>
> > Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to
> > ask questions or make comments (which is great).
>
>
>
>
Well, I was trapped!
What happened was that I became a victum of a balky Usenet server at my ISP.
Previous to last month, the last posting that I made hit Usenet in
mid-August of last year. I posted for 2 months before finally waking up and
realizing that nobody was responding. A google search proved me right. A lot
of my blitherings (especially with what I had to say about 9/11 after being
at Ground Zero) got lost in the bit-bucket.
My ISP had replaced the server but didn't get it configured right. Lots of
times I couldn't even access Usenet. The rest of the time I simply couldn't
post, they wouldn't propagate beyond the local news server.
I was able to keep lurking through some free news servers, but not post
through them. And the Google option seems too cumbersome for me, I'm spoiled
by a regular news reader. And I'm not about to pay another news provider for
access that I'm already paying for!
Needless to say, I was real surprised and delighted last month when someone
responded to one of my postings.
I'm glad to see a bunch of lurkers posting to this thread. I hope y'all keep
on speaking up.
Steph and Dud B.
"Ken Marshall" <ospray...@telus.net> wrote in message
news:7car8.5592$Lt2.4...@news1.telusplanet.net...
> Now pardon me while I "ENLURK" or would that be "RE-ENLURK" ?
> "Beam me up Scotty"
>
> Ken...
>
>
HHamp5246
<f_ba...@email.msn.com> writes:
> Enjoy Hunter's post. If I see a =Airstream I look for Bruiser. (SP).>
Keep lookin Fred, if you see us come say "hi" I have had people come up to me
and ask me if I'm Hunter... the Airstream, Bruiser and the dogs are a dead
giveaway......
Hope I get the opportunity to meet you someday.
Hunter
Steph and Dud B.
"Neon John" <johngdDO...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:05rqau0nebh7tg82j...@4ax.com...
>
Steph and Dud B.
Enjoy!
"Owen McKenzie" <owen...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:a8kd60$h...@dispatch.concentric.net...
GBinNC
<f_ba...@email.msn.com> wrote:
>If my spelling or any thing is wrong GB in western NC will let me know in a nice way.
Hey, AlaFred --
Im happy to help whenever I can <g>.
But remember that in order for a spelling or other error to qualify
for my attention, it must provide fodder for amusement in either its
commission or its correction. (*My* amusement, that is -- the rest of
you are on your own.)
I have to limit myself somehow; there are far too many errors here for
me to try to deal with all of them. I wouldn't get anything else done.
(I already don't get much else done as it is.)
Speaking of which, you wrote --
>Canoil ...
(Nah, that's way too easy. I like a little challenge. <g>)
GB in NC
Mark
>> news:20020404232928.08056.00000575@mb->
>>
>>>Oh, oh... this could be a fun thread.........
>>>
Brand spankin' new MH.. decided to go to the coast on OR199 and on into
Brookings. We had a great weekend, even though we missed the fact they had
sewer hookups.. On the way back, a car coming around the bend in front of us,
at us, in our lane... I flinched a tad... result: one Darlington Stripe from
the guard rail. Moral: If he's smaller than you, on a two lane mountainous
road.. don't flinch.
Mark
PNWCO#3 link:
http://www.rvlover.net/pnwco3.htm
HHamp5246
>me to try to deal with all of them. I wouldn't get anything else done.
>(I already don't get much else done as it is.)
>
>Speaking of which, you wrote --
>
>>Canoil ...
>
>(Nah, that's way too easy. I like a little challenge. <g>)
<snerk>
ROTFLMAO
Hunter
Jim Rusling
>Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask questions
>or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for a
>few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing! Makes
>me wonder how many other lurkers are out there, hands kept well away from
>their keyboards, watching the foolishness here like Star Trek characters
>obeying the Prime Directive. So how about it lurkers - you out there??
I have mainly lurked for over 6 years. I have posted a few times in
that 6 years, so I don't know if I qualify or not.
--
Jim Rusling
Now retired full time
Mustang, OK
http://jrusling.home.mindspring.com
Steph and Dud B.
are pretty complicated. :-)
"Jim Rusling" <usene...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:a8m2pg$vfc$1...@slb6.atl.mindspring.net...
B. C. Allen
<texho...@pcisys.net> writes:
:>
:>You've stumped me. Where did you hide the new text?
:>>
:>
Hmmmm? I don't know.. it's around here someplace. Seriously, I
don't know what happened.
When Norm said "it must have been a LONG, LONG time ago" .... I
responded with two words, "It was". Apparently my newsreader
lost it. Sorry.
For those bursting with curiosity, it was probably around 1966.
(I'm very old!!!) At that time, motels cost less than
campgrounds do now, people broken down on the road could expect
someone to stop and help, you could safely hitch-hike, and the
small town (this was the boonies) tow-truck owner had just
requested we (stuck campers) just give him what we thought the
assist up the small hill was worth. He was enjoying himself,
this being the most exciting thing that had happened to him in
weeks.
Barbara
ben hogland
"Alan Robinson" <a...@bmi.net> wrote in message
news:a8lnke$t6qpv$1...@ID-83269.news.dfncis.de...
> Barbara, don't let the *size* of your RV keep you from posting.
> Some of the frequent posters have class B's, which is not much
> bigger. Although I generally only post when I can answer a
> question, I have a pickup with slide-in that's probably at least
> as small as yours, and I'm getting ready to go to PNWCO #3 - made
> it to PNWCO #1 and #2, too, although #1 was in a tent as the
> pickup wasn't ready for primetime. The size - or cost - of your
> RV has nothing to do with how others in the newsgroup see you. As
> far as I can tell, it doesn't make any difference when camping,
> either (which may be a function of the places I camp, but....).
Yep, I agree. I see no-where in the charter that says you must own an expensive
RV or own an RV at all. It's for those interested in RV related stuff..
Hey, Alan, See you at the PNWCO3.
Ben
Bob Hatch
news:6TCr8.7444$Rw2.6...@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Depends on the frequency and number of bits actually transmitted. The
rules
> are pretty complicated. :-)
> --
Florida vote counting, well, you get the picture. ;-)
--
http://home.attbi.com/~bigtent
Our web site and a work in progress.
If you get some pleasure or help from it,
great. If you don't like it, that's fine to.
Alan King
>I for one will research for an answer very deeply before posting, for fear
>of getting stomped on.
Ron,
I understand your trepidation, but really, it is the "stompers" that look silly
most of the time, particularly when a new person is jumped on for no good
reason.
Alan King
Hedberg
>"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> recently wrote these words:
>
>>Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask questions
>
>I guess that wasn't addressed to me, eh?
>
>8-)
>
>Will KD3XR
No, probably it wan't. Thanks for your invaluable contribution to the
topic anyway.
Harold
Drew Mitchell
I've been mostly lurking for a couple of years now - with only a few posts
requesting information and one or two offering a bit. I have been extremely
impressed with the prompt and helpful responses I have received - the group is a
wealth of information - thanks!
Cheers,
Drew Mitchell
"Steph and Dud B." wrote:
> Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask questions
> or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for a
> few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing! Makes
> me wonder how many other lurkers are out there, hands kept well away from
> their keyboards, watching the foolishness here like Star Trek characters
> obeying the Prime Directive. So how about it lurkers - you out there??
> --
> Dudley - http://members.aol.com/stephndudb/rv.html
ace head
> My mentor took me aside and told me this. He said "You know, John,
> people can't get under your skin unless you give them standing to do
> so." In other words, by letting those hourly types get to me, I was
> either elevating them up to my standing or lowering myself down to
> theirs.
Are you sure you're an engineer? I did a quick of TN occupational
licenses and you weren't there. Nuclear engineer... yeah so is Homer
Simpson.
ace head
correct reference:
> EL, let me pass along a lesson I learned early in my professional
> career. My first mentor was a crusty old EE who was one of the
> sharpest engineers I've ever met. I was still somewhat wet behind the
> ears as an engineer. I had been out in the plant and had taken some
> abuse from the blue collar types (remember these are the people who
> are NOT educated). I came back to the office highly upset.
Jerry Griggs
My name is Jerry and I confess to lurking ...
I just recently (6 months) joined the group and this is my first group
posting. I have been too busy learning stuff to post much ... and I don't
care for flame wars ... so my posting will be at a minimum.
Thanks for the interesting posts
Jerry - W6JEG
Bakersfield, CA (most of the time)
Hedberg
>Neon John <johngdDO...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:<05rqau0nebh7tg82j...@4ax.com>...
>
>> Take this newsgroup, for
>> example. As opposed, say, a computer language or other professional
>> group, this one attracts even the lowest class to stick their heads up
>> out of the ooze and try to achieve standing with the rest of us.
>
>
>I choose the ooze.
>
>
>> In a professional environment, you wouldn't hang around with the
>> custodians or laborers. You'd want to associate with your peers and
>> exclude those beneath you.
>
>
>Who is beneath a guy that pumps propane and burns burgers for a
>living. And this is from a guy whose family tree has only one branch.
Yes, but he does exhibit a keen sense of irony.
Harold
Steph and Dud B.
"Jerry Griggs" <jgr...@bak.rr.com> wrote in message
news:16%r8.30344$VQ2.13...@twister.socal.rr.com...
Mark
Hmmm.. this is beginning to sound like the AA equivalent for RV'ers and
lurkers..<G> Anywho.. the bunkers over there... coffee's fresh, beers cold..
bring your own tirepressure gage and hotdogs..<ducking...>
J & S
"Steph and Dud B." wrote:
> Recently a few lurkers have popped out of their duck blinds to ask questions
> or make comments (which is great). One said he had been lurking here for a
> few years before finally making his first post. I find that amazing! Makes
> me wonder how many other lurkers are out there, hands kept well away from
> their keyboards, watching the foolishness here like Star Trek characters
> obeying the Prime Directive. So how about it lurkers - you out there??
> --
> Dudley - http://members.aol.com/stephndudb/rv.html
> I'm not paranoid - I KNOW we're being watched :-)
I lurked for a long time. Posted twice, got stomped... quit posting. Then
filtered my NG so I don't know if I've been stomped. For those of you who are a
little thin skinned. Try the filters, it works fine in most cases... Really
enjoy the group now.
J...
--
The Grosses (John & Shirley)
"Sometimes it's easier to understand things
than it is to figure them out"
-Casey Stengel
J & S
Canoli wrote:
> hham...@aol.comnospam (HHamp5246) posted this message recently:
> >
> >Oh, oh... this could be a fun thread.........
>
> >
> >Hunter
>
> Brand new TT. Encounter tree in first campground. You know it. I backed
> into the darn thing and I could see it in the mirror. Wife was
> directing me too. Window shut, CD blaring. Upon arrival home, chained
> the bumper to a tree gave it a couple bumps and then painted the little
> wrinkle like a bullseye. Have had more fun telling the story all over
> the east coast.
J...
Jerry Griggs
adventures on your website. So whats it going to take for you to give up the
name of that campground in the White Mountains ???
"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote in message
news:UD1s8.9295$QC1.8...@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
Jerry Griggs
and enjoyed a visit to Ft. Stevens last August, but stayed at the KOA across
the road. Astoria is a nice place to visit ...
Jerry - W6JEG
Bakersfield, CA (until June 12th)
"Mark" <mtsof...@aol.committed> wrote in message
news:20020407171303...@mb-cm.aol.com...
Mark
>and enjoyed a visit to Ft. Stevens last August, but stayed at the KOA across
>the road. Astoria is a nice place to visit ...
>
>Jerry - W6JEG
Well.. the website belongs to Ben... I'm just the host... So.. come on up for
the weekend. The more the merrier.
Jon Porter
"J & S" <jg...@cyber-quest.com> wrote in message
news:3CB0CCAB...@cyber-quest.com...
>
> I lurked for a long time. Posted twice, got stomped... quit posting. Then
> filtered my NG so I don't know if I've been stomped. For those of you who
are a
> little thin skinned. Try the filters, it works fine in most cases...
Really
> enjoy the group now.
>
> J...
I must not be doing it right, ain't been stomped on yet...
I'll have to try harder!
RichT
Good for you John and welcome. And to guess the answer to Dudley's
question, I'll bet there are several hundred, maybe thousands that
monitor this and the other RV group daily and although there is no way
to prove any of this, I'll also bet that 10's or 100's of thousands have
come and gone seeing all pissin and moanin, the harsh language and
simply a few folks not applying what they should have learned in
kindergarten, and that is 'play nice'. Unless one has an understanding
bout these kind of forums (NG's), and choose to use it as a form of
entertainment or hobby they just ain't gonna deal with it. I'm sure most
that come and go figure that life is too short. JMO
RichT
Steph and Dud B.
Your truck is too small! You have the wrong hitch! You have chosen the
wrong religion and political party. Your tire pressure is too high! Your
tire pressure is too low! You bought the wrong kind of RV! You shouldn't
have bought new! You shouldn't have bought used! I am smarter/better
educated than you. You are too well educated/a snob. Your pets are
obnoxious! How can you not like dogs?! You cook your hot dogs wrong!
Feel better?
--
Dudley - http://members.aol.com/stephndudb/rv.html
"Camping" in 5000 pounds of stick and tin.
"Jon Porter" <jpo...@netwalk.com> wrote in message
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RichT
No need to try harder Jon, here's a couple three for ya....Stomp stomp
stomp....There how's that feel?? Anything to help you feel welcome!! :>)
RichT
Hattmakr
that way. Don't think that way. Think and do the way I do....just to name a few
more.
AW
HHamp5246
>> I lurked for a long time. Posted twice, got stomped... quit posting. >
I rest my case...
Just an observation, if all the lurkers, who came forward this weekend, were
"regular" posters..... this would be a nicer place.
Hunter
HHamp5246
> Encounter tree in first campground. You know it. I backed
>> into the darn thing and I could see it in the mirror. Wife was
>> directing me too. Window shut, CD blaring. Upon arrival home, chained the
bumper to a tree gave it a couple bumps and then painted the little wrinkle
like a bullseye. Have had more fun telling the story all over the east coast.>
That reminds me of a fulltimer I met recently. He and his wife have a large
Airstream trailer.
They were parked near a goof course and a ball whammed into the back of the
trailer making a huge dent in the aluminum. The insurance company paid him big
bucks for the damage but instead of repairing it
he superglued the ball into the dent where it sits to this day. Makes an
interesting conversation starter.
Hunter
Jon Porter
"Steph and Dud B." <steph...@att.net> wrote in message
news:Fr6s8.10243$Rw2.8...@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> "Jon Porter" <jpo...@netwalk.com> wrote in message
> news:Ad6s8.5771$cC5.1...@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> >
> >
> > I must not be doing it right, ain't been stomped on yet...
> >
> > I'll have to try harder!
> Sorry, Jon. You were overlooked. Here:
>
> Your truck is too small! You have the wrong hitch! You have chosen the
> wrong religion and political party. Your tire pressure is too high! Your
> tire pressure is too low! You bought the wrong kind of RV! You shouldn't
> have bought new! You shouldn't have bought used! I am smarter/better
> educated than you. You are too well educated/a snob. Your pets are
> obnoxious! How can you not like dogs?! You cook your hot dogs wrong!
>
> Feel better?
> --
Don't have a truck or a hitch currently, so I musta bought the wrong kind of
RV!
:-(
Thanks, now I don't feel so left out.
Jon Porter
"HHamp5246" <hham...@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
news:20020407224613...@mb-fd.aol.com...
>
> That reminds me of a fulltimer I met recently. He and his wife have a
large
> Airstream trailer.
>
> They were parked near a goof course and a ball whammed into the back of
the
> trailer making a huge dent in the aluminum. The insurance company paid
him big
> bucks for the damage but instead of repairing it
> he superglued the ball into the dent where it sits to this day. Makes an
> interesting conversation starter.
>
"Goof Course"? It figures!
(hadda beat GBinNC to it)
Jon Porter
"RichT" <rt...@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:3CB0F4F7...@surfbest.net...
> Jon Porter wrote:
>
> > I must not be doing it right, ain't been stomped on yet...
> >
> > I'll have to try harder!
> >
> >
> >
>
> No need to try harder Jon, here's a couple three for ya....Stomp stomp
> stomp....There how's that feel?? Anything to help you feel welcome!! :>)
>
> RichT
>
Boy, put a target on your back around here....
(Ducking and ruuuunnning)
bill horne
You may not have noticed, but new posters either eventually leave, or
turn into jerks themselves in self-defense. Expecting this to turn into
a nicer place is as unlikely as a repeal of Federal taxes.
--
bill
Theory don't mean squat if it don't work.
GBinNC
wrote:
>"HHamp5246" <hham...@aol.comnospam> wrote:
>> They were parked near a goof course
>"Goof Course"? It figures!
>
>(hadda beat GBinNC to it)
Oops. You must have missed it the first time around.
Actually, Hunter was using "goof" on purpose because Hugh mistakenly
wrote "goof" for "golf" in describing the then-upcoming Florida
campout. I pointed it out (in an allegedly humorous way, of course)
and other picked up on it. Since that time those of us "in the know"
(haha) have spelled it that way. It's become a tradition, sort of like
spelling "RV Robbers" with the capital R on Robbers.
(Gosh, you new people have just *got* to learn to keep up. <g>)
GB in NC
RichT
It's kinda like at work and with my cow-orkers. A misprint that has
keeps on showing up every now and then. It pays to check your spell
checker occasionally for those inadvertant 'add' commands.
RichT
GBinNC
>It's kinda like at work and with my cow-orkers.
Okay, how does one "ork" a cow?
GB in NC
bill horne
"ork" is what the guy on the other side of the cow from the tipper says.
Bob Hatch
news:3CB1269A...@rye.net...
> GBinNC wrote:
> >
> > On Sun, 07 Apr 2002 21:00:03 -0700, RichT <rt...@surfbest.net> wrote:
> >
> > >It's kinda like at work and with my cow-orkers.
> >
> > Okay, how does one "ork" a cow?
> >
> > GB in NC
>
> "ork" is what the guy on the other side of the cow from the tipper says.
>
Now what the heck does the wife of Al Gore have to do with this whole
conversation?..
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"GBinNC" <GBi...@yahoooo.com> wrote in message
news:4t52buk0529k53pc3...@4ax.com...
Will Sill
>Thanks for the welcome, Mark. I've read your web pages with interest also
>and enjoyed a visit to Ft. Stevens last August, but stayed at the KOA across
>the road. Astoria is a nice place to visit ...
I have mentioned this before - that KOA may be the nicest one in the
USA. Others agree?
Will KD3XR
joe
spelling
joe
Dfrenchy
>spelling
>
That's because you don't know enough not to double post.
Don in NH
Pete Dumbleton
> "bill horne" <red...@rye.net> wrote in message
> news:3CB1269A...@rye.net...
> > GBinNC wrote:
> > >
> > > On Sun, 07 Apr 2002 21:00:03 -0700, RichT <rt...@surfbest.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > >It's kinda like at work and with my cow-orkers.
> > >
> > > Okay, how does one "ork" a cow?
> > >
> > > GB in NC
> >
> > "ork" is what the guy on the other side of the cow from the tipper says.
> >
>
> Now what the heck does the wife of Al Gore have to do with this whole
> conversation?..
Umm, Tipper with a capital T is algore's wife; tipper with a small t
is one who gives money for services or one who tips sleeping livestock
off their feet.
Reverse tipper is one who steals money left by others on tables for
servers or one who stands dead roadkill deer back on their legs (at
the appropriate stage of decomposition when the legs are stiff).
Arrrggghhh is the person standing on the other side of a reverse tip
that has gone too far....
Pete
Lon VanOstran
I submit that if everyone who reads here, posted here regularly, there
would be so many posts that most of us would give up because we can't
keep up. The whole thing works pretty well the way it is. There is TONS
of information available to anyone with the gumption to ask for it, and
even for those willing to wait or search for it. There is plenty of
entertainment for those of us who come here for that. There is plenty to
piss and moan about for those who come here for that. What we have is a
GREAT newsgroup which serves the needs of those who use it. Those who
don't use it because it doesn't fit their needs aren't a problem. There
are moderated forums for those who need them. We can't be all things to
all people.
Lon