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| [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245514] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 11:35  |
jhbridges
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Or, why you shouldn't tee people off....
I had noted I broke my turn signal lever. In the mail shortly thereafter, (after a confirming phone call) came a replacement presumably from a coach which was fitted with a new crusie control. At any rate, most thoughtful... and as soon as he provides me with the value and shipping costs I'll send him a check. <hint>.
It behooves us to not alienate folks who help us out. They certainly don't have to, nor do they have to withstand the background noise when it becomes overbearing.
--johnny
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245564 is a reply to message #245514] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 17:01  |
Carl S.
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| Johnny Bridges wrote on Fri, 28 March 2014 09:35 |
Or, why you shouldn't tee people off....
I had noted I broke my turn signal lever. In the mail shortly thereafter, (after a confirming phone call) came a replacement presumably from a coach which was fitted with a new crusie control. At any rate, most thoughtful... and as soon as he provides me with the value and shipping costs I'll send him a check. <hint>.
It behooves us to not alienate folks who help us out. They certainly don't have to, nor do they have to withstand the background noise when it becomes overbearing.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
Braselton GA
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You've got that right, Johnny!
There are people on here that I am really reluctant to respond to and others that I flat out refuse to have anything to do with.
I had the switch in my turn signal stalk go bad and was also given a used one (by Jim D). It's good to stay on friendly terms if you might need some help someday.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245565 is a reply to message #245564] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 17:25 |
James Hupy
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I am kinda saddened by what I consider to be a shift in behaviors by some
participants on the gmc net. What initially attracted me here was a great
willingness to offer help to all who asked. Lately, what I would describe
as "snarky responses" have been creeping into some, but not all, threads. I
myself have been guilty of good natured forays off thread in a very poor
attempt of being humorous. I was wised up off net by some members whom I
respect greatly, and have since curtailed that behavior a bit. Please, if
you cannot be helpful when someone asks for it, do not resort to ridicule.
Just my take on it. Your opinions may vary somewhat.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC Royale 403
On Mar 28, 2014 3:01 PM, "Carl Stouffer" <carljr3b@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Johnny Bridges wrote on Fri, 28 March 2014 09:35
> > Or, why you shouldn't tee people off....
> > I had noted I broke my turn signal lever. In the mail shortly
> thereafter, (after a confirming phone call) came a replacement presumably
> from a coach which was fitted with a new crusie control. At any rate, most
> thoughtful... and as soon as he provides me with the value and shipping
> costs I'll send him a check. <hint>.
> > It behooves us to not alienate folks who help us out. They certainly
> don't have to, nor do they have to withstand the background noise when it
> becomes overbearing.
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> > --johnny
> > '76 23' transmode norris
> > Braselton GA
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> You've got that right, Johnny!
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> There are people on here that I am really reluctant to respond to and
> others that I flat out refuse to have anything to do with.
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> I had the switch in my turn signal stalk go bad and was also given a used
> one (by Jim D). It's good to stay on friendly terms if you might need some
> help someday.
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> Carl S.
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245573 is a reply to message #245565] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 18:12 |
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ljdavick
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I plead guilty on all counts, but one. I have been helped more than I have helped others, to be sure, but I have had occasion to help. My most egregious infraction is the snark remark, the jest retort, or the overall clown.
The one count I'll not cop to, as I am totally innocent, is that I don't publicly respond to offensive posts. I don't see any profit in doing so, and I feel it's kept me in the good graces of this fraternity. Private seething is never salved by public outbursts.
Come to think of it I may have chimed in on a nasty thread a time or two. The beauty of being over 50 is that nearly everything can be plausibly denied!
Where did I leave the keys for the coach...
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
A Mystery Machine
'76 (ish) Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245599 is a reply to message #245573] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 21:40 |
Joe Weir
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...the snark remark, the jest retort, or the overall clown...
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Shoot, that counts me out...:^p
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245605 is a reply to message #245514] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 22:03 |
Joe Weir
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While sharing stuff is nice, the real value is the ability to keep a far flung community in touch, and to share GMC specific experience and knowledge. Its like having next door neighbors with GMCs. While distance makes helping with the wrenches impractical, the advice is priceless.
This is what drew me in to the GMC, the idea that there is a community to help you along. Technical knowledge, the black list, specialty vendors to sell replacement parts that fix original shortcomings - These things keep buying a 40 year old motorhome from being absolute evidence of mental instability.
| Johnny Bridges wrote on Fri, 28 March 2014 11:35 |
Or, why you shouldn't tee people off....
I had noted I broke my turn signal lever. In the mail shortly thereafter, (after a confirming phone call) came a replacement presumably from a coach which was fitted with a new crusie control. At any rate, most thoughtful... and as soon as he provides me with the value and shipping costs I'll send him a check. <hint>.
It behooves us to not alienate folks who help us out. They certainly don't have to, nor do they have to withstand the background noise when it becomes overbearing.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
Braselton GA
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76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245606 is a reply to message #245565] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 22:05 |
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USAussie
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Jim,
Damn! I wish I would have read this before I spent a LOT of time responding to a foolish question.
I'll take your advice and just ignore the provocateurs from this point forwards.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy
I am kinda saddened by what I consider to be a shift in behaviors by some
participants on the gmc net. What initially attracted me here was a great
willingness to offer help to all who asked. Lately, what I would describe
as "snarky responses" have been creeping into some, but not all, threads. I
myself have been guilty of good natured forays off thread in a very poor
attempt of being humorous. I was wised up off net by some members whom I
respect greatly, and have since curtailed that behavior a bit. Please, if
you cannot be helpful when someone asks for it, do not resort to ridicule.
Just my take on it. Your opinions may vary somewhat.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245608 is a reply to message #245565] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 22:12 |
Carl S.
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Jim,
Sorry if my comment offended you. I was simply reinforcing Johnny's admonition to keep things civil while not realizing my own comment was somewhat uncivil. I guess I could just hit the "ignore messages from this poster" button, but I like to see what everyone has to say. That doesn't mean I will offer help to someone who has flamed me or one of my close friends (it has happened).
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245623 is a reply to message #245602] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 22:59 |
Ken Burton
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I still have piles of global warming snow sitting around waiting to melt. My pond is still completely frozen over. Finn was out running on it today chasing a squirrel. Last week while they were rallying in Texas, I had minor amounts of new snow 4 out of 5 nights in a row.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245625 is a reply to message #245606] |
Fri, 28 March 2014 23:26 |
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I can't deny that i've also been sucked in and suffered a shift in behavior. For that i apologize. I have had to stop and take a few minutes to think why it has happened to me. The answer I keep returning to is not an easy one to explain without possibly ruffling a few feathers. I do want to say that it is easy to become irritated by others. The hard part is staying polite and getting along. Lately i have taken the easy route a bit too often.
I do suggest that everyone ask themselves what values they liked about this group that encouraged them to sign up. Then ask themselves if their participation is contributing to or taking away from those same values.
Les Burt
Montreal
1975 Eleganza 26ft
A work in Progress
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245636 is a reply to message #245631] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 01:26 |
Ken Burton
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| ljdavick wrote on Sat, 29 March 2014 01:11 |
Yes it’s been a brutal winter and that might account for some snakiness. Oh, wait - we here on the correct coast are in the midst of a drought. You know - no rain - no snow - no sleet or hail. We’ve been enduring day after day of above average temperatures and blue skies. It’s about all a body can take.
Still - this ignoramus hasn’t had his coach out in over 3 months!
I’m moving to Buffalo.
Sorry - I know I’ll regret this, but it just feels soooo good right now…
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
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Have you been outside and checked the coast lately. I heard that last earthquake finally shook Kalifornia loose and it is floating out in the Pacific somewhere. Maybe your temps are above normal because you floated south.
Ask Jim K. if he had to take a ferry to get back to Fremont from the GMCMI rally in Texas last week.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245637 is a reply to message #245631] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 01:36 |
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I rode 85 + miles of high speed wet sand whoops and rocks today. I'm to tired to post anything offensive ( oh yeah I can do that in my sleep). I bought my motorhome prior to awareness of this list. The assistance I have received from all that answer to questions or topics has allowed me to resolve issues with The Pig in light speed like fashion. If it weren't for the support of some on this list ( an you know who you are ) I probably would have pulled the plug and bailed on my coach many times over prior to now.
I blame you for the fact that I still have my coach.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Mar 28, 2014, at 11:11 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Yes it’s been a brutal winter and that might account for some snakiness. Oh, wait - we here on the correct coast are in the midst of a drought. You know - no rain - no snow - no sleet or hail. We’ve been enduring day after day of above average temperatures and blue skies. It’s about all a body can take.
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> Still - this ignoramus hasn’t had his coach out in over 3 months!
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> I’m moving to Buffalo.
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> Sorry - I know I’ll regret this, but it just feels soooo good right now…
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> Larry Davick
> A Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, CA
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Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list [message #245638 is a reply to message #245636] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 01:40 |
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Heading out for the first trip ever in The Pig with the whole fam damily in a week. Ironically we are headin to kalifornia. I'll see if I can get there w/o a boat.
😜
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Mar 28, 2014, at 11:26 PM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
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> ljdavick wrote on Sat, 29 March 2014 01:11
>> Yes itÂ’s been a brutal winter and that might account for some snakiness. Oh, wait - we here on the correct coast are in the midst of a drought. You know - no rain - no snow - no sleet or hail. WeÂ’ve been enduring day after day of above average temperatures and blue skies. ItÂ’s about all a body can take.
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>> Still - this ignoramus hasnÂ’t had his coach out in over 3 months!
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>> IÂ’m moving to Buffalo.
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>> Sorry - I know IÂ’ll regret this, but it just feels soooo good right now
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>> Larry Davick
>> A Mystery Machine
>> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
>> Fremont, CA
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> Have you been outside and checked the coast lately. I heard that last earthquake finally shook Kalifornia loose and it is floating out in the Pacific somewhere. Maybe your temps are above normal because you floated south.
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> Ask Jim K. if he had to take a ferry to get back to Fremont from the GMCMI rally in Texas last week.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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| [GMCnet] Where the Hell is Kalifornia? [message #245639 is a reply to message #245638] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 02:45 |
kincaid76royale
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Where the hell is Kalifornia?
I check the forum every day and really appreciate the information I have received from it. However I do NOT appreciate politically motivated slurs. I do welcome GMC information from knowledgeable folks from any part of the country but I do NOT appreciate California being spelled with a "K". This is ONE of the reasons that I have not renewed my my membership in GMCMI since almost all of the insulting spellings of California seem to come from their members.
Good night all.
Jack Kincaid, Castro Valley, California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Sullivan" <sgltrac@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 11:40:14 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list
Heading out for the first trip ever in The Pig with the whole fam damily in a week. Ironically we are headin to kalifornia. I'll see if I can get there w/o a boat.
😜
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Mar 28, 2014, at 11:26 PM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
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> ljdavick wrote on Sat, 29 March 2014 01:11
>> Yes itÂ’s been a brutal winter and that might account for some snakiness. Oh, wait - we here on the correct coast are in the midst of a drought. You know - no rain - no snow - no sleet or hail. WeÂ’ve been enduring day after day of above average temperatures and blue skies. ItÂ’s about all a body can take.
>>
>> Still - this ignoramus hasnÂ’t had his coach out in over 3 months!
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>> IÂ’m moving to Buffalo.
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>> Sorry - I know IÂ’ll regret this, but it just feels soooo good right now
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>> Larry Davick
>> A Mystery Machine
>> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
>> Fremont, CA
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> Have you been outside and checked the coast lately. I heard that last earthquake finally shook Kalifornia loose and it is floating out in the Pacific somewhere. Maybe your temps are above normal because you floated south.
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> Ask Jim K. if he had to take a ferry to get back to Fremont from the GMCMI rally in Texas last week.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Where the Hell is Kalifornia? [message #245640 is a reply to message #245639] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 04:43 |
Ken Burton
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First of all you need to lighten up a little bit.
Where you got political out of Sully's and my postings is beyond me.
Also strange is the imagined connection of a misspelled word to GMCMI. I'm trying to figure where that came from.
I pick on Kaliforia, Illinois, Gawja, Misery, Oklahoma, Hoosiers, Fords, Fram, Apple, and Kansas all with equal opportunity. Oh yes, let's not forget to include the Canucks and Aussies.
I'm from Kalifornia and have relatives scattered up and down the state from Redding to San Diego. I also have a few in the next state over in Reno and Truckee. Over the years I have lived and worked in several locations in the San Jose and LA areas.
You are welcome to block Sully's and my postings in your email or forum profile. That way you will not be offended in the future.
Have another beer on me.
Sully have a great trip in "The Pig"
I just let the dog back in and I'm going back to bed.
Ken B.
| kincaid76royale wrote on Sat, 29 March 2014 02:45 |
Where the hell is Kalifornia?
I check the forum every day and really appreciate the information I have received from it. However I do NOT appreciate politically motivated slurs. I do welcome GMC information from knowledgeable folks from any part of the country but I do NOT appreciate California being spelled with a "K". This is ONE of the reasons that I have not renewed my my membership in GMCMI since almost all of the insulting spellings of California seem to come from their members.
Good night all.
Jack Kincaid, Castro Valley, California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Sullivan" <sgltrac@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 11:40:14 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] The value of the forum/list
Heading out for the first trip ever in The Pig with the whole fam damily in a week. Ironically we are headin to kalifornia. I'll see if I can get there w/o a boat.
😜
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Mar 28, 2014, at 11:26 PM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
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> ljdavick wrote on Sat, 29 March 2014 01:11
>> Yes itÂ’s been a brutal winter and that might account for some snakiness. Oh, wait - we here on the correct coast are in the midst of a drought. You know - no rain - no snow - no sleet or hail. WeÂ’ve been enduring day after day of above average temperatures and blue skies. ItÂ’s about all a body can take.
>>
>> Still - this ignoramus hasnÂ’t had his coach out in over 3 months!
>>
>> IÂ’m moving to Buffalo.
>>
>> Sorry - I know IÂ’ll regret this, but it just feels soooo good right now
>
>>
>> Larry Davick
>> A Mystery Machine
>> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
>> Fremont, CA
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> Have you been outside and checked the coast lately. I heard that last earthquake finally shook Kalifornia loose and it is floating out in the Pacific somewhere. Maybe your temps are above normal because you floated south.
>
> Ask Jim K. if he had to take a ferry to get back to Fremont from the GMCMI rally in Texas last week.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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