| [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #85465] |
Fri, 21 May 2010 01:52  |
Mike Frothinger
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Location: Santa Rosa Ca
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Hello to Everybody,
I would like to introduce the newest members of the GMC family, Desmond,
Laura and Zoe Thorsson. They will be joining the festivities at the Western
States Rally tomorrow. They live on Treasure Island in the middle of San
Francisco Bay, making the General one of few coaches to reside on an
island. Desmond is full of excitement and questions and is absorbing the
GMC culture like a sponge. Please make them feel as welcome as I have
always felt.
Thanks to everyone who contributes to the GMClist. Your informative and
sometimes humorous discussions were very helpful to showing Desmond the
value and adventure of being part of this great group. The website I setup
at https://sites.google.com/site/motorhomegmc/ and announced on this list
and on Craigslist brought 565 people to view the General's sales ad.
I am on the Blacklist and plan to stay, as long as alumni are allowed. The
list and the great wealth of information here have served me well and saved
my bacon more than once.
Mike Frothinger,
formerly the General's driver
Santa Rosa, Ca
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #85507 is a reply to message #85465] |
Fri, 21 May 2010 10:24  |
Chr$
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I think this is about the only group in existence that stays in touch with a buyer when selling an old vehicle.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #85603 is a reply to message #85525] |
Sat, 22 May 2010 08:33 |
stick miller
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Well, I talked with Desmond last night. He called me to tell me of other coaches he had looked at with the good, the bad, and the ugly...believe me there is plenty of that. The point is that this community like only one other motorhome community I know of has a unique camaraderie that is priceless. I can't think of anything more scary than owing a 35 year old complicated piece of rolling equipment without the support of a group such as this. I think Desmond will be a welcome addition, even if he does live on an island.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #85607 is a reply to message #85603] |
Sat, 22 May 2010 09:11 |
shawnee
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| stickmiller wrote on Sat, 22 May 2010 09:33 |
Well, I talked with Desmond last night. He called me to tell me of other coaches he had looked at with the good, the bad, and the ugly...believe me there is plenty of that. The point is that this community like only one other motorhome community I know of has a unique camaraderie that is priceless. I can't think of anything more scary than owing a 35 year old complicated piece of rolling equipment without the support of a group such as this. I think Desmond will be a welcome addition, even if he does live on an island.
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Stick,
It isn't a bad Island. I lived there 60 years ago. Had a Marine guarded gate way. Free restaurant. Free medical facilities. Great view of the two cities and the bay. What else could you ask for.
Gene Dotson
74 Canyonlands
www.bdub.net/Motorhome_Enhancements New Windows and Aluminum Radiators
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #85950 is a reply to message #85940] |
Mon, 24 May 2010 21:27 |
Mike Frothinger
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Location: Santa Rosa Ca
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Desmond,
The pictures are tariffic, looks like you guys had a great time. I am
really puzzled and embarassed though. What happened with the furnace? In
all the time we had the General, we had trouble only once. It has an
overload switch in the cabinet under the sink. Take a look and see if you
can find it. Otherwise call me while in the coach and I'll talk you to the
switch.
Mike
Judy was overjoyed with the photos of your family outing. Laura, Zoe and
your dog looked so happy.
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #85980 is a reply to message #85977] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 04:36 |
JimGunther
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| ljdavick wrote on Tue, 25 May 2010 02:34 |
Desmond,
What a great way to share a smile! Chrimany, I'm grinning from ear to ear. Just to see your beautiful bride and that amazing child IN A GMC!!! If I had bought ours 15 years ago when our daughter was that age we'd have so many more happy memories than we have (no complaints!) As your baby grows I'm sure you'll find that friends will come along for the fun. Although it's just my daughter and wife (and our dog Trevor) we have had many nights with 6 of us sleeping in the coach. My daughter travels with a posse!
Congratulations, and as for that rally - count me in! I look at your island every day from my office in the Embarcadero Center.
Oh, yes - beautiful coach too!
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
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Those pictures are so sweet, nostalgic. amd, maybe, a little bittersweet.
You young people are really on to something. Keep us all posted.
(If I did Twitter, I'd be following you. Too much like stalking -creepy<G>.)
Jim Gunther
www.LotusV6.com
now former owner - ;(
73 GMC-II 2600
by Explorer
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #85991 is a reply to message #85928] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 08:16 |
Steven Ferguson
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Desmond,
Every GMC club has a Wagon Master and if you have a place you feel is
ideal for a rally, do some research and talk to the Wagon Master. You
will find out what is needed to support a rally and some great tips on
how to put one together. Wagon Masters are easy to spot at club
meetings, they have this deer in the headlights look and are missing
clumps of hair.
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 6:11 PM, D. Crisis <4701@opg.org> wrote:
> Guess what? It's May and you're right! I'm always happy to hear from
> folks who've served out here.
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> Sorry I wasn't able to make it to Auburn. We've never owned any coach
> before and we needed more time to figure things out. Gotta work on that
> furnace! We only bought the coach on Thursday and by the time we got
> loaded and stowed it was pretty late for Auburn.
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> What's next?
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> We did get out to Doran Beach Park out on the Sonoma County coast. Got
> in late, but still found a spot and parked. The next morning we woke up
> with the view out the three windows and knew we made a good decision
> getting a GMC. If you want to see what a small family looks like in
> their first GMC trip, click here.
> http://www.desmondcrisis.com/pix/20100523-doranbeach/
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> Speaking of T.I. I'm a noob still, but we really ought to have a rally
> out here. October is great weather and Fleet Week and this is a great
> spot to watch the airshow. It's a dry camp, but all I have to do is
> rent one of the parking lots. Any interest?
>
> Desmond
> KC6VHG
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> On 05/22/2010 07:57 AM, mills wrote:
>> Now don't go saying bad things about T.I. - I lived there in 1970.
>> Wonderful place except May& June - froze my buns off.
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #86011 is a reply to message #85991] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 11:35 |
Carl S.
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Desmond,
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. You have a great looking family and a nice looking coach. Looks like you made the right decision. Keep using it and having fun. One way to make sure you have an excuse to get out in it is to join a club. We really enjoy the regular rallies as well as private trips.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] The General has a new driver. Desmond [message #86012 is a reply to message #86011] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 11:37 |
Carl S.
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P.S. In our coach, I'm always the one standing in front of the stove!
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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