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Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and stopped at the local Wal-Mart to buy a couple of items and the was a sign posted at the lot that said. "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING!" This is unacceptable. Stop this practice before it gets out of hand. Don't spend any money in Massachusetts. Don't go to Massachusetts. Don't order anything on line that comes from Massachusetts. Don't call friends or family in Massachusetts. Even if you have no plan of going to Massachusetts, write the Governor a letter and tell him you won't come there because of this unfair anti RV'er practice. Write and call Ted Kennedy. Insist he throw his entire weight, and it's considerable, behind an effort to make all of Massachusetts more RV friendly. Tell everyone you know that until everyone can stay for free in every town in Massachusetts it's on the boycott list. This is important. I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a worldwide reality.  Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com > I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a > worldwide reality. Keep up the good work. > Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a > pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and > stopped at the local Wal-Mart to buy a couple of items and the was a sign > posted at the lot that said. "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING!" This being Massachusetts you should have flashed your gun at them, that would have taught them a lesson, wonder if the Fish monger is reading about this restrictive laws? Wade > Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a > pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a > worldwide reality. I hadn't planned to go to Massachusetts. But, I will plan a trip today, then cancel it, so I can take part in this valiant effort. Steve PS: Besides Ted Kennedy, what comes from Mass.? I see where "Bob Hatch" <bobhatch@go.com> contributed this obviously tongue-in-cheek polemic: >. . . . . Don't >spend any money in Massachusetts. Don't go to Massachusetts. Don't order >anything on line that comes from Massachusetts. Don't call friends or family >in Massachusetts. Funny as that is, I confess to having similar feelings from our reaction to the eastern New England aura of "If your grandfathah wahn't born heah, you oughta head west." In all our travels I cannot recall ever having been made to feel as unwelcome anywhere else (as an rv'er) - even though my ancestors were among the earliest to settle the region (1636/7). Whatever the true reason - arrogant drivers, liberal politics/corruption, just plain snobbishness, or a bad personal attitude - we admit we don't consider the region as worth visiting again despite the many historic points of interest. Even if all the parking lots were free to overnighters. Will Sill The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill >n Sun, 07 Aug 2005 14:53:50 GMT, Will Sill <will@epix.anet> wrote: >Funny as that is, I confess to having similar feelings from our >reaction to the eastern New England aura of "If your grandfathah >wahn't born heah, you oughta head west." In all our travels I cannot >recall ever having been made to feel as unwelcome anywhere else (as an >rv'er) - even though my ancestors were among the earliest to settle >the region (1636/7). Must be some sort of Maritime thing; and a sociological phenomena of Nova Scotian society and culture where there are two distinctive classes of citizens: 1. Those that were born there; and 2. Those who are "from away." Doesn't matter if you have lived there for 40 years; if you weren't born there, then you'll **never** be accepted as a true Nova Scotian, but merely an intruder who is "from away." Amongst the most despised foreigners, those from "Upper Canada" (Ontario) tend to be a tad more than they can tolerate: Better educated by a wide margin, wealthier by the same margin; and FAR more successful in the business world than anything Nova Scotians can even begin to imagine; a whole lot of resentment (a penis-envy sort of scenario) has built up over the years. Even with Alexander Keith's rather dubious century-old claim-to-fame; the Alexander Keith Brewery has demonstrated the intelligence to abandon their limited down-east resources in favour of vastly superior resources of educated Upper Canada, i.e Toronto. > Must be some sort of Maritime thing; and a sociological phenomena of > Nova Scotian society and culture where there are two distinctive [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > 2. Those who are "from away." I was originally from the Cape Cod/ Buzzards Bay area and that still holds true there. My sister-in -law lived there for over forty years, but she was originally from western New York and was an outsider. In the village proper, there is a rule about no mobile homes or campers on your property. I just got back from a trip there and stayed in a relatives driveway and was overlooked by the camper police as I was only going to be there for three weeks. One of the neighbors got her nose out of shape over it, but I am only there for a short time every couple of years. Leanne > I see where "Bob Hatch" <bobhatch@go.com> contributed this obviously > tongue-in-cheek polemic: [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Will Sill > The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill Didn't catch the original post but from what Will has included and said of himself, I have to be in agreement. When I was a working man, well OK, employeed, headquaters was in a greater Boston area. Generally unfriendly would be a couple steps up from what I've observed. Took the wife with me once and she could believe the general attitude of those she ran across. With that said I don't thing this attitude prevails in the Western part of the state. Had to visit Pittsville, GE Plastics, once and I said something about those along the coast. The people I was with was in agreement with my thoughts on attitude of those on the coast. Mickey I see where Mickey <mickey@webster.com> contributed: >When I was a working man, well OK, employeed, headquaters was in a >greater Boston area. Generally unfriendly would be a couple steps up [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >said something about those along the coast. The people I was with was >in agreement with my thoughts on attitude of those on the coast. Allow me to add that many coastal areas dominated by Old Money and the Neuveau Riche tend to share a snobbish outlook towards vistors. I would not wish to be thought of as condemning the whole State - just that we feel uncomfortable as rv'ers pretty much along the entire New England Coast south of Bath ME... with the least acceptance between Gloucester MA and NYC. Will Sill The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill >Allow me to add that many coastal areas dominated by Old Money and the >Neuveau Riche tend to share a snobbish outlook towards vistors. I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Will Sill >The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill There is living proof: what goes abound, comes around. Or haven't you figured out that if you speak to people in person in the blunt manner you employ around here, you're unlikely to find warm welcomes or even cool acceptance anywhere. Canoli "Or haven't you figured out that if you speak to people in person in the blunt manner you employ around here, you're unlikely to find warm welcomes or even cool acceptance anywhere." Not true. It is common knowledge that relationships online and in person are different. One is spoken and the other is written without the benefit of facial expression. >>Allow me to add that many coastal areas dominated by Old Money and the >>Neuveau Riche tend to share a snobbish outlook towards vistors. I [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Canoli >> The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill > There is living proof: what goes abound, comes around. > > Or haven't you figured out that if you speak to people in person in > the blunt manner you employ around here, you're unlikely to find warm > welcomes or even cool acceptance anywhere. Yabbut, while he may be less inclined to speak as freely in person, it's a CINCH that the online wackos and twit posters he responds to would be likewise less inclined to be their on-line "self" in person. JR >>> The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill Some people have a problem with others who are direct, blunt, and truthful. I rather admire people like that because I don't dance around trying to find words to satisfy. I know exactly what that person is thinking because they say it. Life, IMHO, for me, is infinitely easier with people who behave thusly. It eliminates many games. But some people thrive on such games. It doesn't matter how one blusters and says how they WOULD treat such a straightforward person in face to face contact. Chances are, the more mature honest direct human would keep contact with the lesser being very short, and it would never get to a critical point. The superior being would be on their way, and the inferior being would not even suspect they had been evaluated, discounted, and dispatched. It's like fooling a dog with sleight of hand. They don't have the intelligence to even evaluate the situation. For those who don't understand that, it means, you will never get to say, "I outta kick yer a.s for that" because you will never get into the conversation deep enough to get to that point. In cyberspace, the protocol is different. Here, we get stupid people going on and on and on and on and on and on. Well, you get the idea. Just ask yourself ......... " In real life, how long do I deal with a stupid moron before I blow them out the door I think you've answered your own question, Grasshoppa! Steve I see where "SteveB" <deserttraveler@cox.net> contributed an insightful commentary on the issue that: >Some people have a problem with others who are direct, blunt, and truthful. I dunno what the percentage is, but with rare exceptions, those thin-skinned types who are offended at "direct, blunt, and truthful" are offended at life itself. They tend to see the world as a battleground in which they are the victims of "attack". Instead of trying to understand why someone disagrees with them, they interpret all evidence of disagreement as proof of intent to hurt their feelings. After years of experience - including many in an unpopular role in industry (Safety Engineer) - I've learned that humans generally dislike having the truth presented to them. In fact, it's unusual for a wrongdoer to be grateful for having his wrong revealed --- no matter how diplomatic you try to be, you can be pretty sure you'll make someone angry by saying (in any language, tone or camouflage) "that was wrong". It does not matter at all that your facts are right; that all credible experts agree with you; that the law and the regulations are on your side; that scientific methods repeatedly prove your point; that any court in the land would agree with you; or that the wrongdoer is a raving loon. There will STILL be some who insist that a gentle. soothing, politically correct and vague _style_ of feedback is more important than MAKING THE POINT. My point: If you don't like my style, don't read my stuff. I wasn't talking to you anyway because I understand the futility of trying to communicate with fools. Will Sill In the US, anyone can express a point of view. Sadly, there is no requirement that views be informed, honest, useful or even logical. If there was, newgroup traffic would be down 80%. >> Some people have a problem with others who are >> direct, blunt, and truthful. > I dunno what the percentage is, but with rare exceptions, those > thin-skinned types who are offended at "direct, blunt, and truthful" > are offended at life itself. I think the percentage is rather HIGH - and getting higher. <sigh> > humans generally dislike having the truth presented to them. > In fact, it's unusual for a wrongdoer to be grateful for having his > wrong revealed --- no matter how diplomatic you try to be, you can > be pretty sure you'll make someone angry by saying (in any language, > tone or camouflage) "that was wrong". Bingo. You "nailed it". Amen. > It does not matter at all that your facts are right; that all credible > experts agree with you; that the law and the regulations are on your [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > soothing, politically correct and vague _style_ of feedback is more > important than MAKING THE POINT. Nailed it again. 32+ years of doing high quality work has alienated more than a few coworkers who couldn't pound sand in a rat hole WITH PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS, even if they WANTED to. Those that regularly do the worst work scream the loudest when confronted. Of course, they scream no matter how the failure is presented. > My point: If you don't like my style, don't read my stuff. Wotta concept: Don't like what you see? Change the channel. > I wasn't talking to you anyway because I understand the futility of > trying to communicate with fools. Hehehehe! You're "ahead" of me. I still try occasionally, as futile as it is. :) JR >Tell everyone you know that until everyone can stay for free in every town >in Massachusetts it's on the boycott list. This is important. This should have come with a spew warning. Hunter http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" >Tell everyone you know that until everyone can stay for free in every town >in Massachusetts it's on the boycott list. This is important. That loud snap you may have heard was my change purse closing with a bang. Fie on Massachusetts, I'll hunt somewhere else for a WM where I can stock up on things I don't need, sold by a company I don't admire, who imports cheap stuff made by Chinese convicts, while I freecamp to my heart's content. The hidden benefit to ostracizing these havens of greed is in saving lots of money on fuel while punishing the money-grubbers. If I don't go I won't spend money and they will suffer no end, so I'm making the sacrifice and will just stay home rather than enjoy new places and people. That'll show 'em, by golly. Canoli > Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a > pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a > worldwide reality. I have just finished asking my best friend to move out of Massachusetts so I can still go and visit him. Next I am going to get my wife's sister and her husband to move out of Nova Scotia!!! > Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a > pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and > stopped at the local Wal-Mart to buy a couple of items and the was a sign > posted at the lot that said. "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING!" Actually, I called my son and had him run over and put that sign up just for you. Told him that, if he couldn't see reason and move back west, the least he could do was make you feel welcome <g>. Alan > Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a > pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and > stopped at the local Wal-Mart to buy a couple of items and the was a sign > posted at the lot that said. "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING!" Don't call friends or family in Massachusetts. > I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a > worldwide reality. Me too. I've told all my relatives they have until sundown to move out of state. Paul > Tell everyone you know that until everyone can stay for free in every > town in Massachusetts it's on the boycott list. This is important. > > I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a > worldwide reality. Thanks to everyone for your support on this effort. I can already predict success in our efforts. I have it on very good authority that tourism will drop, dramatically, in Massachusetts within the next 25 days. This drop in tourist revenue will force this RV unfriendly state to change their ways. The next step has already started, that being the massive out flux of Massachusetts citizens supporting our cause. Once these folks begin to quit their jobs and move to other states, Massachusetts will have no choice but to relent and give in to our demands. I still think we need to throw Ted Kennedy at the problem, but that's just my opinion. I think he could make a huge dent in this issue. Keep up the good work. We will prevail. We will overcome. We will triumph. WE WILL PARK FOR FREE! Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com I see where "Bob Hatch" <bobhatch@go.com> contributed: >I still think we need to throw Ted Kennedy at the problem, but that's just >my opinion. I think he could make a huge dent in this issue. Hehehehe. It's a shame the wrong party escaped from the Olds at Chappaquiddick. Will Sill The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill >> Tell everyone you know that until everyone can stay for free in every >> town in Massachusetts it's on the boycott list. This is important. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > WE WILL PARK FOR FREE! Whenever I don't like something, I like to speak up. I know that this effort will cripple Massachusetts economy and force them to live on interest income from generations of old money. So, it won't really affect the average Massachussian. But, as when I get bad service at a restaurant, I don't just go away. I tell the manager why I am leaving and not happy, and give him the opportunity to suck up to me. Perhaps someone should get ahold of the manager of Massachusetts and advise them why we are doing this so they won't have to spend $2 for an economic study that they can get for a few e mails. Well, maybe, just to serve them right, we could let them spend the $2 mil, and let them get some of it back when they melt down the "No Overnight Parking" signs. But, then, perhaps they will relent, and allow RVers back. Too bad. I've already changed my plans to go to Rancho Cucamonga for the fall changing of the colors. Steve > I still think we need to throw Ted Kennedy at the problem, but that's just > my opinion. I think he could make a huge dent in this issue. Somebody might get a hernia if they try that. Is this a statewide thing or just a local thing? Dan > Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a > pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a > worldwide reality. > Is this a statewide thing or just a local thing? > > Dan It doesn't make any difference. It happened in MA. Avoid MA. Boycott MA. Sic Kerry on the problem, and he will wound their resolve to continue in their RV unfriendly ways. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com I have just taken Massachusetts off my New England trip being planed for this fall!!! > Night before last we were staying in a tourist area of Massachusetts in a > pretty darn expensive RV Park/Campground. We drove down the main road and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a > worldwide reality. You'll be sorry you missed all of the fall festivities. I understand they are having a gay old time up there lately. ;-) Jim >I have just taken Massachusetts off my New England trip being planed for > this fall!!! [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >> I'll keep doing my part on this massive effort to make free parking a >> worldwide reality. > You'll be sorry you missed all of the fall festivities. I understand they > are having a gay old time up there lately. ;-) > Jim GAY! (?) They got gay people in Mass.? Steve I suspect so. Do you find that odd Steve? >> You'll be sorry you missed all of the fall festivities. I understand they >> are having a gay old time up there lately. ;-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Steve 'We drove down the main road and stopped at the local Wal-Mart to buy a couple of items and the was a sign posted at the lot that said. "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING!" This is unacceptable. Stop this practice before it gets out of hand. Don't spend any money in Massachusetts. Don't go to Massachusetts. Don't order anything on line that comes from Massachusetts. Don't call friends or family in Massachusetts.' REPLY: Isnt this a little drastic !? So what if the local Walmart doesnt want overnighters ; just go down to K Mart or Venture or anywhere theres a big Dept. Store parking lot. Man, id hate to see what youre like if someone accidentally cuts you off in heavy traffic -- youd probably pull out and Uzi and shoot everyone within a 100 yard radius of the perpetrator ! RELAX ! Take a hot bath. Enjoy life...dont take things so darn hard ! >REPLY: Isnt this a little drastic !? So what if the local Walmart >doesnt want overnighters ; just go down to K Mart or Venture or [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >radius of the perpetrator ! RELAX ! Take a hot bath. Enjoy life...dont >take things so darn hard Ray, It's a running joke... you're new here aren't you? Hunter http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" >Ray, > >It's a running joke... you're new here aren't you? > >Hunter What??? A running JOKE? A JOKE??? Here all this time I have been sending hundreds of letters, post cards, and telegrams to dozens, nay, hundreds of Mass officials expressing my hurt, anger, sorrow, disgust (have you ever been gusted?) and pain. I have joined Mass campground groups and then quit. I have ordered thousands of $$ worth of merchandise from W-M and then cancelled. I even threatened to go there then threatened to not go. Only to find out this has all been a hoax? unk >Only to find out this has all been a hoax? Shhhh, not really... you done good. Hunter http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" Thank you. I feel so much better. I will now assume my regular fetal position under my b'ankie. ni-night. >>Only to find out this has all been a hoax? > >Shhhh, not really... you done good. > >Hunter > Thank you. I feel so much better. I will now assume my regular fetal > position under my b'ankie. > > ni-night. here.... don't forget your keyboard ............. >Thank you. I feel so much better. I will now assume my regular fetal >position under my b'ankie. > >ni-night. <g> Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite. Hunter http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" >>Ray, >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > What??? A running JOKE? A JOKE??? I imagine Foghorn Leghorn saying in his Phil Harris voice, "It's a joke son. Ahhhh said, a joke!" Steve >What??? A running JOKE? A JOKE??? > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >unk I've never been gusted, but my SO has. She was trying to put the awning in and it got away from her. At 5 feet tall and 90 lbs, the best way I can describe the scene when I arrived is that she looked like a piece of laundry flapping in the wind with a grip on that awning like a pit bull after a ... Greg >> Ray, >> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Only to find out this has all been a hoax? No, not a joke. Serious business. If we don't prevail, there will be pay for service RV parks and campgrounds in every state. Even in Canada, and Mexico. This can't happen. We must stand united. Our cause is just and your efforts are exceptional. You have exceeded every expectation of the alt.rv gang of 15. A medal is being designed for you, and you alone. It will be sent at a future date when we have assured free parking world wide. Keep up the good work. Don't let those who would discourage you win. You are a hero of the free parking revolution. Your name will go down in history and mothers world wide will name their children "unk". Stay proud. (Do you feel better now?) Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com > Keep up the good work. Don't let those who would discourage you win. You > are a hero of the free parking revolution. Your name will go down in > history and mothers world wide will name their children "unk". Stay proud. > > (Do you feel better now?) Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Give a man a Direcway internet connection, and he'll start his own fishing show. Alan >> Keep up the good work. Don't let those who would discourage you win. >> You are a hero of the free parking revolution. Your name will go [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Alan Hey, I gotta do something in between working on the MH, sight seeing and taking pictures, meeting people in the RV park, walking the dogs, sorting pictures on the computer, an occasional dinner out at some interesting local spot, reading a book, watching TV, taking a walk with Mary, taking naps, and planning the next days route. Gosh, I've gotta brake up this boredom somehow. :-) Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com > Gosh, I've gotta brake up this boredom >somehow. :-) "Brake up?" Pun intended? <g> Hunter http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" >> Gosh, I've gotta brake up this boredom >> somehow. :-) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > <g> No. I guess my mind was focused on the brakes and the $1042.00 check I had to write. Did I break you up? :-) Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >Did I break you up? :-) I'm in pieces. Hunter wifing from Lubbock, TX http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" >> Did I break you up? :-) > > I'm in pieces. > > Hunter Well, you need to pull yourself together. <g> Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >> Did I break you up? :-) > > I'm in pieces. > > Hunter Whoa, Lubbock, TX? Have you been out to the Ranch Heritage Center yet? If not, you gotta go there. Also, at the corner of I-27 and 50th Street, on the SE corner there is a Tamale Factory. The have a retail outlet, 2 kinds of Tamales, mild and hot. They are small, about 3" long, but are some of the best I've eaten. You can buy hot and eat right there or in the truck on the way back to the trailer, or buy several dozen :-), frozen. They microwave in a couple of minutes. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >Have you been out to the Ranch Heritage Center yet? If not, you gotta go >there.> Yep, been there. I spent 10 days here in Lubbock back in 2000 when I creamed the trailer on the side of a tree. )c: I plan to go back. I got a nice surprise when I pulled into the RV park, some friends were here so I immediately told them they had to go check the Heritage Center out while in town. I'll be here til Friday at the earliest. >Also, at the corner of I-27 and 50th Street, on the SE corner there is a >Tamale Factory. The have a retail outlet, 2 kinds of Tamales, mild and hot. >They are small, about 3" long, but are some of the best I've eaten. You can >buy hot and eat right there or in the truck on the way back to the trailer, >or buy several dozen :-), frozen. They microwave in a couple of minutes.> I don't think I like tamales. Are they made with corn flat thingies? Hunter http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" > I don't think I like tamales. Are they made with corn flat thingies? Never mind, you're vegetarian. I forgot that. They have beef or pork as a filling. Made with corn meal, wrapped with corn husks. Like I said, never mind. :-) Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >Never mind, you're vegetarian. I forgot that. They have beef or pork as a >filling. Made with corn meal, wrapped with corn husks. > >Like I said, never mind. :-) Thanks anyway. Hunter http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" "Lubbock, TX" So you are saying it is okay to visit here or if I do I will be shunned as a blockade buster? SignatureQuickSilver - Visit my world Searching for a Class A Coach in SoCal http://AustinMini.OsiTech.Net > Whoa, Lubbock, TX? > "Lubbock, TX" > > So you are saying it is okay to visit here or if I do I will be > shunned as a blockade buster? You may visit Texas, as long as you don't travel in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana. :-) Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >> "Lubbock, TX" >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >You may visit Texas, as long as you don't travel in New Mexico, Oklahoma, >Arkansas or Louisiana. :-) Has anybody priced the ferry from Tampa to Mexico so I can get to Brownsville??? >> You may visit Texas, as long as you don't travel in New Mexico, >> Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana. :-) > > Has anybody priced the ferry from Tampa to Mexico so I can get to > Brownsville??? It is not our responsibility, or duty, to do your research and trip planning for you. Our only obligation is to inform you of places you cannot travel, without doing a massive dis-service to your fellow RV'ers. If you are not dedicated to the concept of worldwide free parking, that is your choice. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >>> You may visit Texas, as long as you don't travel in New Mexico, >>> Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana. :-) [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > If you are not dedicated to the concept of worldwide free parking, that is > your choice. this is getting good ............. > It is not our responsibility, or duty, to do your research and trip > planning for you. Our only obligation is to inform you of places you > cannot travel, without doing a massive dis-service to your fellow RV'ers. > If you are not dedicated to the concept of worldwide free parking, that is > your choice. Somehow, I get the feeling that your blood pressure has dropped 30 points since you retired. ;) SignatureChris Bryant http://bryantrv.com >> It is not our responsibility, or duty, to do your research and trip >> planning for you. Our only obligation is to inform you of places you [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > points since you retired. > ;) If it did, I'd be close to dead. My normal, resting BP has been 112/65 give or take most of my life. When I was in the hospital in LV with the heart thing, my BP dropped to 7030 as a reaction to the nitro paste. Not a fun feeling. Now, do you have something to add about the WPR (Worldwide Parking Revolution), or not? <g> Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >>> It is not our responsibility, or duty, to do your research and trip >>> planning for you. Our only obligation is to inform you of places you [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > with the heart thing, my BP dropped to 7030 as a reaction to the > nitro paste. Not a fun feeling. Make that BP 70/30. For want of a "/" the meaning was lost. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com > Make that BP 70/30. For want of a "/" the meaning was lost. I was just gonna say, Holy Crap! And they were bitching at me when mine was 190? 7030 is Waaaaaay high. Steve ;-) > Now, do you have something to add about the WPR (Worldwide Parking > Revolution), or not? <g> I'm against it..... No, I'm for it..... hang on, I've got to check the poles. SignatureChris Bryant http://bryantrv.com >> Now, do you have something to add about the WPR (Worldwide Parking >> Revolution), or not? <g> > > I'm against it..... No, I'm for it..... hang on, I've got to check the > poles. Why, do they not have free parking in Poland? Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com Sorry. I replied to Chris before I saw you beat me to the joke. > Why, do they not have free parking in Poland? > Sorry. I replied to Chris before I saw you beat me to the joke. > >> Why, do they not have free parking in Poland? Do they have WalMarts in Poland? I see an intercontinental movement coming up here. Steve " I see an intercontinental movement coming up here." There are no WalFarts in Nigeria. Never. (Think Baghdad Bob here). There are no CGs either. Come to think of it there are no RVs either. Excuse me while I go write my Congressperson, we can't have this. We must give Nigeria some Walfart, CGs and Rvs. I will die a happing Man if I can shun Nigerian CG owners and camp at Nigeria Walfarts. However we do have good tow trucks ready to go though: http://osifeso.com/emmanuel/Nigeria2005/images1/DSC00473.jpg SignatureQuickSilver - Visit my world Searching for a Class A Coach in SoCal http://AustinMini.OsiTech.Net >> Sorry. I replied to Chris before I saw you beat me to the joke. >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I see an intercontinental movement coming up here. > Steve >>> Now, do you have something to add about the WPR (Worldwide Parking >>> Revolution), or not? <g> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Why, do they not have free parking in Poland? Has anybody priced the ferry from New York to Germany so can park for free in Poland??? ;-) And don't give me any crap about how it would be cheaper to rent a rig in Europe! I MUST take my American-made Bulgemobile, even if it won't fit on most of the scenic routes in Europe. Remember, it's not the journey, it's the dest... errr, Have I got that backwards again? Greg What do the Poles have to do with it? Isn't there free parking in Poland? > I'm against it..... No, I'm for it..... hang on, I've got to check the > poles. > I'm against it..... No, I'm for it..... Sheesh! You could run for President! > hang on, I've got to check the poles. North or South? :) JR > I'm against it..... No, I'm for it..... hang on, I've got to check the > poles. Don't include us Poles with youse guys. We don't know nothing. That's our story, and we're sticking to it! Steve, who has a cz at the end of his last name........... Okay Mr. Bryant I have decide that I like the cut of your jib Sir - lol. SignatureQuickSilver - Visit my world Searching for a Class A Coach in SoCal http://AustinMini.OsiTech.Net >>> It is not our responsibility, or duty, to do your research and trip >>> planning for you. Our only obligation is to inform you of places you >>> cannot travel, without doing a massive dis-service to your fellow >>> RV'ers. If you are not dedicated to the concept of worldwide free >>> parking, that is your choice. >>It is not our responsibility, or duty, to do your research and trip >>planning for you. Our only obligation is to inform you of places you [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > since you retired. > ;) He is pretty laid back <vbg>. HD in NY > 'We drove down the main road and stopped at the local Wal-Mart to buy a > couple of items and the was a sign posted at the lot that said. "NO [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > radius of the perpetrator ! RELAX ! Take a hot bath. Enjoy life...dont > take things so darn hard ! That'd be a WHOOSH! BD >> This is unacceptable. Stop this practice before it gets out of hand. >> Don't spend any money in Massachusetts. Don't go to Massachusetts. Don't [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >BD Well, for all you boycotters out there, yesterday was our 36th anniversary. So I asked my wife if she would like to go out to dinner. There is a wonderful restaurant just a few miles down the road with an internationally acclaimed chef in charge that we love. However she decided she would like a fresh crab dinner. So I went to the local warf, one mile from my place here in Point Cross, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and bought 5 fesh live and kicking crabs from one of the boat captains. Now that's 5 crabs, at 10 legs per crab, lemme see 50 legs plus core meat. Cost? What is that worth in the states that are not boycotted? Well yesterday here in Boycotted Nova Scotia it cost me $10 Cdn, that's approx $8 US dollars. Oh that was for all 5 crabs, not per pound! So keep on boycotting Nova Scotia you don't know what yer missing, and it leaves more for me. Oh and the crab was absolutely delicious. Mark > REPLY: Isnt this a little drastic !? So what if the local Walmart > doesnt want overnighters ; just go down to K Mart or Venture or [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > yard radius of the perpetrator ! RELAX ! Take a hot bath. Enjoy > life...dont take things so darn hard ! No. So. Why, I got what I needed at Wal-Mart. Why? Don't own one. Should I? I am. Don't like em. I don't. Whooosh. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com NEWSFLASH: I saw on one of my newsfeeds where the city of Benson, Arizona is contemplating installing a Wal-Mart camping store at the corner of Prickly Pear and Fourth. When I mentioned to my father that I would now have a place to stay when I come to visit, he replied that the town has an ordnance that prohibits "parking in business parking lots" (his words, not mine). I propose we extend the ban on travel to Massachusetts to include all travel to Arizona. And perhaps we need to take a close look at all places in between the two? Greg >NEWSFLASH: I saw on one of my newsfeeds where the city of Benson, >Arizona is contemplating installing a Wal-Mart camping store at the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Greg Good God, I summer in Nova Scotia, and winter in Benson, AZ. What am I gonna do now?????????????????????????????? > I propose we extend the ban on travel to Massachusetts to include all > travel to Arizona. And perhaps we need to take a close look at all > places in between the two? > > Greg I think we're going about this all wrong. We should form a protest "camp-in" (as compared to a sit-in of the 60's). Here's the plan: All of us show up at a Walmart and set up camp by circling the wagons. We remove our wheels so that the police can't tow them away. The women remove their bras, and burn them. Also, we chain ourselves to each other. This will work.....right? huh? huh? huh? Hank <~~~likes the "bra burning" part alot! "The women remove their bras, and burn them" I'm in, I think - lol. SignatureQuickSilver - Visit my world Searching for a Class A Coach in SoCal http://AustinMini.OsiTech.Net >> I propose we extend the ban on travel to Massachusetts to include all >> travel to Arizona. And perhaps we need to take a close look at all [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Hank <~~~likes the "bra burning" part alot! > NEWSFLASH: I saw on one of my newsfeeds where the city of Benson, > Arizona is contemplating installing a Wal-Mart camping store at the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Greg HOLY BEEJEEZUS! Next thing you know, they will want to start charging at the Apache Junction Desert Golf Course! For those who don't know, it is a walk on golf course made up of creosote bushes, cholla cactus, native gravel and sand, and a few derelict pieces of AstroTurf for greens. It is not a challenging course, and there are no water hazards. Occasionally, a rodent will steal a ball, but you get a free drop, no loss of stroke. You walk in off the highway. There is a minimart across the street for Gatorade and adult beverages. One of the premier golf courses for the WalMart parking crowd. They are probably planning a pro-am tourney as we speak. Steve PS - Bring your old clubs. > I propose we extend the ban on travel to Massachusetts to include all > travel to Arizona. And perhaps we need to take a close look at all > places in between the two? > > Greg That would certainly solve the problem of no overnight parking in Wallymarts wouldn't it. Don in Tracy, Calif. As long as it doesn't include Cucamonga - lol. SignatureQuickSilver - Visit my world Searching for a Class A Coach in SoCal http://AustinMini.OsiTech.Net >> I propose we extend the ban on travel to Massachusetts to include all >> travel to Arizona. And perhaps we need to take a close look at all [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Don in Tracy, Calif. |
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