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RE: Why I love my RV:
My motorhome is parked in the backyard, with full hookups (Direct TV too).
My son came to visit, and stayed in the "guest house",.....loved it.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/23/12 01:55pm |
RV Lifestyle
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I tried to enlarge, but I'm suspecting that the quality of these e-mailed-to-me photos is not good enough to enlarge.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/22/12 12:47pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: Poor quality construction
There is a big difference between wanting/dreaming about how things should be AND how/what they are.
My point is that none of us are going to change how/what it is in the Amish community, nor why some of the RV manufacturers hire Amish workers.
I visited the Newmar factory, and I did research on the Amish peopl also. I knowingly selected a Newmar Dutch Star. I did it based on how much total weight of materials I was buying, and the general design, the chassis, and the features. The quality of "the box" was a known quantity, to me. Except, that I later discovered that it was a little bit worst than what I had first thought.
But still, compared to what was available in 2003, I did alright. Even after I found out what I was going to need to fix, it was still a keeper.
Sure, IF I had more money, I would've bought a Country Coach (at twice the cost of my Newmar). I simply bought the mostest for the money that I had....(could pay CASH for).
I know "quality", but I can't afford the quality I want. IMO just because you can't afford the best, doesn't mean you're ignorant.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/19/12 12:43pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Poor quality construction
Supply and demand. One of these day someone is going to import a high quality RV and take over the market ... just like Toyota and Honda. The US mfg better wakeup now before they end up like GM. I will always purchase US made if possible but when it comes down to US junk or foriegn quality, I will go with quality.
People keep saying this, and I don't understand why they don't realize that RV manufacturing does not lend itself to the mass-production methods necessary to attract the foreign manufacturers. Otherwise they would've done it already. IOW it's obvious to me that there's not enough profit in it for them to bother.
I certainly wouldn't do it. Heck, the demand for big motorhomes is not going to go up.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/18/12 12:52pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Downside to quieting the water pump
Now if I could just find a louder flasher for my signal lights........LOUDER.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/17/12 06:33pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Poor quality construction
You can't have it both ways,....like keep the line going fast PLUS produce a higher-quality RV. I don't care how good the workers can build wood furniture back in their own shop.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/17/12 04:18pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Kurt Bush snaps again....
The bottom line is that NASCAR did their job, and did it in a very professional manner. It's what I've come to expect, and it's a big part of why I'm a big fan of NASCAR.
GO TONY!
GO KYLE!
GO KASEY!
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Cloud Dancer
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05/15/12 05:09pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Kurt Bush snaps again....
Wille, u been checked for cataracts lately?
I depend on a TV camera being aimed at the total incident, AND the replays of the subject event. Then, I will anticipate that NASCAR will take statements from the parties, then review the replays again, and apply the rules (or interpretation of rules).
What I see, and what I say, is OK for BSing around the campfire. Afterall, I'm just a fan now, retired from racetrack operations.
My eyesight is fine, and my heart is fine (mechanically).
What do you think happened? Which NASCAR rules did Kurt violate?
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Cloud Dancer
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05/15/12 02:52pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: why we love Mexico
The reason that some of us don't travel into Mexico anymore is because we are fearful (we're skeered). Or, you might say we're not as brave as others.
For me, the way I get over my fears is to be as armed as the enemy. IMO this balance has a way of making a strong statement to the bad guys. IMO it prevents a number of potential gun fights.
Don't get me wrong. I actually believe that I have no enemies. But, apparently there's too many criminals who don't seem to care.
I'm a Texan, with family ties to Delicias and Camargo and Parral. I miss my trips to the airport at Delicias (in my own airplane). I've spent time in some beautiful places in Mexico.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/15/12 01:15pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Kurt Bush snaps again....
NASCAR can't decide what to do with Kurt Busch (penalty-wise). They normally make an announcement by this time.
I can't quite figure out what he did wrong either. What I saw is that he had a tire go down, lost control, and went up and bounced off the wall.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/15/12 12:34pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Kurt Bush snaps again....
If down force is going to cause Nascar to run races that are 3 green flag pit stops in a row like we are now seeing, and if Nascar is going to rely on Danica to sell tickets, than Nascar should be happy with the kind of "drama," that Kurt Busch is providing.
The Kurt Busch dust up is the story of the week, not Hendrick's 200th win. What does that tell you?
It's simple,...... like I've said before:
People are nuts.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/15/12 08:53am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Kurt Bush snaps again....
According to Jayski's, Nascar doesn't have anything on Kurt yet. Pendelton has stated that Newman's gas man lost his footing and ended up on Kurt's car hood. He also said they had not talked to Kurt yet. If Kurt was speeding in the pits he would've been penalized on the spot. Smoking the tires when leaving your pit is not a violation of rules. But, it's all in NASCAR's hands. We'll see.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/14/12 03:35pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Kurt Bush snaps again....
Yeah, it's his nature. As a fan of Kurt Busch, I say it's no big deal.
IMO he's an inspiration to his younger brother. IMO Kyle has learned from his big brother that you should not keep making those million-dollar mistakes.
I appreciate Kurt 'cause he's one heck of driver, and puts on a show.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/14/12 12:26pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Can you bear to part with your "man toys"?
Every time I find the Harbor Freight Tools coupon sheet (inserted in newspaper), I start circling(hi-lighting) all the items that I will check out when I go there (it's next door to the Walmart where I buy gas and diesel).
I don't much think whether I need an item or not. I think in terms of if I MIGHT need it some day.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/14/12 08:22am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: why we love Mexico
I understand it very well, having experience similar scenarios many times.
But now, things have changed. It's just not worth going into Mexico anymore,......not for me anyway.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/13/12 10:31am |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Can you bear to part with your "man toys"?
It's one of the main reasons that fulltiming in our big motorhome was doomed. I've got a lot of stuff, and my wife is the same. Heck, if I could afford it, I would have a much bigger place, and a lot more stuff.
Yet, we realize that we need to start getting rid of most of it (can't stand the thought of it).
Can you imagine putting off getting rid of my T-hangar? It's 500 miles away, and I haven't opened it in 3 years(it's full of stuff too). I just don't have the energy anymore.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/13/12 10:20am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Shopping for a new car I like . I can't find one.
2013 GMC Acadia, yep 2013
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Cloud Dancer
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05/09/12 05:35pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Danica
She isn't a competitive driver and never will be. But she was brought into NASCAR for a reason. Her actions are scripted for crowd appeal or disgust....either adds to the NASCAR ratings :)
Just like JR. He's a hasbeen but has crowd appeal and is a definite asset to NASCAR viewers.
You hit it exactly. NASCAR is a business first and a 'sport' second. Many now say it no longer is a sport, merely a scripted entertainment show.
Does this mean that Brad the Brat failed to read the script? Clearly, it was Matt Kenseth who was supposed to win the Cup race.
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Cloud Dancer
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05/07/12 08:15am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Danica
I don't have a problem with who she is, what she's doing, nor how she's doing it.
And, I don't have a problem with the way the media and sports commentators treat her.
I know how to judge the driving talent of the drivers, and I enjoy doing it. I also enjoy the total production of the NASCAR show. I fully realize that, and expect, that some races are much better than others. I've been involved with motorsports for 55 years.
GO TONY!
GO KYLE!
GO KASEY!
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Cloud Dancer
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05/06/12 06:14pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Danica
Danica is one smart cookie, and successful at what she does (the way she does it). But, she doesn't have what it takes to be a NASCAR champion driver. She has everything else,....... why hold it against her?
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Cloud Dancer
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05/06/12 10:36am |
Around the Campfire
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