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RE: Funeral Edict?
Interesting insight into what is a no-brainer for me. Where I was raised, you STOPPED for all funeral processions--at an intersection, when you met one, anytime--the respect for the deceased and family was the rule and we all willingly adhered to the rule--or suffered the consequences
Now I hear, "I'm irritated when I have to pull over when meeting a procession but actually I saw a military procession stop all four lanes and it was solemn and impressive!", meaning, I guess, that somehow if it is a military funeral the deceased and family deserved more respect than the average corpse. I hear "Hey, we are too busy now, there is too much traffic now to even consider being considerate to the deceased and family!" which I think about sums it up--typical of so much these days, our need to be at the store, office, kid's event, whatever, is more important to us than those grieving people in the other lane. Who cares?
Well, I do and if you are following me and I meet a funeral procession be prepared to stop, because I will--every time. I owe my fellow humans, known to me or not, at least that much respect.
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chuckster11
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05/13/12 11:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: West Yellowstone to Dubois Wy.
You will have a beautiful drive and any alternative route will only be longer and just as slow--the Park traffic is slow, going over Teton Pass and thru Jackson is slow so I would simply drive thru the Park, exit the south end and go over Togwotee Pass, which is not as steep as Teton Pass. Be aware there is still construction going on over Togwotee Pass which may cause some delays.
I don't know of a "fast" way from West to Dubois so just be prepared for a nice scenic drive of a few hours.
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chuckster11
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05/12/12 01:05pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Vanity plates
No one is confused by my vanity plate---"CHUCK SR". I'm sure, as slow as I drive anymore the drivers behind me agree with the "SR" part.
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chuckster11
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05/12/12 12:59pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Hail damage to Class A DP
Yeah, let the insurance company sort it out--it is a comp loss.
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chuckster11
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05/11/12 06:04pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Scary situation--help?
Thanks for the concern--drove her home with no problem--of course every mile I was expecting some mechanical failure so it wasn't pleasant even tho the day is perfect here. I'll be under it for an inspection as soon as we unload and Monday I will contact Spartan (thanks for the number) and see if they can tell me what might have happened. IF I keep the unit (I'm thinking that a fifth wheel is the way to go for me and how we use the RV), I am going to try a Steer Safe unit because that front end is just too loosey goosey for me--always has been.
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chuckster11
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05/11/12 02:16pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Scary situation--help?
Yes I am towing a Cherokee but have subsequently driven it so I know that wasn't the problem.
I purchased my tires from Big O and they sent the unit to Cummins for the alignment and balancing--would not do either in their shop.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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chuckster11
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05/11/12 08:18am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Rachel NV
Four years ago I boondocked about a mile up the road from the Inn and it was fun. The DW sat up most of the night looking for flying saucers and I slept like a babe. It is a neat drive, watch for cattle if you drive at night, and enjoy. Everyone deserves a little spookiness in their lives and you can definitely get it here. Oh yeah, don't play the video poker games at the Inn--they don't pay worth a hoot.
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chuckster11
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05/10/12 09:44pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Scary situation--help?
Thanks for the info. Before I move in the morning I will check out the steering myself. I did drive it over 50 miles from the incident without a problem--of course the steering wheel was centered at the time. I noticed before the incident that a section of the steering gear assembly that was covered by foot long boot was moving in an elliptical manner--the boot hid the linkage at that point. I assume that was the part of the problem. Thanks for the tip--I will contact Spartan.
Once diagnosed I will get back to the board with the problem and the solution.
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chuckster11
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05/10/12 08:39pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Scary situation--help?
Oh, I will have it checked out when I can find a shop--unfortunately those are rare in this part of Idaho. I had a steering stabilizer removed several years ago because it was pulling the unit to one side, making it difficult to drive. I have been pretty regular with the grease gun and have hit all the steering parts yearly. The steering wheel is now centered and it is driving normally--except, of course, I'm not driving it normally. Like you I'm wondering what is coming next. We are less than thirty miles from home now and will try to find a shop that will take it in--most of the shops give me that old "We don't DO motorhomes." routine.
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chuckster11
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05/10/12 06:36pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Scary situation--help?
Yesterday while traveling I pulled into a tight parking lot to rest a bit and and to crank the steering of my RV quite tight to get out of the lot. I noticed when I pulled back out on the interstate that the steering wheel was not at all centered, it was turned at least 40% off center to the right. I pulled over, checked the tires and what I could see of the steering gear, saw nothing wrong and pulled back on the interstate. If I tried to center the wheel the coach pulled to the left. I drove about ten miles with the steering wheel off center and the unit seemed to be doing ok when suddenly, without any notice or sound the coach lurched to the left--hard. Fortunately there was no one next to me and I was able to get the unit under control and get stopped. I noticed immediately that after that sudden uncontrolled lurch the wheel was centered again and the RV drove fine--although with a very nervous driver.
My RV has a Spartan "Alpine" Chassis, is a pusher and very light in the front end. It has always been a bit of squirrel when driving because of the weight difference.
Does anyone have any idea what might have caused the temporary failure of the steering wheel to center after a hard turn and then, suddenly to right itself after a few miles? Again, there was no sound, no popping noise, nothing in the steering to warn of this sudden change. What could have bound up in the tight turn to put the steering wheel off center and still allow the RV to be steered without any felt pressure?
Any suggestion will be appreciated, this has me really spooked!
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chuckster11
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05/10/12 04:09pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Neighbor hit my MH!!!
Yes, option one--let Progressive handle the claim and subrogate against the neighbors insurance. Option two, let the other insurance company deal with the claim directly.
In both instances you now have an accident on your record with Progressive. Admittedly a "not at fault" accident, uncharged to your policy UNTIL the "frequency" bugaboo rears it's ugly head somewhere down the road. Does it always happen--No. Could it happen--Yes.
I spent 30 years advising insureds when or when not to file a claim under these circumstances because I know how accident information is used for new business and renewal underwriting.
Some times the old advice "Let a sleeping dog lie." is appropriate to insurance claims.
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chuckster11
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05/07/12 03:08pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Neighbor hit my MH!!!
Just a word of reasonable caution here about notifying your own insurance company if there is a not at fault accident (on your part) that is being handled by the at fault driver's insurance. Little known fact is that your record with your insurance company will be marked with an "incident" and even if there is no involvement or pay out by your company, the check mark remains. "Frequency" in terms of claim reporting is not a good thing. My advice, since there is plenty of time to notify your insurance if and when the other company does not perform to your standard, is to NOT involve your own insurance unless it is necessary. As far as a "police report" that isn't liable to be available on private property unless you do a walk in report with the local PD.
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chuckster11
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05/07/12 01:28pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: For civil war buffs
Thanks.
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chuckster11
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05/06/12 10:47pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: How do you choose destination?
We plan around grandkids, golf courses, or isolation and head out accordingly. Usually we will stay somewhere near a golf course we like or want to play.
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chuckster11
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05/06/12 10:16pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Blanket Reprimands
If an employee is NOT breaking the rules, not doing anything wrong, why should they be offended because of a blanket warning? I don't get the outrage here or the laying off on this so called "modern" management style. I have worked since the 50's and attended many, many meetings where there was a discussion of the rules and heard plenty of "we are slipping here" warnings. Blanket reminders to employees most certainly is not a recent phenomena. In most cases it isn't necessary to call individuals in, it is a waste of time to do so if all you have to do to correct the situation is put out a quick e-mail. Those that are guilty get the message and those who know they aren't violating the rules should just put their heads down and get back to work, knowing the message wasn't meant for them.
Every morning on board ship we had the "Now here this!" routine that discussed all sorts of corrective actions that needed to be made--it's no big deal.
If you are a good worker, why be offended? Oh yeah, there is that "I'm just so offended!" thing again--which really is a royal pain in the ... these days.
Persistent violators of the rules should and usually are terminated which is as it should be.
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chuckster11
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05/04/12 10:38pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Mud season out west.
In these parts those resort slow seasons are called "the slack". Nothing closes down because of mud however--just lack of crowds.
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chuckster11
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05/04/12 10:26pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Blanket Reprimands
I guess I would need an example of a "blanket reprimand" before I could answer the question as to why on was used.
Clearly if every employee was involved in the problem then it is appropriate to chastise all but otherwise a one on one is the way to go.
Now, "reminding" all employees of the rules, for example taking personal calls during work hours, is not necessarily a reprimand, it is a reminder of what the rules are and what is expected and that you, as a supervisor, are concerned about the breach.
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chuckster11
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05/04/12 10:34am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Mud season out west.
Here in the intermountain west "Mud Season" does not apply anyway as the low humidity and desert like terrain pretty well keeps the soil dry, even after the melt. Certainly the ground is not as spongy as I remember the Midwest being in the Spring. Let's just say that "Late Spring and Early Fall" are great times to be out this way--for a whole lot of reasons, primarily the lack of crowds in campgrounds.
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chuckster11
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05/04/12 10:28am |
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RE: Do you OPEN carry while camping with others?
Wow, without a doubt the most distubing thread I've seen on this forum! To the OP, I agree, very inappropriate reaction.
Naw, once you take the usual tiresome chest thumping responses out of the mix, you get the gist rather clearly. Most of those that feel the need to protect themselves do so with concealed weapons. It is unusual to see open carry in campgrounds or anywhere else in America. I live in the "Wild West"--as conservative a state as there is in the Union and I'll bet I don't see anyone carrying a weapon in public once a year--if that. It just isn't done. Once the standard Macho Man comments are diluted and dismissed, the OP's comment and question are correct. It is off putting for most campers to see someone openly carrying a firearm--outside of hunting camps that is.
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chuckster11
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04/28/12 09:44am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I have come to
I have thought about North Dakota. I have a cousin out there working right now. My only concern about North Dakota is this. What happens if the jobs disappear out there? Then I would be back to looking again.
I know part of my problem is I lack the necessary job skills to compete in today's job market. I thought about and looked at going back to tech school but have not seen anything I want to take up.
I have 3 daughters at home yet. One in college right now who is almost finished. Two other daughters in high school who will most likely go on to college. My one daughter may in the near future get married so I need to save money up for that occassion.
As a long time college instructor, I see one job skill that you have t-train, an ability to express yourself clearly and efficiently in writing. I'm betting you have the same skills verbally as well (usually the two are related) and will tell you that you might be overlooking one of the most sought after skills a worker needs--an ability to communicate clearly. You may be selling yourself short on some potential full time jobs out there.
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chuckster11
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04/28/12 08:27am |
Around the Campfire
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