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10-23-2020, 07:44 PM
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Yep me too .. People are just angry about life .. but ya know what ? Ya got up this morning and are able to enjoy that walk to the shower. So quit yer negative yapping and put a smile on .. People like that I just smile at and tell em to have a good day that they deserve. Gets them to thinking ...
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10-23-2020, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Comancheria
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Ahh, there have always been jag offs around; some of you birds act like it's something new.
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10-24-2020, 07:04 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,724
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Originally Posted by RVPioneer
Did you say anything when he came back from the shower? You know, like, I have a shower and a toilet inside. Or, how was your walk?
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Hahahahaha - - A real woodsman would have dug a cat hole in the woods and gone without a shower.....
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10-24-2020, 05:17 PM
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#88
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 4
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Thank you!
My Dad served in Vietnam in 64-65. I thank you for your service to our country. You are part of the reason we have the freedom to travel in our RV. Please don’t let a “one-off” keep you from saying good morning to me or sharing the fact that you served this country. I appreciate you!
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10-24-2020, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 207
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I guess I'm being uncharitable, but I think some of these people complain about what you have because they are jealous. He would probably love to have had your rig, but had to justify to himself why he thought tents were so wonderful.
Thank all of you on this forum for your service. I am grateful.
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10-25-2020, 12:43 PM
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Junior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2020
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Thanks for serving!
I get the reference. He missed an opportunity to have a short, friendly discussion with someone he owes a lot to, as do we all in this country. Thank-you. It was a terrible time in our history and we all owe so many for so much.
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10-25-2020, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Pt. Peter, Ga.
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My late dad and all his generation I knew that also served in WWII did their duty and came home and never or hardly ever spoke about it, and certainly not to get a pat on the back for doing their duty. Times and people have changed a lot the last 75 or so yrs.!
Thanks for your and others service, I'm glad I came along in peace time, I probably also would have expected a pat on the back in my time if I'd served in active war/conflict.
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10-26-2020, 06:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Pa
Posts: 648
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Originally Posted by GaHonky
My late dad and all his generation I knew that also served in WWII did their duty and came home and never or hardly ever spoke about it, and certainly not to get a pat on the back for doing their duty. Times and people have changed a lot the last 75 or so yrs.!
Thanks for your and others service, I'm glad I came along in peace time, I probably also would have expected a pat on the back in my time if I'd served in active war/conflict.
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I never meant for this to become a post about military service and apologize if it seemed that way. It was more about how upset he was with people driving motor homes.
Tom
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10-26-2020, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: MN
Posts: 2,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GaHonky
My late dad and all his generation I knew that also served in WWII did their duty and came home and never or hardly ever spoke about it, and certainly not to get a pat on the back for doing their duty. Times and people have changed a lot the last 75 or so yrs.!
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That's certainly not how I read the OP's post. His service was precisely germane to his response to the young man's comments. Plus, Vietnam vets rarely got the enthusiastic welcome-home that most every other conflict vet got, and are due for some extra thanks now.
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10-26-2020, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Fulltime - Plan to retire in Crystal River, FL
Posts: 389
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Originally Posted by MoCoTom
..... When he was done I told him I had spent 19 months sleeping on the ground in 1968-69 and that was enough for my lifetime. He apparently didn't understand my reference and looked puzzled as he walked away. I now remember why I usually don't talk to people these days, seems everyone is angry about something.
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Tom - love the story!
BTW - I am retired Navy, and the first time I ready your account, I did not figure out the reference to 19 months sleeping on the ground until I saw your signature line. So, I can understand how someone with no military background wasn't quick enough early in the morning to catch your meaning.
Thanks again for your service!
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10-27-2020, 06:24 AM
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#95
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Las Vegas NV.
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Anyone who served in our military deserves thanks in my opinion. I did not serve and have the greatest respect for those who did. I enjoyed learning about my father in laws time in Korea. I'm glad he was able to tell his story. I'm not trying to make this political. Just respect those who served. Thank you
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10-27-2020, 06:36 AM
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#96
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,724
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Originally Posted by pete5016
Tom - love the story!
BTW - I am retired Navy, and the first time I ready your account, I did not figure out the reference to 19 months sleeping on the ground until I saw your signature line. So, I can understand how someone with no military background wasn't quick enough early in the morning to catch your meaning.
Thanks again for your service!
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Just something to think about.......I immediately got the reference of sleeping on the ground for 19 months. What he left off was in the heat, rain, & cold, trying to relieve yourself and not get shot.....just the simple things in life !! LOL
Perhaps the message is more recognized by some of us in our late 60s/early 70s in age......Military & The Draft were just something a young man had to take into account back then.
I also understand the OP didn't want to make this a military thread.....sorry...
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10-29-2020, 06:20 PM
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#97
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Caldwell Idaho
Posts: 147
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This guy doesn't have a clue, about enjoying a RV camp ground. Some just have a attitude and are mad at everything. Just ignore him and the next guy will brighten your day.
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2004 Allegro 32DA
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11-01-2020, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 76
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoCoTom
I never meant for this to become a post about military service and apologize if it seemed that way. It was more about how upset he was with people driving motor homes.
Tom
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Of course you didn't, and we understand that. You were making a point of forced tent camping and not wanting to do that again. You have to remember that many of us are still embarrassed about the way our country treated you coming home, and never want to avoid showing our gratitude. We awaken peacefully each morning to a free nation, because souls like you kicked ass for our country. Thank you for the freedoms we have.
I encounter people like this frequently on the hiking trails. They are in the deep minority, but they are there. Just know this, his hatred is his own Purgatory and I'm sure it burns him up constantly. I pity him and those like him, that can never see the joy in life because they are entitled to something they will never have.
Keep the faith, and don't let that angry soul steal your joy in connecting with others. You are in the majority.
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