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DonTX/KS (66.82.9.43)
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Hey guys, posted in the wrong place, under EBay listings as On Site Inspections, is an attempt to get a list of bus guys together, have a map with contacts on it, use our resources better. We only have two votes for Ian to do it, he responds best when under pressure from us, kind of a "squeaky wheel gets the grease" type thing. Help out, I am not squeaking very loud right now. |
TWO DOGS (66.90.216.23)
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GOOD OL' Ian.....only he, could get this done correctly... |
ChuckMC9 (Chucks) (69.3.74.216)
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OK, OK!
In an earlier thread, Don wrote:
Those that don't want to vote must be one of the following:
1. Don't even have a bus and know nothing about them, afraid someone will stop by and embarass them.
Passed this test a month ago!
2. Too selfish to share their knowledge or even a pair of pliers with another bus guy.
Ain't got much knowledge, but willing to share
3. Paranoid that someone will steal all their bus stuff.
Ain't got nuthin to steal
4. Have been bragging up their total junk yard bus so long, that they just cannot allow someone to stop and see it.
Ain't got nuthin to brag about YET!
If someone who has not voted can give another reason, it is your turn, we are waiting.
Um, here's my vote, but can't remember what it's for ;)
Heck, even I can be the coordinator of this one, I can keep track of three guys without the computer even.
You're a talented fellow
--Chuck - on Richard's advice, am self-proclaiming to be 'Post Newbie'. And willing to be eyes & ears for any bus-related shenanigans in Dallas, TX |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (65.73.229.212)
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This list thingmy was done on another Group a year or so, or
was it in conjunction with this Board, CRS is hell. Anyway,
someone was doing it.
FMCA has a list of all its members who are willing to assist
in various ways and those that offer overnight stops to
members.
Surely all we need to have our own BNO list is to keep our
Profiles up to date and have them cataloged in a State by
State list with additions of what assistance and facilities
we each can offer.
Not sure if the "travelling" locator would work that well,
too much work and it would rely on each mobile member having
internet connection everyday to update.
Those who full-time could amend their own Profiles as they move around the Country.
Peter. |
DonTX/KS (206.214.65.78)
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Be prepared for heaping piles of abuse, we seem to do that without even trying sometimes. Just goes with the territory I guess. |
Larry (208.18.102.173)
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Last year, my wife Charlene, asked how old are we and had kept that updated for a while. Then someone else asked where are we and I think I@n then compiled that into a list, so it is somewhat existing, herein. |
H3-JIm (68.105.98.247)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 5:16 pm: | |
I would vote to have Ian do it, may not be that onerous, but sure would be helpful.
The Coach Builders Bulletin by George and Sue Meyers has such a list, but it is only a page or two long, kind of limited to their subscribers.
You list your name and if you are availabel to just talk to bus people in your area or passing through, if you can offer help of any kind to bus people passing through, and if you can offer a place for a night or two's parking, with or without utils for people passing through.
Seems like a great idea. |
Bob Baldwin (Bob4106) (66.56.100.54)
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It would be nice to know you got a bus buddy list that can lend a helping hand in need where ever you might be. I hate to see anyone on the side of the road plus how dangerous it can be on the side of the road. Count me in I have no hook ups yet but could park a 40 foot for the night and offer a helping hand .
Bob PD4106-273 |
Tony (64.215.196.161)
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I am like Bob I would hate to have anyone cought out In the cold when I know that they could park at my place overnight, I can also park a 40 footer. for a night, I am gone a lot of the time but like motel 6, I will leave a light on for you.If i know you are comeing.
Tony |
doughtebonifiedbusnut (24.62.99.43)
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If ever you are in the northeast, well not that far north, hopkinton ma I have room for five busses and am pretty handy with tools. If im here, your welcome. |
bruceknee (12.76.102.66)
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Same goes for me, I have room for a bus or 2, no hookups but I'm only about 15 min. from the ocean in Delaware |
Tom Caffrey (Pvcces) (65.74.64.127)
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We're in Ketchikan, AK, and can find room to park a bus or two. In a pinch, we can even deal with some utilities. And lend a hand if something needs doing.
Besides, we like the company. If anyone wanted to come to town, we could probably help.
So, count us in!
Tom Caffrey PD4106-2576
Suncatcher |
john marbury (Jmarbury) (65.100.118.22)
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I've mentioned this many times. Have room for six or seven buses, power for 1 or 2 and a restaurant (optional)if you don't want to cook.
John Marbury
The Ranch Kitchen
3001 W. Hiway 66
Gallup NM. |
Peter Aduskevich (Slowslowpete) (67.75.112.24)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 3:33 am: | |
I would like to see a network of bus guys . It would be a comfort to know were ever you are in the US or Canada you would have some one you can call. Or a place you could have your bus towed to work on . I would like to be part of it . I can park a few buses. |
Craig S (65.202.123.254)
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Hi All,
Here's a link to last years list. Feel free to copy and paste it into something more robust...
http://www.nortonspond.com/buspics/busnuts.html
Craig S. |
DonTX/KS (66.82.9.48)
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Now if we could just get that on some sort of US Map like that neat one Scott uses, it would REALLY be useful. Would need some sort of address or phone number or email address to find them too, and some idea of what you would find in the area of parking or mechanical help or what. |
Jack Conrad (Jackconrad) (204.193.117.66)
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Our name and address are already on FMCA and Coach Builders Bulletin lists. We will gladly add it this list. We have five 30 amp hook-ups, a shop full of tools to repair just about anything, and can do inspections (with prior notice) in south Florida. We always enjoy having "busnuts" stop by for a visit (a few have even stayed several months). Jack & Paula Conrad, Arcadia, Florida. |
H3Jim (68.105.98.247)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 10:45 am: | |
Craig, thats a great list, but would be even better if it had:
contact numbers
coversation only
help resources available?
overnight parking
After I get far enough along to sell my 5th wheel, I will have room to park one extra bus for a night or two. San Diego area
JIm Stewart
Lakeside, Ca.
619-749-6127 |
Gary McFarland (Gearheadgary) (209.128.99.4)
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I have a parking lot for about 200 busses--
Gary |
BrianMCI96A3 (65.40.154.50)
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Stop bragging Gary...and here I was feeling lucky to have room enough to park ONE! (grin)
Brian |
DonTX/KS (66.82.9.29)
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Well I can only handle four, but all on concrete, pull thru, no need to unhook the toad, 50amp service, close enough to the interstate you can hear the roar. |
Jim Wilke (12.46.52.74)
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That "close to the Interstate" part is a real turn on! Only thing better would be to be in the middle of the truck park at Flying J!
Jim-Bob |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (65.73.229.236)
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I can get a dozen or so packed in the driveway, once in, last in gets first out. No facilities though. Dry camping only.
Room for a few to stayover without getting hemmed in though. 8 miles from I-40, no traffic roar, quiet generators only.
Mechanic friend lives nearby. My back doesn't allow me to play much these days.
Peter. |
NEO/Russ (66.83.53.142)
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I've about 30 acres, 3/4 clear. Now that would hold a lot of busses, but when it rains here in TN it'll take a BIG wrecker to tow them out of the sticky clay (been there done that with a bulldozer I burried). Did have two busses for a drum and bugle parked her for quite awhile this year so it's no big deal.
About 10 mi. off I-24 Eastbound, near Murfreesboro, which is about 35 miles S.E. of Nashville.
I've power in my shop that could be plugged into, tools and such. But this is a dry camping spot for septic. And be warned, we speak Neoplan and Series 60 here, not 4XXX GM words and the only Eagles around fly overhead on rare occasions.
Russ Barnes
Christiana, TN
615-849-8225 |
J.C. Barnett (Eagle) (12.220.190.142)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 4:12 pm: | |
What we need to get Ian to do is add this under the tree view and set it up by states and let the people add their information and then be able to edit it down the road as things changes. |
TWO DOGS (66.90.213.4)
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yeah....good ol' Ian......they say he can see into the future.... |
J.C. Barnett (Eagle) (12.220.190.142)
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Ian must be helping Santa because I haven't seen him respond to any of this. |
Ian Giffin (Admin) (64.228.55.157)
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It's all happening in the background, my children... have patience... |@n is thinking... |
DonTX/KS (66.82.9.39)
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Wow! We got the big guy's attention. Lets all jump on him now! |
Robert Wood (Bobwoodsocal) (4.63.41.14)
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Way to go Ian, you da man! all the best, Bob |
TWO DOGS (66.90.214.63)
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ATTA BOY IAN !! |
J.C. Barnett (Eagle) (12.220.190.142)
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I just knew he was lurking in the background and needed a little push.
Thanks Ian. |
BrianMCI96A3 (65.40.154.50)
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Hearing from Ian is sort of like hearing from Zeus atop Olympus, it isn't often he is moved to speak.
When he does, you sure hear the message when he does!
Divine intervention sure is great...Thanks Ian
Brian |
Mark Murray (Mark4104) (67.38.162.238)
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Add us to the list.
Unfortunately we don't have room to park our own coach at home. I would be happy to assist any one that needs help.
I am already on the FMCA list.
Mark Murray, Madison WI
(608) 236-9195 |
TWO DOGS (66.90.216.23)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2003 - 7:11 am: | |
ahhh yes...coming down the mountain,with stone tablets, with info for all...they say he's a man with 'vision' |
DonTX/KS (66.82.9.30)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2003 - 12:22 pm: | |
OK, I think that is about enough buttering him up, he might think he is so good he don't even NEED to help us out. |
TWO DOGS (66.90.214.145)
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wheeew...good thing...these long posts...think the wheel bearings went out on the p.c. |
Brad Barnes (216.46.130.227)
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I'm a newby here but if anybody is in Canada (Ontario) I can park up to 5 buses. Also have very good diesel mechanic available. This is dry camping. Also about 10 miles away there is a small park with dry camping and a dump station for $2.00 a night. We are in Grand Bend On. which is only 50 miles from Port Huron MI. Anyone interested we hold a Bus rally towards the the end of August every year. E-mail if interested. |
ChuckMC9 (Chucks) (69.3.74.239)
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please disregard |