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[vagabond6542]

Yo,
I have been reading a lot of threads lately, and come to this conclusion;
1)There are people who think that displaying animosities and barbs are clear winners.
2)There are people who think that the quiet ones are insignificant thin skinned losers.

I think I know why Terry left the forum earlier. He was too intelligent for most of the "Family" of our group and was easily offended.  Not necessarily thinned skinned, but could see the situation from "out of the box" thinking. I don't handle a candle to the level of his education, but I can see what he see that goes with this forum.

We all go to the Gatherings to welcome each other as "friends", but how true is that really.
I've seen more barbaric behavior in this forum than I may have seen in my entire life. And I didn't have a easy life. Long story. But yet, we have to accept one another because we ride a Harley or the other "H".
So to start this "stirring of the pot", I have a very important question.

Do we have to go back in our evolution and behave as our cave dwelling fore fathers, to be accepted by one another?

[RedDevil]

Yo,
I have been reading a lot of threads lately, and come to this conclusion;
1)There are people who think that displaying animosities and barbs are clear winners.
2)There are people who think that the quiet ones are insignificant thin skinned losers.

I think I know why Terry left the forum earlier. He was too intelligent for most of the "Family" of our group and was easily offended.  Not necessarily thinned skinned, but could see the situation from "out of the box" thinking. I don't handle a candle to the level of his education, but I can see what he see that goes with this forum.

We all go to the Gatherings to welcome each other as "friends", but how true is that really.
I've seen more barbaric behavior in this forum than I may have seen in my entire life. And I didn't have a easy life. Long story. But yet, we have to accept one another because we ride a Harley or the other "H".
So to start this "stirring of the pot", I have a very important question.

Do we have to go back in our evolution and behave as our cave dwelling fore fathers, to be accepted by one another?

Vags,
unfortunately, the only thing I can say to you starting this thread is:  

[vagabond6542]

Vags,
unfortunately, the only thing I can say to you starting this thread is:  

Red,
Sometimes the has to be revived.  Thanks for the response.  You are no doubt above average.

Vags

Any one else wish to comment? Looks to be another division here. Which is average or above average?  Where is Outspoken or Quiet fall in?

[DCFIREMANN]

George I think it is the nature of the beast!!!!!

We all have our good and bad days. Unfortunately it is easy to have a bad day in front of the key board!!!!!

be Safe

THE DAWG

[vagabond6542]

George I think it is the nature of the beast!!!!!

We all have our good and bad days. Unfortunately it is easy to have a bad day in front of the key board!!!!!

be Safe

THE DAWG

DC,

You would have to add another parameter to the mix, good or bad. But your response was appreciated. Another above average.

George
So now is it good or bad to be Outspoken or Quiet that would put an individual in the average or above average? And I am not referring to Thick skin.

Too bad I don't know the poll setup.

[Hoist!]

  Wut?

Hoist!

[Capo]

DC,

You would have to add another parameter to the mix, good or bad. But your response was appreciated. Another above average.

George
So now is it good or bad to be Outspoken or Quiet that would put an individual in the average or above average? And I am not referring to Thick skin.

Too bad I don't know the poll setup.

Another possiblity may be the free choice to ignore the words knowing from whence they came.

[Keats]

Forget it, Donny, you're out of your element!

You are out of your element
Donny

[HUBBARD]

Yo,
I have been reading a lot of threads lately, and come to this conclusion;
1)There are people who think that displaying animosities and barbs are clear winners.
2)There are people who think that the quiet ones are insignificant thin skinned losers.

I think I know why Terry left the forum earlier. He was too intelligent for most of the "Family" of our group and was easily offended.  Not necessarily thinned skinned, but could see the situation from "out of the box" thinking. I don't handle a candle to the level of his education, but I can see what he see that goes with this forum.

We all go to the Gatherings to welcome each other as "friends", but how true is that really.
I've seen more barbaric behavior in this forum than I may have seen in my entire life. And I didn't have a easy life. Long story. But yet, we have to accept one another because we ride a Harley or the other "H".
So to start this "stirring of the pot", I have a very important question.

Do we have to go back in our evolution and behave as our cave dwelling fore fathers, to be accepted by one another?

I beg to differ, sir.  I, for one, question your statement of intelligence being based on education.  Education does not make one smart.  I'm just an Ol' Country Boy with NO education, but I'll match witts with anyone here, on any subject.  If by some fluke I was to get jammed up, I would call on 2Lane, or BLM777, for information.  As for your comment of having seen more "barbaric behavior" on this Site than you have seen in your entire life reflects a life sheltered from reality, such as Bar-Room Brawls, Union busting, and Hell-Raising in general, which would be a life akin to a life lived by Ray Charles, in my view.  I don't envy you, nor do I miss TC.  His loss, as far as I'm concerned.  I've enjoyed my time here on this GREAT SITE, in every way, and will continue to do so as long as I live and breathe.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD

[Keats]

Vags,
unfortunately, the only thing I can say to you starting this thread is:  

there is an understatement......................

medication....once prescribed the regiment should be followed

[hard10]

I'm still trying to figure out what happened to TC.

HUBBARD, you've always had my respect.

[sadunbar]

I beg to differ, sir.  I, for one, question your statement of intelligence being based on education.  Education does not make one smart.  I'm just an Ol' Country Boy with NO education, but I'll match witts with anyone here, on any subject.  If by some fluke I was to get jammed up, I would call on 2Lane, or BLM777, for information.  As for your comment of having seen more "barbaric behavior" on this Site than you have seen in your entire life reflects a life sheltered from reality, such as Bar-Room Brawls, Union busting, and Hell-Raising in general, which would be a life akin to a life lived by Ray Charles, in my view.  I don't envy you, nor do I miss TC.  His loss, as far as I'm concerned.  I've enjoyed my time here on this GREAT SITE, in every way, and will continue to do so as long as I live and breathe.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD

Thank you HUBBARD - from an uneducated quiet sort who doesn't feel the need to debate with these folks - I too would defer to TwoLane for extreme knowledge when required.

[Hoist!]

I'm still trying to figure out what happened to TC.

HUBBARD, you've always had my respect.

HeHe!!! He's back!

Hoist!

[hard10]

HeHe!!! He's back!

Hoist!

Hey, I've only been gone a week.   

[Hoist!]

Hey, I've only been gone a week.   

HeHe!!! Not you! TC's back! He was gone, now he's back, and that's that!

Hoist!

[SBB]

Vags,
unfortunately, the only thing I can say to you starting this thread is:  

Charlie

I agree completely!


George

If intelligence is how you judge a mans value then you have really missed the boat.
To be blunt I don't give a chit as to your level of intelligence because when I see and talk with you, I see and talk with the good man that George is.
I see the George that I look forward to riding with again.

On the Terry subject,
As far as Terry goes I also see a very intelligent man that knew how to dish it out but was or is to smart to understand that if you dish it out you better learn how to take it.
Like Hubbard said, for whatever reason Terry took his ball and went home. That was Terry's choice not mine.
What Terry never saw was how he offended me and many others with his constant political attacks on anyone or anything that didn't see things as he did. This is a motorcycle forum that Naitram has allowed us to venture in to other areas of interest including politics. I'm sure as chit am not here to discuss politics but after over and over of listening and reading, I do get tired of people that I respect being called scumbags and garbage. I think anyone would after a while. 
For the record I absolutely enjoyed riding with Terry and Suzanne. I enjoyed the time we spent with them at the GTG's. I have enjoyed his info on the work he did on his bike.

 
Naitram has created a great place but more than that he has also allowed all of us to be who we are.
This place is a lot like church.
Church CVOharley.com is a place where 10% of the members have probably 90% of the post.
This is also like church where as we all grow and get to know each other,  we start to know more about each other than we really want to or need to.
I have been fortunate to have made a lot friends here George and expect after Maggie Valley to have many more.
I'm not sure where your going with all the cave men BS and what your point is there but I do look forward to seeing and riding with you soon.
But don't ask me to talk about politics because I may not like your views and or you may not like mine and what the HELL has that got to do with riding a curvy road in the North Georgia and Carolina mountains anyway?


So George, I do think your beating a dead horse here, so lets meet somewhere and do some riding and let someone else with no life figure out the politics!

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Well I see there have been ten post since I started typing my post.
Should be an interesting read!

 

[vagabond6542]

I beg to differ, sir.  I, for one, question your statement of intelligence being based on education.  Education does not make one smart.  I'm just an Ol' Country Boy with NO education, but I'll match witts with anyone here, on any subject.  If by some fluke I was to get jammed up, I would call on 2Lane, or BLM777, for information.  As for your comment of having seen more "barbaric behavior" on this Site than you have seen in your entire life reflects a life sheltered from reality, such as Bar-Room Brawls, Union busting, and Hell-Raising in general, which would be a life akin to a life lived by Ray Charles, in my view.  I don't envy you, nor do I miss TC.  His loss, as far as I'm concerned.  I've enjoyed my time here on this GREAT SITE, in every way, and will continue to do so as long as I live and breathe.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD

Now there is barbaric. Sorry Hubbard you are average. Now good or bad, you display bad.  You have a thick skin.
When you want to compare lives lived, PM me. I think I can make your head swim. Like I said long story. Not a good one.

Sorry__George

[vagabond6542]

Another possibility may be the free choice to ignore the words knowing from whence they came.

There is a another possibility, make like an ostrich with its head in the sand, what is not seen is reality.
Capo, I can apprciated your good comment. I'd say you were above average.

[miker]

What about us braying jack asses?? You have hurt my feeling....I think...

Some are easy to get thier panties in a wad, some are self appointed experts, some really really think that
thier opionion matters too...Those are the funniest ones... to me anyway, I'm just saying, not for nuthin.

[vagabond6542]

What about us braying jack asses?? You have hurt my feeling....I think...

Some are easy to get thier panties in a wad, some are self appointed experts, some really really think that
thier opionion matters too...Those are the funniest ones... to me anyway, I'm just saying, not for nuthin.

Miker,
Having gotten to know you at the last CHL GTG, braying jack asses...NOT.  So don't feel hurt.
I'd say good, above average,and definitely outspoken. 

[SilverDawg]

There is a another possibility, make like an ostrich with its head in the sand, what is not seen is reality.
Capo, I can apprciated your good comment. I'd say you were above average.

Not sure what this thread is all about.  Why are you rating folks  Average..Above Average??  I guess I just do not take this stuff as seriously as I should.  I am too concerned with raising two kids and trying to create a strong family bond in my house.

I guess that makes me below average  BTW, you may want to read your posts before you submit them to check for grammatical errors.

Let's get back to some threads on bikes and babes, and other barbaric topics that I can relate to!

[pado]

Has anyone got a watch for AJ ??

Let's eat some boiled peanuts.

[comfortablynumb]

 I have enjoyed every minute of reading youse guys except for this.If we went brain dead and came to 6 months from now and walked back into this thread and saw some of the things that have been said, I think alot of people would be cringing and sorry for what may have been lost because of a few words. I don't know anyone here except through this site, but I can already sense regret and sadness.You can feel it in the posts.This is a great,feel-good site with great people. the only thing I will say is that I don't think ANYONE is that far above anyone else especially to the point of judging them and name calling.In the old days we could have a good knock down and then share beers and try to laugh about it. I'm buying-(probably a bad idea)There's enough crap in this world without trying to wipe it at the expense of each other.


Doug

[miker]

I like boiled pnuts, spicey ones....

[vagabond6542]

I have enjoyed every minute of reading youse guys except for this.If we went brain dead and came to 6 months from now and walked back into this thread and saw some of the things that have been said, I think alot of people would be cringing and sorry for what may have been lost because of a few words. I don't know anyone here except through this site, but I can already sense regret and sadness.You can feel it in the posts.This is a great,feel-good site with great people. the only thing I will say is that I don't think ANYONE is that far above anyone else especially to the point of judging them and name calling.In the old days we could have a good knock down and then share beers and try to laugh about it. I'm buying-(probably a bad idea)There's enough crap in this world without trying to wipe it at the expense of each other.


Doug

comfortablynumb you can think "out of the box".  Thank you.

[vagabond6542]

Not sure what this thread is all about.  Why are you rating folks  Average..Above Average??  I guess I just do not take this stuff as seriously as I should.  I am too concerned with raising two kids and trying to create a strong family bond in my house.

I guess that makes me below average  BTW, you may want to read your posts before you submit them to check for grammatical errors.

Let's get back to some threads on bikes and babes, and other barbaric topics that I can relate to!

I would have to blame the "Smell Checker" for the errors.

[Ghost Rider]

This is a motorcycle forum that Naitram has allowed us to venture in to other areas of interest including politics. I'm sure as chit am not here to discuss politics but after over and over of listening and reading, I do get tired of people that I respect being called scumbags and garbage. I think anyone would after a while. 

Yes it is a motorcycle forum.  Thank you for reminding us.

Back in the spring I was getting to the point where I would not come to this site because I was tired of everyone trashing the 110 bikes/engines.  Now we seem to spend a majority of the time trashing each other.  All things being equal, I wish everyone would go back to trashing bikes.  

[pado]

Anyone got a watch for AJ ?

[vagabond6542]

Charlie

I agree completely!


George

If intelligence is how you judge a mans value then you have really missed the boat.
To be blunt I don't give a chit as to your level of intelligence because when I see and talk with you, I see and talk with the good man that George is.
I see the George that I look forward to riding with again.

On the Terry subject,
As far as Terry goes I also see a very intelligent man that knew how to dish it out but was or is to smart to understand that if you dish it out you better learn how to take it.
Like Hubbard said, for whatever reason Terry took his ball and went home. That was Terry's choice not mine.
What Terry never saw was how he offended me and many others with his constant political attacks on anyone or anything that didn't see things as he did. This is a motorcycle forum that Naitram has allowed us to venture in to other areas of interest including politics. I'm sure as chit am not here to discuss politics but after over and over of listening and reading, I do get tired of people that I respect being called scumbags and garbage. I think anyone would after a while. 
For the record I absolutely enjoyed riding with Terry and Suzanne. I enjoyed the time we spent with them at the GTG's. I have enjoyed his info on the work he did on his bike.

 
Naitram has created a great place but more than that he has also allowed all of us to be who we are.
This place is a lot like church.
Church CVOharley.com is a place where 10% of the members have probably 90% of the post.
This is also like church where as we all grow and get to know each other,  we start to know more about each other than we really want to or need to.
I have been fortunate to have made a lot friends here George and expect after Maggie Valley to have many more.
I'm not sure where your going with all the cave men BS and what your point is there but I do look forward to seeing and riding with you soon.
But don't ask me to talk about politics because I may not like your views and or you may not like mine and what the HELL has that got to do with riding a curvy road in the North Georgia and Carolina mountains anyway?


So George, I do think your beating a dead horse here, so lets meet somewhere and do some riding and let someone else with no life figure out the politics!

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Well I see there have been ten post since I started typing my post.
Should be an interesting read!

 

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Darn Chip, you make things hard to answer!
I guess the best way is to define Average and Above Average.
Average, the best way to explain it is to look around your surroundings. Are you in step or out of step to them. I'm not including weird in this explanation. Are you modeling your life to the average perception of what is expected of you?  Intelligence is only a small factor in the equation, there are a lot of other factors involved.

Above Average, take the above explanation and place it in a box. That explanation would be the parameters of the box.   To be Above Average is someone who can see beyond the "box".  Again I reiterate, intelligence is a small factor.

In personality make up, Like will attract like personalities.  But we are all different. The acceptance factor modifies the rough edges between personalities, thereby everyone gets along.

PS....I would ride with you any day also.  

[vagabond6542]

Yes it is a motorcycle forum.  Thank you for reminding us.

Back in the spring I was getting to the point where I would not come to this site because I was tired of everyone trashing the 110 bikes/engines.  Now we seem to spend a majority of the time trashing each other.  All things being equal, I wish everyone would go back to trashing bikes.  

Good perception, Ghost Rider.

[pado]

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Darn Chip, you make things hard to answer!
I guess the best way is to define Average and Above Average.
Average, the best way to explain it is to look around your surroundings. Are you in step or out of step to them. I'm not including weird in this explanation. Are you modeling your life to the average perception of what is expected of you?  Intelligence is only a small factor in the equation, there are a lot of other factors involved.

Above Average, take the above explanation and place it in a box. That explanation would be the parameters of the box.   To be Above Average is someone who can see beyond the "box".  Again I reiterate, intelligence is a small factor.

In personality make up, Like will attract like personalities.  But we are all different. The acceptance factor modifies the rough edges between personalities, thereby everyone gets along.

PS....I would ride with you any day also.  

How did you get so smart.  That was good !!!

[miker]

I heard somewhere that apathy can cure lots of things but I don't really care anyway.

[vagabond6542]

How did you get so smart.  That was good !!!

Lived in the "School of Hard knocks" too long. 66 years...to date.
But I liked your "twist" of logic.

[vagabond6542]

I heard somewhere that apathy can cure lots of things but I don't really care anyway.

 

[SBB]

Now there is barbaric. Sorry Hubbard you are average. Now good or bad, you display bad.  You have a thick skin.
When you want to compare lives lived, PM me. I think I can make your head swim. Like I said long story. Not a good one.

Sorry__George

Now George.

You don't even know the man and your judging him.
What or who gave you that right?
I know the man and as rough as his edges appear to be at times I don't know of a finer man that I have had the privilege to meet from this website. You are wrong! I have been to the edge with Carl Lee Hubbard and we both survived. But since this is your thread and I have yet to figure out what your really trying to accomplish I will not waste my time reading your opinion of who is right or who is wrong. Because when it's done and over it's still just your opinion.

I think we all could spend our time more productively discussing motorcycles and AJ getting a new watch!
Who thinks AJ needs a Screaming Eagle watch?  (thanks Pado)
One that doesn't leak!

 

[DCFIREMANN]

Now George.

You don't even know the man and your judging him.
What or who gave you that right?
I know the man and as rough as his edges appear to be at times I don't know of a finer man that I have had the privilege to meet from this website. You are wrong! I have been to the edge with Carl Lee Hubbard and we both survived. But since this is your thread and I have yet to figure out what your really trying to accomplish I will not waste my time reading your opinion of who is right or who is wrong. Because when it's done and over it's still just your opinion.

I think we all could spend our time more productively discussing motorcycles and AJ getting a new watch!
Who thinks AJ needs a Screaming Eagle watch?   (thanks Pado)
One that doesn't leak!

 

Hell I do. As a matter of fact you may look kinda spiffy with one of your own!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWGi

[SBB]

Hell I do. As a matter of fact you may look kinda spiffy with one of your own!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWGi

DAWGi  (is that like doggy?)

AJ is the man, if anyone gets one he has to get the first!

Being # 2 is not a bad place to be as long as da man has his!


 

[RedFXR2]

Yo,
I have been reading a lot of threads lately, and come to this conclusion;
1)There are people who think that displaying animosities and barbs are clear winners.  True.
2)There are people who think that the quiet ones are insignificant thin skinned losers.  True

The two parties in the US have done their jobs well.  At least as evidenced on this board.  Good thing there is no volume control on our ballots.

A difference in opinion or life history make one either a heroic patriot or un-american.
Or an enlightened progressive or an ignorant redneck.

Must be one or the other.  No room for seeing both sides, even if one favors you.  That makes one a wet noodle flip flopper.  Certainly no room for considering a public policy that recognizes both sides of an issue.

No room for objectivity, either.  I found that out first hand right here.

IMO, They're both (parties) making fools out of the electorate.  Unbelievable spin all the way to downright lies, and folks drink it in.  They will each do/say anything to gain/keep power. Obama and McCain are each only hubcaps on the two cars.   Their personalities are being used as marketing tools.  Nobody's got time to do any of their own research, but they have all kinds of time to blast each other on internet posting boards, based on party propaganda..

IMO, People need to be thinking about the positives/negatives of the party platforms as they impact them, not what the candidates say or look like.  The parties created the candidates.  The candidates work for the parties.

Our parties are themselves "special interest groups".  They are each made up of many smaller "special Interest groups".  This is very different from having the interests of most of the nation at heart.

And, I have to say (with sarcasm) all internet e-mails and websites are absolutely true, valid and worth repeating.   Can't possibly be created for political reasons.

I'll say this about intelligence.  Until we as voters wise up and see through/beyond the two parties, we'll continue to get only what they choose to feed us.  We can either keep throwing rocks at each other, or demand better in the types of people who we allow to make our most important decisions for us.

A "politician" in the workplace refers to someone who got where they are not because of knowledge, skill or ability, but because of who they know, or maybe are related to.  It's a derogatory term.  Yet, these are the same personalities who we encourage to enter public service.  The whole system is really amazing to me.

We should all be insulted, but for much greater reasons. 

[pado]

The two parties in the US have done their jobs well.  At least as evidenced on this board.  Good thing there is no volume control on our ballots.

A difference in opinion or life history make one either a heroic patriot or un-american.
Or an enlightened progressive or an ignorant redneck.

Must be one or the other.  No room for seeing both sides, even if one favors you.  That makes one a wet noodle flip flopper.  Certainly no room for considering a public policy that recognizes both sides of an issue.

No room for objectivity, either.  I found that out first hand right here.

IMO, They're both (parties) making fools out of the electorate.  Unbelievable spin all the way to downright lies, and folks drink it in.  They will each do/say anything to gain/keep power. Obama and McCain are each only hubcaps on the two cars.   Their personalities are being used as marketing tools.  Nobody's got time to do any of their own research, but they have all kinds of time to blast each other on internet posting boards, based on party propaganda..

IMO, People need to be thinking about the positives/negatives of the party platforms as they impact them, not what the candidates say or look like.  The parties created the candidates.  The candidates work for the parties.

Our parties are themselves "special interest groups".  They are each made up of many smaller "special Interest groups".  This is very different from having the interests of most of the nation at heart.

And, I have to say (with sarcasm) all internet e-mails and websites are absolutely true, valid and worth repeating.   Can't possibly be created for political reasons.

I'll say this about intelligence.  Until we as voters wise up and see through/beyond the two parties, we'll continue to get only what they choose to feed us.  We can either keep throwing rocks at each other, or demand better in the types of people who we allow to make our most important decisions for us.

A "politician" in the workplace refers to someone who got where they are not because of knowledge, skill or ability, but because of who they know, or maybe are related to.  It's a derogatory term.  Yet, these are the same personalities who we encourage to enter public service.  The whole system is really amazing to me.

We should all be insulted, but for much greater reasons. 

DAMN !!  Well said.

[miker]

ditto...

[hard10]

So, do I get the watch with the HD logo or do I wait and try to find one with a Screamin Eagle on it?

[pado]

We'll put a wristband on one of the coins that we're gonna get and let you wear that.

[pado]

It'll have no hands or numbers so you'll never be late.

[miker]

So, do I get the watch with the HD logo or do I wait and try to find one with a Screamin Eagle on it?

[Gecko]

Well, I view intelligence as being able to listen to other people's viewpoints without losing either your own, or your temper.  That being the touchstone, the full spectrum is represented here as in most places.   As for getting into debates on things, often there isn't a point.  If someone starts ragging on a sensitive subject in any venue not just here and I don't reply to them it's not that I necessarily agree with them, or that I am too weak to debate them on it.  It comes down to this.  Is anything I am likely to say going to change your mind on this?  I know that nothing you say will change mine, so why even start to waste each other's time? 

[Twolanerider]

.

[RedFXR2]

.

Good one, Don.

[pado]

Boiled peanuts anyone ??

[miker]

No I want cheesy poofs!

[Twolanerider]

Good one, Don.

Yeah.... sometimes the best thing to say is... well.... not-so-much.

[BLM777]

Sorry....no Cheesy Poof's, but I've got a sock just about ripe enough.....

[Keats]

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Darn Chip, you make things hard to answer!
I guess the best way is to define Average and Above Average.
Average, the best way to explain it is to look around your surroundings. Are you in step or out of step to them. I'm not including weird in this explanation. Are you modeling your life to the average perception of what is expected of you?  Intelligence is only a small factor in the equation, there are a lot of other factors involved.

Above Average, take the above explanation and place it in a box. That explanation would be the parameters of the box.   To be Above Average is someone who can see beyond the "box".  Again I reiterate, intelligence is a small factor.

In personality make up, Like will attract like personalities.  But we are all different. The acceptance factor modifies the rough edges between personalities, thereby everyone gets along.

PS....I would ride with you any day also.  

After reading that, I have come to the conclusion I must be an idiot................I cannot for the life of me understand a word you were saying or trying to say

look at your surroundings are you in step or out step   WTF does that mean?   ...place it in a box and you are above average if you see beyond the box?

How about this... you consider someone above average if they think outside the box........   what the you fail to mention is that everyone's box is not the same size....................

My box is so small that I cannot help but think outside the box......where does that put me?

Iski needs to join the thread......he would enjoy this ludicrous exercise in nonsense

[miker]

After reading that, I have come to the conclusion I must be an idiot................I cannot for the life of me understand a word you were saying or trying to say

This is why apathy is crucial...

[LRebel]

Well, I view intelligence as being able to listen to other people's viewpoints without losing either your own, or your temper.  That being the touchstone, the full spectrum is represented here as in most places.   As for getting into debates on things, often there isn't a point.  If someone starts ragging on a sensitive subject in any venue not just here and I don't reply to them it's not that I necessarily agree with them, or that I am too weak to debate them on it.  It comes down to this.  Is anything I am likely to say going to change your mind on this?  I know that nothing you say will change mine, so why even start to waste each other's time? 

Very Well Said

although, does not necessarily mean that I will abstain from posting in political threads - I'm trying though

[BLM777]

After reading that, I have come to the conclusion I must be an idiot................I cannot for the life of me understand a word you were saying or trying to say

Very much like an Obama policy statement.  Could it be that we have a political ghost writer in our very presence?

[SBB]

Very much like an Obama policy statement.  Could it be that we have a political ghost writer in our very presence?

Brian


We have a lot of posters here (me included) but very few writers.
I think Don is the #1 writer here and the rest of us are wannabee's.

Iski needs to join the thread......he would enjoy this ludicrous exercise in nonsense

The above quote sums it all up.

I'm out of this thread, if I wanted to do something worthwhile I would prepare to wax Cybil!

I would prepare to wax Cybil!

Sounds kinda dirty don't it?

 

[miker]

Just don't get any on the floor

[Coolbreeze]

OMG! 

Doesn't anybody have a freaking JOB! 
Something that keeps them busy enough that they don't feel a need to answer crap like this in a totally unimportant thread in a non-needed forum that exists only for entertainment and and opportunity for folks to exchange....   

crap. now I'M writing in it.  Where did I put my sign......     

[SBB]

OMG! 

 Where did I put my sign......     

You mean your "I'm a dumbass sign?"
Somehow it wound up in my truck?
I will FEDX it back for a small fee!

 

[miker]

OMG! 

Doesn't anybody have a freaking JOB! 
Something that keeps them busy enough that they don't feel a need to answer crap like this in a totally unimportant thread in a non-needed forum that exists only for entertainment and and opportunity for folks to exchange....   

crap. now I'M writing in it.  Where did I put my sign......     

Don't you have any hippies to wash today?   

[Coolbreeze]

nah, they're all over at the public square for the "EUgene Celebration"  We're not allowed to wash them in public areas 'cause the wrinkly bits hang out and scare the children.     

[Hugh Janis]

I need to post here to ignore this thread in the "Show new replies to your posts" section instead of "Show unread posts since last visit"

[Hoist!]

Crap! Came home from work and surely expected this to be long dead! It wasn't! 4 pages just since 8AM!!! C'mon people smell the roses!!!

Hoist!

[110tHunDer]

Crap! Came home from work and surely expected this to be long dead! It wasn't! 4 pages just since 8AM!!! C'mon people smell the roses!!!

Hoist!

Or at least the cat crap and dog barf!

[DCFIREMANN]

DAWGi  (is that like doggy?)

AJ is the man, if anyone gets one he has to get the first!
Being # 2 is not a bad place to be as long as da man has his!


 

Hell how about a group buy after AJ gets his?? I'm in for one. That would be watch #3

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[murphy]

Everyone needs to move up to Canada... we don't worry about polotics up here!

[HogBreath]

Well, I'll tell you one thing.......ahh..never mind

[HogBreath]

Yes it is a motorcycle forum.  Thank you for reminding us.

Back in the spring I was getting to the point where I would not come to this site because I was tired of everyone trashing the 110 bikes/engines.  Now we seem to spend a majority of the time trashing each other.  All things being equal, I wish everyone would go back to trashing bikes.  

Your bike is ugly and it has the 110 engine. 

[sadunbar]

Your bike is ugly and it has the 110 engine. 

Ever accommodating, Ken...

Ask and you shall receive....   

[HogBreath]

George my friend,

I read through this entire thread. It was quite entertaining. BUT...what is it about?

[SBB]

Your bike is ugly and it has the 110 engine. 

Ken's bike is moldy and has a 1, , , , , , well it use to be moldy!

 

[iski]

Yo,
I have been reading a lot of threads lately, and come to this conclusion;
1)There are people who think that displaying animosities and barbs are clear winners.
2)There are people who think that the quiet ones are insignificant thin skinned losers.

Do we have to go back in our evolution and behave as our cave dwelling fore fathers, to be accepted by one another?

Kinda interesting stuff.  Frankly, I NEVER think on this message board, since thinking leads to trouble/problems.  As to thick or thin skinned folks - life is made up of folks who really are & those who play at being thick or thin skinned.  And if we skin them, we can figure out which ones are winners or losers but that gets real messy & they would probably yell a lot.

I believe in de-evolution but do not advocate cave dwelling as a general practice, due to an anticipated cave shortage in most municipalities, counties, and outlying areas.  

Iski needs to join the thread......he would enjoy this ludicrous exercise in nonsense

I do find most exercise to be ludicrous, unless it's something in the NFL Cheerleaders thread, maybe.

[RedDevil]

.

Don,
I almost missed the point of your post, but then found it down in the lower left corner.  Couldn't agree with you more.   

   

[xjackx]

Why can't we all just get along? 

Because it wouldn't be as much fun! 

[HUBBARD]

Now there is barbaric. Sorry Hubbard you are average. Now good or bad, you display bad.  You have a thick skin.
When you want to compare lives lived, PM me. I think I can make your head swim. Like I said long story. Not a good one.

Sorry__George

Barbaric?  Once, but not today.  It took one more a$$ whoopin' than most men get for me, to convince me I was not the meanest SOB in the valley.  Average?  Not in my mind.  Bad?  I have been, but decided it didn't pay enough.  Thick skinned?  Probably, and proud of it.  Compare lives?  Sure.  That has always been interesting to me.  Obviously, niether of us are rookies, or we would be but a memory.  Comparing war stories would make my head swim?  I doubt it, but again, it could be fun.  That said, why would you apologize?  I would never apologize for telling the truth, nor would I hide within a PM to discuss it.  Those here that know me understand my life is an open book.  Hell, I ain't proud of some of the things I've done in my life, but obviously I had to do 'em to be where I am today.  Besides, the statute of limitations has cleared me of my past shortcomings.  Furthermore, I respect you for calling me on my remarks.  Most folks take their ball and go home when I rattle their cage.  So.............if you want, we will move forward.  If not, I understand.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD                  

[hard10]

This is funnier:

"hard10, xjackx, TEXAS LURKER, Bungy, pado, joez28ss and 0 Guests are viewing this topic."

[T MAC]

Barbaric?  Once, but not today.  It took one more a$$ whoopin' than most men get for me, to convince me I was not the meanest SOB in the valley.  Average?  Not in my mind.  Bad?  I have been, but decided it didn't pay enough.  Thick skinned?  Probably, and proud of it.  Compare lives?  Sure.  That has always been interesting to me.  Obviously, niether of us are rookies, or we would be but a memory.  Comparing war stories would make my head swim?  I doubt it, but again, it could be fun.  That said, why would you apologize?  I would never apologize for telling the truth, nor would I hide within a PM to discuss it.  Those here that know me understand my life is an open book.  Hell, I ain't proud of some of the things I've done in my life, but obviously I had to do 'em to be where I am today.  Besides, the statute of limitations has cleared me of my past shotcomings.  Furthermore, I respect you for calling me on my remarks.  Most folks take their ball and go home when I rattle their cage.  So.............if you want, we will move forward.  If not, I understand.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD                  

Damn - Well said!   I have read this whole thread and I think this post sums it up pretty well. 

[vagabond6542]

Now George.

You don't even know the man and your judging him.
What or who gave you that right?
I know the man and as rough as his edges appear to be at times I don't know of a finer man that I have had the privilege to meet from this website. You are wrong! I have been to the edge with Carl Lee Hubbard and we both survived. But since this is your thread and I have yet to figure out what your really trying to accomplish I will not waste my time reading your opinion of who is right or who is wrong. Because when it's done and over it's still just your opinion.

I think we all could spend our time more productively discussing motorcycles and AJ getting a new watch!
Who thinks AJ needs a Screaming Eagle watch?  (thanks Pado)
One that doesn't leak!

 

Ok Chip you win on that one. But you have to admit, sometimes a little dialogue can go a long way.
It's great to see someone stand up for someone else.  That is beyond the normal.

[vagabond6542]

The two parties in the US have done their jobs well.  At least as evidenced on this board.  Good thing there is no volume control on our ballots.

A difference in opinion or life history make one either a heroic patriot or un-american.
Or an enlightened progressive or an ignorant redneck.

Must be one or the other.  No room for seeing both sides, even if one favors you.  That makes one a wet noodle flip flopper.  Certainly no room for considering a public policy that recognizes both sides of an issue.

No room for objectivity, either.  I found that out first hand right here.

IMO, They're both (parties) making fools out of the electorate.  Unbelievable spin all the way to downright lies, and folks drink it in.  They will each do/say anything to gain/keep power. Obama and McCain are each only hubcaps on the two cars.   Their personalities are being used as marketing tools.  Nobody's got time to do any of their own research, but they have all kinds of time to blast each other on internet posting boards, based on party propaganda..

IMO, People need to be thinking about the positives/negatives of the party platforms as they impact them, not what the candidates say or look like.  The parties created the candidates.  The candidates work for the parties.

Our parties are themselves "special interest groups".  They are each made up of many smaller "special Interest groups".  This is very different from having the interests of most of the nation at heart.

And, I have to say (with sarcasm) all internet e-mails and websites are absolutely true, valid and worth repeating.   Can't possibly be created for political reasons.

I'll say this about intelligence.  Until we as voters wise up and see through/beyond the two parties, we'll continue to get only what they choose to feed us.  We can either keep throwing rocks at each other, or demand better in the types of people who we allow to make our most important decisions for us.

A "politician" in the workplace refers to someone who got where they are not because of knowledge, skill or ability, but because of who they know, or maybe are related to.  It's a derogatory term.  Yet, these are the same personalities who we encourage to enter public service.  The whole system is really amazing to me.

We should all be insulted, but for much greater reasons. 

I didn't make this a political thread. But your insight is right on. You definitely see "out of the Box".

[vagabond6542]

Barbaric?  Once, but not today.  It took one more a$$ whoopin' than most men get for me, to convince me I was not the meanest SOB in the valley.  Average?  Not in my mind.  Bad?  I have been, but decided it didn't pay enough.  Thick skinned?  Probably, and proud of it.  Compare lives?  Sure.  That has always been interesting to me.  Obviously, niether of us are rookies, or we would be but a memory.  Comparing war stories would make my head swim?  I doubt it, but again, it could be fun.  That said, why would you apologize?  I would never apologize for telling the truth, nor would I hide within a PM to discuss it.  Those here that know me understand my life is an open book.  Hell, I ain't proud of some of the things I've done in my life, but obviously I had to do 'em to be where I am today.  Besides, the statute of limitations has cleared me of my past shotcomings.  Furthermore, I respect you for calling me on my remarks.  Most folks take their ball and go home when I rattle their cage.  So.............if you want, we will move forward.  If not, I understand.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD                  

And you sir have my respect. Here's to riding one day

Good Post!

[hard10]

... You definitely see "out of the Box".

I just want to see my watch come out of the box!!!

[Gettinold]

 

[hogasm]

AJ's watch

[iski]

I just want to see my watch come out of the box!!!

??

[Ghost Rider]

Your bike is ugly and it has the 110 engine. 

Thanks Ken.     I knew I could count on you.   

Now go back to waxing you new truck...

[Twolanerider]

I believe in de-evolution but do not advocate cave dwelling as a general practice, due to an anticipated cave shortage in most municipalities, counties, and outlying areas.  

I don't believe in municipalities, counties or outlying areas.  But I do believe that some threads should be visited by post partum abortion.

[HogBreath]

Thanks Ken.     I knew I could count on you.   

Now go back to waxing you new truck...

CHIT Travis...I had to drive it down a gravel road yesterday. It's already as dirty as my old truck. time to trade I guess.

[Ghost Rider]

CHIT Travis...I had to drive it down a gravel road yesterday. It's already as dirty as my old truck. time to trade I guess.

Get an '09 this time.   

[miker]

Bwaaa Haaaa!   

[HogBreath]

Get an '09 this time.   

Your bike is still ugly! 

[Ghost Rider]

Your bike is still ugly! 

At least my dog isn't...

[Hugh Janis]

At least my dog isn't...

Lab/Shephard?  Looks like it has thick skin.  Should fit in fine here.

[Twolanerider]

At least my dog isn't...

What about the other one ?

[Ghost Rider]

Lab/Shephard?  Looks like it has thick skin.  Should fit in fine here.

Mutt.

He loves everybody, no matter what you say to him.  He does find 2lane's views on local governments to be a bit socialist.  

[Ghost Rider]

What about the other one ?

That's the wife's dog, and I can not be held responsible for how ugly that dog is.

[Twolanerider]

Mutt.

He loves everybody, no matter what you say to him.  He does find 2lane's views on local governments to be a bit socialist.  

Hey, I'm all for anything social except diseases .

[miker]

?

[Twolanerider]

?

There is an ugly dog thread here somewhere.




Hell, there's an everything thread here somewhere.

[Ghost Rider]

?

Reminds me of Ken's SEUC.   

[Hugh Janis]

That's the wife's dog, and I can not be held responsible for how ugly that dog is.

Nice dog.  Answers to "Cuddles"

[Hoist!]

Nice dog.  Answers to "Cuddles"

I think he's cute!

Hoist!

[Hugh Janis]

I think he's cute!

Hoist!

Me too.  Travis, hope you don't mind, I'm using Cuddles as my avatar photo.....

[Sean M Cary]

What about us braying jack asses?? You have hurt my feeling....I think...

Some are easy to get thier panties in a wad, some are self appointed experts, some really really think that
thier opionion matters too...Those are the funniest ones... to me anyway, I'm just saying, not for nuthin.

My stance on this is simple... GOLD bikes rule.  What was the question?

 

Never been part of the 10%...

[miker]

Hopeless....

[Sean M Cary]

Hopeless....

Ahh, but that is better then SERKLESS...

[miker]

True, I hate it when you are right.

I took the Dyna out Saturday to the DelRay cigar store and had it detailed while there.

I forgot how much stuff hurts when it hits you...

[RedFXR2]

I took the Dyna out Saturday to the DelRay cigar store and had it detailed while there.

They detail bikes at a cigar store?  Must be a big humidor.

I forgot how much stuff hurts when it hits you...

That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

[Sean M Cary]

True, I hate it when you are right.

I took the Dyna out Saturday to the DelRay cigar store and had it detailed while there.

I forgot how much stuff hurts when it hits you...

if you want we can practice when I get down there next month, you ride by on the Emmitglide and I will throw bottles at you?

[RedFXR2]

....you ride by on the Emmitglide and I will throw bottles at you?

Youtube.

[miker]

They detail bikes at a cigar store?  Must be a big humidor.

That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

You gonna start too???  Outside the store you schmuck..
The store has a detail set up there on Saturdays. Come on down, won't cost nothing for a cigar
 

[Hugh Janis]

Ahh, but that is better then SERKLESS...

Sign in the restaurant:

No SERK
No Shoes
NO Service

Miker, mind waiting outside while I get something to eat?  And while I'm thinking of it, if you took the TP off a CUSE (that's the model#, not SEUC) would it be an "EX" CUSE?

[miker]

if you want we can practice when I get down there next month, you ride by on the Emmitglide and I will throw bottles at you?

There are laws protecting the edlerly you know, you putz.

[Sean M Cary]

Youtube.

INDUBITABLY

[Sean M Cary]

There are laws protecting the edlerly you know, you putz.

I'll aim low...

[iski]

I don't believe in municipalities, counties or outlying areas.  But I do believe that some threads should be visited by post partum abortion.

I forget if I am supposed to call you a communist here or if you were supposed to call me a communist & forgot to.     Hmmmmmm..... ok, I will call myself a commie & make a vague threat involving cold broiled asparagus.


On the post partum abortion deal I have been in favor of that, up & including the 75th trimester but so far no political candidate will take up the worthy cause.

[iski]

I feel kinda like you have hurt MikeR's feeling and feel that if you do not feel like making sure his feeling is ok then you may feel like you are not feeling what you think you are feeling but are not feeling, due to a lack of feelings... wo wo wo feelings......wo wo w....nevermind.

[miker]

I like cold broiled asparagi, with lemon jews and olive oil...

I could call both of you "A maidel mit a vayndel " which is yiddish for a pony-tailed nymphet if that will get you riled up...

[miker]

Don't worry mike, my feeling remains distant and unattached just like when I was a kid...

[Twolanerider]

On the post partum abortion deal I have been in favor of that, up & including the 75th trimester but so far no political candidate will take up the worthy cause.

Yeah, it's weird.  Have never met a baby that had done anything to deserve it yet.  But a lot of grown ups have certainly fit the standard.

[iski]

It works well for ya, Mike.

Apologize for that "Feelings" lyric. Don't know what brought that on.  I blame Tony Orlando.

[iski]

Yeah, it's weird.  Have never met a baby that had done anything to deserve it yet.  But a lot of grown ups have certainly fit the standard.

A hundred years ago when multiple political blogs were more of a daily deal, I would have paid for more than a few post partums into the 200th trimester & up......  And probably could have got one free myself if I had indicated any interest.

[miker]

Ward, you need to try and take it easy on the Beaver tonight, kay?

[iski]

Ok Eddie.  Tell Mrs. Haskell I send my *ahem* regards.

[Ghost Rider]

Gosh Wally.  Why is Dad over at the Haskell's again?

[iski]

The Beav was too worn out to play anymore last night?   

[110tHunDer]

 
Seemed like an appropriate place to throw another one of these in:    

[RedFXR2]

Sheesh Brian, do I have to spell it out for you?

[Gettinold]

AJ's watch

I have a ScreaminEagle Watch if he needs it.

[vagabond6542]

Thought I would sneak in and see how this thread had gone.  Computer graphics has nothing to compare to the morphing this thread went.  Good show everyone.