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    1 hour ago, RedLdr1 said:

    I disagree..  Why should I have to join a Chapter to have representation?  I pay the same FMCA dues as anyone else here and I should be provided equal representation.

     

    Exactly.

    I would hate to be required to officially join the democrat, republican, or libertarian party to have representation. I am amazed with politics and backroom backroom deals that appear to me be made in some of the chapters. For me, as an outsider, it sound like some of the chapters are like little kingdoms ruled by a vpm, an eieio or a lmnop; yes I'm being sarcastic because I never no what the abbreviations stand for.  

    I guess we won't be represented unless we join a chapter, Wayne.

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    Joe, I've been to the Big Apple many times. My late wife was born in Manhattan, graduated Fordham then St Johns. Parents had a small cottage in South Hampton. We spent many summers there, just never took the motorhome because we always had places to stay. Actually, I loved spending time there. 

    Quick story, we were having dinner at the Rainbow Room and it was colder than heck outside. The temp in the restaurant had to have been 80 so I took my blazer off. The maitre'd came by I told me I had to keep my jacket on, rule. I asked him to turn the heat down and after him asking me the third time I told him in my best and richest sounding Texan voice, "if you keep messin with me pardner, I'm gonna buy this place just so I can fire you". He left me alone the rest of the evening. 

    Yeah, they talk funny in the Bronx, heck, they talk funny everywhere there.:D

    Spent a lot of time in the Philly area also. King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Blue Bell and George Washington slept in every house in every one of those places or at least thats what the signs said.

    I hope the OP boards his ship ok.

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    I've decided that with my computer expertise, knowledge and all around experience with bit and bytes, I better get in on the website beta testing for no other reason than to keep Wayne from turning it into another fruit, think Steve Jobs, Brett, product. One problem, I can't find the sign up place. Did I miss the boat?

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    1 hour ago, wolfe10 said:

    Gala? Honey Crisp, Macintosh? Why not branch out and raise some agave-- see you in 7 years for the harvest.

    Or are we talking about one of Steve Jobs products????

    Now that gave me a chuckle. I feel like my computer moves about like the agave grow.

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    My computer is about the last thing I want to get up close and personal with. Have I ever told you how much I dislike computers? Especially since my wife decided we would be a fruit home with nothing but Apples.  I will not give up my Samsung Droid Phone, of course neither will she. Ever so often I boot up my old Dell laptop just for old times sake. 

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    jgabbard, it would be beneficial to forum members if you data center gurus would advise us when you are going to be doing maintenance and especially when attempting server swap outs. I spent a lot of time Saturday making sure the problem was not on my end; it would have been helpful knowing you were doing scheduled maintenance that may or may not affect us.

    I've gotten use to the slow website as it gives me the opportunity to go open another website to check headlines, etc.

    Thanks for letting us know.

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    I hope your trip is a great adventure this year.

    I'm going to point out something for you to consider. The map you published looks like it may include your home address, if so, you've just notified the world through this public forum where you live and you won't be there for several weeks beginning this Saturday. There are those in this world that appreciate having this information so they know they won't need to hurry emptying your home of your worldly possessions.

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    I had issues yesterday also. They may be bringing the new website up for beta testing because I kept getting what looks like a new (different) website. This site has historically been the slowest to load and navigate of any site I visit. 

     

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    Newmar issued the following Freightliner recall.

    Newmar is recalling certain 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

    Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

    Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is 16V 809.

    And later issued this one.

    Newmar is recalling 1,167 model year 2014 Mountain Aire and 2014-2017 Dutch Star motorhomes built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The chassis battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly. As a result the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.

    A battery cable short can increase the risk of a fire.

    Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 8, 2017. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is 17V-451.

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    1 hour ago, wayne77590 said:

    (SOHK = School of Hard Knocks)

    Best degree in the world, Wayne.  I worked with many PhD's during my career and a few even admitted that it stood for piled higher and deeper. :o Common sense goes a long way in solving problems and its sad that seems to be going by the wayside.:(

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    "But if you want to give it a shot at developing a predictive model, I suggest you start with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and go on to a PHD in organic chemistry. While you are at it raise enough money to build an enclosed test track the size of Indianapolis Speedway. Your testing for tire durability will only cost you about $1 a test mile."

    Interestingly enough, Tireman, I do have a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

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