APE HANGERS AND FAST CHARGING BAGGERS.

[boxcarOkie]

Wednesday!  Hump Day for a five day a week min-wage working slob from Oklahoma.  Hang in there, the weekend is just around the corner.

Today after reading some of this I feel like a man dressed in a new Tuxedo wearing a pair of brown shoes.  Once again reality slaps me upside the head.  If you sincerely believe you are going to please everyone in your walk thru life, then you are clearly mistaken.

So ... Having said that, how about the post?

Maybe it should have been moved, I dunno.  It could very well be in the wrong location (taking it one step further, perhaps the wrong Universe.)  I do not however agree that it should have been placed somewhere else.  It was bus inclined in nature, even tho it was clearly fictional.

It could have been posted in "Bus Travel and Use" section, that could have possibly been a better location.

Off Topic says right there ... "child boards and political discussion" of which I am not so disposed.   Posting a story in Off Topic is akin to sending something to a Internet Purgatory.  Contrary to popular opinion, I put them up to share them, not bury them.

As for the petty name calling, I find it somewhat ironic, that it was not addressed quickly, if not immediately.

At the same time, I am not surprised.

If I had for instance, made reference to someone in such a derogatory fashion, I would have been relegated to the back burner of the stove post haste (It has happened here before and for a lot less).  But some clown does it to me, and it is allowed to stand.

Let's put it another way.

A person that reads the post, is entitled to say it is not nice to spray motorcycle riders. I get that.  He went so far over the line when he called me an ---- that it makes anything he says invalid, yet he will never understand that.

On other sites his post would have gotten him unregistered without hesitation, and his comment deleted, but BCM seems to allow, if not encourage, that kind of comment.

Whenever a site allows name calling or criticism of other members the impact is fewer people will contribute because they are afraid their post will get a similar response.  Not everyone in life is as crusty as Clifford and myself, we eat a lot of it (we are used to it), whereas, others would quickly be offended and put off.

No reference to anyone in particular, just an observation on my part.

Here is the question that begs to be answered: 
"Where are the so-called word police when you need them?" 

Sorry.  But I just cannot see it.  Off Topic is frankly ...  Where fun goes to die.

BCO

[boxcarOkie]

Don,

A couple of weeks ago a good spray from your mister would have been a gift here in PA on the highway, as it was in the 90's, but then again that big windshield and fairings on my Goldwing would have just just pushed it to the little SUV following me too closely!

Ned,

Wifey made me upgrade from my 650 after we saw you and the Mrs., so now she can ride on the back in comfort from the "Queen Seat".  We now each have a bike(that runs) along with still lots of parts from the 650 I still need to unload(I mean find a loving restorer who needs them).  So you got me by about 97-1/2 bikes and 25 years of marriage

Steve

Where is your email?

DS

[pabusnut]

Don,

E-mail is in my profile--fixed now.  My internet provider(Clear.net) got bought by Sprint & then dropped me because their price was too cheap for Sprint's business model.  Guess I forgot to change it here.

Steve

[4104SoFl]

Very well put.
In my opion, everything is ok as long as there is no foul langauge and no harm.
In this world peoples opions (and stories) are a welcome item to me.
As a motorcyle rider I was not put off by the article (story) and took it for what it was worth.
A Laugh & Thought

[B_K]

I don't see why everyone has gotten their panties all wadded up on this!

Most of Don's posts are FICTIONAL and merely meant for entertainment of himself as well others!

I ride and love buses.

I'm also smart enough to know that a mister system will not drench ANYTHING except the radiator it is pointed at as the heat will dissipate the water almost instantly and the fan/engine compartment will absorb any that doesn't evaporate instantly!

Now as a biker I see where Geoff took offense at first by thinking he was standing up for the "brotherhood" of bikers.
But I also thought that as smart as Geoff must be to be a competent mechanic and bus converter he'd be able to see it for what it was plain fiction and fun.

I also know that when people write/read stuff on the internet there is ALWAYS a lot of misinterpretation due to the fact it doesn't alway type out the way the writer intended and readers can not read the "tone of voice" it's written in.

I think everyone should have a
cool drink (of their choice) and live and let live w/o all the name calling!

[eagle19952]

Yes...speaking "as smart as one must be" that mop flops in both directions.....

Okie knows what flame fest may ensue.
I cannot fathom that he does anything without clear calculation and comprehension of the outcome.
Not my cup of tea.Nor a way that i would seek my jollies.
To each his own, reap what you sow etc.
PS just because.

[oltrunt]

Okie.  More power to you.  Your posts are well written and often very amusing and often very informative.  Keep up the good work!
Jack

P.S.  I can still hear my mothers words.  "You just make people hate you"  My answer.  "So what's your point?"

[Scott & Heather]

Ok ok maybe not OT...but maybe bus use stories or "fake bus stories about fake situations" lol! Or just keep on keeping on and amuse some offend some and hope it all washes. Happy hump day y'all. We are starting up our coach and headed to Gatlinburg tomorrow.


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[boxcarOkie]

Okie.  More power to you.  Your posts are well written and often very amusing and often very informative.  Keep up the good work!
Jack

P.S.  I can still hear my mothers words.  "You just make people hate you"  My answer.  "So what's your point?"

How is the Pelican Bay Xpress coming along?  I have been wondering.

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[boxcarOkie]

Ok ok maybe not OT...but maybe bus use stories or "fake bus stories about fake situations" lol! Or just keep on keeping on and amuse some offend some and hope it all washes. Happy hump day y'all. We are starting up our coach and headed to Gatlinburg tomorrow.


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[boxcarOkie]

There it is again, that word, "Jollies." 

This word seems to be being tossed around this string quite often and strangely, applied to me.  Personally, I am not prone to use this kind of language, it seems immature or childish in nature.

Isn't it strange how one child on the playground starts using a word or a phrase, and all the other children join in to be part of the melee.  Proof positive the herd mentality is still alive and well here at BCM.
 
Unfortunately we are a nation of name callers, libelers, people who have to place emphasis on a moniker to describe another.  (If you do not believe that, tune into NBC, CBS or ABC News any night of the week for a dose of it.) 

Kind of like "Fine and Dandy" this is another one I do not understand.  Now I have been fine and I suppose at some point, I have been considered dandy.  But I have never been both at the same time.  I have never been "beside myself" either.

In this case, I see "Jollies" being used in a feeble attempt to perhaps be of a derogatory manner (suppose it is all in how you read things?).  Which is kind of amusing to me personally, because I looked the word up, and low and behold, it doesn't mean that at all. 

Actually, it is a compliment in a round about way. 

Thanks. 

At first I was confused, at my age (70) it is extremely hard for me to get my jollies ... period.  Even went so far as to try it on the wife, "Honey would you like to go upstairs and get our jollies?" and she replied, "Listen you old coot, make up your mind I am not doing both!"

Just like here, it seems that I cannot catch a break.

You know, when you reach my mile-marker in life, old age, a small voice inside you says ... "Just because you are now retired and get a kick out of Internet Jollies, and very little more.  Just because you have reached that particular pinnacle in life, that doesn't mean you should not take advantage of new challenges and seek out new adventures." 

So in a moment of reckless abandon, you suit up for the game.  You get on this crazy merry-go-round we call life and go for it, and by golly, you find you can still make the most of it (get your jollies)." 

When you hear this in your head, "Let's go get online and see if we can get our Jollies." Beware. This is the voice of Satan.  If and when you DO hear this voice, I suggest this.  Find a relaxing spot, where it is cool and like one reader here was prone to say ...... Chill out dude. 

If you are smart, you will follow this advice.

Now I am going to go back to work on my next post.  I am working on a piece, which is entitled "Recreational Vehicle Living Room Body Whipping For The Tied Up." (At the current time I am somewhat conflicted on whether Living Room is one word or two, so that is delaying the posting.)

It will include expressions such as "Whip me ... Beat Me!  Oh woman, make me write bad checks!"  But that does NOT mean that either of these will actually happen. 

It is and will be, pure fiction, so don't any of you assume you have to champion for those poor unfortunate souls who are just trying to liven up their dead marriage with SM/BD.   

Those poor unfortunates in their sick twisted way who are only trying to spark up the occasional Hum-Drum Saturday Nite at the Cowboy Kampground west of Amarillo.  (Good rates and beautiful sunsets, check it out.)

Who knows, it might be the only way they know to get their groove on?  Bet you thought I was going to use that "other word." huh?

Watch those right-handers.

BCO

HERE IS A GOOD ONE FOR ALL YOU "TRUTH OR FICTION CRITICS"  THIS POST CONTAINS EXACTLY 666 WORDS! (UP TO BCO)

NOW THAT IS KIND OF SPOOKY.

[eagle19952]

Rubbish.

[Lin]

Quote from BCO: "At first I was confused, at my age (70) ...."

Okay, this explains and excuses any possible offenses.  My God, he's 70!  I myself am only 69 and therefore responsible for what I say and do.  Next month though, I will be 70!  I have been telling family for the past year that I am greatly anticipating this next birthday because from that point on I can say and do whatever comes to mind and get an absolute free pass.  Everyone--family, newspapers, police, judges, store clerks, etc. will just shake their heads and say, "My God, he's in his 70's."  Here's to the joys (or is it jollies) of perceived septuagenarian dementia!

[luvrbus]

LOL, Lin I been saying what comes to my mind long before the age of 70,if you think it say it that has worked for me but I pissed a lot people off along the way too !!!!!!!   and will probably piss a lot people more people off before I am done in this life

[Lin]

Yes, but my point is that once you are 70 you are just so old and "touched" that no one can reasonably hold that behavior against you anymore.  Old ladies get even more space.  They can run down pedestrians and shoot strangers and still be considered adorably innocent.