I don't understand...

[dl_gish]

Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Dale Gish
PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
that!

[Terry Neal]

Dale,

I am sorry that you felt the guys were having a good time at your
expense. Your perceptions about Blue Bird are correct. It IS a top of
the line product. I am afraid that overly reacted to your email
address, at least those that know what a 61 Hatteras is all about
anyway. So, don't leave this bunch yet. We like to have fun while we
are here on the forum. They are a really good group of people who will
do anything to help a fellow owner.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34



dl_gish wrote:

> Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
> quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
> there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
> group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
> sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
> Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
> making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
> reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
> Dale Gish
> PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
> that!
>
>



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[ernieekberg@...>]

Very well said, Terry, Thank you very much. Personally, I'd like to see a
picture of Dale's yacht. I put some flooring in a 42 footer last year- even had
Cruise Airs!
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston,Montana
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Neal
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...


Dale,

I am sorry that you felt the guys were having a good time at your
expense. Your perceptions about Blue Bird are correct. It IS a top of
the line product. I am afraid that overly reacted to your email
address, at least those that know what a 61 Hatteras is all about
anyway. So, don't leave this bunch yet. We like to have fun while we
are here on the forum. They are a really good group of people who will
do anything to help a fellow owner.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34

dl_gish wrote:

> Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
> quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
> there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
> group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
> sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
> Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
> making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
> reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
> Dale Gish
> PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
> that!
>
>

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[Terry Neal]

Me too Ernie! I know what a 61 Hatteras is all about. It is more than
just a "yacht". It is a statement of who and what you are.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34



ernieekberg@... wrote:

> Very well said, Terry, Thank you very much. Personally, I'd like to
> see a picture of Dale's yacht. I put some flooring in a 42 footer last
> year- even had Cruise Airs!
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Terry Neal
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 7:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...
>
> Dale,
>
> I am sorry that you felt the guys were having a good time at your
> expense. Your perceptions about Blue Bird are correct. It IS a top of
> the line product. I am afraid that overly reacted to your email
> address, at least those that know what a 61 Hatteras is all about
> anyway. So, don't leave this bunch yet. We like to have fun while we
> are here on the forum. They are a really good group of people who will
> do anything to help a fellow owner.
>
> Terry Neal
> Bozeman, MT
> 82PT40
> 74FC34
>
> dl_gish wrote:
>
> > Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
> > quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
> > there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
> > group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
> > sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
> > Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
> > making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
> > reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
> > Dale Gish
> > PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
> > that!
> >
> >
>
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>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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[putneyflash@...>]

Don't throw the baby out with the bath water, All in all this is a good bunch
who will help you any way they can,if you buy a BB you can learn alot from these
guys, you do any fishing or just cruise.?

RE in Georgia
>
> From: "dl_gish"
> Date: 2007/02/16 Fri PM 08:51:06 EST
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...
>
> Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
> quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
> there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
> group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
> sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
> Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
> making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
> reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
> Dale Gish
> PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
> that!
>
>
>

[Leroy Eckert]

Welcome to the forum. We are all very friendly folks just havin' a little fun
guessing. I'll pick up my bet and winnings.
As for being petty, and being ashamed of ourselves , that ain't happening and I
respectively refer you to your original post wherein you stated something about
the coach being to rich for your blood. Did I read that?
Bluebirds are the finest coaches made. If your crew can take care of a ' 74
Hatteras then no problems with the motorhome. Personally, I think it is great
that you have a
' 74 Hatteras. I hope you go buy a 120'. Just don't bottom dollar a person who
possibly may be in need. Most of us are at least acquainted.
Come on over to Destin, FL, I'll have a few with you and I'll pay> My partner
is a yacht mechanic just in case.<<<<<<..>>>>>>

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Dumb like a fox down here on the Redneck Riviera


----- Original Message -----
From: dl_gish
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 7:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...


Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Dale Gish
PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
that!





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[dl_gish]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Don't throw the baby out with the bath water, All in all this is a
good bunch who will help you any way they can,if you buy a BB you can
learn alot from these guys, you do any fishing or just cruise.?
>
> RE in Georgia
> >
> > From: "dl_gish"
> > Date: 2007/02/16 Fri PM 08:51:06 EST
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...
> >
> > Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a
high
> > quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I
heard
> > there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on
the
> > group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I
simply
> > sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address
is
> > Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's
intent on
> > making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
> > reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
> > Dale Gish
> > PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya
think of
> > that!
> >
> >
> >So, you really are a bunch of nice guys! Sorry I got my nose outa
shape...not like me to be snooty. I have boated all my like and have
worked my way up the Hatteras line from 34' in 1960 as I suspect many
of you have with the fine Bluebird brand. My comment about "too rich
for my blood" referred to the fact that it was a '03 model and likely
more than I had planned to spend, that's all. What's a going price
for an '03 38 footer? Any other advice?
Dale Gish
>

[Richard Hayden]

Dale,

It think it is great. I'm an ex-boater myself I won't hold anything like owning
a 74', or a 10' Livingston for that matter, against you. When I saw the post I
thought that Leroy was sending a cryptic message that I didn't understand. I
don't think anyone takes exception to you boat. Please don't take it that way
and stay with the group. I bought a Blue Bird after the boat for the same
reason you seem to be interested in them. Actually, my impression is that a lot
of the forum members are either current or former boat owners.

Stick with us Dale, You'll enjoy the experience. A lot can be learned that will
benefit all of us.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA


----- Original Message -----
From: dl_gish
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...


Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Dale Gish
PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
that!





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[Terry Neal]

Very well put Dick. Thanks to you.

I kept a Tollycraft (34 Sedan) in LaConner for about 10 years. Lots of
good fun. I can navigate the islands without any kind of charts.
Probably even today. Miss the salt though. It has been in my blood for
35 years. You can only have good times on a boat, of any kind.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34



Richard Hayden wrote:

>
> Dale,
>
> It think it is great. I'm an ex-boater myself I won't hold anything
> like owning a 74', or a 10' Livingston for that matter, against you.
> When I saw the post I thought that Leroy was sending a cryptic message
> that I didn't understand. I don't think anyone takes exception to you
> boat. Please don't take it that way and stay with the group. I bought
> a Blue Bird after the boat for the same reason you seem to be
> interested in them. Actually, my impression is that a lot of the forum
> members are either current or former boat owners.
>
> Stick with us Dale, You'll enjoy the experience. A lot can be learned
> that will benefit all of us.
>
> Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: dl_gish>
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
com
> >
> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 5:51 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...
>
> Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
> quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
> there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
> group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
> sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
> Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
> making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
> reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
> Dale Gish
> PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
> that!
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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[Leroy Eckert]

I started this so let me explain.

Yes, in fact it was cryptic..(ambiguous, hidden, and possibly occult with Smoke
and Mirrors. Even magic. )

The message was very simple. It was about the BB family. In a family you
cannot pick and choose components, you are in or your are out. I may be out
after this.

If we are to be a BB family, mechanical functions are just a part of the family.
While every owner is responsible for their own financial matters, we as BB
family members routinely express our opinion of value, and in doing so somehow
attempt to protect current members and wannabee's. Our efforts also protect the
value of our coaches. Value may not mean anything to anyone else, but I will
protect my interest in my coach, whatever it takes.( the most important part of
the cryptic message.)

I respectively invite you to review the original post. Some how you cannot own
a Hatteras '61 then a '74, while a M380 suddenly becomes a "little to rich for
my blood" (would that statement be cryptic?) I didn't make this up, I read the
post.

Being a prior owner of one of the finest offshore boats ever built (Warlock,
Corona, CA) , the post was not about boats, it was about family. It was
cryptic, and my brain is sideways. I'm protection the value of our coaches.
<<<..>>> Perhaps it's the smile.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
PS- I didn't have a cocktail before writing the cryptic message.






----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Hayden
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...



Dale,

It think it is great. I'm an ex-boater myself I won't hold anything like
owning a 74', or a 10' Livingston for that matter, against you. When I saw the
post I thought that Leroy was sending a cryptic message that I didn't
understand. I don't think anyone takes exception to you boat. Please don't take
it that way and stay with the group. I bought a Blue Bird after the boat for the
same reason you seem to be interested in them. Actually, my impression is that a
lot of the forum members are either current or former boat owners.

Stick with us Dale, You'll enjoy the experience. A lot can be learned that
will benefit all of us.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: dl_gish
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] I don't understand...

Ive never had a motorhome and was led to believe Bluebird was a high
quality, strongly built, well finished coach worth the money. I heard
there was great comraderie among the owners, so I looked in on the
group. I read a post from a fella who had to sell his RV and I simply
sent him a note saying I might be interested. My email address is
Hatteras61, and that seemed to set off a flurry of busybody's intent on
making a big deal about a boat name. Point is, I think you guys
reactions are really petty. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Dale Gish
PS: I used to have a 61' Hatteras. Now I have a 74'. Whatd'ya think of
that!

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