Birds Nest Changes

[Leroy Eckert]

Yesterday I went to the local service station an filled up. Twenty five gallons of fuel and paid for every drop. The owner did not offer to give a volume discount or punch card to get one fill up free. The only time I have ever received any free fuel was at a bar and I suspect the waitress wanted a bigger tip. I also suspect it cost the house money. I have never had the occasion to visit the Birds Nest or the factory because I have not had a need to do so; yet.. By all accounts, CCW is doing the right thing. That's just good business. If the Birds Nest is as nice as represented by others, CCW should set it up as an RV park and run it like one possibly creating another revenue center for the company. Every RV park I have visited this summer has been full. For those owners of BB's, CCW could provide a 50% discount off retail while staying at the Nest similar to Passport America which is a service we use all the time. For BB owners, there could be a three month limit on stay at the discounted rate. A power surcharge may be applicable for long term stays at discounted rates. Otherwise, the rate is the rate. Providing discounts on shop work is at their descretion. A review of BB parts prices would be a good thing and having another revenue center might help that situation. In the absense of running it like an RV park, Macy's membership program seems reasonable to me but without confidential information I privately wonder if it will maximize asset utilization and generate maximum possible revenue. For whatever reason, BB created the freeloading atmosphere at the Nest and CCW inherited that mentality. Times continue to change. The current economy is not helping me either. I would rather have the company in business than stay at the Nest free. My opinion and not chichen to say so. Leory Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion --- On Wed, 11/26/08, birdshill123 wrote: From: birdshill123 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Birds Nest Changes To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 4:14 PM I cannot beieve that this thread has turned into a discussion on railroad time. Doesn't any one have an opinion on the changes that Macey laid out? Or do most here not utilize the Nest and BB service? I see a lot more to Macey's post than paying to utilize the Bird's Nest. I have a post ready to send but would like to hear from some others first in case I have overlooked something that is obvious to others and not me! So what do you think: 1. I dont care as I dont use BB or the nest 2. I think it is OK and will send them a check for $895 post haste. 3. I disagree with what they are doing but am too chicken to post. 4. Some other idea Where is Greg when we need him. Forget Prop. 8 and get your butt back here. Bruce 1988 FC35