Comments on: Final Thoughts On FMCA, And Other News http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/07/24/final-thoughts-on-fmca-and-other-news/ Fulltime RV Travel In Our Winnebago Motorhome Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:45:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Dee Seals http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/07/24/final-thoughts-on-fmca-and-other-news/comment-page-1/#comment-5082 Dee Seals Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:15:44 +0000 http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/?p=2466#comment-5082 Hey, Nick. You seem to be having some new fun. I vote for a "Bad Nick Blog". I think our problem is that we assume others know about manners, ethics, proper behavior, etc. But they don't. If we spell it out for them and they are still a..holes then we know they truly are. A coworker recently vented and told me what a "bitch" I was and why he hated to ask me to do anything for him. He's salaried and works less than 20 hours a week. He comes and goes as he pleases yet expects me to do all of his work. My company changed my responsibilities so he is suppose to do all of his own clerial work. He is one of those people who take advantage the moment you're nice and to something for him. I actually have enough work to keep my butt busy and refuse to be stressed out and overworked for someone who cannot manage to work over 20 hours a week. My work ethic may be what is keeping me in a job in this tough economy. Yet I resent the fact that I am the one who is always giving 110 percent and others still have jobs while only giving 60% or less. So I think you should have a separate blog for "Bad Nick" that lets you vent. You will find many of us will use you comments section to vent also. I am not a full time rver but I know many things in my life affect you. And many things that affect you will affect others. It's a small world Mr. Nick. I think nasty Nick can have a forum that vents yet comes up with game plans. I know I am getting short on ideas. Maybe someone else can help me come up with a unique idea for my problem. If nothing else, you will have given people a place to vent and hang in there. Hey, Nick. You seem to be having some new fun. I vote for a “Bad Nick Blog”. I think our problem is that we assume others know about manners, ethics, proper behavior, etc. But they don’t. If we spell it out for them and they are still a..holes then we know they truly are.
A coworker recently vented and told me what a “bitch” I was and why he hated to ask me to do anything for him. He’s salaried and works less than 20 hours a week. He comes and goes as he pleases yet expects me to do all of his work. My company changed my responsibilities so he is suppose to do all of his own clerial work. He is one of those people who take advantage the moment you’re nice and to something for him. I actually have enough work to keep my butt busy and refuse to be stressed out and overworked for someone who cannot manage to work over 20 hours a week. My work ethic may be what is keeping me in a job in this tough economy. Yet I resent the fact that I am the one who is always giving 110 percent and others still have jobs while only giving 60% or less.
So I think you should have a separate blog for “Bad Nick” that lets you vent. You will find many of us will use you comments section to vent also. I am not a full time rver but I know many things in my life affect you. And many things that affect you will affect others. It’s a small world Mr. Nick. I think nasty Nick can have a forum that vents yet comes up with game plans. I know I am getting short on ideas. Maybe someone else can help me come up with a unique idea for my problem. If nothing else, you will have given people a place to vent and hang in there.

]]> By: Kathe K. http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/07/24/final-thoughts-on-fmca-and-other-news/comment-page-1/#comment-5079 Kathe K. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:47:03 +0000 http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/?p=2466#comment-5079 Hurray!!!!!! Bad Nick got to come out and play today!!!!! Hurray!!!!!! Bad Nick got to come out and play today!!!!!

]]> By: George Stoltz http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/07/24/final-thoughts-on-fmca-and-other-news/comment-page-1/#comment-5078 George Stoltz Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:55:09 +0000 http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/?p=2466#comment-5078 Here is my take on the member of the FMCA governing board: 1) He has abused his position 2) He is a cheap s.o.b. Here is my take on the influence of the Gypsy Journal: I will never give one dime to FMCA. I am not interested in dealing with snobs or people who think their _ _ _ _ does not stink. Thank you for bringing to light this reprehensible behaviour. He would make a typical polititian. But I am interested and will attend Gypsy Journal rallies, and my wife and I look forward to meeting some of the real people who fulltime whether in a 5er, TT or Class C or A. Here is my take on the member of the FMCA governing board:

1) He has abused his position

2) He is a cheap s.o.b.

Here is my take on the influence of the Gypsy Journal:

I will never give one dime to FMCA. I am not interested in dealing with snobs or people who think their _ _ _ _ does not stink. Thank you for bringing to light this reprehensible behaviour. He would make a typical polititian.

But I am interested and will attend Gypsy Journal rallies, and my wife and I look forward to meeting some of the real people who fulltime whether in a 5er, TT or Class C or A.

]]> By: Jerry Ray http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/07/24/final-thoughts-on-fmca-and-other-news/comment-page-1/#comment-5072 Jerry Ray Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:32:49 +0000 http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/?p=2466#comment-5072 I have been an FMCA member since 1984 and have attended a few rallys but not since about 1994. I keep the membership because I use their mail forwarding and some of their other benefits. I do not belong to a local chapter and agree with you that for the most part, that style of rv'ing just does not apply to us. They do have a decent magazine though. We also agree that they want way to much from vendors for the return. I have been an FMCA member since 1984 and have attended a few rallys but not since about 1994. I keep the membership because I use their mail forwarding and some of their other benefits. I do not belong to a local chapter and agree with you that for the most part, that style of rv’ing just does not apply to us. They do have a decent magazine though. We also agree that they want way to much from vendors for the return.

]]> By: Dennise Ziaja http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/07/24/final-thoughts-on-fmca-and-other-news/comment-page-1/#comment-5071 Dennise Ziaja Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:55:08 +0000 http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/?p=2466#comment-5071 Nick, couldn't agree with you more regarding the snobs in the FMCA. We have found that mostly at the regional and national level, however. Our local chapter from central Illinois is quite low key and no million dollar rigs. Just working folks who enjoy weekend camping. One of our chapter members is Don Moore, former national president of FMCA. I found it unusual that he was so far up in the esteemed echelon 'cause he drove a mere Newmar Mountain Aire and certainly was not a wealthy man by any stretch. The first national FMCA rally we attended was maybe 10 years ago in Oklahoma City, OK. As we were new RVer's we were quite entralled of the whole new "lifestyle" we were had discovered. We walked around the fairgrounds and stumbled upon the officials and officers of the FMCA parking area. The million dollar coaches spread out across the full hookup area in all their splendor. One in particular stood out...a custom Provost with a matching car carrier with an awsome paint job. The cargo trailer was as big as our first motorhome. The carrier's cargo was a Rolls Royce and a shining brand spankin' new Harley. I remember telling Paul that I think this lifestyle was gonna be above our means! We did enjoy our local chapter and still keep in contact with many of the members but no longer belong to a local. We still enjoy Escapee's but also on the local level. The BOFs are also fun outings. We have also decided that we will probably not renew our membership in the FMCA. Nick, couldn’t agree with you more regarding the snobs in the FMCA. We have found that mostly at the regional and national level, however. Our local chapter from central Illinois is quite low key and no million dollar rigs. Just working folks who enjoy weekend camping. One of our chapter members is Don Moore, former national president of FMCA. I found it unusual that he was so far up in the esteemed echelon ’cause he drove a mere Newmar Mountain Aire and certainly was not a wealthy man by any stretch. The first national FMCA rally we attended was maybe 10 years ago in Oklahoma City, OK. As we were new RVer’s we were quite entralled of the whole new “lifestyle” we were had discovered. We walked around the fairgrounds and stumbled upon the officials and officers of the FMCA parking area. The million dollar coaches spread out across the full hookup area in all their splendor. One in particular stood out…a custom Provost with a matching car carrier with an awsome paint job. The cargo trailer was as big as our first motorhome. The carrier’s cargo was a Rolls Royce and a shining brand spankin’ new Harley. I remember telling Paul that I think this lifestyle was gonna be above our means! We did enjoy our local chapter and still keep in contact with many of the members but no longer belong to a local. We still enjoy Escapee’s but also on the local level. The BOFs are also fun outings. We have also decided that we will probably not renew our membership in the FMCA.

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