From: Dan Maguire (dmaguire@mchsi.com)
Date: Sat Aug 06 2005 - 20:40:25 PDT
I disagree.
I think it is important for an organization to know the reasons why some
people involved in the hobby aren't joining. And it is not the same as
voting. The MVPA is a business. If I don't like Walmart, I don't have
to buy from them to earn the right to complain. Not buying from a
business *is* the most effective way to force them to change.
Complaining in a public forum is a close second. Kent is following the
capitalism playbook step-by-step. So is Bjorn, for that matter.
Member discounts on tools, tires, or paint; member rate insurance; a
nationwide help list as a part of the upcoming membership directory; a
deal with AAA; negotiating reduced rates on tire shipping through motor
freight carriers - those are good things that the MVPA could be doing
but isn't. Doesn't matter if the person who says it is a member or not.
I'm a member, so the fact that they *aren't* doing those things isn't
enough to keep me away. They are still decent ideas, though.
I guess what I am really trying to say is that an AARP member can get a
1/2 price donut 24/7 because the AARP cracked the skulls of donut CEOs
worldwide. I don't see the MVPA cracking skulls! Where are *our* 1/2
price donuts, people?!?!?
Relax - I'm kidding about the donut thing.
Better topic:
Took a 5-year old neighbor and his father for a ride in my M62 this
evening. You could barely hear the Continental 602 over the seemingly
endless squeals of delight. The 5-year old liked it too.
Also learned a simple but important lesson -
We stopped for gas. While I was pumping, I didn't notice the tiny car
that pulled up on the other side of the wrecker. They had their window
down. When I fired up to leave, they got a blast of exhaust that would
have killed an acre of prairie dogs. I was very embarassed and have
vowed to, in the future, check for unseen cars in the exhaust trajectory
and to wait or warn.
I hope that you are all having a good evening.
Dan
Auburn, IN
Stu wrote:
> If you are not part of it, you don't have the right to complain about it.
> Put your money where your mouth is. Otherwise, who cares about your
> opinion. Kind of like not voting. Why should MVPA members care what you
> think??
>
> "Stu"
> Southern NH, USA
> "Live Free Or Die"
>
> MVPA #14790
>
> 1967 M151A1 Jeep 1964 M416 Trailer
> 1985 M1008 CUCV Pickup
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org] On Behalf
> Of santoken@bright.net
> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 7:26 PM
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [MV] ASSISTANCE REQUESTED & The MVPA
>
> List,
>
> See, this is what pisses me about the MVPA. THEY should be the ones that
> are working to make this 'network' happen, among other things.
>
> A buddy and I was talking about that just today. He and I need tires, I
> need 900r20's and he needs 1100r20's. I made the comment that that wou8ld
> sure be nice if the MVPA would secure a deal with a tire dealer and get us
> all a discount for tires.
>
> Granted, I'm NOT an MVPA member...because I can't see any value it it...just
> like now.
>
> Look, I know that we are all busy, but what is the point in being in an
> organization that does nothing beyond magazine subscriptions? It is time
> that you (MVPA members) start expecting more. If the MVPA was worth a snot,
> this fella that's stuck wouldn't have a problem...correct me if I'm wrong!
>
> Kent
>
> Bring the flames on, I'm ready!
>
>
>>From: "Jonathan Boos" <acfarer@cox.net>
>>Date: Sat Aug 6, 1:10 PM
>>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>>Subject: Re: [MV] ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
>>
>>Thanks Bruce!
>>Dang!!!! There is nobody in Nebraska OR Iowa on that list. we need to beat
>
>
>>the bushes and get more folks to sign up.
>>JB
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Bruce C. Beattie" <bruce@EECS.Berkeley.EDU>
>>To: "Jonathan Boos" <acfarer@cox.net>
>>Cc: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>>Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 9:45 AM
>>Subject: Re: [MV] ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
>>
>>
>>
>>>Here is the link,
>>>Bruce MVPA 23824
>>>
>>><http://www.angelfire.com/mi4/mvhelp>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Jonathan Boos wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Guys,
>>>>What happened to the Assistance list of MVers that was put up on the
>
> web.
>
>>>>I have long lost the link to this wonderful undertaking.
>>>>Jonathan
>>>>
>>>>----- Original Message ----- From: <bolton8@juno.com>
>>>>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>>>>Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 9:16 AM
>>>>Subject: [MV] ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Mil-Veh Members:
>>>>>Anyone in the west Nebraska or west Iowa area?
>>>>>
>>>>>Arizona Mil-Veh member is stopped in Ogallala NE, just west of North
>>>>>Platt, trying to get to Lincoln NE. Final destinatin is Minneapolis.
>>>>>
>>>>>He's towing an M116 trailer with a 900X16 tire that is about to blow.
>>>>>The first tire blew apart going to Texas and was replaced by his only
>>>>>spare.
>>>>>
>>>>>Is there anyone in the area that can sell a 900X16 rubber (with or
>>>>>without the rim) or give him leads on local dealer's that do.
>
> Doesn't
>
>>>>>have to be military NDT, he'll take whatever fits.
>>>>>
>>>>>Contact me on or off-list with your name and phone number and I will
>>>>>forward the info to him so he can get in contact with you. This guy
>
> is
>
>>>>>in a real bind.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thank you,
>>>>>LANCE MVPA 22125
>>>>>
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