From: John Stewart-Smith (john_stewartsmith@hotmail.com)
Date: Sat Mar 02 2002 - 14:40:20 PST
Okay, I've heard enough, I have to write something. To all of you whiner's
who think that this list is only for your particular interests/vehicle
types, this is a Military Vehicle list. Anything whatsoever that pertains to
military vehicles can and should be allowed. To the complainers- good bye,
good luck. To the diverse personalities, welcome aboard, we are glad to hear
from you. I personally read every single posting on this list, if I like
them, or if they appeal to my own interests (M35, M715, etc.), I save them.
If I am not interested, I delete them. I have been on the list for a few
months and I have not been offended by anyone (even Gene!) or anything. I do
admit that sometimes the list is better than television, certainly more
entertaining.
I am certainly looking forward to meeting Gene at the Texas MVCC Convention,
and I just hope he has time to drink coffee and bullshit. Whether he has any
parts I am interested in is unimportant, his opinions and attitude are one
of the many positive things about this list.
This might not be too smart, but here goes...
Any one of you travelling through central Texas, (Austin or thereabouts) if
you are in trouble with your MV, give me a call, (512) 388-2181. I am just a
grumpy old retired Master Sergeant who has entirely too much time on his
hands. I might not be able to fix your problem, but I can probably tow you
or just buy you a cup of coffee, whatever.
Now, if anyone is thinking of calling with hateful messages, go right ahead,
just have the balls to identify yourself.
By the way, even if you are quitting this list, this offer is open to you
also, no question.
-John in Austin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Pantano" <truks@cs.quik.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 9:59 PM
Subject: [MV] MV's
> Hi ALL.
>
> Flame shield up.no problem.
>
> Folks.this is a MV list..not a WW2..or M Series List.. We are all in the
> same hobby.Military Vehicles.. What ever happens against us from
Government
> sources, anything at all that may hurt the hobby..IS relevant to US ALL.
We
> are all Military Vehicle people..that is why we are here.
>
> Pain in the butt..you bet I am.. If not for people like myself, that have
> the onions to make noise.do you think that things would get done.?? Never
in
> your lifetime. Making noise and drawing blood is how it gets done...that
> wrongs would get righted.?? Never in my life have I seen anyone
gripe..when
> someone goes the extra mile to fight for "them"..I bring up some crazy
> stuff..yup - but it affects you all.each and every one of you. I brought
it
> to light about our dear friend Carl..ripping guys off .and having no
> conscience at all about doing it. He is the sort we don't need. I saved a
> few people the grief of being ripped off.. and sadly..was told by many
that
> they had been duped into doing business with them.
>
> This is a great list.but as is everything else on this earth - it requires
> some common sense and togetherness to get along. If you think you must be
> alone with your head in the sand and play with your WW2 MV
"only"..then..the
> problem is not the list. MV's are just that.MV's. We must keep together as
a
> brotherhood..not a separationist group. Look what would have happened last
> year.!!
>
> Politics..bills in Congress.they are all part of this MV stuff..they all
> could end your hobby.if we are not together to fight them.. Where else to
> discuss it - but right here on the list. Last year was the prime example..
> Where would your WW2 stuff be if it had not been debated right here !!!???
>
> Rude..you bet I am..when it is needed.. Comes from 31 ½ years Federal
> Service..and being a Native New Yorker..New York City..!!! and proud of
it..
>
> I'll be at the Texas MVCC Convention ..3 tables there..if anyone wants to
> continue this.. Gene
>
>
>
>
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