From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Sat Mar 02 2002 - 21:51:31 PST
Thanks Sarge!
Bruce MVPA 23824
John Stewart-Smith wrote:
> 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 ??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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