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CaddyGrn · 10-06-2006, 10:55 PM

Well, I think (unless it is one of those dreaded "senior moments") this should be my "big" post! I thought I would ask all of you, newbies to those with thousands of posts.... (whew!) what being a Rivet Master means to you!

Actually pretty exciting to me!

I have never had a "master" title for anything before!

Well folks, let's hear it! What does it mean to you???

Thanks!

Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)

**Janet H** · 10-06-2006, 11:30 PM

Hey claudia - time for a party. Here is your 500th imortalized.

I guess it means that you need to get out and polish more

Fyrzowt · 10-06-2006, 11:32 PM

I've still got a couple hundred+ to go to find out.

I guess it could mean a couple of things.
1. I've got too much time on my hands.
2. I have a high opinion of my opinions
3. My warn meter never got high enough to get me tossed off the forums

TIMEMACHINE · 10-06-2006, 11:37 PM

Well,

I am not even close to such a grand title, but if and when I get there, I guess that would mean my problem got even more serious.

John

clancy_boy · 10-07-2006, 03:49 AM

It means my wife has given up calling me to dinner too many times.

So I get to eat my dinner alone and cold (the meal that is).

wahoonc · 10-07-2006, 06:03 AM

It means I need to get a real life

Clean the food out of the computer keyboard

Go camping

Aaron

flyfshr · 10-07-2006, 09:20 AM

I guess it means that I have blisters on my fingers from the keyboard and not the rivet gun.

Brad
FF

Rivetedude · 10-07-2006, 10:10 AM

I'm comming upon my fourth...a major symbol of intense wisdom yes, but not quite the social stardom of a Fifth Rivet. Someday....when I get some money....

codybear · 10-07-2006, 10:15 AM

I just got my 4th rivet, and I'm not sure what that means to me, except that I find myself magnetized to the different threads and wanting to participate!..who knows what's in store for me when I reach that high point and honor of being a 'rivet master;

Boondocker · 10-07-2006, 10:17 AM

Congrats on 500

C Johnson · 10-07-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahoonc

It means I need to get a real life

Clean the food out of the computer keyboard

Go camping

Aaron

Here here ! Since I am on my way to 1000.

I just got back from two weeks of camping, maybe next weekend I'll head out. I just came home to work and pay the bills !

It means that I spend a lot of time on the PC.
It means I need more Aluminum in my life ! If I had two Airstreams, would I be on here less ? Ha, I kinda doubt it.
It means that I like to keep in touch with everyone on the forums.
It means that every now and then I do have a bit of advice or info to offer or to ask about.

Happycampers · 10-07-2006, 02:56 PM

It must mean a lot to some people because I see a lot of post like, I agree with the above post, I agree with that, etc. Marvin

Fyrzowt · 10-07-2006, 10:57 PM

Yeah, he's right - I agree with Marv

CaddyGrn · 10-07-2006, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIMEMACHINE

Well,

I am not even close to such a grand title, but if and when I get there, I guess that would mean my problem got even more serious.

John

Well, think about "us" ~ two of us (NorCal Bambi & Mrs.) now with Rivet Master conferred! There is no hope... aluminitis and the computer.

I guess going camping is our only way to go! But "laptop will travel".... might be a theme!

I am enjoying these posts folks! And thanks for the "atta girl" notes I received! Still looking to see how the rest of you think about "The Masters".

Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)

CaddyGrn · 10-08-2006, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet

Hey claudia - time for a party. Here is your 500th imortalized.

I guess it means that you need to get out and polish more

Oh, polishing... that cuts into my computer time... I think I will put that on Don's honey-do list!

Thanks Janet! Too cool!

Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)

Foiled Again · 10-08-2006, 02:26 AM

I type 90 WPM.

I like being around positive, energetic, helpful, insane people and can't find enough of them in my back yard.

I see the funny side and like to share the joke, even if it's on me!

I have insomnia, and the ironing is all done...

Paula

markdoane · 10-08-2006, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happycampers

It must mean a lot to some people because I see a lot of post like, I agree with the above post, I agree with that, etc. Marvin

Marvin,

I certainly agree. I see you are from Canada, eh?

How many posts do you need to make rivet master under the metric system?

Bill Domm, 7/24/30 - 1/08/00, Rest in Peace

clancy_boy · 10-08-2006, 06:09 AM

I agree with the above posts.......

Oops - I already posted here.......

PizzaChop · 10-08-2006, 06:53 AM

When I first joined, I assumed "rivets" corresponded to Airstream restoration/repair/rebuilding experience and expertise (i.e.- number of rivets removed, replaced, etc.).

Rivet masters were obviously those types willing to share their unique and invaluable knowledge attained through hours of sweaty, dirty, rusty, body-contorting fun with those of us who were just getting started. (Inland Andy comes to mind)

Then I noticed some with 3 or 4 rivets who pretty much respond to any thread with little to say.

So I guess it remains in the eye of the beholder.

Happycampers · 10-08-2006, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markdoane

Marvin,

I certainly agree. I see you are from Canada, eh?

How many posts do you need to make rivet master under the metric system?

Hi Mark, Funny eh! Actully I am for the US. (West Virginia) Married a girl from Canada about 5 years ago. So that is how I ended up here. Not much different than living in the states execpt for the metric system, still can't convert and am to old to start now.