A Friday Night Rant

[whitsend]

To All -
The thread was called "A Friday Night Rant" and I got carried away. I certainly did not mean to offend anyone here. I value this Forum WAY too much for that. So, please accept my apology. Just one more instance when I should have just kept my yap shut. You'd think that by this age I'd learn a lessor or two?
Jim

[monocoque]

Originally Posted by DEITZ645

Todd,
Once an Eagle Scout...Always and Eagle Scout.

My Scouting days (I did get my Eagle) eventually led to other outdoor oriented pursuits: rock climbing, mountain biking and kayaking. And now airstreaming which I see as a way to enhance these other activities and enhance the adventure. I like Wally's vision. Climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers and scouts are all "user groups" of natural resources. Various groups often must share the same resources. And of course natural resources are "limited" as any park or land manager will quickly advise. Generally speaking I have found these groups highly respectful and conscientious "users" of the natural environment. Of course in my opinion that environment and nature includes "others." Now I haven't spent too much time around airstreamers but I'm truly hoping to find the same high degree of conscience. So far I like what I have found. I agree with Carl. We're probably ranting to the choir. Let's hope so!

[garry]

I don't smoke and finding buts "inside" the fire ring about the least offensive of all the things I could rant about.

Garry

[Fyrzowt]

Originally Posted by Whitsend

To All -
The thread was called "A Friday Night Rant" and I got carried away. I certainly did not mean to offend anyone here. I value this Forum WAY too much for that. So, please accept my apology. Just one more instance when I should have just kept my yap shut. You'd think that by this age I'd learn a lessor or two?
Jim

Jim, Thanks, but I'm not convinced that you needed to appologize. You were stating your valid viewpoint.
While I view most (Not all) smokers with distain because of their behavior, I realize that many like yourself conduct yourself in a respectable way.
As you said, there are also many other habits/actions that we could rant about with good reason.
I for one took no offense at your statements.
Thanks for your "get along" attitude!
Dave