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04-25-2021, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: At home
Posts: 1,208
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I was “That guy”
Don’t be me. I saw a man and his wife pulling out in a fifth wheel at Huntington Beach State Park this weekend. He clearly had it under control. I decided it’d be good to let him know all was clear. He rolled down his window and politely (yes politely) told me he had things under control. I actually knew he knew. I was “That guy.” Don’t be me, y’all.
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04-26-2021, 09:53 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,818
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I'm not sure what you're saying... it sounds like it was a polite exchange?
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04-26-2021, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Nevada
Posts: 1,412
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Never apologize for trying to help someone.
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04-26-2021, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: ALASKA (World's Biggest Campground)
Posts: 5,819
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I'm not sure what you're saying... it sounds like it was a polite exchange?
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X2. (I guess you had to be there?)
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04-26-2021, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 1,044
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ppine
Never apologize for trying to help someone.
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X2....you should never have to apologize for trying to be helpful to anybody.
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04-26-2021, 10:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 981
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We need a world where more people try to be helpful. Even thou he did not say it, I'll say it Thank You!
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04-26-2021, 10:48 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 7,718
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The main thing I miss about living down South. People go out of their way to be helpful.
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04-26-2021, 11:08 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,260
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Can't tell you the number of times I flagged down a camper pulling out of the campground with an antenna still up, landing gear not fully retracted, cargo door loose, and even once with the steps still down.
Not once did I get anything but a nod when they got a once over and a thumbs up.
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04-26-2021, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 327
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ppine
Never apologize for trying to help someone.
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I don’t know about that. When I told that guy in the fancy European sports car that his signal lights didn’t work, he wasn’t too happy 🤣🤣
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04-26-2021, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: At home
Posts: 1,208
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It was a polite exchange. Brief, too. But deep down I knew he didn’t need help. I don’t know, maybe I’m being too hard on myself. Thanks, y’all!
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04-26-2021, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWood422
It was a polite exchange. Brief, too. But deep down I knew he didn’t need help. I don’t know, maybe I’m being too hard on myself. Thanks, y’all!
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Maybe you are taking the Progressive Commercial too seriously:
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04-26-2021, 04:16 PM
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Traveling Two
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Springfield, OR
Posts: 180
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Sometimes just having you're wife give you directions is enough. You may not welcome or need additional advice.
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04-26-2021, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 387
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Herk7769
Can't tell you the number of times I flagged down a camper pulling out of the campground with an antenna still up, landing gear not fully retracted, cargo door loose, and even once with the steps still down.
Not once did I get anything but a nod when they got a once over and a thumbs up.
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Or awning fully extended! 
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04-26-2021, 04:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 1,044
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberte52
Or awning fully extended! |
Wow, if you did that, you lose your "stupid camper card" like the one in my wallet!
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04-26-2021, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 191
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roberte52
Or awning fully extended! |
I did get to see a motorhome just leaving the campground with the awning fully extended, we were honking the horn and waving as we were behind them till they noticed us it was to late a tree bent the awning. Enough to make you sick. I always appreciate a helpful camper!
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04-27-2021, 12:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 716
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This reminds me of the time I was pulling out of a site after packing up as usual. A guy I had spent a fair amount of time joking around with earlier that day tried to tell me my slide was out. I absolutely knew I closed all slides as I clearly remembered doing so, so I assumed he was joking again. I told him it was on purpose because my brakes didn't work very well and I wanted the additional wind resistance. He said uhhh OK. Luckily as I pulled around the loop to exit, a friend that was also camping there caught me and said the slide was out. Turned out that after I had closed it for good, my wife needed something and opened the slide but forgot to close it. It's a wardrobe slide on the passenger side that can't be seen in the mirrors. Sometimes those who "have it under control" still need help. I can't imagine what that guy thinks to this day.
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04-27-2021, 02:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,079
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJKris
The main thing I miss about living down South. People go out of their way to be helpful.
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Amen!
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04-27-2021, 04:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Bismarck, ND
Posts: 147
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Herk7769
Can't tell you the number of times I flagged down a camper pulling out of the campground with an antenna still up, landing gear not fully retracted, cargo door loose, and even once with the steps still down.
Not once did I get anything but a nod when they got a once over and a thumbs up.
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I always give them a big smile and wave. I appreciate true kindness.
Even when I maybe did something(?) they didn't like and they're giving me a one finger salute.
That smile comes especially easy when I think how frustrating it must be for a true jerk... when some "dumb-A" seems to mistake a 'salute' for a friendly gesture and cheerfully waves back... then looks away.
Leaves 'em with that total "Failure-to-Communicate" backfire feeling. 
Wes
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04-27-2021, 04:56 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Cirrus Co Fla.
Posts: 37
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Helping hand.
My wife and I double and triple check the rig and each other’s tasks before we roll from a site. If someone wants to lend a helping hand I say Bring It....peace of mind.
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04-27-2021, 05:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: At home
Posts: 1,208
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OK, y’all. I’m feeling much better about being “that guy” now. As for being from the South and in the South, I’ve found Yankees to be pretty dang nice, too. My wife is a Damn Yankee. (I call her that with the utmost love and affection. I’m glad she came down and never moved back.) Everyone I encounter in Upstate NY when we visit seems very friendly. One of the friendliest is a retired detective from Queens. Seriously.
Anyway, I’m gonna continue being me. Not being myself never works out very well anyway.
Thanks!
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