RE: 484 members and growing

[Gamecock Camper]

 Gamecock Camper
NightOwl,  You stated very well what I ve been thinking.  
 
 

to stop and think of this from THEIR point of view and not just our own selfish desire to see everyone here again.
 

 I certainly understand what you mean and that not everyone has the same perspective as me.  That is actually what makes this whole world so much more interesting.  
 
 

After the things they said, they might feel very uncomforatble if they returned, wondering what kind of welcome they would get.

 As I said before, the door is always open.  I would understand someone who is hesitant to come to the PUT board.  I would welcome them because this is a place that I feel comfortable with.  I know that not everyone feels the same as me.   My father always used to say, " You can t change the past, just learn from it and move on" .  And my grandfather always lived by the rule that if you don t have anything nice to say, then don t say anything at all.  I strongly feel that way.
 
 Even though I joke around alot, I hope that I have never offended anyone.  
 
 

PUT is not everyone s cup of tea

 I agree.  But it used to be.

[NightOwl]

 wssfetch

 

ORIGINAL:  wssfetch
 
 The moderators at IRV2 just shut down a huge thread that started out innocently enough talking about the magazine and ended up bashing the magazine, the PUT board, and some individuals who post both here and there.  It is very sad to see otherwise good and reasonable folks so ready to hurt each other over something that in the larger scheme of things is so minute.  How can we hope to have peace in our world when human nature leads us to such disagreement.
 

 gosh this makes me feel sad.  The worst of it is, before the board change, most of these people seemed to have such a great time and to appreciate all the afforts Dave made to make the board and the magazine outstanding.  It amazes me that they are still harboring the ugly attitudes they left with and are still so obsessed with this place even though they have gone.   I guess Fetch is right, sometimes it is very hard for people to let go of anger and move on and this is the stuff wars are made of..  
 
 And  Stopher,  with  the open and positive attitude you have, it is easy to see why you are such a valuable member to someone like me.  You dont stir the pot, but always try to keep things moving forward  and bring out the best in all of us.  Thanks!
 

[camphost]

 Gamecock Camper
We are all grown ups.  Those that made some negative statements and have chosen not to join the new board, so far, have a right to their opinion.  BUT if they ever change their minds and want to join. I truly believe they would be welcomed back with open arms and NO ONE would give any thought to what was said in the PAST.  Past is past.  Life is too short to worry about it.  We all love PU camping because we all want good things to think about and friends to talk about it with.  There is enough negative  stuff  in life.  I belong to this board because it is one of the pleasures in life.

[tlhdoc]

 fivegonefishing

 

ORIGINAL:  fivegonefishing
 
 I will be camping with a Oz, luvourjayco and luvmyjayco, geodude, trillium, kiwicrazy, Don, 3&acat and a lot more in early May.  I know I will have nothing but positive comments about how compfortable and family like it is on PUT.
 
 Tammy
 

 Tammy tell them that I miss them.  Let Bill aka Oz and Us, know that  I still check his web site once in a while.  Remind people that they can get the trial membership to visit us for a few days, even if they don t plan to stay.