=For the new guys on the block... and anyone else.

[trip]

Just in case you haven't looked around and noticed, KawaNOW has experienced an influx of new members in the last 6 months or so. We are now up to 1,458 members and still climbing.

So, with this batch of new members, I wanted to be sure and mention that there are no bullies here on this forum. Feel free to post any messages or ask any questions as long as they are sincere and non-offensive.

Sometimes it looks like the foum has a bully or two, but that's just some older members joking around. When KawaNOW first started, there was a nucleus of members that joked around on the forum constantly. To some it appeared to be bullying, but it was just our way of giving each other a hard time. We like to think of it as if we all were sitting around a table talking. Mixed in with discussion would be a little humor, right? So, that's the way we conduct things here on KawaNOW.

So, if you're new here and have seen a few messages from such members as BlownDodge, Todd, Waterman or SWB, don't pay any attention to their antics. We pride ourselves here at KawaNOW to having an open atmosphere and we like to kid around.

Most, if not all of the kidding is aimed at someone else and not you. So, feel free to ask any questions or become a part of any discussion.

Also, just as a suggestion, think about thickening your skin a little. Don't take things too seriously on this forum. Like I say, we do clown around. Sometimes to get the info you need, it might take some sincerity, honesty and an epiphany now and then.

Trip

[dantama]

There are very few people who ever post here that are malicious. This is a great group of people who don't have egos getting fed by putting others down in a serious way like I've seen on other boards. There are some other brand specific boards out there with some old guard members who think it's their job to slap anyone down who doesn't think like they do. This site has had a welcoming norm set at the beginning, and it's kept going that direction.

But as Trip said, some people like to jokingly push others buttons at times, and if you didn't know the history of the people, you might think it was serious.

So with all that said, if you ever see a post from BlownDodge that seems mocking or mean spirited, know that after typing it out, he went and finished ironing his shirt! That'll help take the edge off :)

[dank]

And if Dan Lund is slow to reply to your posts, he isn't ignoring you, it's just that he is having another prolonged discussion at the local police station about whether Nomads or police cruisers are faster. ;)

[Todd]

Wow Grampaw Trip.....I'm surprised you had enough energy to "two-finger" that big of a message without having to take a nap or go pee at least 3 times http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

...and who is this SWB you speak of....I think they finally locked him up http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

waterman....he's hanging out at the gentelmen's club saying his name is Brad and he's from southern California... ;) ;) ;)

and Blowndodge.....well, he's probably down at the clinic again (sorry dude, your girls been talkin' again http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif )




_{...just couldn't help but try to reinforce your point a little..........}

Great group of folks on here ...... hope to get to know some of the new members as well as I have some of the ones that have been around here forever.

[trip]

Wow Grampaw Trip.....I'm surprised you had enough energy to "two-finger" that big of a message without having to take a nap or go pee at least 3 times http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

...and who is this SWB you speak of....I think they finally locked him up http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

waterman....he's hanging out at the gentelmen's club saying his name is Brad and he's from southern California... ;) ;) ;)

and Blowndodge.....well, he's probably down at the clinic again (sorry dude, your girls been talkin' again http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif )




_{...just couldn't help but try to reinforce your point a little..........}

Great group of folks on here ...... hope to get to know some of the new members as well as I have some of the ones that have been around here forever.

Who says I "two-finger"? And I take medicine for the pee thang. I'm outa here for a nap.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Well said guys. This is a great forum and a lot of fun. You can also gain a world of knowledge from these guys.

[blowndodge]

Wow Grampaw Trip.....I'm surprised you had enough energy to "two-finger" that big of a message without having to take a nap or go pee at least 3 times http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

...and who is this SWB you speak of....I think they finally locked him up http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

waterman....he's hanging out at the gentelmen's club saying his name is Brad and he's from southern California... ;) ;) ;)

and Blowndodge.....well, he's probably down at the clinic again (sorry dude, your girls been talkin' again http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif )




_{...just couldn't help but try to reinforce your point a little..........}

Great group of folks on here ...... hope to get to know some of the new members as well as I have some of the ones that have been around here forever.

Who says I "two-finger"? And I take medicine for the pee thang. I'm outa here for a nap.

I hear Trips known as "Two Fingers".... I hope he keeps the origin of that phrase to hisself!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

Still calling me a bully huh?

Todd?? if there is anyone that needs "thicker skin" it's you!... especially on your condoms! sorry yer ol lady been yackin' agin....

If Trip gets any more passive he should leave Texas!!! Man up son! Life ain't suppose to be fair!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif You've kicked me in the nuts pretty good and I'm no worse for wear?!!

I do wear nice shirts though.. ;) ;)

[Yellow Jacket]

All is well in the world of KawaNOW! Except we haven't heard from SWB yet ??? ??? Does he still exist or did he finally switch to a NarleyDavidsdaughter bike???? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

BD, I need some shirts ironed. What is your going rate? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[cactusjack]

uh-oh...I see the enlarged prostates must be flaring up again. You old guys are a hoot! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

uh-oh...I see the enlarged prostates must be flaring up again. You old guys are a hoot! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


Not sure but I think "Two Fingers" is checking Todd's as we speak! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[waterman]

Just in case you haven't looked around and noticed, KawaNOW has experienced an influx of new members in the last 6 months or so. We are now up to 1,458 members and still climbing.

So, with this batch of new members, I wanted to be sure and mention that there are no bullies here on this forum. Feel free to post any messages or ask any questions as long as they are sincere and non-offensive.

Sometimes it looks like the foum has a bully or two, but that's just some older members joking around. When KawaNOW first started, there was a nucleus of members that joked around on the forum constantly. To some it appeared to be bullying, but it was just our way of giving each other a hard time. We like to think of it as if we all were sitting around a table talking. Mixed in with discussion would be a little humor, right? So, that's the way we conduct things here on KawaNOW.

So, if you're new here and have seen a few messages from such members as BlownDodge, Todd, Waterman or SWB, don't pay any attention to their antics. We pride ourselves here at KawaNOW to having an open atmosphere and we like to kid around.

Most, if not all of the kidding is aimed at someone else and not you. So, feel free to ask any questions or become a part of any discussion.

Also, just as a suggestion, think about thickening your skin a little. Don't take things too seriously on this forum. Like I say, we do clown around. Sometimes to get the info you need, it might take some sincerity, honesty and an epiphany now and then.

Trip

Me, a bully??? ::) I just do it out of self defense with Todd and BD.

[landman]

:'( now i'm sure they must be talking about me when the subject
of enlarged prostates comes up !!!

[waterman]

uh-oh...I see the enlarged prostates must be flaring up again. You old guys are a hoot! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


Not sure but I think "Two Fingers" is checking Todd's as we speak! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

I didn't know you changed your name Brad. http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif

[blowndodge]

Oh... I get it........ it's like humor..... only different? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[unwind2]

Also Trip forgot to mention that threads go off in weird directions sometimes before getting back on track. You can always 'speed scroll' past the weird stuff. ;)

[Top Cat]

Also Trip forgot to mention that threads go off in weird directions sometimes before getting back on track. You can always 'speed scroll' past the weird stuff. ;)

Sometimes they don't ever get back on topic so feel free to ask again in a new thread or PM me as I'm the only sane person on this forum. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[josh]

Isn't the "weird" stuff, what makes it interesting

[glwilson]

Wow... some new member (or two, or three) must have been caught off guard with the antics of these guys... enough that Trip must have been PM'd about it... at least that would be my guess.

Wonder what it cost BD, Waterman, Todd, and SWB to get Trip to come to their defense? ???

It had to be a bunch, because why else would anyone bail them out otherwise? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Trip doens't come to our defense Greg! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[phred]

I hope no one got their panties in a wad over ya'lls antics. I'm a newb here, and have yet to get offended, after all, this is the internet!! The "weird" stuff is half the fun around here. Besides, this is BY FAR, the best group of people I've seen on any forum.

[hammer]

I am offended that I have not been offended yet. How long do you have to be here before you qualify? Oh and I draw the line at panties, not that there is anything wrong with that. Post pics for sure if you want. And I thought Flomax was a gas treatment like Sea Foam.

[rickyboy]

...........So, if you're new here and have seen a few messages from such members as BlownDodge, Todd, Waterman or SWB, don't pay any attention to their antics. We pride ourselves here at KawaNOW to having an open atmosphere and we like to kid around. .........

Trip

OH Ya !! all BIG, big, bullies. Ignore their antics? Maybe Trip, but it's hard not to notice B.D.'s freshly ironed shirts.

[trip]

Actually, noone PM'd me or complained about any antics. I was just doing some forum preventive maintenance. You guys remember what preventive maintenance is, don't you?

At any rate, all you new guys get ready for some humor on the forum as well as some good Nomad info. I stand behind all of these guys and gals on here. They're the best you'll find in the Nomad virtual world as well as great people to go to a rally with.

All this typing makes me wanna nap.

[glwilson]

Trip doesn't come to our defense Greg! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif To be frank... their isn't any defense possible...

...nice shirt by the way! ;)

[cheriann]

*raises hand*
I can tend to be sensitive at times...but I've learned to get over it with the help of the guys you mentioned Trip! ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I love this place! After all, it caters to my biggest fantasy....someday owning my very own Nomad!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[cactusjack]

*raises hand*
I can tend to be sensitive at times...but I've learned to get over it with the help of the guys you mentioned Trip! ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I love this place! After all, it caters to my biggest fantasy....someday owning my very own Nomad!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif



BD is sensitive too, and look what's happened to him.

[dantama]

I love this place! After all, it caters to my biggest fantasy....someday owning my very own Nomad!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif



There is a pretty unimaginative fantasizer!

I have to admit, I was offended once, but since then, I have reviewed my fiber intake, and am more mellow now. All of that crap in your colon can really bring you down. Now, I need to address the peeing on my shoes thing.

[Todd]

uh-oh...I see the enlarged prostates must be flaring up again. You old guys are a hoot! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


Not sure but I think "Two Fingers" is checking Todd's as we speak! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif


<marquee>ROFLMAO!!!!.....and I always thought he got that from the tequilla!</marquee>

[hammer]

Ah yes the single finger or double finger DRE along with the PSA. I had that last year and a quarter fell out of my pocket onto the floor while I was bending over. The doc said, "Tip?"

[Todd]

Nah....I don't think the "tip?" question was in reference to the quarter LOL.....now yur not left out :) :)

[blowndodge]

Your doc meant to say "Dinner?"

[bigdog]

Well, I resemble those remarks. 2 fingers? Hah!! Occasionaly I use up to 4, so there.

[hammer]

OK I was slightly offended so now I am feeling included ::). Thanks.

[skeeter]

All this typing makes me wanna nap.

having nothing to do with age eh? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[06nad]

I belonged to Volusia Riders.com when I owned by Suzuki and didn't like the attitude among some of the members there. Sometimes it got very heated and personal, but it was always the same members involved. There were some members so intimidating that I'm sure others who had an honest motorcycle question, didn't ask it for fear of being made to feel stupid. I've only been riding for two years, so I'm still learning a lot when it comes to motorcycles and I appreciate all of your patience.

So far I haven't seen anything like that kind of atmosphere on this site. I know sometimes I ask questions that have already been beaten to death, but I like to completely understand what I'm doing, especially when it comes to my bike. I thank you all for sharing your advice and knowledge.

[cactusjack]

I belonged to Volusia Riders.com when I owned by Suzuki and didn't like the attitude among some of the members there. Sometimes it got very heated and personal, but it was always the same members involved. There were some members so intimidating that I'm sure others who had an honest motorcycle question, didn't ask it for fear of being made to feel stupid. I've only been riding for two years, so I'm still learning a lot when it comes to motorcycles and I appreciate all of your patience.

So far I haven't seen anything like that kind of atmosphere on this site. I know sometimes I ask questions that have already been beaten to death, but I like to completely understand what I'm doing, especially when it comes to my bike. I thank you all for sharing your advice and knowledge.

Darn. I guess we need to try harder to be intimidating, then. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[hammer]

Hmmm, I have been and still am a long time member of VolusiaRiders and saw very little of the "intimidation" you speak of. The forum is usually well moderated and a good place to be just like KawaNow.

[dantama]

Hmmm, I have been and still am a long time member of VolusiaRiders and saw very little of the "intimidation" you speak of. The forum is usually well moderated and a good place to be just like KawaNow.

You wouldn't notice it if you were one of guys doing it http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Put that big spoon down Dan!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[06nad]

Hmmm, I have been and still am a long time member of VolusiaRiders and saw very little of the "intimidation" you speak of. The forum is usually well moderated and a good place to be just like KawaNow.

You wouldn't notice it if you were one of guys doing it http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Ignore my previous post...I love everyone at VolusiaRiders http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif