The economy and KawaNOW..... - Page 2

blowndodge · 02-20-2009, 06:45 PM

We tried that loyalty thing once and it got away from us.. I do agree with you however

**Top Cat** · 02-20-2009, 08:04 PM

trjam, thanks for posting that. I thought I was the only one who felt that way.
I didn't get why a member would not still be a member just because he had to sell his Nomad.
Now if he goes and buys another brand of bike I guess I could understand as I have come to realize this is a Nomad specific site.

audiogooroo · 02-20-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by REFUGIO

Just got word today from my wife....The company that she works for cut her job position after 12 years......It was a 50K/year job.....We are a little shell shocked and worried.
They will be giving her a 13 week severance package and paying out her PTO and this should hopefully give her time to get another job.....but I don't think it will be paying as good.....
She has been working at home as a Medical Transcriptionist Supervisor for 15 years.
It has been really great with her working at home while our 2 kids are growing ( now 13 and 15).
She would like to stay in the same field of work....but we will see.

Sorry to hear that man. We'll fire up some prayers that she finds something awesome!

rlfaubion · 02-20-2009, 11:40 PM

Interesting perspective. I tend to agree with this idea

timebandit · 02-21-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trjam

Ok, I know Trip somewhat and I know he is a good person. A very good person, but I have to ask. You are a member here and due to a crappy economy that is beyond your control, you have to sell your Nomad. Now your status here, is changed from member to something else. It would seem to me, to be supportive to a member in a time like this, their status would just stay member. i mean the reality is, at some time in the future, they will be in a Nomad again.

So, to be really supportive, it seems we would offer our loyality to them, but since they are a member, let them know we support them fully through this time, and as a member, you will remain one, no matter what. Ok, throw the rocks. But it just seems they get the short end of the stick for the crappy ass economy.

Once a member should always be a member. But maybe we should classify members in different categorie

Member
member/rider
member/passenger
you see were i'm going with this

just my 2 cents

**glwilson** · 02-21-2009, 10:19 AM

I suggest we let Trip make these decisions as I am sure there are reasons. It appears he has done a rather great job thus far organizing and managing KawaNOW -- wouldn't you all agree? Just my 2-cents.

02-21-2009, 10:46 AM

Wow! I didnt think, nor did I intend it to be a question of how Trip manages KawaNow. This, I feel, is getting a little blown up. All I did was question his choice, respectfully and I dont think he would take issue with it. I think, or feel, he would agree to have open and civil discussions here. Members can give feedback to site admin, that is how a site grows and become stronger. But I think our being here is proof pudding of our support for Trip, or why be here.

The by-laws for member status do say, own a Nomad, so when you start bending rules, where does it end. I just felt this was one area, that could use a little bending.

chainsaw · 02-21-2009, 11:44 AM

Way to go Trip. What they all said.

**glwilson** · 02-21-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trjam

Wow! I didnt think, nor did I intend it to be a question of how Trip manages KawaNow. This, I feel, is getting a little blown up. All I did was question his choice, respectfully and I dont think he would take issue with it. I think, or feel, he would agree to have open and civil discussions here. Members can give feedback to site admin, that is how a site grows and become stronger. But I think our being here is proof pudding of our support for Trip, or why be here.

The by-laws for member status do say, own a Nomad, so when you start bending rules, where does it end. I just felt this was one area, that could use a little bending.

trjam: didn't mean to get your "dander" up... that's why I said my opinion is only worth 2-cents!! Not worth much!! :)

stretch · 02-21-2009, 04:11 PM

I agree with trjam on the member status.

This economy is hurting a lot of good people. Refugio, I hope your wife finds a good job soon.

02-21-2009, 04:33 PM

its cool, glwilson. If I didnt have dander, it would mean I dont have any hair. :)
Jeff

refugio · 02-21-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Quote:

Originally Posted by REFUGIO

Just got word today from my wife....The company that she works for cut her job position after 12 years......It was a 50K/year job.....We are a little shell shocked and worried.
They will be giving her a 13 week severance package and paying out her PTO and this should hopefully give her time to get another job.....but I don't think it will be paying as good.....
She has been working at home as a Medical Transcriptionist Supervisor for 15 years.
It has been really great with her working at home while our 2 kids are growing ( now 13 and 15).
She would like to stay in the same field of work....but we will see.

Sorry to hear that man. We'll fire up some prayers that she finds something awesome!

Thankyou SO much.......Prayers would be great.....Thankyou

dogdoc · 02-21-2009, 10:45 PM

+1, TRJAM!

billz410 · 02-22-2009, 04:12 PM

Keep your chin up, Refugio!! You're one of many that make this site great.

redjay · 02-23-2009, 04:46 PM

Hi. My 2 cents. I think your gesture was in the right place Trip but seeing as we dont have to produce proof of purchase of any bike to join any forum maybe we should maybe just welcome anyone willing to participate in a meaningful way ?

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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	The economy and KawaNOW..... trjam, thanks for posting that. I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I didn't get why a member would not still be a member just because he had to sell his Nomad. Now if he goes and buys another brand of bike I guess I could understand as I have come to realize this is a Nomad specific site. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	The economy and KawaNOW..... Interesting perspective. I tend to agree with this idea
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02-21-2009, 10:19 AM	#21
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	The economy and KawaNOW..... I suggest we let Trip make these decisions as I am sure there are reasons. It appears he has done a rather great job thus far organizing and managing KawaNOW -- wouldn't you all agree? Just my 2-cents. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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02-21-2009, 10:46 AM	#22
Guest Posts: n/a	The economy and KawaNOW..... Wow! I didnt think, nor did I intend it to be a question of how Trip manages KawaNow. This, I feel, is getting a little blown up. All I did was question his choice, respectfully and I dont think he would take issue with it. I think, or feel, he would agree to have open and civil discussions here. Members can give feedback to site admin, that is how a site grows and become stronger. But I think our being here is proof pudding of our support for Trip, or why be here. The by-laws for member status do say, own a Nomad, so when you start bending rules, where does it end. I just felt this was one area, that could use a little bending.
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02-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#23
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	The economy and KawaNOW..... Way to go Trip. What they all said.
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02-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#25
stretch Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbury, IL Posts: 309	The economy and KawaNOW..... I agree with trjam on the member status. This economy is hurting a lot of good people. Refugio, I hope your wife finds a good job soon. __________________ 2015 Honda CB500X 2012 Victory Cross Country Red/Silver 2005 Blue/Silver Nomad Kawanow #731 VROC #28163
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02-21-2009, 04:33 PM	#26
Guest Posts: n/a	The economy and KawaNOW..... its cool, glwilson. If I didnt have dander, it would mean I dont have any hair. :) Jeff
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02-21-2009, 10:45 PM	#28
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	The economy and KawaNOW..... +1, TRJAM!
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02-22-2009, 04:12 PM	#29
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	The economy and KawaNOW..... Keep your chin up, Refugio!! You're one of many that make this site great.
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02-23-2009, 04:46 PM	#30
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,017	The economy and KawaNOW..... Hi. My 2 cents. I think your gesture was in the right place Trip but seeing as we dont have to produce proof of purchase of any bike to join any forum maybe we should maybe just welcome anyone willing to participate in a meaningful way ?
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