Author Topic: Manners (Read 1472 times)

manatee1947 · « **on:** August 15, 2010, 01:10:45 PM »

You people here have no concept of how nice you are to converse with. I have been to many sites this weekend looking for various bits of information that I thought more readily available there. Almost without exception the inhabitants thereof were of the opinion that if you did not have an "XYZ" you were wasting your time and on the way to becoming a total loser, not only that, but if you could not afford an "XYZ" you were such a loser that perhaps you really did not deserve to have a gun, and should have to beat game to death with a tennis racket.
The more I am here, the better I feel. Being polite should not be an "extra". Here it is "included". Thanks guys. Pardon my rant.

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2010, 01:23:14 PM »

My son once NEEDED a tennis racket that cost as much as a nice Handi Rifle???

A lot of people are just plain rude anymore. I only see it getting worse

gendoc · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2010, 01:23:57 PM »

hey manatee, i guess you cud call it.... "a handi thang"

S.E.Ak · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2010, 02:51:15 PM »

H&R folks don't think themselfs elite,just smart.Of course if H&R pirces keep going up we may end up shooting the new $350.00 bolt guns out there

Doublebass73 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2010, 03:27:27 PM »

This particular section of GBO has by far the nicest group of people I've ever come across on any internet forum.

spikehorn · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2010, 04:17:32 PM »

I blame it on my parents, they raised me to open doors for ladies and say yes sir and yes ma'am

gcrank1 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2010, 04:39:43 PM »

Well, aint that nice........another twin brother (from different parents)!
We would have one dandy BBQ, wouldnt we......?

teddybaham · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2010, 05:48:54 PM »

ill bring the backstraps wrapped in bacon

LONGTOM · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2010, 07:27:35 PM »

Quote from: spikehorn on August 15, 2010, 04:17:32 PM

I blame it on my parents, they raised me to open doors for ladies and say yes sir and yes ma'am

Amen brother!

LONGTOM

FLNT4EVR · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:34:49 AM »

Hmmmmmm! Black bear,with a tennis racket ? That should be a very interesting hunt.

guns-o-fun · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:42:59 AM »

One of those disquised guns. Tennis racket with a 500 Smith in the handle. Just screw off the end of the handle...

petemi · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:18:46 AM »

You couldn't have said it better. These folks are the best group I've ever encountered on the internet. It's not just manners or politeness, everyone here WORKS to help fellow members. I've met several members socially and they are as fine in person as on this website. We've done some marvelous and special things here, and I'm proud to call myself a member. Not to slam any of you younger guys, but I believe also that since a lot of us are older, it's a reflection of the courtesy and respect instilled in us as youngsters. That seems to not happen anymore...

Another aspect of it, I believe, is that the Handi Rifle is a simple, basic tool, appealing to no frills folks who are self confident and self reliant. Again, a product of their upbringing.

I was a teenager during the 50s....Happy Days...and they were.....the best years of my lifetime. In town, after supper people would go for a stroll, and be invited onto a neighbor's front porch for a visit, an iced tea, or a beer. We knew our neighbors and they were friends. Kids sat and behaved themselves, spoke when talked to and yes ma'med and yes sired. Well, most of the front porches are gone along with respect.

Pete

myarmor · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2010, 06:33:04 AM »

Quote from: LONGTOM on August 15, 2010, 07:27:35 PM

Quote from: spikehorn on August 15, 2010, 04:17:32 PM
I blame it on my parents, they raised me to open doors for ladies and say yes sir and yes ma'am

Amen brother!

LONGTOM

Diddo... same here, and I'm only 29

-Aaron

canon6 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2010, 06:51:58 AM »

Amen,thanks to all. Doug

dep869 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2010, 12:11:25 PM »

Humble folks with humble (but deadly!) guns....

Manion

Frank V · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2010, 01:50:14 PM »

Quote from: manatee1947 on August 15, 2010, 01:10:45 PM

You people here have no concept of how nice you are to converse with. I have been to many sites this weekend looking for various bits of information that I thought more readily available there. Almost without exception the inhabitants thereof were of the opinion that if you did not have an "XYZ" you were wasting your time and on the way to becoming a total loser, not only that, but if you could not afford an "XYZ" you were such a loser that perhaps you really did not deserve to have a gun, and should have to beat game to death with a tennis racket.
The more I am here, the better I feel. Being polite should not be an "extra". Here it is "included". Thanks guys. Pardon my rant.

I think we just treat people like we'd like to be treated. Thanks for the compliment.
Frank

teddybaham · « **Reply #16 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:45:50 PM »

only 26 here. just a product of good upbringing

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 16, 2010, 06:31:33 PM »

There is a lot of good people here, most will go out of their way to help a guy out. I feel very lucky, to be a part of this family and hope I get to meet more of them in the years to come. The information and kidding that comes from these guys really lightens my load at the end of the day. For that I am very grateful. Yes sir, there are manners here, along with people that care for their fellow man. DP

LONGTOM · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2010, 07:42:57 PM »

Man, 26, 29, I can't even remember back that far!

It's good to see that some of the youngsters were brought up the right way.
My respect to you all and the parents that set you along that path of righteousness.
It just goes to show that there is still some good in the younger generation, of which I was once a small part of, a long time ago.

LONGTOM

S.E.Ak · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:23:57 PM »

I know I would help anyone wanting to come to Wrangell Black Bear hunting,no guide needed for blackies

Old Fart · « **Reply #20 on:** August 19, 2010, 11:26:13 AM »

Not only well mannered, but friendly and quick to help.

Thanks guys for helping me with my questions also.

Uncle Harry · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2010, 07:11:45 AM »

Many forums/boards are chock full of "experts".

Just read threads on optics - "If it ain't a Leupold, it ain't a scope".

And rifles - "If you don't own a Remington, you don't have a REAL rifle".

Reloading - "Lee products are cheap junk-you better get RCBS/Lyman/Dillon/etc.".

You get the idea........

There doesn't seem to be any of that going on here, which is great!

Most of the "experts" here truely are experts and willing to help and not be pompous about it.

I like that.

FW Conch · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2010, 07:25:02 AM »

Yep ! What they said !

petemi · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2010, 08:52:28 AM »

Ya know, guys, all the above is the exact reason I try to bounce a buck or two into the server fund when I can. This is a special place to be and I want it to remain here.

Pete

cult .44 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2010, 10:18:43 AM »

I've long considered courtesy and respect to be important survival skills. Sure, in our society today you can get away with being a jerk most of the time (and maybe that's a good thing in a way). But it wasn't always the case, and it isn't the case everywhere, even now. I'm glad there are some places where people haven't given up the habit.