For those people that have met me and know me I consider myself a a person who does not like to upset or offend ANYONE. If that happens I get get upset.
Apparently a photo I included in my UPDATE #9 in "General" of my big rig and a particular tree at Greens Lake offended a certain person who at least had the decency to start a different thread to complain which hopefully will not turn my update into an argument, I thank that person for that. The photo was meant as a bit of fun but obviously back fired.
I do these updates and include a few photo's to give people that are not lucky enough to be in the playground yet a bit of an idea what is out here. I try to add a bit of my sick humour through the update as well. I have thought of not doing them but convinced by many people to continue.
Life is way too short for bickering as my dear late wife found out. My aim on this forum is to add (I hope) enjoyment and at times help people if I can, NOT UPSET ANYONE.
miroku12g said
05:39 PM Aug 24, 2014
Just another "Wowser" Doug
I get offended when these people "get offended"
You are always pleasant & balanced with your replies / posts
keep going as you do
miroku12g
rockylizard said
05:41 PM Aug 24, 2014
Gday...
Cheers - John
gregnshas said
07:06 PM Aug 24, 2014
Doug, put the picture back, I was compelled to comment on the other thread, as I feel the meaning of the the thong tree is, and I'm sure important to those who have left a little reminder of themselves behind after they leave.
I can't wait to get to the lake and I would feel privileged to hang my thong as well. Sorry I didn't realise you were in Penrith would love to have caught up. But looking forward to meeting you some day.
Cheers
Greg
Dougwe said
07:34 PM Aug 24, 2014
Thanks everyone, I have actually had a few phone calls, emails and PM's from GN friends saying to put the photo back but I have removed it in respect for the complainer starting their own thread to complain and not turn my update into a fight with risk of Cindy closing or deleting the thread.
The tree in question does mean a lot to many who have visited and had great times in a great place. strange thing is there a other said trees around this great country as well. A staff member from the local water authorities has also seen the tree and was rather impressed. Oh well, not to worry, I'm chill'n Bro. I liked that Rocky, thanks.
Plendo said
07:36 PM Aug 24, 2014
The problem is the forum is a reflection of life, and like life there are many and varied views about many subjects and it is inevitable that someone will take umbridge at something someone has said. They may find it downright offensive, and completely against their moral code (as I suspect was the case here).
Personally I am what I would describe as a moderate, I do not hold strong views about things, thus I find it difficult to understand why people would react as they do, but I have learned years ago, that anyone that comments like that clear does feel strongly about the topic.
In the interests of living harmoniously with others, I believe it is up to use to accommodate people's views where we can.
I think Doug did the right thing removing the photo.
However this does not mean that I would not add a thong to the tree, to join the one I left there last time.
Vic41 said
08:10 PM Aug 24, 2014
Plendo wrote:
Snip....However this does not mean that I would not add a thong to the tree, to join the one I left there last time.
Let me know when you do Plendo, but make sure it matches please, I could do with another pair of thongs
Doug, I was actually interested in seeing the tree as I have never seen it so appreciated the photo.
What's that old saying, "you can please some of the people most of the time, but not all of the people all of the time".....well something like that.
I guess there will always be those who don't mind this type of thing and always those who don't, like Plendo I don't have strong feelings about it either way but in my mind it is not a criminal act and ads to the interest and humour of the area.
Cripes, a huge tree in Pemberton WA has huge spikes belted into its trunk all the way to the top for a ladder and a lookout nailed at the top, put there by the forestry department as a fire lookout but now a tourist attraction encouraging those fit enough to climb it. Can't say I have seen any objections to that being done by anyone on this very old tree which is still growing.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 24th of August 2014 08:11:05 PM
_wombat_ said
09:55 PM Aug 24, 2014
Dougwe MATE, stay as you are, do not change, you are an ass asse asee bugga asset to this forum, so please ignore any DH's
Dougwe said
10:05 PM Aug 24, 2014
Gee, fanks mate.
Glenelg said
04:00 AM Aug 25, 2014
Keep it up Doug doing a great job as you say the pic's are for us old farts that haven't been out that way yet. Cheers.
beiffe said
07:13 AM Aug 25, 2014
DOUG, Dont worry Be Happy.
There is always a winging wouser in every camp, just best to know who they are before you invite them to happy hour etc.
I have several people on my list of "I hope I dont meet" as I like to enjoy myself not sit around complaining so I hope their van has an identifier on it so we can all know to keep away as I usually have no shoes, shorts and Tshirt and my hair is too short to comb and GEE I also have a beard so they would not want to talk to me.
People who think the world owes them everything will still go to their grave with NOTHING LOL.
I have found that often it is best not to post on forums and that's why I am very selective when I post but these forums rely on people like you, Billeeeeeee, Jules, John etc and I suppose that naughty boy Wombat as well to keep them alive.
Regards
Brian
_wombat_ said
07:28 AM Aug 25, 2014
beiffe wrote:
DOUG, Dont worry Be Happy. There is always a winging wouser in every camp, just best to know who they are before you invite them to happy hour etc. I have several people on my list of "I hope I dont meet" as I like to enjoy myself not sit around complaining so I hope their van has an identifier on it so we can all know to keep away as I usually have no shoes, shorts and Tshirt and my hair is too short to comb and GEE I also have a beard so they would not want to talk to me. People who think the world owes them everything will still go to their grave with NOTHING LOL. I have found that often it is best not to post on forums and that's why I am very selective when I post but these forums rely on people like you, Billeeeeeee, Jules, John etc and I suppose that naughty boy Wombat as well to keep them alive. Regards Brian
Brian, thank you for the reminder I must take that identifier of off my van that Dougwe put there a while ago.
Lesley F said
10:42 AM Aug 25, 2014
Wicked Van obsessions, Park ranger dobbers and now novelty tree rescuers.
Perhaps these people need their own chat room, so the rest of us can enjoy the other forums.
lol lol lol lol
kandagal said
10:53 AM Aug 25, 2014
Hey Vic About that tree in Pemberton. I tried to climb it once up those nailed in spikes. Well I forgot it was the middle of winter & my fingers nearly froze to them. So UI didn't get to far upwards. Carry on carrying on Doug.
Vic41 said
10:58 AM Aug 25, 2014
kandagal wrote:
Hey Vic About that tree in Pemberton. I tried to climb it once up those nailed in spikes. Well I forgot it was the middle of winter & my fingers nearly froze to them. So UI didn't get to far upwards. Carry on carrying on Doug.
I got about half way up and got the heebie jeebies and came down again, not good on heights. They didn't have the mesh safety sides on then and the spikes were wet and slippery.....
Did climb to the top of Ayers Rock/Uluru twice though (before they started discouraging people from doing it).
Yep, keep on keeping on Doug!
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:59:27 AM
Happywanderer said
02:52 PM Aug 25, 2014
I see from the closed post that she (yes she says F in her profile) has posted genuine threats to people connected with the Greens Lake Thong Tree if not all removed by Xmas.
Has madness now come to this country or she's ParamountCruisers wife and they haven't learnt their lesson yet.
May you all keep wondering why I don't post much these days. There's been a few episodes that I haven't enjoyed.
barina said
03:44 PM Aug 25, 2014
What a sad life some people have.......I for one enjoy immensly the posts I read, I don't always agree, but read and move on. Catching up on all of the posts relating to this issue AGAIN!!!!! has had me smiling, and having a chuckle at the cleverness and wit of my fellow GN's....keep up the humor, life is pretty sad without it.....Love yr work DougWE
Dougwe said
06:54 PM Aug 25, 2014
Thanks again everyone, yes I am happy. I am annoyed though that the person has threatened anyone at Greens over Xmas.
Her feelings are one thing but "Threats" are another and there could be legal action heading her way. Remember your "threats" are now in writing.
For what it's worth, the tree in question is actually looking very healthy indeed. I was camped next to it for two days and the birds were also loving said tree. It didn't look sick to me.
Lets just leave the subject be now and I will see you all in court at Xmas
_wombat_ said
06:54 PM Aug 25, 2014
Happywanderer wrote:
I see from the closed post that she (yes she says F in her profile) has posted genuine threats to people connected with the Greens Lake Thong Tree if not all removed by Xmas. Has madness now come to this country or she's ParamountCruisers wife and they haven't learnt their lesson yet. May you all keep wondering why I don't post much these days. There's been a few episodes that I haven't enjoyed.
Very sorry if I have upset you HW but I really don't care
how you going mate, how close are you to Perth now.?
_wombat_ said
06:55 PM Aug 25, 2014
I don't agree with NUFINK that Vic post's
_wombat_ said
07:02 PM Aug 25, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Thanks again everyone, yes I am happy. I am annoyed though that the person has threatened anyone at Greens over Xmas.
Her feelings are one thing but "Threats" are another and there could be legal action heading her way. Remember your "threats" are now in writing.
For what it's worth, the tree in question is actually looking very healthy indeed. I was camped next to it for two days and the birds were also loving said tree. It didn't look sick to me.
Lets just leave the subject be now and I will see you all in court at Xmas
you will not see me, cos I'm a good wombat
Dougwe said
07:04 PM Aug 25, 2014
Me too
Or is that three
Bryan said
07:48 PM Aug 25, 2014
Thats the one Vic.
-- Edited by Bryan on Monday 25th of August 2014 07:50:04 PM
Vic41 said
08:46 PM Aug 25, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
I don't agree with NUFINK that Vic post's
Whose Vic
Vic41 said
08:48 PM Aug 25, 2014
Bryan wrote:
Thats the one Vic.
Thanks Bryan, yes a dam long way up (and down)
I can hear the crucified tree screaming from here with all those spikes in it
_wombat_ said
09:02 PM Aug 25, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Bryan wrote:
Thats the one Vic.
Thanks Bryan, yes a dam long way up (and down)
I can hear the crucified tree screaming from here with all those spikes in it
we need an urgent inquiry to see who put those spikes in that poor tree, and it needs to be done before Christmas, why, I don't know but it seems that is the time frame.
Vic41 said
11:09 PM Aug 25, 2014
Can the twins and their cousins climb trees
We could get them to remove the spikes while we wait at the bottom to catch them just in case they fall
Sorry for the OT Doug, Wombat made me do it!
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 25th of August 2014 11:10:18 PM
_wombat_ said
08:23 AM Aug 26, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Can the twins and their cousins climb trees
We could get them to remove the spikes while we wait at the bottom to catch them just in case they fall
Sorry for the OT Doug, Wombat made me do it!
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 25th of August 2014 11:10:18 PM
Not true Dougwe, I did not make Vic do nothing, the truth, Vic is on the turps AGAIN.
BOT just keep doing what you are doing Dougwe.
Dougwe said
08:41 AM Aug 26, 2014
Yeh Wombat ya helped go "off topic" AGAIN.
But that's ok cos it's my thread and I don't care.
_wombat_ said
08:50 AM Aug 26, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Yeh Wombat ya helped go "off topic" AGAIN.
But that's ok cos it's my thread and I don't care.
Howdy all,
For those people that have met me and know me I consider myself a a person who does not like to upset or offend ANYONE. If that happens I get get upset.
Apparently a photo I included in my UPDATE #9 in "General" of my big rig and a particular tree at Greens Lake offended a certain person who at least had the decency to start a different thread to complain which hopefully will not turn my update into an argument, I thank that person for that. The photo was meant as a bit of fun but obviously back fired.
I do these updates and include a few photo's to give people that are not lucky enough to be in the playground yet a bit of an idea what is out here. I try to add a bit of my sick humour through the update as well. I have thought of not doing them but convinced by many people to continue.
Life is way too short for bickering as my dear late wife found out. My aim on this forum is to add (I hope) enjoyment and at times help people if I can, NOT UPSET ANYONE.
I get offended when these people "get offended"
You are always pleasant & balanced with your replies / posts
keep going as you do
miroku12g
Gday...
Cheers - John
I can't wait to get to the lake and I would feel privileged to hang my thong as well. Sorry I didn't realise you were in Penrith would love to have caught up. But looking forward to meeting you some day.
Cheers
Greg
The tree in question does mean a lot to many who have visited and had great times in a great place. strange thing is there a other said trees around this great country as well. A staff member from the local water authorities has also seen the tree and was rather impressed. Oh well, not to worry, I'm chill'n Bro. I liked that Rocky, thanks.
The problem is the forum is a reflection of life, and like life there are many and varied views about many subjects and it is inevitable that someone will take umbridge at something someone has said. They may find it downright offensive, and completely against their moral code (as I suspect was the case here).
Personally I am what I would describe as a moderate, I do not hold strong views about things, thus I find it difficult to understand why people would react as they do, but I have learned years ago, that anyone that comments like that clear does feel strongly about the topic.
In the interests of living harmoniously with others, I believe it is up to use to accommodate people's views where we can.
I think Doug did the right thing removing the photo.
However this does not mean that I would not add a thong to the tree, to join the one I left there last time.
Let me know when you do Plendo, but make sure it matches please, I could do with another pair of thongs
Doug, I was actually interested in seeing the tree as I have never seen it so appreciated the photo.
What's that old saying, "you can please some of the people most of the time, but not all of the people all of the time".....well something like that.
I guess there will always be those who don't mind this type of thing and always those who don't, like Plendo I don't have strong feelings about it either way but in my mind it is not a criminal act and ads to the interest and humour of the area.
Cripes, a huge tree in Pemberton WA has huge spikes belted into its trunk all the way to the top for a ladder and a lookout nailed at the top, put there by the forestry department as a fire lookout but now a tourist attraction encouraging those fit enough to climb it. Can't say I have seen any objections to that being done by anyone on this very old tree which is still growing.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 24th of August 2014 08:11:05 PM
Dougwe MATE, stay as you are, do not change, you are an ass asse asee bugga asset to this forum, so please ignore any DH's
There is always a winging wouser in every camp, just best to know who they are before you invite them to happy hour etc.
I have several people on my list of "I hope I dont meet" as I like to enjoy myself not sit around complaining so I hope their van has an identifier on it so we can all know to keep away as I usually have no shoes, shorts and Tshirt and my hair is too short to comb and GEE I also have a beard so they would not want to talk to me.
People who think the world owes them everything will still go to their grave with NOTHING LOL.
I have found that often it is best not to post on forums and that's why I am very selective when I post but these forums rely on people like you, Billeeeeeee, Jules, John etc and I suppose that naughty boy Wombat as well to keep them alive.
Regards
Brian
Brian, thank you for the reminder I must take that identifier of off my van that Dougwe put there a while ago.
Wicked Van obsessions, Park ranger dobbers and now novelty tree rescuers.
Perhaps these people need their own chat room, so the rest of us can enjoy the other forums.
lol lol lol lol
I got about half way up and got the heebie jeebies and came down again, not good on heights. They didn't have the mesh safety sides on then and the spikes were wet and slippery.....
Did climb to the top of Ayers Rock/Uluru twice though (before they started discouraging people from doing it).
Yep, keep on keeping on Doug!
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:59:27 AM
Has madness now come to this country or she's ParamountCruisers wife and they haven't learnt their lesson yet.
May you all keep wondering why I don't post much these days. There's been a few episodes that I haven't enjoyed.
What a sad life some people have.......I for one enjoy immensly the posts I read, I don't always agree, but read and move on. Catching up on all of the posts relating to this issue AGAIN!!!!! has had me smiling, and having a chuckle at the cleverness and wit of my fellow GN's....keep up the humor, life is pretty sad without it.....Love yr work DougWE
Thanks again everyone, yes I am happy. I am annoyed though that the person has threatened anyone at Greens over Xmas.
Her feelings are one thing but "Threats" are another and there could be legal action heading her way. Remember your "threats" are now in writing.
For what it's worth, the tree in question is actually looking very healthy indeed. I was camped next to it for two days and the birds were also loving said tree. It didn't look sick to me.
Lets just leave the subject be now and I will see you all in court at Xmas
Very sorry if I have upset you HW but I really don't care
how you going mate, how close are you to Perth now.?
I don't agree with NUFINK that Vic post's
you will not see me, cos I'm a good wombat
Me too
Or is that three
Thats the one Vic.
-- Edited by Bryan on Monday 25th of August 2014 07:50:04 PM
Whose Vic
Thanks Bryan, yes a dam long way up (and down)
I can hear the crucified tree screaming from here with all those spikes in it
we need an urgent inquiry to see who put those spikes in that poor tree, and it needs to be done before Christmas, why, I don't know but it seems that is the time frame.
Can the twins and their cousins climb trees
We could get them to remove the spikes while we wait at the bottom to catch them just in case they fall
Sorry for the OT Doug, Wombat made me do it!
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 25th of August 2014 11:10:18 PM
Not true Dougwe, I did not make Vic do nothing, the truth, Vic is on the turps AGAIN.
BOT just keep doing what you are doing Dougwe.
But that's ok cos it's my thread and I don't care.
it was him that went OT not me I just did a BOT