The only problem with what you are saying as I see Dave is most of the time
these guys don't show the consideration and tolerance to the rest of us.
They usually DEMAND the right of way and I have yet to hear an "I'm sorry "
when they back over someone or just plain run them over!!! I guess what I
am saying is a little bit more consideration from the other side would a
good thing as well!! Have a good weekend yourself there buddy
Joe K4TR
----- Original Message -----
From: "david knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service"
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Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 6:51 AM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Re: Hamfests (Tolerance of scooters)
If you have ever been to WalMart, you will see lots of folks on motorized
"golf carts." Any problem with that? I just stay out of their way!
Some of these folks that you refer to are obese with attendent mobility
issues.
Why can't we show a little tolerance regardless of the other guy's
attitude or behavior!
Perhaps, someday, some of us will be in the same situation and have to
resort to such conveyances whether at a hamfest or WalMart.
Have a great weekend and let's get on the air.
Thanks
Dave, W3ST - W3CRA
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----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Re: Hamfests (Tolerance of scooters)
Hi Mark,
The folks I am talking about banning from hamfest use of scooters are
various
dealers and a few others that we all know around here. They are
constantly
zipping around the fests with sometimes little regard for the safety of
others.
I have been around long enough to be able to tell when someone really
needs a
scooter, and by the way, these folks that need them are either on a 3
wheeler
or in a motorized wheel chair. Of one of those folks gets out of a chair
or
off a 3 wheeler and walks around, I have no problem at all with that. I
am
talking about the 2 wheel scooters and motor powered bicycles that few in
need
folks would ever be able to ride, and even if they could, they would not
be
riding them in the manner described above.
I am afraid that one day, someone is going to get hurt by one of these
OTHER
folks and a lawsuit will ensue. That would be the end of hamfests around
here,
or at least wind up with the knee jerk reaction of banning ALL wheeled
vehicles regardless of the health condition of the user.
Another thing is that most hamfests allow the free movement of cars and
trucks during the hamfest. If you have ever been to Dayton, you know that
on the
days that the grounds are open to hamfest goers, movement of 99% of all
vehicles
is totally banned during hamfest hours. If you have a flea market spot,
you
had better be in your spot by the given time and be prepeared to stay
there
until the gates close. Emergencies are handled on a case by case basis,
but if
the same person states that he or she has an emergency too often, they
are going
to get kicked out or refused permission to move at the least. Scooters
and
such are banned except for actual medical need during show hours and as
far as I
am concerned, should be banned at all times.
73,
John, W4AWM
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