C-Ya……. I am taking a break from RDP

[coolchange]

I get it. I bailed for a while. It can get old. But I have a lot of in between time at work so…
Always appreciated his content. Nice to learn about Flo and fired my hopes of getting down there one day.
I think it was him that I had a conversation
with on the phone about boat canvas. Don’t know the guy except from here and it was the longest boat conversation I’ve had with anyone in years.

 

[BabyRay]

A lot of truth to this.

At our country club, if you dont pay your bill, your name gets posted on a board. I have to imagine that is rather embarrassing. It's your last opportunity to correct it before the membership says C-Ya.

Also, if you get out of line, maybe drink too much and make a fool of yourself, or dont follow the dress code, you get a "Do Better Letter"

There are members on this forum who can do better. Many for the reasons TPC outlines. Maybe there can be a thread or "Board" calling em out

I know a gal, a friend of a friend, who got one of those letters from a country club in Ohio. They had a member/guest tournament, and she got drunk. For some reason, she thought it was a good idea to wear no undies with her golf skirt….and proceeded to do cartwheels on the greens.

Back to the topic…..

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

I will never understand the psychology of having to make an "I am leaving" post. There have been a ton of members over the years who have come and gone. Most just stop posting and then after awhile, someone might make a thread asking where they are. The long winded "C Ya" later post, just seems like an incredible waste of time.

 

[c_land]

If I had millions, no way in hell would I take the time to waste on this or any other social media. I am hoping he is taking the advice to come see his grandchild in AZ and take a break from this nonsense. An awakening of what's important.

But RD is right, "they always come back"!

If you know you know

 

[zbudman]

Hmmm, funny, he could criticize others .......but couldn't handle himself being criticized. Oh well......

 

[Taboma]

I will never understand the psychology of having to make an "I am leaving" post. There have been a ton of members over the years who have come and gone. Most just stop posting and then after awhile, someone might make a thread asking where they are. The long winded "C Ya" later post, just seems like an incredible waste of time.

Not nearly as revealing as the 3 pages of 106 posts discussing it, including yours and mine.

 

[Joker]

I left once, nobody cared, so I came back. I’d do it all over again but I don’t think it would make a difference.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Not nearly as revealing as the 3 pages of 106 posts discussing it, including yours and mine.

Like I have time to read all that!!

 

[4Waters]

I left once, nobody cared, so I came back. I’d do it all over again but I don’t think it would make a difference.

I noticed

 

[Ziggy]

Always enjoyed your post....RDP is like living in California... great weather, scenery, nature, some hot chicks, but a lot of Karen's and Kyle's too.. .... enjoy your break!

If Dave created a Karen section the lounge would be vitually deserted. So many bitter posts these days it literally blows my mind. So many petty post. So many (hypo)critical posts.
We still have the multiple informative, helpful & genuinely happy posts mixed in so that keeps some folks around.

 

[Mr. C]

There are plenty, with millions wasting their time here. Now, if I had billions, I'd be too busy wasting time elsewhere.

I don’t know. Depends where you started at.
There is something about this place. Despite all the BS.
That has its draw
Whether that means you relate when you were young and river stuff
Or now you’ve kind of made it and need info on a build or just how someone else might tackle a project.
So much info here.
So much money here as well that you probable dont even know about because most don’t t flaunt it. (Not saying C-ya did at all).
Again. Jmho.

 

[liv4riv]

This has been building for a long while……..

When I was in Australia, I spent a lot of time thinking about my future with RDP. Mainly because I no longer live in AZ, or boat Parker or Havasu. And frankly, I do not really care if I ever boat there again. So why should I continue. My wife thinks I waste a whole lot of time on this site.

I am tired of the politics. I am tired of the thread hijacks. I am tired of my threads being turned, for somebody’s agenda.

Stuff I cannot do…….

I can’t give boating lessons.

I can’t give my interpretation of Maritime Law.

I can’t post my dock, boat, boatlift

Lots more. It’s because everyone wants to either argue……. Or tear me down

Sure……. I love the fun threads. However, those are becoming less and less.

I would like to point out that I boated many members around SoFlo. Since I am leaving, I will share the secret they alll agreed to keep. They all swore to keep secret that I wouldn’t except 1 nickel for boat gas for any reason whatsoever. I am hoping that the reader might get a glimpse of my character. You reach out to go boating in SoFlo with me, only to learn it will be at my expense. You should see the shock it created. One exception, was when I lent Steaming Rice my car and he filled it with gas. He did not have to do this, but I think he gave me a taste of my own medicine. lol His character is unquestionable.

Ive enjoyed the stock threads……….. but in hindsight, I regret, without a doubt, the NVDA thread I started. I really just want to walk away from it. I hate the thread. I truly should have kept that info to myself. If I were the braggart that I have been accused of being……… I would have a PLTR thread. I have resisted letting RDP know how much I own. I mention this because I didnt have to wait 11 years for an explosion. All I did was make a mid 6 figure purchase when it was $15. It’s currently competing with my NVDA holdings. Theres no way I am discussing my BOLD purchase, and why.

Just some random ranting……

Here is something to think about. When discussing a boat for sale in SoFlo, a qualified interested party does not ask…….. How fast is it? If they do, you know the mentality of your potential buyer. (What’s its range, what’s it best fuel consumption at what rpm, etc) Only the Bozo’s ask how fast is it.

How you guys can boat it the hot Arizona summers without shade is a mystery to me. But what do I know?

For those of you that follow my posts and generally like me………. I am sorry.

It’s time to take a break. I might be back, I might not. I really don’t know. I’ve stopped caring.

I will share this nugget…….. After several years of relentless harassment by a neighbor, I just filed a lawsuit. So don’t envy my situation. I am considering selling everything and moving on because of the never ending harassment. It’s because I own 2 docks instead of 1. Jealousy. Which I am no stranger too.

Again……… I should have done this when I got back from Australia. I am sure those that don’t like me will be sure to let you all know in this thread. I fully expect the trolls to come out from under the bridge? Either way, I won’t see it. I am logging off now.

I wish you all the best!

C-ya thank you for the great post and good information you have provided I my self have enjoyed all of your wisdom you provided. I really hope you change your mind and share with us more.

 

[RiverDave]

Sorry @RiverDave

lol ok..

 

[FreeBird236]

I must be weird, a lot of the people I enjoyed the most are banned or left without warning.

 

[DaveH]

maybe some just needs a new prop.

 

[OCMerrill]

I left once, nobody cared, so I came back. I’d do it all over again but I don’t think it would make a difference.

Wait....your posting here?

 

[petie6464]

-Thin skin bruises easily.

I get on here when I have time to burn. If someone disagrees or wants to argue I could care less.

I've met a few nice guys here and consider that a W.

 

[Willie B]

I will never understand the psychology of having to make an "I am leaving" post. There have been a ton of members over the years who have come and gone. Most just stop posting and then after awhile, someone might make a thread asking where they are. The long winded "C Ya" later post, just seems like an incredible waste of time.

…Maybe it makes him feel like he won…but I have no idea what he might have won… After a time, things might start rolling through his head and he might think…what did I actually just do???… seemed very levelheaded and a good guy…But an exit post seems a little odd…

…Even though his wife is an attorney still the threat of a pending lawsuit can unnerve many…

… There may be more to the exit issue than just someone pissing on him in a thread… honestly I really don’t know… hope some peace comes to him soon …

 

[RiverDave]

If Dave created a Karen section the lounge would be vitually deserted. So many bitter posts these days it literally blows my mind. So many petty post. So many (hypo)critical posts.
We still have the multiple informative, helpful & genuinely happy posts mixed in so that keeps some folks around.

I agree there seems like a lot of guys on here need to get laid or go have a beer or something

The last two months of my life have been the most grueling stressful, sad months of my life and I still do my best to post positive shit.

Sometimes I read posts and think “do we really need this guy around?” lol. But I try to be laid back so I let it go..

Honestly though some people live in perpetual misery.. and they want others to live in their world with them.

RD

 

[ChumpChange]

I agree there seems like a lot of guys on here need to get laid or go have a beer or something

The last two months of my life have been the most grueling stressful, sad months of my life and I still do my best to post positive shit.

Sometimes I read posts and think “do we really need this guy around?” lol. But I try to be laid back so I let it go..

Honestly though some people live in perpetual misery.. and they want others to live in their world with them.

RD

We’re here for you Dave.

 

[BHC Vic]

I agree there seems like a lot of guys on here need to get laid or go have a beer or something

The last two months of my life have been the most grueling stressful, sad months of my life and I still do my best to post positive shit.

Sometimes I read posts and think “do we really need this guy around?” lol. But I try to be laid back so I let it go..

Honestly though some people live in perpetual misery.. and they want others to live in their world with them.

RD

Without getting too far into it, I posted in another thread about doing a Daniel fast. I was fasting for peace in my own life and faith. Basically why am I always angry when life is soo good. Im trying

 

[RiverDave]

Without getting too far into it, I posted in another thread about doing a Daniel fast. I was fasting for peace in my own life and faith. Basically why am I always angry when life is soo good. Im trying

I had to google it to know what a Daniel fast is..

 

[Your ad here]

I must be weird, a lot of the people I enjoyed the most are banned or left without warning.

Same here. The ones that do get a permanent banned did something stupid outside the forum. Grads is the exception as all the thin skinned members cried about him and voted him off the island. And for the rest, life happens. Typically I see most people are into a hobby about 3 years then move on to something else. I'm guilty of it.

 

[BHC Vic]

I had to google it to know what a Daniel fast is..

I haven’t worked up to a full fast yet… I will say that I’m going to really change my sugar and carb intake after doing it. I feel really good without all the sugar

 

[ClownRoyal]

maybe some just needs a new prop.

Cause they spun out in the reeds?

 

[ChrisV]

Y’all need hobbies.

 

[BHC Vic]

Y’all need hobbies.

I’m open to ideas, but no more that cost money

 

[Willie B]

I haven’t worked up to a full fast yet… I will say that I’m going to really change my sugar and carb intake after doing it. I feel really good without all the sugar

… sugar is one of the worst things you can put into your body…

 

[ChrisV]

I’m open to ideas, but no more that cost money

I’ve been losing sleep cause I can’t get my car too hook. Found out it’s cause I go out at night and track is cold. This has consumed my life and no space to think about politics.

 

[playdeep]

I haven’t worked up to a full fast yet… I will say that I’m going to really change my sugar and carb intake after doing it. I feel really good without all the sugar

Sugar kills....
Dropped 15lbs. by simply cutting out Sugar and carbs....with intermittent fasting.

 

[Ziggy]

I agree there seems like a lot of guys on here need to get laid or go have a beer or something

The last two months of my life have been the most grueling stressful, sad months of my life and I still do my best to post positive shit.

Sometimes I read posts and think “do we really need this guy around?” lol. But I try to be laid back so I let it go..

Honestly though some people live in perpetual misery.. and they want others to live in their world with them.

RD

As they say, misery loves company.
.
In general I've ignored the negativity here even if someone tries to engage me. I got better things to engage in and pissing in Wheaties ain't it.

 

[brgrcru]

I agree there seems like a lot of guys on here need to get laid or go have a beer or something

The last two months of my life have been the most grueling stressful, sad months of my life and I still do my best to post positive shit.

Sometimes I read posts and think “do we really need this guy around?” lol. But I try to be laid back so I let it go..

Honestly though some people live in perpetual misery.. and they want others to live in their world with them.

RD

Maybe you should start a “ I am leaving thread “

 

[wishiknew]

As they say, misery loves company.
.
In general I've ignored the negativity here even if someone tries to engage me. I got better things to engage in and pissing in Wheaties ain't it.

Have you tried cheerio’s

 

[Roosky01]

I’m open to ideas, but no more that cost money

This is about the cheapest one you’re gonna find, IMO. Things can get out of hand quickly though…

 

[Joker]

I’m open to ideas, but no more that cost money

How about building a train set

 

[Riverbound]

There are People that haven’t liked me for years around this place. I never let it bother me. It’s actually fun knowing I live in their heads rent free.

 

[Fastdadtsmith]

Diff oil change?

I’ve been losing sleep cause I can’t get my car too hook.

 

[4Waters]

Without getting too far into it, I posted in another thread about doing a Daniel fast. I was fasting for peace in my own life and faith. Basically why am I always angry when life is soo good. Im trying

I had to google it to know what a Daniel fast is..

No caffeine for 21 days? Someone's gonna die

 

[Wave Hi]

I look at this RDP as 2 things,
1) As a tool.
(Not you personally Dave, but your website)
Information, knowledge, experience and Q&A.

2) Entertainment.
There is a lot on here from clever folks.
There are assholes everywhere in this world.
If you can't handle that, you will be writing goodbye manifestos for the rest or your life.
It's hard to understand being so immersed in a forum that it interferes with the ability to say at the end of the day how is this affecting my life? Thats hard to comprehend.

Like RD said, have a beer or get laid. Life is too short to sweat the small things.

 

[Mandelon]

I like C-Ya's posts, he seems like he is enjoying life over there on East side. Piloting boats around Southern Florida seems like it could be one of the best jobs you could have. I think posting about his $$ millions may have rubbed a few the wrong way though. I keep my millions more private. LOL

 

[Sherpa]

Ahh, the harassment guy solution is easy.

I just happen to know a guy that once aqainted,
Will shoot out that guys front porch light for years, just for the hell of it.

For $300, the “problem” of said ahole would disappear pretty much immediately. Just because
He’d be the new “problem”. Lol


Good luck.,

 

[hallett21]

Only way out is in a box

 

[DC-88]

My teacher wife always tells me she says " don't say or type anything to anyone and expect to think you can control their reaction" when the high school drama starts... especially the smart phone generation.

 

[WYRD]

I like C-Ya's posts, he seems like he is enjoying life over there on East side. Piloting boats around Southern Florida seems like it could be one of the best jobs you could have. I think posting about his $$ millions may have rubbed a few the wrong way though. I keep my millions more private. LOL

I don't see any issues with posting it.. no different than posting a new truck or getting a new hot rod, or a new boat. These are the things that were proud of and we want to share it with people that would appreciate it.

As far as C-Ya taking it too seriously, you can't raise up your skirt and expect people not to stare.

 

[monkeyswrench]

As far as C-Ya taking it too seriously, you can't raise up your skirt and expect people not to stare.

And this is why I keep my skirt down. Bunch of pervs

 

[monkeyswrench]

Yea he insisted the vacation was more important. Made me sad for his daughter..

Everyone's family dynamic is different. I felt more bad for the grandkid. I know, odd considering they won't remember who was there and such. My kids have no grandparents left. Actually, one, but nobody has seen him in 40 years, so we don't count him. My youngest never met Pops, middle kid barely remembers him. Mom passed when oldest was only 9, and mother in law followed a year later.

Time runs out on us all. I hope he and his daughter have a good enough relationship that he is able to spend some time knowing the grandkid. In some cases, life doesn't work that way. He may have made some money, and that's great. The truth is, and I'd think most agree, money can possibly help some situations, but it isn't a silver bullet to solve everything.

Life can be very complex. If someone figured it out, they sure kept their answers secret.

 

[Taboma]

Everyone's family dynamic is different. I felt more bad for the grandkid. I know, odd considering they won't remember who was there and such. My kids have no grandparents left. Actually, one, but nobody has seen him in 40 years, so we don't count him. My youngest never met Pops, middle kid barely remembers him. Mom passed when oldest was only 9, and mother in law followed a year later.

Time runs out on us all. I hope he and his daughter have a good enough relationship that he is able to spend some time knowing the grandkid. In some cases, life doesn't work that way. He may have made some money, and that's great. The truth is, and I'd think most agree, money can possibly help some situations, but it isn't a silver bullet to solve everything.

Life can be very complex. If someone figured it out, they sure kept their answers secret.

I think my take away and by now I'm sure his, assuming he even bothers to read any of this bullshit is ---- don't assume anybody on the internet is your friend, always be wary of the "Mob Mentality" regardless of your presumed relationship, and don't share anything online you don't want exposed to peer ridicule and judgement by the ignorant. In other words, the same rules apply online as they do within your own neighborhood, including those you might perceive as being friends.

I'm extremely thankful for this thread, it has served as an important reminder.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Taboma,

 

[Mandelon]

Just to be clear, my millions are in a carefully selected mix of dinar and pesos.

 

[CLdrinker]

If his Palantir stock purchase is what he says it is, he is probably close to being a billionaire on paper now.

No kidding. He could easily be sitting on 8 figures between his 2 stocks.

And I hope he is. That would be awesome.