[Gearhead55]

As I have read a couple of threads where members were broke down returning from BG, I wonder if a membership list/book would be a possibility. When I was an NSRA member years ago, they had one.

They would list the member name, city/town and phone number. If someone was broke down in the area they could call the member for local help, names of reputable shops, knowledge, etc. I only had a couple of calls in probably 10 years, but they were sure thankful for the contact info.

I know Pops supplied some contacts, but a phone number is much quicker and easier, especially if someone is broke down and a lot of us, or maybe just me, don't look at e-mail that often.

I would have no problem sharing my contact info with this group, and would pay to purchase the book with contact info and keep it in my 55.

Thoughts?

Otis?

Terry

 

[Gearhead55]

Today is a different time it seems, they blow a gasket if someone gives out their email much less phone number, because soon as a list is available, the spammers and marketing people find a way to get it and then abuse the system.

Sorry

Otis

Otis- what if is was strictly voluntary. Maybe just a cell number and city and state? No e-mail address and only Tri Five members would be able to have or buy it?
Just my thoughts, but not a big deal.
Terry

 

[Gearhead55]

Terry....At this point, to me the biggest problem is that members, for some reason, fail to supply their location by city and state....Without that info, I would have not been able to get help for Larry.

Just stating NE, Western New York, or north central Indiana is not much help to anyone

I agree, however I have no problem listing my city, state, and cell number. But, it may not be a good idea. I only thought of it as I read a few threads from people who had issues returning from BG. If members don't want it no big deal-- not the worst idea I have come up with in my life. (my putting a ladder in a wheelbarrow to gain an extra 2 feet would be in my top 10)

 

[Gearhead55]

Terry....My apologies if it looked as if I was picking on you my friend.....I would be help out by compiling the list, if the idea is approved.



This only helps, if the member has listed their city/state...Which has long been an aspiration of mine.

Not picking on me at all. I just felt for the guys coming home from BG and had no contact list. I understand both the pros and cons of this. No easy way to pick up a porcupine without getting stung-- and this is probably one of these issues. It was just a thought, no big deal.
If anyone needed help in Omaha, I would make myself available, but they would need to know how to contact me and some are not comfortable with giving out that information, and I understand.