roytoy said:
I respect your opinion and choice, my dear y22man, I do. In fact, and after all you are a fellow Vdub and a TDIer for that matter.
Roytoy,
Thank you for a level headed response. I have nothing but respect for that post. What I don't get are these people that just shoot off with no background into what a said person is doing and calling them out.
Now, so that all of you know where I am coming from. I tent camped until I was 27. My wife had an accident that prevented her from sleeping on the ground. She just did not enjoy being stiff, sore, and taking pain pills to camp. So what is the point of camping? We purchased a trailer to enjoy the outdoors. We go out as much as my work permits (2 - 3 weekends a month or as weather permits). In fact this is the only way I can get away from work because it is out of cell coverage.
My truck, Yes, I added power. I now have a more fuel efficient vehicle. I went from 17 MPG to 19 MPG. According to the emissions equipment at the Utah emissions testing locations my tailpipe emissions went down. Although I do put out more smoke now.
I ride the bus to work. I only drive my truck to pull the trailer or boat. That equates to about 5000 miles per year over the past few years.
I have a 7Kw wind tower in my yard. I am researching the feasibility of putting solar shingles on my house. I have reduced as much electrical appliances in my house to conserve energy. Being in the tech industry I did something very hard for me. I removed all computers I had and only use my work laptop and my server I use for a web server. How many have thought about the polution they are putting in the air due to fossil fuel power plants? I have ripped out my lawn and replaced it with Astroturf ‘synlawn’ to conserve on water. How many people are wasting a more valuable resorce then oil, water?
I apologize for my postings to a point. I only acted like that due to I saw the same type of response just on the other side of the fence.
All I ask, is to respect other people and don’t attack them like a rabid dog.