I sure am glad this SSOA board exists? I just read a few of the posts on Sneezes BS board.
I feel a bit like Rip Van Winkle! Have I missed something? I know I don't frequent the SLP board much anymore, way too busy for me - but things to have gotten out of hand there. It's more like the chat rooms my kids go in than an auto board. Is that the problem there?
Anyone?
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Dave's got a tough job, and for many years has put up with a bit too much junk every now and again.
Dave's been doing some housekeeping. The pendulum in on the upswing. As long as people participate where they feel they can contribute in a positive way, it will be a fun place to hang out and help others.
There's always our back yard (porch) to hang out on and be with friends, too.
Both boards are good places to frequent. Sometimes it's difficult to keep the riff raff in check, but Dave's doing what he can to make it work for everyone.
Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
A very unfortunate situation to say the least.
Some rifts formed over, IMHO, stupid crap. Long time friendships are now strained. Thats why I say it's stupid crap, because the details werent important enough to jeopardize the friendships.
Not gonna get into the gory details, but obviously this got ugly.
Chalk it up to 10,000+ members on Dave's site.
I hope the Old Timers Lounge Dave set up will afford the senior members a chance to get back that coziness we still have here.
Dave has posted you need to be a 95-98 original member, but that is not a steadfast rule. Anyone interested in gaining access should email Dave.
It has been good to see Hawkeye, Dan, poSSum, and other friends popping in and saying hello.
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
It is sad. WIth all the members on dave's board it is a tough job. There are many different types of people. I remain neutral and hang here mostly anyway.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
I agree with you Dan...it can get quite busy over there and important things can easily get overlooked. I find it much better just posting over here as we seem to be a..um..'closer knit bunch' Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Found out about SLP during the summer and have seen the change over the past several months. But I have seen a lot of migration to the back poarch.Its like moving to a different location to get away from the insanity that has occured. Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Yup, there are a lot of good message boards out there, but the "SSOA back porch" is home Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum: Yup, there are a lot of good message boards out there, but the "SSOA back porch" is home
SSOA is my adopted home, as well. Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Seems like the SLP board is getting full of spoiled little brats that have zero maners at all. I have noticed since the last Camaro was produced,that the SLP board has gotten slower than ever too.Many veterans that used to be regulars,never even post any more. Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
You all bring up good points. It seems that if you don't go there every hour that it takes you fo ever to scan all of the posts just for that day. I started going there in 1999 just before we bought the SS. Then follwed others to this board and the SSOA when it was created and call this place home ever since. I post on SLP every now and then but it seems that I always get covered up by so many other posts. I have thought about e-mailing Dave but not sure if I would "fit." I remember the growing pains this board and group had, and saw members leave because of it, but we survived and came out of it all pretty good. I enjoy everyones comments and the friends Mary and I have made.
call it home here because the front light is always on,
keep it safe.
Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
Mary, go ahead and email Dave. You fit! Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
MaryandRalph I know what you mean about the posts. I put a post up to Dave about engine plates,I wanted to know if we could get our LE# instead of a car #.There were no post at all,I figured that if Dave missed it somebody with an LE (35th,30th...ect) might like to have thier # also and say so.I guess the post wasn't....... ......enough. Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
That post had content,thus it was passed over,next time write"Photoshop" or "Funny",it will attract attention. I had seen your post and was interested at what the answer would be!!!
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: I put a post up to Dave about engine plates,I wanted to know if we could get our LE# instead of a car #.There were no post at all,I figured that if Dave missed it somebody with an LE (35th,30th...ect) might like to have thier # also and say so.I guess the post wasn't....... ......enough.
Chances are the post was buried by the junk that Dave has been culling out lately or Dave wasn't able to answer your question. It might be one of those things that requires a phone call. Post your question again and if you don't see an answer in a couple of days, best to call SLP and ask the question directly to someone who handes those orders.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
I think I will post again.....after Monday(hunting season ). SLP tried for me but could not get anywhere......SLP didn't know that the LE#'s for the 35TH were out. But I did order my X-Mass present to me from my wife floor mats for the SS.
Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
SLP knew, just the person you talked to on the phone didnt. Settlemire gave the numbers to Dave quite some time ago.
Dave and Jeff arent getting online much. If you really need a question answered, and didnt get the help via phone, email one of them.
regarding the plaques, try jeffy.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Don't give up on posting questions.....if you also post your question here, we just might know who to send you to for an answer.
That's why we're here! To help out.
Posted by KevinA (Member # 139) on :
it seems to have calmed down now Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
quote:Originally posted by chrisL: Mary, go ahead and email Dave. You fit!
Thanks Chris, I think I will.
Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on :
35th ED, I think I can answer your question about the LE#. It took me about a 1/2hr on the phone, but I was able to make some sense to the sales rep at SLP. He put me on hold and asked permission and I was gived the OK to have a new deck mat and engine plaque made with the LE# instead of the SLP#. I've already got my mat and am waiting for the plaque. (wish they would let us get it in red)
Glenn AKA Hooker
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hookerf14: 35th ED, I think I can answer your question about the LE#. It took me about a 1/2hr on the phone, but I was able to make some sense to the sales rep at SLP. He put me on hold and asked permission and I was gived the OK to have a new deck mat and engine plaque made with the LE# instead of the SLP#. I've already got my mat and am waiting for the plaque. (wish they would let us get it in red)
Glenn AKA Hooker
I show you as having 35th Anniversary # 2790. I hope that's the same # you have. I didn't see it listed in your signature.
Posted by SSteve_35th (Member # 1300) on :
quote: engine plaque made with the LE# instead of the SLP#.
That's a great idea! I had corresponded with JeffY back in July about having both numbers on the engine plaque. He didn't think there was room for both of them.
Will your plaque specify that the number is the LE# and not the SS build #? Just curious. If not, I guess you could be parked next to another SS with the same engine plaque someday and you would both be correct. Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by SSteve_35th:
quote: engine plaque made with the LE# instead of the SLP#.
That's a great idea! I had corresponded with JeffY back in July about having both numbers on the engine plaque. He didn't think there was room for both of them.
Will your plaque specify that the number is the LE# and not the SS build #? Just curious. If not, I guess you could be parked next to another SS with the same engine plaque someday and you would both be correct.
I am waiting on an email to JeffY about the LE# on the plate will post when I get a reply.SLP sales rep said that the plate could only say "car" and not "LE".I tryed to repost an earlier post on the SLP board today but have been having problems. Look for it it was sent to Dave/Jeff. Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on :
Teri, Yep, the mat does have #2790 for my LE. And thanks for looking out for me.
The plaque does say "CAR #", not "LE #".....I was told only the # could be changed. I tried for a red plaque instead of black. As far as matching other SS cars. The LEs have their own deck mat and plaque design, so maybe that enough to seperate the two sets of #s???
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But I have seen a lot of migration to the back poarch.Its like moving to a different location to get away from the insanity that has occured. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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floor mats for the SS.
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