I’m pulling for you (Harry in the previous Post Topic)
Makes my Post seem Petty.
But this was my experience and opinion.
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The ‘25 MOA National
I attended the MOA Gathering in Lebanon. Last one for me, since I’ve Timed Out, and especially after this experience I decided to throw some parts and accessories on the back of the truck to sell for FUN. Only two big ticket items over $150. All well worn and lots of things $10 to $15. Many things FREE. Things like a dented gas tank for $15 (for a spare while yours is being repaired). A $15 beaded seat and a $15 Harro Tank Bag, a full sheepskin, etc., and FREE STUFF.
Just after I finished unloading, I looked up when I heard a loud demanding voice, (like you would use when your dog soiled your new carpet) saying “YOU CAN’T DO THAT ! PACK IT UP !” Repeated twice.
You have to have a vendors permit or some sort of nonsense. Not verified but I heard the Vendor fee was $600 !
I looked up to see a poor resemblance of General Patton being driven around in a jeep. Well, make that a golf cart. I’m thinking this rude person has not the decency to get out of that cart and speak to another member, like a real man. I guess this is the sort of person who likes for everyone to hear him. No, he didn’t have time to tell me in person, but wanted to be the “King” or was not smart enough to use any manners. Well, General Patton, I am not in your Army !
He did NOT recognize that most of my stuff was well past used. Too far gone for most people in this Club to even look at or try, just to see if they wanted to buy new.
Plenty of stuff for sale everywhere else. Bikes, apparel, parts etc. As it should be. It’s a MOTORCYCLE RALLY. Nobody was harming anyone. We were all MEMBERS.
Did I miss the rules at Registration ? Or was this rude bully making up rules as he went along. Were there any Rally Rules concerning selling “used goods” at all? It’s also a MEMBER EVENT. DON’T act like it’s a private money making enterprise.
I got his name. Turns out this dude was maybe the “Grand Poo Pah”, (the Rally chair), and he wanted everyone near to know who he was.
His name was Vance Harrelson.
In my opinion, this man is a menace to OUR club, if not dangerous. And a threat to motorcycling in general. DON’T EVER give him any authority for anything. He can’t do it & can’t handle it. One must be careful of some volunteers for they are not in it for the right reasons.
He should have been more concerned with the lack of things like toilet paper shortage in the camping areas, etc.
Don’t you think that for a $129 Rally Fee you could have been greeted by an ice cold .25¢ bottle of water. That’s just what you do when you Host people in your home or paying MEMBERS at a Rally especially when it is 90°- 95° and hotter on the road. Maybe the Vendors were more important than the MEMBERS.
My wife and I personally gave away (Free) over 100 bottles of cold/iced water.
One of the answers to MEMBERS selling used stuff is to do nothing and leave them alone. Don’t get your underwear all bunched up over nothing.in years past I have bought stuff from a now well known vendor/dealer. He opened his car trunk and stood on a milk crate. No Gestapo.
The Agricultual Center would not let allow a small 4 head mister near the front door or anywhere due to water use. Are you kidding me? Even after offering $10 a day for water useage. This decision came from an air conditioned office. The RallyChair should have thought of a mister. And a lot more stuff.
I also made the sign on the easel at the the back door to the vendor area about “What Bike Did You First Ride On ?” & “What Was the First Bike You ever Bought “. Just for fun. Lots of participation. Very interesting and FUN. MAYBE the monthly magazine will print the members responses.
I encourage those that want to, to speak their mind on their opinions on the ’25 National. GOOD and BAD. Encouraged by the Editorial Section. If you don’t speak up, then the Good things will not remain and the Bad things will continue to get worse.
I just couldn’t hold it in. I did write this after a cool down period, and it is considerably less harsh than the original draft made on the day after the Rally.
Charlie Robinson,
Member # 13,278 (47 year Member)
Makes my Post seem Petty.
But this was my experience and opinion.
_____________________________
The ‘25 MOA National
I attended the MOA Gathering in Lebanon. Last one for me, since I’ve Timed Out, and especially after this experience I decided to throw some parts and accessories on the back of the truck to sell for FUN. Only two big ticket items over $150. All well worn and lots of things $10 to $15. Many things FREE. Things like a dented gas tank for $15 (for a spare while yours is being repaired). A $15 beaded seat and a $15 Harro Tank Bag, a full sheepskin, etc., and FREE STUFF.
Just after I finished unloading, I looked up when I heard a loud demanding voice, (like you would use when your dog soiled your new carpet) saying “YOU CAN’T DO THAT ! PACK IT UP !” Repeated twice.
You have to have a vendors permit or some sort of nonsense. Not verified but I heard the Vendor fee was $600 !
I looked up to see a poor resemblance of General Patton being driven around in a jeep. Well, make that a golf cart. I’m thinking this rude person has not the decency to get out of that cart and speak to another member, like a real man. I guess this is the sort of person who likes for everyone to hear him. No, he didn’t have time to tell me in person, but wanted to be the “King” or was not smart enough to use any manners. Well, General Patton, I am not in your Army !
He did NOT recognize that most of my stuff was well past used. Too far gone for most people in this Club to even look at or try, just to see if they wanted to buy new.
Plenty of stuff for sale everywhere else. Bikes, apparel, parts etc. As it should be. It’s a MOTORCYCLE RALLY. Nobody was harming anyone. We were all MEMBERS.
Did I miss the rules at Registration ? Or was this rude bully making up rules as he went along. Were there any Rally Rules concerning selling “used goods” at all? It’s also a MEMBER EVENT. DON’T act like it’s a private money making enterprise.
I got his name. Turns out this dude was maybe the “Grand Poo Pah”, (the Rally chair), and he wanted everyone near to know who he was.
His name was Vance Harrelson.
In my opinion, this man is a menace to OUR club, if not dangerous. And a threat to motorcycling in general. DON’T EVER give him any authority for anything. He can’t do it & can’t handle it. One must be careful of some volunteers for they are not in it for the right reasons.
He should have been more concerned with the lack of things like toilet paper shortage in the camping areas, etc.
Don’t you think that for a $129 Rally Fee you could have been greeted by an ice cold .25¢ bottle of water. That’s just what you do when you Host people in your home or paying MEMBERS at a Rally especially when it is 90°- 95° and hotter on the road. Maybe the Vendors were more important than the MEMBERS.
My wife and I personally gave away (Free) over 100 bottles of cold/iced water.
One of the answers to MEMBERS selling used stuff is to do nothing and leave them alone. Don’t get your underwear all bunched up over nothing.in years past I have bought stuff from a now well known vendor/dealer. He opened his car trunk and stood on a milk crate. No Gestapo.
The Agricultual Center would not let allow a small 4 head mister near the front door or anywhere due to water use. Are you kidding me? Even after offering $10 a day for water useage. This decision came from an air conditioned office. The RallyChair should have thought of a mister. And a lot more stuff.
I also made the sign on the easel at the the back door to the vendor area about “What Bike Did You First Ride On ?” & “What Was the First Bike You ever Bought “. Just for fun. Lots of participation. Very interesting and FUN. MAYBE the monthly magazine will print the members responses.
I encourage those that want to, to speak their mind on their opinions on the ’25 National. GOOD and BAD. Encouraged by the Editorial Section. If you don’t speak up, then the Good things will not remain and the Bad things will continue to get worse.
I just couldn’t hold it in. I did write this after a cool down period, and it is considerably less harsh than the original draft made on the day after the Rally.
Charlie Robinson,
Member # 13,278 (47 year Member)
