Why hardly any posts?

There may be more lurkers besides me, gathering ideas, not much into typed conversations with complete strangers.

Right you are westernrvparkowner. Nature can be very cruel. But, you do know how childrens books are. They feed the child with excitement, wanting them to learn to read. We have a daughter in northwest Connecticut and that area has bears. she is always sending us pictures of one that frequents their area. We too live in a rather country are and have lots of wildlife. We have a couple of cameras located outside, but ours are more or less for security. Every now and again we will pull one in and download the pics on it. Generally what we see is some of the animals that we feed. Several years ago, before we set up cameras, our house was burgaled while we were away at the beach. Wish we had had cameras then.

Well, I was hoping that some of the other posters in here would join us in our chat. But, then, it is never too late is it?

My husband is off with our little Kahlan taking her to her tae kwan do class. They should be home soon and I need to get ready for their arrival. Shower and our reading time and then bed for her. We try very hard to keep her busy so she doesnt get bored and start watching tv :) Difficult duty for older folks.

Well take care Western. Have a very good evening. Same to the other earlier posters on here.

ro_sie wrote:
Western, our little pride and joy is 8 almost 9. She and her mother live with us. She loves animals. We take her to cabelas just to look at all the stuffed ones they have all over the place, and of course, their aquariums. Her mother works the night shift so the little one has spent most of her life with us old folks. This morning before I took her to school, we read a story about a ground hog planting a garden. Guess what we are going to do here this spring? She wants potatoes and tomatoes and sunflowers. sounds like a good combo to me. We make sure she has kid things, but she also gets a dose of old folks entertainment. She goes to tae kwan do , roller skates and rides her bike. We make sure to include a lot of dolls and doll houses, and round it out with Books and more books that we read to her and of course she reads a lot on her own.

thank you for the information that I missed. I sometimes do get frustrated with bad behavior on here, but then I have to remind myself that there are all kinds of people on this earth and I have to let their behavior go. Ignore is a very powerful attitude that I enjoy and use when it is appropriate. I also realize that it is more difficult for other people to use when they are directly attacked. Especially when they are relatively new here.

Well, my lazy bones need to get up and wash some windows. Have a great day , and also to our other new friends out there in cyberland.

Mention a Ground hog in a garden around here, and you will likely see a shotgun appear in short order. We have numerous guests who spend hours every day, for weeks and months at a time, seeking and watching wildlife. Occasionally, they will bring in footage of a bear, wolf or other predator taking down prey. I imagine seeing that would leave an indelible mark on an 8 year old. Nature isn't always as pretty as the pictures.

Western, our little pride and joy is 8 almost 9. She and her mother live with us. She loves animals. We take her to cabelas just to look at all the stuffed ones they have all over the place, and of course, their aquariums. Her mother works the night shift so the little one has spent most of her life with us old folks. This morning before I took her to school, we read a story about a ground hog planting a garden. Guess what we are going to do here this spring? She wants potatoes and tomatoes and sunflowers. sounds like a good combo to me. We make sure she has kid things, but she also gets a dose of old folks entertainment. She goes to tae kwan do , roller skates and rides her bike. We make sure to include a lot of dolls and doll houses, and round it out with Books and more books that we read to her and of course she reads a lot on her own.

thank you for the information that I missed. I sometimes do get frustrated with bad behavior on here, but then I have to remind myself that there are all kinds of people on this earth and I have to let their behavior go. Ignore is a very powerful attitude that I enjoy and use when it is appropriate. I also realize that it is more difficult for other people to use when they are directly attacked. Especially when they are relatively new here.

Well, my lazy bones need to get up and wash some windows. Have a great day , and also to our other new friends out there in cyberland.

ro_sie wrote:
Westernrvparkowner, I fail to see what you saw. Altho it is very nice that you have chimed in with your observations. I assume that you too, as your nick infers that you are a park owner, would be in accordance with harmony. Altho, I do have to admit that I have been in parks that do not emit ambience. BTW, I will be in your area this next summer and will be spending a few weeks there. My husband and I will be bringing a great grandchild to see some of our wonderful country. Have you anything that you especially think we should show her?

The administrator edited out the post I responded to. It was a post that was in full support of vigorously enforcing the rules of behavior of these forums, followed by a direct biblical quote. Which, of course, is a direct violation of those rules. I was just trying to point out the hypocrisy in such a post.
Per your question. It really depends on the age of your Great Grandchild. If they are a sub-teen, animals and adventure are the only thing that are going to interest them. Quite honestly, I have seen way to many very young bored to tears because their parents, grandparents and great grandparents think that they should spend a week looking a waterfalls, glaciers and other natural features. Those things just don't appeal to a 7 year old.
There are numerous semi-wild animal exhibits in Montana. West Yellowstone has the Grizzly discovery center. Outside Bozeman is the Montana Grizzly Encounter, where you can see Brutus, a grizzly that has appeared in more movies than any human actor you can name.
There is rafting and horseback riding throughout the state. The West Glacier area has water parks, go cart tracks and similar diversions for the more active set. While the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman may interest youngsters with their extensive Dinosaur exhibits, the Charles M Russell Museum in Great Falls, home of some of the best western art anywhere, will likely set off a screaming fit.
Seven year olds don't relate well to Octogenarians interests. Their attention spans are shorter and they need much more physical and mental stimulation. Remember to keep your trip relevant to the youngest traveler and you all have a great time.

Westernrvparkowner, I fail to see what you saw. Altho it is very nice that you have chimed in with your observations. I assume that you too, as your nick infers that you are a park owner, would be in accordance with harmony. Altho, I do have to admit that I have been in parks that do not emit ambience. BTW, I will be in your area this next summer and will be spending a few weeks there. My husband and I will be bringing a great grandchild to see some of our wonderful country. Have you anything that you especially think we should show her?

In keeping with the spirit of what apparently people want this forum to be, I feel I must contact the moderator to have this obviously religious post deleted. It isn't quite as fun when the "rules" are stringently applied to everyone, not just those with whom you disagree.

Well, lets not write this site off too soon. Its the wonderful positive people who make it a great place. I tend to just ignore the ones who cause issues. Also, there is always the opportunity for a place to chat, , like around the campfire. You can always as a group choose who you want to have there and ignore the ones who like to rough it up. If anyone would like to start a thread there, I hope you include me. Too many very nice people here to write this site off.

bucky wrote:
...Nobody is even arguing anymore about which truck is better, so I know this thing is in a death spiral. I sure have enjoyed it, and will visit until it's over.

:B

For me it's a good TP post. Haven't seen one of those for awhile either in the tech or general section. So you know membership is going down the toilet. ;)

RV.Net helped a lot in the beginning, it also had misinformation for my lifestyle (and others which I received PM's from) that cost me time and money. Overall it had more pluses then negatives, and the forum has been a good thing to be part of.

Got to meet a few mighty fine people along the way also. For those that get offended on the internet, well.....

Thanks everybody.
I've been on here a long time and usually visit every day.
I read 5ers, general rving, towing, tow vehicles, tech, campgrounds, roads, and around the campfire.
Nobody is even arguing anymore about which truck is better, so I know this thing is in a death spiral. I sure have enjoyed it, and will visit until it's over.