I finally made the change

Hannibal wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

bbaker2001 wrote:
NC Hauler
552 AEWC 72-75

You were in most of the same time I was..(71-75...other than a lot of civilians back then hating our guts, spiting on us and calling us "baby killers"...I was proud of my time served..just never talked about it until around 2001, after 911...thank you for your service...it's an honor knowing those who have served and are serving our country in the Military.

Jim

No matter who you are or what you do or how well you do it, there will be detractors trying to bring you down. The good thing is, it doesn't matter. You are a good man. Be proud. Thank you for your service sir!

NC Hauler wrote:

bbaker2001 wrote:
NC Hauler
552 AEWC 72-75

You were in most of the same time I was..(71-75...other than a lot of civilians back then hating our guts, spiting on us and calling us "baby killers"...I was proud of my time served..just never talked about it until around 2001, after 911...thank you for your service...it's an honor knowing those who have served and are serving our country in the Military.

Jim

jwc99 wrote:
Sorry I started such a storm by being happy I purchased a new truck. My truck is not better than yours, it's just happens to be the one I liked. It also just happens the truck is a Ram. I was hoping to share my new toy with others that share the same interest.

One reason I started this thread is my new truck has a diesel engine. No I'm not saying everyone needs a diesel, I have pulled many miles with a gasser. This is my first diesel engine. I am sure I will have questions about my truck and it's needs before my journey ends. Thanks for all the positive comments on my new purchase. I'll let you know how it pulls in a couple weeks.

bbaker2001 wrote:
NC Hauler
552 AEWC 72-75

patriotgrunt wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

patriotgrunt wrote:
Jim,

Thanks for your service. Again my first comment was not meant to upset you. If you find the term "mafia" insulting then I apologize but that's a pretty common term used to describe the Cummins crowd. Again its because you protect your brand and are loyal to it. That's not a bad thing. I hope you can see that I viewed your response as your attempt to start a fight. Since that apparently was not your intent then I again apologize. Have a good day and happy towing.

We're good...but I haven't owned the Ram trucks long enough to be a brand loyalist, though I AM sold on this truck...Chevy trucks, 35 years, Ram trucks, not quite 6 years yet...Never even owned a hemi or a 5.9 diesel, so I don't even qualify as part of the " Cummins crowd, though again, I'm now a Cummins guy to be sure...and love the truck.

You take care and enjoyi your camping...maybe one day we'll meet up we can and swap military Stories....:)

Later buddy,
Jim

Sounds like a plan Jim. BTW I'm Dave. Both my parents were in the Air Force so I grew up around the community and even though I'm in the Army, I'm currently at an Air Force base here for school at Maxwell AFB.

The Cummins is certainly a solid engine. I"m sure it'll last you a long time. Happy trails along the way.

NC Hauler wrote:

patriotgrunt wrote:
Jim,

Thanks for your service. Again my first comment was not meant to upset you. If you find the term "mafia" insulting then I apologize but that's a pretty common term used to describe the Cummins crowd. Again its because you protect your brand and are loyal to it. That's not a bad thing. I hope you can see that I viewed your response as your attempt to start a fight. Since that apparently was not your intent then I again apologize. Have a good day and happy towing.

We're good...but I haven't owned the Ram trucks long enough to be a brand loyalist, though I AM sold on this truck...Chevy trucks, 35 years, Ram trucks, not quite 6 years yet...Never even owned a hemi or a 5.9 diesel, so I don't even qualify as part of the " Cummins crowd, though again, I'm now a Cummins guy to be sure...and love the truck.

You take care and enjoyi your camping...maybe one day we'll meet up we can and swap military Stories....:)

Later buddy,
Jim