Posted 2006-09-29 6:48 PM (#49399) Subject: Is ignorance bliss??
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Location: Kentucky
I have been reading this site since June when I stumbled across it while I was searching for a trailer to purchase and selling my trailer. I have always had my truck and trailer serviced on a regular basis,AAA,insurance and never thought too much about it. I just trusted that everything was okay when they said it was. After reading all of these threads, I realize that now I know just enough to be worried. Many times I have no clue what is being discussed; batteries, welds, inverters, tire sizes, weight of trailer for truck, extenders, etc.
Posted 2006-09-29 8:11 PM (#49407 - in reply to #49399) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
Location: Texas
After enjoying years of ignorance, I can assure it is beyond bliss. Ranks right up there with having no responsibility or accountability. Kinda like an endless supply of fresh roping steers with no entry fee. Enjoy it while you can.
Posted 2006-09-30 4:57 AM (#49417 - in reply to #49399) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
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Location: Hagerstown, MD
arlene21, please don't be discouraged and enjoy the company you keep.
Why do you think this website is so popular, so successful and so WIDELY used? Where can you go on the WWW leave a message for Mr. Truck?!?!?!?! AND GET A REPLY? QUICKLY!
Trailer World is a wonderful thing and just in case you were wondering, my wife shares the same views that you do when she reads some of the posts.
Posted 2006-09-30 6:45 AM (#49421 - in reply to #49399) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
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Location: Home of Wild Turkey Whiskey
I think(but am pretty sure) that most things tend to get a little overblown when they are being discussed on the internet. There is a show on TV that is dedicated to disproving theese so called Urban Legends, so most things that I read on the net I take with at least a half grain of salt, somethings I read require a little "pure grain" if you know what I mean. You have to realize that we are all working in cognito so what we say, we may know something about, or we may have stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. One thing about a forum though is there are enough people out there with knowledge and doubt to get the truth out to thoose uninformed folks who are just trying to learn. So enjoy the time you spend in here just don't get so caught up in the Urban Legends.
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Posted 2006-10-01 3:43 PM (#49474 - in reply to #49399) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
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Location: michigan
I wouldn't get too worked up. there are always some very anal people who have to weigh everything and do the math before they would consider leaving the yard. Don't worry. you can only do so much. Just enjoy your horses.
Posted 2006-10-03 1:55 AM (#49532 - in reply to #49399) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
Location: Del Mar, CA
Absolutely! I wanted to share a cute photo, didn't do it quite right but got the picture into the "Albums" button at the top of this screen - click it and look for photo of Mexican Roundup Horse - note the reins thru window! (showed this to my horse - he didn't get the humor) :)
Posted 2006-10-03 8:02 AM (#49540 - in reply to #49533) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
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Location: Romulus, Michigan
Why is it, it seems, that conscientious horse owners are the ones whose horses get hurt in their well-kept horse trailers, while those being in hauled in something held together by duct tape don't?
Posted 2006-10-10 11:20 PM (#49877 - in reply to #49540) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
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Originally written by shequila16 on 2006-10-03 8:02 AM
Why is it, it seems, that conscientious horse owners are the ones whose horses get hurt in their well-kept horse trailers, while those being in hauled in something held together by duct tape don't?
Could it be that some folk really don't know WHAT they're doing, but DO try to make it "look good".
Others may not have money, DO know what they're doing, but don't care a rodent's tail about how it looks ?
Duct Tape - It's what holds America together.
Posted 2006-10-11 5:15 AM (#49879 - in reply to #49877) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
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Originally written by Reg on 2006-10-10 11:20 PM
Could it be that some folk really don't know WHAT they're doing, but DO try to make it "look good". Others may not have money, DO know what they're doing, but don't care a rodent's tail about how it looks ? Duct Tape - It's what holds America together.
Posted 2006-10-11 8:31 AM (#49891 - in reply to #49879) Subject: RE: Is ignorance bliss??
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Location: Romulus, Michigan
Yes, there are those who look good, but don't know what they're doing. Then there are those who don't look good, but know what they're doing and just don't care. BUT, then there are those who are accidents waiting to happen but never do!
DUCT tape - the equipment of champions! Coming from a gal that uses a leg wrap for a tie down!!