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doug bugg Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2003 Posts: 349 Location: Minneapolis
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:39 am Post subject: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Way off any VW topic so that's why it's here.
I just wanted to thank everyone for making this such a great site. We have the greatest group of car guys on any website. Sure, we have a few bad eggs, well, grouchy anyway, but for the most part we have some of the most helpful and friendly members anywhere.
I didn't realize how good our thing was until I recently became a member on a Tacoma site where a seeming majority of the people are rude and thin-skinned trolls and immature haters. It's unbelievable what complete asses they can be when they hide behind a keyboard. It's a huge turn off.
So to my fellow VeeDubbers-- I wish you a happy and safe 2023 and thanks for being here! |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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doug bugg wrote: |
Way off any VW topic so that's why it's here.
I just wanted to thank everyone for making this such a great site. We have the greatest group of car guys on any website. Sure, we have a few bad eggs, well, grouchy anyway, but for the most part we have some of the most helpful and friendly members anywhere.
I didn't realize how good our thing was until I recently became a member on a Tacoma site where a seeming majority of the people are rude and thin-skinned trolls and immature haters. It's unbelievable what complete asses they can be when they hide behind a keyboard. It's a huge turn off.
So to my fellow VeeDubbers-- I wish you a happy and safe 2023 and thanks for being here! |
I totally agree with you. That’s why I usually purchase a membership star ⭐️
to support Everett and Jen Barnes. Sometimes I direct my Samba donations to other Samba members causes. This year I donated to Glenn's Cancer fund raiser. I think Everett will be ok if i directed my Samba funds to Glenn’s cause this year. If Everett and Jen need some funds to keep this site going and pay their mortgage. I’ll be happy to pitch in some money.
Think about it folks. Some of you have saved a lot of money because of the Samba website. Chip in if you can. For those of you that are experts in VWs and offer up the knowledge. You don’t need a star. Thank you. _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33883 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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The time and money this site has saved me, to say nothing of the friends, here, is priceless. Join today!:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/donate.php |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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I agree with you Phil.
Or become a member. Especially if you list items for sale on the Samba. Either way is nice.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/premium_membership.php _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33883 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Oops, actually, the MEMBER page you linked to was what I intended to link to, but was careless! Right on! |
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 12454
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Seems like some real ass kissing going on here, but I’ve met several of the members in person and they are decent people. |
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7104
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Totally agree. I became a member of a Camry group and they were immature dicks. I feel I have contributed and received great info on the site. Truth be told I received more than I sowed. I love The Samba, Thansk Ev. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76761 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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babysnakes wrote: |
Totally agree. I became a member of a Camry group and they were immature dicks. |
Aren't they all old people on there? _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
Member #1009
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22573 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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I would buy a star but I never join any club that would have my member _________________ .ssS! |
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9826 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Glenn wrote: |
babysnakes wrote: |
Totally agree. I became a member of a Camry group and they were immature dicks. |
Aren't they all old people on there? |
That would be a deal breaker right there. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76761 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Abscate wrote: |
I would buy a star but I never join any club that would have my member |
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I sent the club a wire stating, "PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER". |
_________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
Member #1009
#BlueSquare |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
Seems like some real ass kissing going on here, but I’ve met several of the members in person and they are decent people. |
No ass kissing necessary. It’s a free website. _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:14 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Thanks for all the comments and to anyone who supports the site, either with money or more content or just helping others.
Xevin wrote: |
Sometimes I direct my Samba donations to other Samba members causes. This year I donated to Glenn's Cancer fund raiser. I think Everett will be ok if i directed my Samba funds to Glenn’s cause this year. |
No problem at all, go for it.
In fact, if anyone prefers to donate to whatever cause they support in the name of the site (or not) - Do it. _________________ How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
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Jennepher Administrator
Joined: September 10, 2002 Posts: 4766 Location: Arizona
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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I was going to donate, but I spent it on cheese sticks and ice cream instead
I recently lit up another forum member for shitting on TS. Like it or not, TS is *the* absolute best place for aircooled content anywhere. Basically what I told him was funny how people love to bag on TS, yet keep linking TS on other platforms (like IG/FB/Twitter) when they need info
Everett and company do a great job of keeping the house clean. I have met some of the best people on the planet here. _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7599
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:59 pm Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
Seems like some real ass kissing going on here, but I’ve met several of the members in person and they are decent people. |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
Everett and company do a great job of keeping the house clean. I have met some of the best people on the planet here. |
Sorry Zundfolge1432. There is a lot of ass kissing going on
A lot of interesting and helpful folks on The Samba. I’ve met many and continue to meet more.
That’s me with the bus staying at Clatter’s house 800 miles away in California.
Tcash and I installed a different starter and added a nice hot start relay. Clatter knocked out a dent in the door.
Unfortunately many of you won’t get to know Tcash on The Samba. The Bay window forum misses him. _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 12454
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:13 am Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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It’s a big tent and there seems to be room for all |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76761 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:56 am Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I was going to donate, but I spent it on cheese sticks and ice cream instead |
Yummy _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
Member #1009
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doug bugg Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2003 Posts: 349 Location: Minneapolis
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:46 am Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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Thanks for the donate reminder, I kept blowing it off. I've been a member of the Plymouth Owners Club since '91 so it's about time! |
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 12454
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:03 am Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com |
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doug bugg wrote: |
Way off any VW topic so that's why it's here.
I didn't realize how good our thing was until I recently became a member on a Tacoma site where a seeming majority of the people are rude and thin-skinned trolls and immature haters. It's unbelievable what complete asses they can be when they hide behind a keyboard. It's a huge turn off. ! |
If it’s Tacoma World consider this, they have close to 350,000 members. During peak times it moves very fast and yes there are plenty of assholes to deal with. The mods have given over a portion of it just to them so than can play with each other. Every Friday they go nuts.
funniest thing is they don’t regulate the oil threads so every day someone is asking about what’s best to use, that becomes tiresome. However you can avoid all that by using the search features and getting to know the more knowledgeable members, it ain’t all bad.
If it’s likeminded old coots you seek, well they got that too. Over 50, 60 and 70 and beyond. They have another section just for law enforcement and military active and veterans. To paint The Whole thing as a bunch of assholes is wrong thinking.
One thing I admire is that they absolutely don’t tolerate any political bullshit, even cute little buzzwords and talking points. Offenders get suspended for 30 days first time followed by banishment, they don’t fuck around at all. I’ve been floating around the interwebs since mid 1990s and have yet to find Utopia.
I agree Everett and Jen do a great job here and that’s my contribution to being a sycophant. 😀 |
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