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[Moosetales]

Every organization has it's rules, bi-laws, code of conduct, initiation, politics, hierarchy and of course a purpose. There are guests, members and leaders. GTTalk is no different. Given that I'm still a rank and file member it's been fun getting my feet wet and wading into the hobby but also the forum.

So yesterday, on my way home from work, I stop for a spot of gas. Just before I pulled in, over my left shoulder I pick up the hint of Ford blue, 3 pt. hitch and a cab. Instantly I knew it was a tractor but what happened next was too funny........the thought immediately crossed my mind, "Hey, take a picture and send it to KennyP, he likes Ford tractors."

That thought got me thinking and so here I am. When does a GTTalk member REALLY become a member? Is it when they snap a pic of a tractor for a guy they've never met but lives in OK? Or is it when you have open invitations to stop in for a visit from GTTalk friends in 5 different States?

As I drove off with a full tank of gas and a pic on my phone for KennyP I reflected on just how cool it is to be a part of an online community that is constantly expanding my knowledge of garden tractors but also my network of friends.

So I pose the question to you, When does a GTTalk member truly become a member? Have fun with this and I look forward to reading your thoughts.

Oh, and by the way, here's your pic KennyP:

Edited by Moosetales, January 25, 2013 - 08:13 AM.

[mjodrey]

That's a good looking Ford.

[KennyP]

Thanks for the pic! Nice looking Ford!

When does a member a true member? When they post pics! Really, I think it's when folks start helping others with their issues.

[larryd]

Just talking with members on different post ,posting pictures , helping anyone you can even if you don't  know them or have met them..The gift of talk and tractors is a great thing.

 

larryd

[Cat385B]

Ford 1210, isn't it? Factory 768 loader or the Westendorf TA-55?

[KennyP]

Ford 1210, isn't it? Factory 768 loader or the Westendorf TA-55?

Wonder if my magnet is strong enough for that? Kind of far away for a drive-by!

[Michiganmobileman]

Wonder if my magnet is strong enough for that? Kind of far away for a drive-by!

Good thing too. I don't know if that would even fit in your truck. And I don't believe you have your trailer equipped with a magnet yet. Our did you sneak that on and forget to tell us ?
I agree I think the full member status is reached when you can help someone or be able to .
share your input.

[twostep]

Moose, I do the same thing when I see particular brands. This is truly a great forum/community.

[1978murray]

you become a member when you start thinking of other members as family. I love all u guys.

[JD DANNELS]

Good thing too. I don't know if that would even fit in your truck. And I don't believe you have your trailer equipped with a magnet yet. Our did you sneak that on and forget to tell us ?
I agree I think the full member status is reached when you can help someone or be able to .
share your input.

Yeah, But Kenny does have a trailer now and I'm sure it would fit!

[JD DANNELS]

Thats a sweet little tractor! Now if it just had a 6' ft backhoe on the back it would make a perfect stablemate to my 1500.

[HDWildBill]

I think it is when a member becomes involved when a member comes login on a regular basis and becomes involved in the conversations going on.  They may or may not be able to help with certain problem but they are there none the less.

 

Moose that was pretty cool for you to take the pic for Kenny. 

[Texas Deere and Horse]

Just talking with members on different post ,posting pictures , helping anyone you can even if you don't  know them or have met them..The gift of talk and tractors is a great thing.

 

larryd

 

 

I think it is when a member becomes involved when a member comes login on a regular basis and becomes involved in the conversations going on.  They may or may not be able to help with certain problem but they are there none the less.

 

Moose that was pretty cool for you to take the pic for Kenny. 

 

Could not have said it better !! Thanks for snapping that photo.

[backwoods]

it could also be when you spend hours in the chat room talking to members as if youve known them your whole life. nice tractor btw

[daytime dave]

That is a nice compact Ford, and a very nice thought indeed to snap a picture for Kenny.