I just read on another thread that Lucky Mike has left the forum. How tragic!! I am not clear what precipitated his leaving but I sense he has become disgusted with judgemental commentary. Mike is a major reason we joined this forum. He has his head screwed on straight and has been inspirational with his "can do" spirit. I for one would miss his perspectives. I say would, rather than will, because I am hopeful that we, collectively, can win him back.
FWIW.... Mike, come back please!!!!
Mark V said
01:14 PM Feb 6, 2014
Where did you read this? I would be highly disappointed if it's true.
Jake62 said
01:34 PM Feb 6, 2014
Lucky Mike was an inspiration to many, regardless of your income level. I would hope he re-evaluates his decision to return to this forum to continue to provide valuable insight and information.
Loretta said
02:26 PM Feb 6, 2014
I really hope this is not true. He is such an inspiration. Please Mike, reconsider.
BiggarView said
02:33 PM Feb 6, 2014
I'm seriously hoping Lucky Mike will read this thread and see his way past whatever has disrupted, what to me seemed to be, an inplacable calm. I only know him through this forum and already feel an empty feeling because of his decision. The thread in question has been edited to make it impossible to know what transpired for anyone who wasn't reading it at the time. As Bjoyce has said in the thread..."Nothing to see, move along..." We are an interesting tapestry of personalities and sometimes we can rub others the wrong way. On the whole it is my observation that Lucky Mike has way more fans than insensititive opinionators(is that a word?). His leaving would be a huge loss to the majority of folks on this forum. I urge everyone to plea for Mike to reconsider his decision.
Mark V said
02:41 PM Feb 6, 2014
I've said this before, regarding Snow Gypsy's departure, and I stand by it:
My policy is to never let anyone run me out of a group that I enjoy being a member of. Just because some miscreant decides to pee in my bowl of cornflakes is no reason for me to toss the rest of the box in the trash.
Jake62 said
02:48 PM Feb 6, 2014
I did email Lucky Mike and received a timely response. He furnished permission for me to copy his email here since he deleted his account. Upon reflection, there is merit in Mike's thoughts which hopefully provoke more civil discourse in the future:
"It was nothing you said Tim , unfortunately they deleted all the posts that lead to the decision so it leaves no real answer as to the reason.
Ive already deleted my account for personal reasons.....RV Dreams is a great forum but it has taken a turn in the road that leads in a direction I cant follow any more........there are alot of great people there , I am not a finger pointer but things are changing in a direction that dont fit well for me so I must move on........I will be in the chat room but the forum is no longer for me.......thanks for caring and please carry the torch for the little guys!!!!
its not so much what you have.....its how you do it when its all you have!!!!
Lucky mike
Feel free to copy and paste this to the forum as I already deleted the account."
Mark V said
03:05 PM Feb 6, 2014
Mike wrote:
I am not a finger pointer but things are changing in a direction that don't fit well for me so I must move on........
______________________
I'm at a loss here because I fail to see any specific direction that this forum might be heading in. I don't see much talk about religion, politics, race, sexual preferences, or any of the other bugaboos that invariably lead to dissension among fellow travelers. All I've seen so far has pretty much stuck to topics directly related to buying, maintaining, and living in an RV, which is why I stumbled into the room in the first place.
azrving said
03:05 PM Feb 6, 2014
I really hope he will reconsider!!
Sad day for the RV Dreams community! I hope the moderators will take action against person/persons that offended him to the point that he felt it necessary to leave RV Dreams.
jrzygrl64 said
03:06 PM Feb 6, 2014
Very sad, I respect his decision, especially since I have no idea of what was said in the other thread. I do hope at some point he will reconsider, as I did look forward to his "Happy Dance" and other upbeat comments.
Mark V said
03:13 PM Feb 6, 2014
Mike didn't strike me as having a thin skin. In fact, I'd imagine that it must take a pretty tough hide to endure all the trials and travails he's experienced in the last few years.
cherylbrv said
03:18 PM Feb 6, 2014
I am literally crying here. He was my light and inspiration and always made me smile.
manycats said
04:40 PM Feb 6, 2014
I already posted a plea on The Money Stuff topic. I don't participate in the Chat Room but I'll try tonight. We can't lose Lucky Mike!!!
el Rojo and Pam said
04:53 PM Feb 6, 2014
I sure hope he will re-consider. We're gonna miss him.
Jo And Craig said
04:57 PM Feb 6, 2014
My heart is broken. Lucky Mike, please reconsider your decision. Take a break if that is what you need, but we need you back. I don't know the circumstances, either, but I hope whoever offended will find it in their heart to apologize. Can't we all just get along? Forums can get testy from time to time, but overall I think we have done a fantastic job. Mike, you are hope, and you give us hope, and we are hoping you will make a comeback! And if you do, what a HaPpY DaNcE that will be!
Blessings, Mike!!!
BiggarView said
05:15 PM Feb 6, 2014
Jake62 wrote:
from Mikes email reply to Tim "...its not so much what you have.....its how you do it when its all you have!!!!"
Lucky mike
More people would do well to think about that.
James and Cindy said
06:12 PM Feb 6, 2014
I don't post often, but read almost everyday. Lucky Mike makes me laugh and makes me feel better. He also has very good advice. I will miss his posting.
James
PIEERE said
06:27 PM Feb 6, 2014
Ow; Shazam my brother in ire health left us; sad day for me and not another way to get back in touch! I'm deeply hurt but I will not let anyone run me off this forum. When the chips were gone in 2012 and part of 2013; Mike and a few others here "cheered me on". I don't know what would have happened if I did not have the positve support (you Know who you are); "Sincere True Friends". For that I will feel forever grateful!!! I was told by my Mother when i was very young; "Never place judement on another until you have walked a few miles in their shoes!!! People on this forum have generally been very friendly; helpful; and have much knowledge of RV's.
I AM ASKING OF EVERYONE; PLEASE LET'S KEEP IT KNOWN AS THE BEST 'RV FORUM'.
I hope you sneak in here Lucky Mike and see all your "True Friends" posts. I can't convey much other than to say you will be definitely be missed by me. So Long Brother! My broke heart just cracked a little more! Pieere
-- Edited by PIEERE on Thursday 6th of February 2014 06:50:48 PM
-- Edited by PIEERE on Thursday 6th of February 2014 07:07:38 PM
MarkS said
07:54 PM Feb 6, 2014
Mike, please don't be driven off by the shallow. Don't turn your back on your friends. We need your input, your wisdom, your humor.
el Rojo and Pam said
08:22 PM Feb 6, 2014
MarkS wrote:
Mike, please don't be driven off by the shallow. Don't turn your back on your friends. We need your input, your wisdom, your humor.
X2
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
08:59 PM Feb 6, 2014
I know what the comments were about, but I even blew it off. It was by a fairly new poster that jumped Mike about boondocking.
I do know that Mike is an inspiration to many of folks here and is well regarded for his insight. Maybe when the snow melts a little he'll come back.
NWescapee said
09:55 PM Feb 6, 2014
Mike will be missed, truly hope he returns.
Dog Folks said
06:43 AM Feb 7, 2014
Lucky Mile sure will be missed. The question popped in my head: "Where will he go?"
This forum has the best moderation anywhere. Some of the other boards are completely out of control.
We will miss you Mike, but, because we respect you, we will respect you decision.
Happy Travels.
mylittledogs said
08:06 AM Feb 7, 2014
Good luck Mike we will miss your input an humor. May God bless you where ever you go.
Kenny & frances
Jack Mayer said
08:35 AM Feb 7, 2014
I'll miss Mike and his comments and perspectives as well as many of you.
But with all due respect, lets not blow this out of proportion - the forum is not out of control, has not become hostile in any way, and is still the most civil forum I have seen anywhere. In my opinion there is no evidence it has turned "negative" at all.
There will always be comments that people will not agree with. It is part of life. The people here are about as non-judgmental as you could find in life. And this forum is well managed....I see nothing at all to be concerned about. My personal opinion only....
bjoyce said
09:31 AM Feb 7, 2014
I will echo Jack's comments.
I will also miss Mike. I posted the video somewhat to support what Mike was trying to say until he was blue in the face and fingers, you can live in an RV cheaply. I am bummed it seemed to have caused Mike to hit the last straw and leave the forum. Mike strikes me as someone who makes a decision and sticks to it, so don't expect him to come back to the forum anytime soon.
I also agree this forum is not out-of-control. Another forum Jack and I frequent, the Escapees forum, does have much more hostile talk and can get way out of hand before a topic is shut down. I, and some others here, participate on that forum because it is larger, with a lot of experienced people, but asbestos skin is needed there. Moderation is much faster and more even handed here.
Bobc said
09:37 AM Feb 7, 2014
I agree with Jack 100%
hopefully Mike will have a change of Heart. I for one will really miss him.
No more HAPPY DANCES UNTIL MIKE RETURNS!!!
PLEASE COME BACK MIKE. most of us are very respectfull, this is such a great group, don't make the rest of us suffer because of a select few.
We all need you back Mike.
BiggarView said
09:45 AM Feb 7, 2014
As the OP on this thread, I agree with Jack and Bill. Bill's post of the "RV expenses video" was a useful and enlightening view of another way to FT and what is possible for those with less resources. If one has more they can make difference choices. Unfortunately for me, I have not been on the forum long enough to know exactly what Mike was referring to with regard to the "turn" he mentioned. I sent him an email expressing my sadness at his decision and asking for some enlightenment about it so that we may learn from it. Perhaps this outpouring of goodwill will sway him back into the fold, if not so be it. His grace, wisdom and wit will be missed.
WestWardHo said
09:56 AM Feb 7, 2014
X2 Jack, X2 Bill Joyce. I deleted my earlier post on this thread as I wrote it while "reacting" without doing my due diligence so I apologize to all.
Bill Joyce your video was informative.
We will miss Mike greatly and hope he comes back to his family on here.
Sherry
cherylbrv said
10:27 AM Feb 7, 2014
You can find Mike almost every night in the chat room.
Dog Folks said
10:53 AM Feb 7, 2014
I agree with Jack. This forum is not out of control. Who said that?
GENECOP said
11:15 AM Feb 7, 2014
Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.
Joel Osteen
Mark V said
12:02 PM Feb 7, 2014
GENECOP wrote:
You can choose to not let little things upset you.
Exactly, Joel. I'm 60 and have been surfing the web for over 15 years. During that time I've been a member of some pretty rowdy discussions groups; some real, gloves off, anything goes, post at your own peril flame fests. But If I liked the topic, I'd argue my side with conviction. I always gave as good as I got, (often better) and I'd have sooner been dipped in you-know-what than leave a group that I enjoyed.
Like I said earlier, just because someone pees in my bowl of corn flakes, is no reason for me to toss the entire box in the trash.
-- Edited by Mark V on Friday 7th of February 2014 02:05:21 PM
Grams said
05:02 PM Feb 7, 2014
Noooooo!!!!! Lucky mike provided wonderful information to me and many others!
flyone said
12:14 AM Feb 8, 2014
I have no ideal what this is about, all I know is Lucky Mike, his enthusiasm, his questions, his humor will be missed. I wish, as others, he would reconsider.
flyone
Loretta said
09:49 AM Feb 8, 2014
Genecop, that is a great quote. I try to live by that everyday.
Bill and Jodee said
10:03 PM Feb 8, 2014
Even in his leaving Mike gives us all an opportunity to find our best selves. For those of us who appreciated his generous spirit, helpful experience and joyful enthusiasm, we can be grateful for the time spent "with him" (for me it was very short). I'll show my thanks by paying attention to how my words may be interpreted and by not over-reacting to the words of others. I'm still human, but I will try really really hard .
Like others I have left other forums after cooling my scalded butt in a bucket of cold water and I have no concerns about this forum heading in that direction. Afterall we are Dreamers!
Jodee
WendysPhotos said
11:55 AM Feb 9, 2014
I will so miss Lucky Mike. He made me laugh so much with his witty comebacks to posts. The levels of income of people living the RV life is as varied as the people in the World. No one should ever point fingers or demean anyone for how they chose to live.
Lucky Mike has been an inspiration to us all!! his positive attitude through such trying times actually makes me feel like I need to try and be less of a 'whiner' and more of a doer!
Miss you already Mike!
Wendy
MarkS said
12:14 PM Feb 9, 2014
OK Mike... The vote is in. Half of us don't care about what happened and the other half were on your side all along. Sign back in and let bygones be bygones or I'll have to dispatch Guido to have a conversation with you. This forum hasn't changed direction. We are all just wandering through life. That's why we fit together so well. If I take somebodies advice, it gives me someone to blame. By not being here you have given up your option to blame or be blamed. Besides, now the boondocking division no longer has a guru. What are we to do?
Russ Ranger said
12:28 PM Feb 9, 2014
MarkS wrote:
OK Mike... The vote is in. Half of us don't care about what happened and the other half were on your side all along. Sign back in and let bygones be bygones or I'll have to dispatch Guido to have a conversation with you. This forum hasn't changed direction. We are all just wandering through life. That's why we fit together so well. If I take somebodies advice, it gives me someone to blame. By not being here you have given up your option to blame or be blamed. Besides, now the boondocking division no longer has a guru. What are we to do?
x2 what Mike said.
I miss your "attitude". Who's going to offer keen advice on the proper use of aluminum foil to RVers facing the Zoombie Apocalypse? You are needed here.
cherylbrv said
12:31 PM Feb 9, 2014
Reminder that Mike is still a "Dreamer". He is not on the forums but can be found most nights in the chat room at around 9:00 pm EST. In fact, I would encourage everyone who wants Mike back to speak with him in a private chat window. Maybe if enough of us beg him....!
CurveCarver said
03:00 PM Feb 9, 2014
Joe_Camper said
08:48 AM Feb 16, 2014
I just joined this forum yesterday and read a few of Lucky Mike's posts and can understand why you folks are saddened to see him leave. He sounds like a very intelligent and helpful guy.
Mark V said
11:25 AM Feb 16, 2014
Joe_Camper wrote:
I just joined this forum yesterday and read a few of Lucky Mike's posts and can understand why you folks are saddened to see him leave. He sounds like a very intelligent and helpful guy.
I was only on the forum about a month before he up and left, but in that short period of time he quickly became one of my favorite posters. I wish he'd reconsider, and return.
WestWardHo said
11:29 AM Feb 16, 2014
Mark V,
X2
Sherry
Sushidog said
12:37 PM Feb 16, 2014
Maybe Mike left for another reason, like illness. If so, I wish you the best Lucky Mike and hope you take care of your personal situation quickly and return to share your joy of life and full-timing wisdom with us when things are resolved.
Chip
FLCoastalChick said
12:30 PM Feb 17, 2014
I think Mike ROCKS!!... He needs to come back and post advice. ALOT of my knowledge of buying came from reading his posts. For 1 example I went to Camping World to look at trading in my camper for a 5er Mario tried to buffalo me and I knew from reading the posts what to ask and tell him flat out his was BSing me.
Mike is one of my favorite posters...I hope he comes back soon!!
I just read on another thread that Lucky Mike has left the forum. How tragic!! I am not clear what precipitated his leaving but I sense he has become disgusted with judgemental commentary. Mike is a major reason we joined this forum. He has his head screwed on straight and has been inspirational with his "can do" spirit. I for one would miss his perspectives. I say would, rather than will, because I am hopeful that we, collectively, can win him back.
FWIW.... Mike, come back please!!!!
Where did you read this? I would be highly disappointed if it's true.
I really hope this is not true. He is such an inspiration. Please Mike, reconsider.
I'm seriously hoping Lucky Mike will read this thread and see his way past whatever has disrupted, what to me seemed to be, an inplacable calm. I only know him through this forum and already feel an empty feeling because of his decision. The thread in question has been edited to make it impossible to know what transpired for anyone who wasn't reading it at the time. As Bjoyce has said in the thread..."Nothing to see, move along..." We are an interesting tapestry of personalities and sometimes we can rub others the wrong way. On the whole it is my observation that Lucky Mike has way more fans than insensititive opinionators(is that a word?). His leaving would be a huge loss to the majority of folks on this forum. I urge everyone to plea for Mike to reconsider his decision.
I've said this before, regarding Snow Gypsy's departure, and I stand by it:
My policy is to never let anyone run me out of a group that I enjoy being a member of. Just because some miscreant decides to pee in my bowl of cornflakes is no reason for me to toss the rest of the box in the trash.
I did email Lucky Mike and received a timely response. He furnished permission for me to copy his email here since he deleted his account. Upon reflection, there is merit in Mike's thoughts which hopefully provoke more civil discourse in the future:
"It was nothing you said Tim , unfortunately they deleted all the posts that lead to the decision so it leaves no real answer as to the reason.
Ive already deleted my account for personal reasons.....RV Dreams is a great forum but it has taken a turn in the road that leads in a direction I cant follow any more........there are alot of great people there , I am not a finger pointer but things are changing in a direction that dont fit well for me so I must move on........I will be in the chat room but the forum is no longer for me.......thanks for caring and please carry the torch for the little guys!!!!
its not so much what you have.....its how you do it when its all you have!!!!
Lucky mike
Feel free to copy and paste this to the forum as I already deleted the account."
I really hope he will reconsider!!
Sad day for the RV Dreams community! I hope the moderators will take action against person/persons that offended him to the point that he felt it necessary to leave RV Dreams.
Mike didn't strike me as having a thin skin. In fact, I'd imagine that it must take a pretty tough hide to endure all the trials and travails he's experienced in the last few years.
My heart is broken. Lucky Mike, please reconsider your decision. Take a break if that is what you need, but we need you back. I don't know the circumstances, either, but I hope whoever offended will find it in their heart to apologize. Can't we all just get along? Forums can get testy from time to time, but overall I think we have done a fantastic job. Mike, you are hope, and you give us hope, and we are hoping you will make a comeback! And if you do, what a HaPpY DaNcE that will be!
Blessings, Mike!!!
More people would do well to think about that.
I don't post often, but read almost everyday. Lucky Mike makes me laugh and makes me feel better. He also has very good advice. I will miss his posting.
James
I AM ASKING OF EVERYONE; PLEASE LET'S KEEP IT KNOWN AS THE BEST 'RV FORUM'.
I hope you sneak in here Lucky Mike and see all your "True Friends" posts. I can't convey much other than to say you will be definitely be missed by me. So Long Brother! My broke heart just cracked a little more! 
Pieere
-- Edited by PIEERE on Thursday 6th of February 2014 06:50:48 PM
-- Edited by PIEERE on Thursday 6th of February 2014 07:07:38 PM
X2
I do know that Mike is an inspiration to many of folks here and is well regarded for his insight. Maybe when the snow melts a little he'll come back.
This forum has the best moderation anywhere. Some of the other boards are completely out of control.
We will miss you Mike, but, because we respect you, we will respect you decision.
Happy Travels.
Kenny & frances
But with all due respect, lets not blow this out of proportion - the forum is not out of control, has not become hostile in any way, and is still the most civil forum I have seen anywhere. In my opinion there is no evidence it has turned "negative" at all.
There will always be comments that people will not agree with. It is part of life. The people here are about as non-judgmental as you could find in life. And this forum is well managed....I see nothing at all to be concerned about. My personal opinion only....
I will also miss Mike. I posted the video somewhat to support what Mike was trying to say until he was blue in the face and fingers, you can live in an RV cheaply. I am bummed it seemed to have caused Mike to hit the last straw and leave the forum. Mike strikes me as someone who makes a decision and sticks to it, so don't expect him to come back to the forum anytime soon.
I also agree this forum is not out-of-control. Another forum Jack and I frequent, the Escapees forum, does have much more hostile talk and can get way out of hand before a topic is shut down. I, and some others here, participate on that forum because it is larger, with a lot of experienced people, but asbestos skin is needed there. Moderation is much faster and more even handed here.
hopefully Mike will have a change of Heart. I for one will really miss him.
No more HAPPY DANCES UNTIL MIKE RETURNS!!!
PLEASE COME BACK MIKE. most of us are very respectfull, this is such a great group, don't make the rest of us suffer because of a select few.
We all need you back Mike.
As the OP on this thread, I agree with Jack and Bill. Bill's post of the "RV expenses video" was a useful and enlightening view of another way to FT and what is possible for those with less resources. If one has more they can make difference choices. Unfortunately for me, I have not been on the forum long enough to know exactly what Mike was referring to with regard to the "turn" he mentioned. I sent him an email expressing my sadness at his decision and asking for some enlightenment about it so that we may learn from it. Perhaps this outpouring of goodwill will sway him back into the fold, if not so be it. His grace, wisdom and wit will be missed.
Bill Joyce your video was informative.
We will miss Mike greatly and hope he comes back to his family on here.
Sherry
Joel Osteen
Exactly, Joel. I'm 60 and have been surfing the web for over 15 years. During that time I've been a member of some pretty rowdy discussions groups; some real, gloves off, anything goes, post at your own peril flame fests. But If I liked the topic, I'd argue my side with conviction. I always gave as good as I got, (often better) and I'd have sooner been dipped in you-know-what than leave a group that I enjoyed.
Like I said earlier, just because someone pees in my bowl of corn flakes, is no reason for me to toss the entire box in the trash.
-- Edited by Mark V on Friday 7th of February 2014 02:05:21 PM
I have no ideal what this is about, all I know is Lucky Mike, his enthusiasm, his questions, his humor will be missed. I wish, as others, he would reconsider.
flyone
Genecop, that is a great quote. I try to live by that everyday.
Like others I have left other forums after cooling my scalded butt in a bucket of cold water and I have no concerns about this forum heading in that direction. Afterall we are Dreamers!
Jodee
Lucky Mike has been an inspiration to us all!! his positive attitude through such trying times actually makes me feel like I need to try and be less of a 'whiner' and more of a doer!
Miss you already Mike!
Wendy
x2 what Mike said.
I miss your "attitude". Who's going to offer keen advice on the proper use of aluminum foil to RVers facing the Zoombie Apocalypse? You are needed here.
I was only on the forum about a month before he up and left, but in that short period of time he quickly became one of my favorite posters. I wish he'd reconsider, and return.
X2
Sherry
Chip
Mike is one of my favorite posters...I hope he comes back soon!!