rickdernberger
Novice
I swear, this forum is like crack cocaine! I keep telling my wife that IT is to blame (certainly not me) for my recently sending in my deposit for a 560 Ultra without having ever seen one up close and personal.
Some how, (and I'm still scratching my head on how this happened), I transitioned in mere weeks from A) Casually learning more about Camp Inn tear drops as a lurker on this forum, to, B) Registering as a member of this forum, to, C) Letting Betsey sweet talk me into renting a 560 and attending CICO, to, D) Asking so many questions of fellow forum members that I inadvertently became a "Top Poster", to, E) Beginning an e-mail correspondence with Cary that led to, F) Asking for a quote, contract, and sending in the deposit.
Here is the funny thing - I am more confident of this purchasing decision that has been made without my ever having seen the product than I have been of other purchases where I did see what I was buying. Why? Because of all of YOU generous folks who have patiently answered my questions, and all of the previous threads that are available to review on this Unofficial Forum.
Of course, I'm not just buying a Camp Inn Tear Drop - I'm joining a Club, or a Family, or a Tribe - or something like that. The sense of community with CI owners and support by the manufacturer has probably been as big a factor for me as the quality of the product.
Anyway - this sub-forum is supposed to be a place to introduce ourselves; so here I go: My name is Rick, and I am a Tear-aholic ("Helllloooo Rick!") I live in a little town called Zeeland which is right next to Holland, Michigan - known by many for its annual Tulip Festival. I work as a clinical social worker (therapist) at a local college counseling center. I get summer's off, like teachers, so I'm really excited about the possibilities of adventures in the Raindrop.
My wife, alas, does not get summer's off. Furthermore, she is by no means sold on the whole teardrop thing. I made this decision knowing that I would be mostly traveling with our youngest daughter who is 8, and by myself at times. I remain hopeful in wooing my spouse to catch the Camp Inn fever too - I'm trying to get her to come to CICO with me, hoping she can also begin to feel the magic- but we shall see. In any case, I will still be renting a 560 next month and attending Camp Inn Camp Out. I look forward to meeting many of you then, and even more of you in the month and years ahead!
Thank you again.
Some how, (and I'm still scratching my head on how this happened), I transitioned in mere weeks from A) Casually learning more about Camp Inn tear drops as a lurker on this forum, to, B) Registering as a member of this forum, to, C) Letting Betsey sweet talk me into renting a 560 and attending CICO, to, D) Asking so many questions of fellow forum members that I inadvertently became a "Top Poster", to, E) Beginning an e-mail correspondence with Cary that led to, F) Asking for a quote, contract, and sending in the deposit.
Here is the funny thing - I am more confident of this purchasing decision that has been made without my ever having seen the product than I have been of other purchases where I did see what I was buying. Why? Because of all of YOU generous folks who have patiently answered my questions, and all of the previous threads that are available to review on this Unofficial Forum.
Of course, I'm not just buying a Camp Inn Tear Drop - I'm joining a Club, or a Family, or a Tribe - or something like that. The sense of community with CI owners and support by the manufacturer has probably been as big a factor for me as the quality of the product.
Anyway - this sub-forum is supposed to be a place to introduce ourselves; so here I go: My name is Rick, and I am a Tear-aholic ("Helllloooo Rick!") I live in a little town called Zeeland which is right next to Holland, Michigan - known by many for its annual Tulip Festival. I work as a clinical social worker (therapist) at a local college counseling center. I get summer's off, like teachers, so I'm really excited about the possibilities of adventures in the Raindrop.
My wife, alas, does not get summer's off. Furthermore, she is by no means sold on the whole teardrop thing. I made this decision knowing that I would be mostly traveling with our youngest daughter who is 8, and by myself at times. I remain hopeful in wooing my spouse to catch the Camp Inn fever too - I'm trying to get her to come to CICO with me, hoping she can also begin to feel the magic- but we shall see. In any case, I will still be renting a 560 next month and attending Camp Inn Camp Out. I look forward to meeting many of you then, and even more of you in the month and years ahead!
Thank you again.
