Sorry, but in my opinion ths month's photo is self-aggrandizing and BORING!! Couldn't they go pat themselves on their backs somewhere else. Prime example of "Look at me syndrome". Pathetic.
I'm sure I'll get torched for this opinion, but I had to express it. But I know I'm not alone.

[This message was edited by DRTYFN on 11-04-03 at 01:23 PM.]

DRTY, I think it is just an East Coast thing. NYC is a very "hey look at me" kind of place.

It's just pathetic that they had to have a "look at me" parade for themselves.

This is actually the first time I have become an active member of a forum, but while talking to other people about various forums, it seems everybody has a few people like you Drtyfn. "Like you" I mean, someone who feels it necessary to give mostly everybody else a rough time. But I guess its a reflection of your personality in and outside of this forum!

Kevin

2003 Pewter H2, Tire relocator, painted hard tire cover, billet gas cover, MC2 chrome hood handles, stainless bumper letters, 15% tinted front windows,pioneer nav/dvd, xm sat, headrest monitors, tv tuner, defenderworx hood latches, side vents, marker bezels, and chrome MC2 factory style wheels, Flowmaster exhaust, AirForce One Intake.

Is it me or is this DRTYFN always rattling cages at every opportunity he has to get attention. Like that irritating little kid that no one likes but the big kids let him stick around because it's not worth the effort.

I'm only teasing you DRTYFN. You actually are right, one the whole, in your generalization about New Yorkers. However I know a few of the guys that were at the NY event and they do not represent the stereotype you describe. If you don't like the photo you should hang out on that HTML site and sniffle and whine over there for a while.

"Hey Look at me".. Hell yes. if you drive an unusual vec. you are at least in a small way a Hey Look at me kind of person.. If you say no, I bought it purely for its off road abilty. I think that person is blowing smoke up their on butts.. We all know that we could build a top notch off road vec, for less then what or H2's cost..

Of course I could be wrong.. I drive mine so I can move through the neighborhood with out being noticed... THe stealth mode..

So if you want to show off your H2.. go for it..it is yours.. and others will enjoy it too.

Mike

HEY DRTYFN,

FIRST OF ALL, I WAS THE ONE THAT ORGANIZED THIS SUCCESFULL EVENT....SO IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, YOU CAN ADDRESS THEM TO ME, AND NOT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FORUM WHOM DROVE A LONG WAY TO ENJOY THEMSELVES.

SECOND, EVER HEARD OF THE EXPRESSION DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.......YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH HARD WORK WENT INTO THIS EVENT! I WOULD NEVER EXPECT A THANK YOU FROM ANYONE, BUT THEN AGAIN, IT WOULD BE NICE IF WE KEPT OUR UNNECESSARY COMMENTS TO OURSELVES......AFTERALL, WE'RE ALL H2 OWNERS.

NICK

2003 White Lux, Alpine Nav/DVD, 3 Screens, Cold Air, Metal Dash/Mats/Steering Wheel, All SMA Chromes, Signal Mirror, Corsa Exhaust, JBA Headers, Diablo Programmer, Nology Plugs & Wires.

Kevin,

Did you ever watch Lilo & Stitch the movie? Maybe Drtyfn just drinks too much coffee like Stitch! HeHe!! BIG-C


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kevin W:
This is actually the first time I have become an active member of a forum, but while talking to other people about various forums, it seems everybody has a few people like you Drtyfn. "Like you" I mean, someone who feels it necessary to give mostly everybody else a rough time. But I guess its a reflection of your personality in and outside of this forum!

Kevin

2003 Pewter H2, Tire relocator, painted hard tire cover, billet gas cover, MC2 chrome hood handles, stainless bumper letters, 15% tinted front windows,pioneer nav/dvd, xm sat, headrest monitors, tv tuner, defenderworx hood latches, side vents, marker bezels, and chrome MC2 factory style wheels, Flowmaster exhaust, AirForce One Intake.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

White 03-H2-LUX

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.gstyle4u.com">
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There you go.. I'm new to the site. ONe thing i have noticed is that a limited few people on the site are H2 snobs. In other words. If you don't take it off road. then you do not deserve to own one. It is unfortunate that the limited few must bring this attitute to the forum. Looks like you all had a great time.

Mike

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by WHITE BEAST:
HEY DRTYFN,

FIRST OF ALL, I WAS THE ONE THAT ORGANIZED THIS SUCCESFULL EVENT....SO IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, YOU CAN ADDRESS THEM TO ME, AND NOT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FORUM WHOM DROVE A LONG WAY TO ENJOY THEMSELVES.

SECOND, EVER HEARD OF THE EXPRESSION DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.......YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH HARD WORK WENT INTO THIS EVENT! I WOULD NEVER EXPECT A THANK YOU FROM ANYONE, BUT THEN AGAIN, IT WOULD BE NICE IF WE KEPT OUR UNNECESSARY COMMENTS TO OURSELVES......AFTERALL, WE'RE ALL H2 OWNERS.

NICK

2003 White Lux, Alpine Nav/DVD, 3 Screens, Cold Air, Metal Dash/Mats/Steering Wheel, All SMA Chromes, Signal Mirror, Corsa Exhaust, JBA Headers, Diablo Programmer, Nology Plugs & Wires.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


ag·gran·dize ** (*P*)**Pronunciation Key**(-grndz, grn-)
tr.v. ag·gran·dized, ag·gran·diz·ing, ag·gran·diz·es
To increase the scope of; extend.

To make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation.

To make appear greater; exaggerate: aggrandize one argument while belittling another.

Sorry to piss on your "look at me" parade, but having your little soiree in Times Square was exactly where you shouldn't have had it.
Instead of the shameless flaunting of possesions in front of everyone why not have your gathering someplace that is more befitting of the H2? Ohhh, maybe because you'll get dirt in your wheel wells. Why not take all of these folks out and teach them about the very capable vehicle that they own? Maybe because you'd be out of your element.

And I didn't judge the book by it's cover, but by it's content. Pictures of everyone glad-handing each other and patting each other on the back while surrounded by fawning crowds and canyons of concrete & steel sort of tells the whole story.


"OK THEN, THANKS AGAIN TO ALL FOR MAKING IT A HIT.

BY THE WAY, WE HIT THE NEWS......LIVE ON ABC BETWEEN COMMERCIALS OF A GAME!"

Remember saying that, White Beast? If that doesn't say "attention-hungry" then I don't know what does. You're practically frothing at the mouth. Why don't you organize an outing to go pick up garbage on a local trail somewhere? Oh, I forgot! That would mean getting dirty.
And why do you feel the need to USE CAPS ON EVERYTHING? More attention, right?

Do something to help change some of the misperceptions of the public about Hummer owners, not reinforce them.

Pay no mind to DRTYFN and his thesaurus.

He wouldn't make it 5 minutes in NYC.
What do you expect from someone who "hunts dem varmints".
He knows nothing of dinner at Tao. He is more accustomed to squirrel and possum.

The H2 is as much of an urban assault vehicle as it is an off road vehicle.

All caps? Why is your screen name in all caps?
What is D-R-T-Y-F-N an acronym for?

Let's all take a guess...

'03 Pewter Lux, Brush Guards, SMA Sport Exhaust, Volant Air Intake, Black Billet Gas Door, Vizualogic DVD W/ Headrest Monitors, Front Tint,3rd Row, Remote Start, Brush Guard Lights

Haha, what a tool. Don't you worry Bull, I'd be juuuust fine in NYC.

"He knows nothing of dinner at Tao."
You're a perfect example of the kind of snotty prick that shouldn't own an H2.

"He is more accustomed to squirrel and possum." Brilliant.

"What is D-R-T-Y-F-N an acronym for?"
Here, I'll help you out, stupid. I don't want to you to sit and stare at your computer for the next 4 days trying to figure it out. It's a contraction of DirtyFun. And it's in caps because that's what it would look like on a license plate.
What's your's say? SNTYPRCK

Funny, I thought it was you who said:

"It's just pathetic that they had to have a "look at me" parade for themselves."

I guess a vanity plate doesn't say "look at me" does it?!

Maybe: DRTYFYN =
DIRTY FOURWHEELIN' YOKEL NANCY

Yep, that's more like it.

'03 Pewter Lux, Brush Guards, SMA Sport Exhaust, Volant Air Intake, Black Billet Gas Door, Vizualogic DVD W/ Headrest Monitors, Front Tint,3rd Row, Remote Start, Brush Guard Lights

I think you East coast guys are missing something. here in the NW it is a completely different story. people who are flashy in any way out here are ostracized. Flashy cars get keyed or gummed, or worse. Constant negative stares are everywhere. The attitude around here is that if you've got it (money) nobody gives a ****. If you try to show it off, you are an *******, and an arrogant prick. DRTY is just coming from a non-californian west coast point of view. Just regional culture differences, that's all.

Hey look at me!
Some of us east coasters know how to have a good time. And to think I coulda been parked in Time Square just the night before.

If your pic is in the "other submissions", does that mean it was photo of the month or just that it was among those submitted? If so, I missed when my pic was posted.

By the way, what kind of gear you guys have for picture taking?

Check out the OkC Chapter Page!

I think this how that east coast vs west coast rapper gang war thing started. Soon you guys will be calling each other beoutch and doing H2 drive-bys hanging from your Gobi racks.

You know, I like DRTY. I have never disagreed with him..........

AND I`M NOT ABOUT TO START NOW!!!!!!

Do you know what the majority of those people THINK and SAY when they see you guys there in the middle of Time Square?????????

" WHAT A BUNCH OF LOSERS! HAHAHAHA!!!! "

Think of how ridiculous you guys must have been! Huddled together DYING for attention when all you get is jeers and jealous looks.

We`re trying so hard for months to make people understand the true capabilities of the H2. But instead you guys pimp it out in the open reinforcing association of the word POSER with the H2.

I would love to drive through Times Square in my H2 and mabye with a few others........

TO SEE TIMES SQUARE!!!! Not huddle around like a bunch of sheep screaming for attention.

The event was a success.
But a HUGH disservice for the H2 community.

Don`t get all emotional. Just my two cents.

I think DRTYFN is a "hey look at me kinda guy" He is always the first one to respond and TRYING to get everyone's attention always. Point made.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cmb31078:
I think DRTYFN is a "hey look at me kinda guy" He is always the first one to respond and TRYING to get everyone's attention always. Point made.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm sure that thinking stuff is probably taxing for you, inbred, so why don't you just pipe down.

I was not born in TN so better get your story straight next time.

O.k. My bad. Sorry about the inbred comment. And to think I almost dropped an Al Gore lover bomb on you! That one would have been unforgivable. Lucky me.

Hey now...

It's one thing to bomb a troll....but this inner-forum stuff isn't good for any of us. Don't any of ya be growin' weeds in our cabbage patch!

Now I won't kid ya...I hope to throw some water on this fire and calm things down, let's see if some moisture can hit the flames before it evaporates....

DRTYFN...dude: we've all been to parties and seen some pretty ugly chicks. Just cause they're ugly doesn't give us the right to go up to them and let them know. I hate to quote Momma...but Momma always said "if you don't have anything nice to say...then just don't say anything at all". Course, Momma also said something about playing with something and going blind , but that's besides the point.

Just as you can drink a women pretty, you're gonna just have to hold your thoughts or drink that picture pretty.

These guys worked hard to put that event together and cutting them isn't gonna do any good. Let me offer this perspective:

Yeah, the 2 is a great offroading...and your recent pics attest to that fact. At the same time the 2 also has turn-signals, a stereo, luxury seats and a swarm of luxuries that rival some of the nicest vehicles on the road. Seriously, there's nothing wrong with celebrating it's versatility and showing the other extreme aspect of taking it uptown to the center of metropolitan society. Ya know...WTF..it does the ugly AND the pretty. It's nasty AND refined.

Ya gotta remember, these folks don't really have many areas to wheel at....as evidence, they have to travel. So they got together and had themselves some stlyin' fun. Good for them!

How's this for a pic: An H2 with one of those split images....right down the center of the H2 there is a line, the left side of the vehicle is filthy, dirty and a guy is partially stepping out from the vehicle with boots and a strong utilitarian look....he's exiting out into a wilderness, like the Con.

The right side of the picture has the H2 totally clean & shiny. Stepping out is a woman all dressed up for a nice dinner and evening on the town. (I'll email you a better pic of her later).

(Dennis, draft us a visual on the split H2)

So what do ya say DRTYFN....can we cut these folks some slack, blame it on one too many beers and play nice?

Heh heh.... no. And I'm not blaming it on my friends, the beers, either.

It was a fantastic turn-out, but it was also a HUGE disservice to all of us that try so hard to change the misperception of people about Hummer owners.
Sorry, but I still maintain that it could've been held in a more low-key location. It's too bad that WhiteBeast felt left out of the initial H2 unveiling with AH-NOLD and had to organize his own feel good parade. I still think it screams "LOOK AT ME!!! I'M AN ATTENTION WHORE!!!!"
I feel bad for you Steve, because a few months ago you would have been jumping on them worse than I am. How's that moderator title feel now?

DRTYFN....big mistake. I would have started your paragraph more like this:

heh heh, well...perhaps, maybe....NO!!!!, you missed out on some serious intensity by understating your position.

I disagree with you....at no time in my forum posting career would I have flamed such an event. I really don't see anything wrong with it. In all honestly, I might have done the very same thing.

It's not worth agruing about, I've stated my points merely in an effort to help resolve this.

Are ya sure it isn't beer-related? And btw, I'm only a moderator cause Jason promised me access to the secret "Hummer Hotties" section of the forum. Jealous????......YES!

DRTYFN,
Tennessee has many great things.
1) Jack Daniels
2) More Jack Daniels
3) Even more Jack Daniels.

HAHA

Craig

Hummer gatherings take many forms....they just happen to choose to attend a night event. Now it would be cool if they turned the street into a big mudpit as there was plenty of artificial daylight!

Check out the OkC Chapter Page!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cmb31078:
DRTYFN,
Tennessee has many great things.
1) Jack Daniels
2) More Jack Daniels
3) Even more Jack Daniels.

HAHA

Craig<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

HAHAHA!! Good one!!!
But I wonder if Tennessee could pass legislation disavowing all ties with Al Gore ?

I knew you could not argue with Jack Daniels!!!!

Can't argue with, but can't drink it either.
I know why the Indians, oops... Native Americans, called it "fire water".

I'll stick with my Hornsbys & wussy Coors Lights.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cmb31078:
DRTYFN,
Tennessee has many great things.
1) Jack Daniels
2) More Jack Daniels
3) Even more Jack Daniels.

HAHA

Craig<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

HAHAHA!! Good one!!!
But I wonder if Tennessee could pass legislation disavowing all ties with Al Gore ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


We already have dis-owned Gore dummy, if you were so smart you would know during the election he didn't even win TN!!

So go somke a fat one with all your peace loving, tree hugging, non-showering hippies that come to Oregon to be free like the wind.

Glad to see some other TN support out there. What color H2 you have Brad? I am from Nashville also.

Craig

I can see both sides here, but I don't think its any worse than taking your car to a car show.

Off-road it one day, show it off the next. Too bad it isn't that easy given the negative media attention the H2 has received.

If I were a non-H2 person and I saw those trucks in Times Square I'd stop to check them out, not their owners. Too bad some people in this word are jealous a-holes that try to cut down the owner of something obviously nice.

- Dan

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SUT on order 12/02. 11 months down, 7 to go!
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There seems to be a lot of comments about peoples misconceptions of H2 owners - if you want to point the finger at someone I would personaly start with the idiots that market the thing.
I have just been looking at an old copy of Mens Journal (July 2003 issue).
On page 27 there is a full page close up of the front of a yellow H2.
The only text in the add runs across the top.

"B TO THE L TO THE I TO THE N TO THE G".

I dont know how you all feel about that - but BLING being spelt out across an H2 add upset me a bit.

No wonder some people think we are dickheads.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>DRTYFN...dude: we've all been to parties and seen some pretty ugly chicks. Just cause they're ugly doesn't give us the right to go up to them and let them know. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Steve, I thinks it's important we let ugly girls know that they are ugly, let quad exhaust pipes know they look stupid (so they won't leave the garage), and let shiny H2 events know they COULD send the wrong message. DRTY was a little harsh, probably could have gotten the point across differently but I think it makes sense. How long have we been fighting to gain some respect for the H2 from the off-road crowd? This one is kind of a setback IMO.

Back to ugly girls. At Ohio State we would go up to an ugly girl at a very LOUD bar and under our breath say "do you want to dance?". They would get all excited but since they couldn't exactly hear you over the music they would say "What?" THEN we would say "You look fat in those pants!!"

OK, it is mean but I was in college and was drunk 3 days out of the week (only for the first 6 years).

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brad:
We already have dis-owned Gore dummy, if you were so smart you would know during the election he didn't even win TN!!

So go somke a fat one with all your peace loving, tree hugging, non-showering hippies that come to Oregon to be free like the wind.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm well aware that TN didn't carry that dunder-head Gore.
As for your "smoke a fat one" comment- Never have, never will.
And do you have to rub it in about those f'ing hippie tree-huggers being spawned here? We're working hard on a cure. Feel free to make a donation.

Buckeye,
Why only three days a week? I guess Ohio State cannot hang with University Of Tennessee!!!

Craig

Tennessee has a university?

Oh wait, here they are. Lucky #13 just eight spots off of #5 Buckeyes in the BCS.