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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
-------never could figure out what I wanted to do until the Natl. Park Service Ranger idea came along----- |
Barry...You must have seen one of those adds on the inside cover of the outdoors magazines like Field and Stream. They offered home study to prepare
one to become a Park Ranger, a Game Warden or a Government Hunter.
That's what I always wanted to do...go on Safari for America.
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Barry A.
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Yes, Dennis-----I sure remember those ads and even sent away for some of the stuff---------not sure what I did with it, tho. That was about the same
time that I landed a permanent Park Service job at Grand Canyon. Boy, was I lucky with that!!!! Starting pay was $5,200 a year (1968). We barely
scraped by, but sure had fun, all of us-----kids and wife loved it, too. By that time my kids were in grade school and old enough to appreciate it
all.
Getting a job as a Ranger in those days was pure luck, coupled with my continuous pestering calls to the Washington Office of NPS for almost a
year-----called every two weeks, or so, asking to talk to the same girl. Finally payed off, and they hired me to get me off their back, I believe.
One day she said, "if you can be in Grand Canyon in 3 weeks, you have the permanent job". Off we went. 
Barry
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MrBillM
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Decent Money
5K wasn't bad in '68.
I wasn't making too much more than that at NAA. Around 6500.
Of course, I was single living at the beach at the time.
Families cost.
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monoloco
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Since you could buy a pretty nice new car for 4k in 68 I'm guessing that 5k then would be equal to about 25k in today's dollars.
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Bajahowodd
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What cost 4k? After a bunch of junker used cars, I bought my first new car in '69. The first edition Camaro, with the bumble bee stripe on the snout,
for $2700.
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baitcast
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Right off the show room floor a 1965 Dodge 3/4T 4/4,318 power wagon,4 speed no ac,no radio,3250$ out the door and I was making 1.90$ per hr
Rob
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MrBillM
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4K Cars
Yeah.
In 1968, 4K would buy a lot of car. 5K would buy a Vette.
Using one of the many calculators available online, 5K (1968) = 30.5K (2009). A little less than $15.00 hour.
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Bajahowodd
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So, what would a tricked-out Caddie have cost then? Fundamentally, that era was before the ridiculously priced invasion cars of MB and BMW.
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comitan
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In 1953 $1200 would by a new chevy.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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tripledigitken
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I remember my stepdad (in 1959-1960) drooling over a MB 300SL gull wing, a 1955 or 56 model for $8500. 3 bd tract homes were $20,000.
I bought a new VW big loaded in 1968 for $2,500.
Ken
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Skeet/Loreto
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And in 1968 I had just bought a 1967 Cessna 172/Brand New from the Factory? Then off to San Francisco for $15,000 a year a Company Car and Airplane
and office just 10 blocks from Carol Doda!!!
Flower Children walking Shattuck Ave. in Berkerly with out Bras!!
Those were the Days !
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nancyinpdx
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
It is because I believe in the saying that no human being is illegal---and yes Dennis, I know you hate that saying.
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I do, Diane. I hate it because, in spite of the fact that it's technically meaningless, libs have grasped on to it and given it meaning with their
overly vocal acceptance of it as real.
It's placard nonsense which in all probabability would be long gone by now if not for those who think the term is viable although unacceptable. By
unanimous rejection of the term, it is being kept alive.
Tell your friends to not use that word anymore and it will atrophy away. |
What is meaningful, real and important is different to everyone---I will stick to undocumented, thank you. |
It's hating ugly words, like kids born out of wedlock are called 'illegitmate'! How horrible!!!!!!!!!! No person is illegitimate!
I understand Diane!
[Edited on 5-18-2010 by nancyinpdx]
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
And in 1968 I had just bought a 1967 Cessna 172/Brand New from the Factory? Then off to San Francisco for $15,000 a year a Company Car and Airplane
and office just 10 blocks from Carol Doda!!!
Flower Children walking Shattuck Ave. in Berkerly with out Bras!!
Those were the Days ! |
What about that Nekid Baja Nomad on the back of a motorcycle in Bezerkley?
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Eli
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Two of the richest women that I know are potters/sculptures in a little village in Oaxaca. I expect their income is easily less than $200 DLLs. a
month. With this income they have their own home which they inherited from the parents of one of them. Every day they eat simple but WELL, (maybe even
better than most of us certainly better than me) , blankets and clothes are not an issue for them. They have what they need, they just don't have a
lot of Stuff. They even have a small art collection in their home They educated their son/nephew to the 9th grade, only because that is as far as he
wanted to go. Their daughter/niece is now in the 8th grade with a 9.6 grade average and the gumption to keep on going with her studies, so a
scholarship has found it's way to help her on her way. If You ever told them they were poor, they would look at you like you were from a different
planet. They taught me that once the basics of life are met; it is all a matter of perspective if you are well off or not.
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Skeet/Loreto
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Very well Said Eli!
What people like Diane and Nancey inPhx do not understand is that there are many peop[le inBaja and Mexico that live in Cardboard Shacks that are
much, much happeir than the Odd Ball Characters living in the States with nothing else to do but Hollar about , Global Warming, Immigation, The Rich
people with all the Money, the vote on legalizising DOPE, and How much Money they can get from the Rich to give to the Poor!!
They just do not have the Ability or brains to understand that there are differences in People, No Matter how much money they may be able to get from
the Govt. They never improve their Lot.
Look at the Native Americans: They have been given Money, help, Education and they still do not as a Whole improve themselves.
Same with the Blacks.
Could it be that the "White Folks" have different Genes or Brains that they can "Make more Money and Accumlate more Wealth???
Are you people jusfing the Poor People by their We3alth and nottheir hearts and Minds.???
I know Poor People who are smart enough to know that they are Happier with where they are than in the States with lots of Money..
You Girls need to go to Mexico and live with a Poor Happy Family for at least 6 months. It is hoped you might Learn something.
Enough said on my 79th Birthday.
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Barry A.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SKEET. I am not far behind you!!!! Hope you are having a wonderful day--------I have so enjoyed your posts over the many years I
have been with the NOMADS-------and I intend to enjoy them for many years to come.
Best, Barry
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wessongroup
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
And in 1968 I had just bought a 1967 Cessna 172/Brand New from the Factory? Then off to San Francisco for $15,000 a year a Company Car and Airplane
and office just 10 blocks from Carol Doda!!!
Flower Children walking Shattuck Ave. in Berkerly with out Bras!!
Those were the Days ! |
Hey, thanks a lot for that one.... lots of mind pictures just exploded
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Dave
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I kept reading this thread
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Very well Said Eli!
What people like Diane and Nancey inPhx do not understand is that there are many peop[le inBaja and Mexico that live in Cardboard Shacks that are
much, much happeir than the Odd Ball Characters living in the States with nothing else to do but Hollar about , Global Warming, Immigation, The Rich
people with all the Money, the vote on legalizising DOPE, and How much Money they can get from the Rich to give to the Poor!!
They just do not have the Ability or brains to understand that there are differences in People, No Matter how much money they may be able to get from
the Govt. They never improve their Lot.
Look at the Native Americans: They have been given Money, help, Education and they still do not as a Whole improve themselves.
Same with the Blacks.
Could it be that the "White Folks" have different Genes or Brains that they can "Make more Money and Accumlate more Wealth???
Are you people jusfing the Poor People by their We3alth and nottheir hearts and Minds.???
I know Poor People who are smart enough to know that they are Happier with where they are than in the States with lots of Money..
You Girls need to go to Mexico and live with a Poor Happy Family for at least 6 months. It is hoped you might Learn something.
Enough said on my 79th Birthday. |
Because I knew, eventually, Skeet would chime in.
He did not disappoint.
Nice touch to include those shiftless Injuns and Black folk, buddy. 
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Sharksbaja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Very well Said Eli!
What people like Diane and Nancey inPhx do not understand is that there are many peop[le inBaja and Mexico that live in Cardboard Shacks that are
much, much happeir than the Odd Ball Characters living in the States with nothing else to do but Hollar about , Global Warming, Immigation, The Rich
people with all the Money, the vote on legalizising DOPE, and How much Money they can get from the Rich to give to the Poor!!
They just do not have the Ability or brains to understand that there are differences in People, No Matter how much money they may be able to get from
the Govt. They never improve their Lot.
Look at the Native Americans: They have been given Money, help, Education and they still do not as a Whole improve themselves.
Same with the Blacks.
Could it be that the "White Folks" have different Genes or Brains that they can "Make more Money and Accumlate more Wealth???
Are you people jusfing the Poor People by their We3alth and nottheir hearts and Minds.???
I know Poor People who are smart enough to know that they are Happier with where they are than in the States with lots of Money..
You Girls need to go to Mexico and live with a Poor Happy Family for at least 6 months. It is hoped you might Learn something.
Enough said on my 79th Birthday. |
Hard to toast such bigotry Skeet. I'll bet all the stupid Nomad girls like Nancy in Arizona (did she move?) and Diane are enjoying your display, I
sure am(not).
edit to add Diane
[Edited on 5-18-2010 by Sharksbaja]
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Very well Said Eli!
What people like Diane and Nancey inPhx do not understand is that there are many peop[le inBaja and Mexico that live in Cardboard Shacks that are
much, much happeir than the Odd Ball Characters living in the States with nothing else to do but Hollar about , Global Warming, Immigation, The Rich
people with all the Money, the vote on legalizising DOPE, and How much Money they can get from the Rich to give to the Poor!!
They just do not have the Ability or brains to understand that there are differences in People, No Matter how much money they may be able to get from
the Govt. They never improve their Lot.
Look at the Native Americans: They have been given Money, help, Education and they still do not as a Whole improve themselves.
Same with the Blacks.
Could it be that the "White Folks" have different Genes or Brains that they can "Make more Money and Accumlate more Wealth???
Are you people jusfing the Poor People by their We3alth and nottheir hearts and Minds.???
I know Poor People who are smart enough to know that they are Happier with where they are than in the States with lots of Money..
You Girls need to go to Mexico and live with a Poor Happy Family for at least 6 months. It is hoped you might Learn something.
Enough said on my 79th Birthday. |
Hard to toast such bigotry Skeet. I'll bet all the stupid Nomad girls like Nancy in Arizona( ) are enjoying your display, I sure am(not).
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His rant is good for a good laugh, definitely not worth a response, except to say at least he is honest about being a bigot.
Nancy, it is good to see a few understand how ugly and offensive the words like illegal and illegitimate are when they are used as label on human
beings---
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