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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
The thread above on Wednesday, 11 July 2007 2:44 AM - viz - Subject:
Problems with B&B in Osoyoos BC - anyone else have this happen? is packed full with vituperative, racist, paranoid, anti-social stuff!! Enough to put any sane person right off visiting!! I hope it's not reflective of the USA or Canada in reality! |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
On 2007-07-12 06:43:37 -0400, "A Mate" said:
The thread above on Wednesday, 11 July 2007 2:44 AM - viz - Subject: Problems with B&B in Osoyoos BC - anyone else have this happen? is packed full with vituperative, racist, paranoid, anti-social stuff!! Enough to put any sane person right off visiting!! I hope it's not reflective of the USA or Canada in reality! Check with Alan, also from Australia, who posted (I believe) in that thread and frequently posts here. My experience: most of the people I encounter while traveling in the US are at least pleasant, often very friendly and helpful. This and other NG's draw the lowest of the low (along with several more reasonable examples of the species). Try a visit and believe what you see, not what you read. |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
sechumlib - I'm in this ng because we're going 'leaf-peeping' in the New
England area in September/October (and spending some time in Boston). Arriving in Atlanta in September, picking up a car there - and off we go. BnBs - which we've used and enjoyed in Canada and Ireland were going to be one of our accommodation options. Probably still will be - but I'm surprised at the latent anger and hostility evident in that one thread!!! "sechumlib" wrote in message ... On 2007-07-12 06:43:37 -0400, "A Mate" said: The thread above on Wednesday, 11 July 2007 2:44 AM - viz - Subject: Problems with B&B in Osoyoos BC - anyone else have this happen? is packed full with vituperative, racist, paranoid, anti-social stuff!! Enough to put any sane person right off visiting!! I hope it's not reflective of the USA or Canada in reality! Check with Alan, also from Australia, who posted (I believe) in that thread and frequently posts here. My experience: most of the people I encounter while traveling in the US are at least pleasant, often very friendly and helpful. This and other NG's draw the lowest of the low (along with several more reasonable examples of the species). Try a visit and believe what you see, not what you read. |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
"A Mate" wrote in message u... sechumlib - I'm in this ng because we're going 'leaf-peeping' in the New England area in September/October (and spending some time in Boston). Arriving in Atlanta in September, picking up a car there - and off we go. BnBs - which we've used and enjoyed in Canada and Ireland were going to be one of our accommodation options. Probably still will be - but I'm surprised at the latent anger and hostility evident in that one thread!!! There is no great hostility around American B&Bs...that thread just attracted a few people who like to "express themselves." Most US B&Bs are more expensive than in Europe because they are fancier than motels/cheap hotels. They are usually a good example of the local culture, offering food, rooms, and recreation reflective of the area. If you have any questions about the Atlanta area, please let me know. Sarah |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
On Jul 12, 3:43 am, "A Mate" wrote:
The thread above on Wednesday, 11 July 2007 2:44 AM - viz - Subject: Problems with B&B in Osoyoos BC - anyone else have this happen? is packed full with vituperative, racist, paranoid, anti-social stuff!! Enough to put any sane person right off visiting!! I hope it's not reflective of the USA or Canada in reality! It's reflective of usenet. |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
On 2007-07-12 08:59:27 -0400, "A Mate" said:
sechumlib - I'm in this ng because we're going 'leaf-peeping' in the New England area in September/October (and spending some time in Boston). Arriving in Atlanta in September, picking up a car there - and off we go. BnBs - which we've used and enjoyed in Canada and Ireland were going to be one of our accommodation options. Probably still will be - but I'm surprised at the latent anger and hostility evident in that one thread!!! Check the places listed at http://selectregistry.com/. They are largely B&B's, although some inns and similar places are also listed.We have stayed at several, and have never been disappointed. I'm also surprised at the antipathy toward B&B's shown lately in this NG. I think certain people are uninformed and/or ignorant about them. We frequently stay in them and find them very satisfactory. |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:59:27 +1000, "A Mate"
wrote: sechumlib - I'm in this ng because we're going 'leaf-peeping' in the New England area in September/October (and spending some time in Boston). Arriving in Atlanta in September, picking up a car there - and off we go. BnBs - which we've used and enjoyed in Canada and Ireland were going to be one of our accommodation options. Probably still will be - but I'm surprised at the latent anger and hostility evident in that one thread!!! Just one suggestion for the first part of your drive; make sure you include the Blue Ridge parkway when you can. We used it as our planning centreline, always coming back to it and making side forays to towns and cities for most of the trip between Georgia and DC. On accommodation, learn how to use Hotwire, Expedia and, if they'll let you, Priceline. The anger and hostility were mainly centred around one individual who is an obvious troll. Those posts managed to get under the skin of some others, which was the trolls intent. Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/ latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/ latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
On 2007-07-12 23:02:26 -0400, Alan S said:
Just one suggestion for the first part of your drive; make sure you include the Blue Ridge parkway when you can. However, I suspect it can be pretty jammed on weekends in leaf-peeping season. I know that's true of the Skyline Drive, which is just the parkway's extension on the north end. |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
On Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:45:09 -0400, sechumlib
wrote: On 2007-07-12 23:02:26 -0400, Alan S said: Just one suggestion for the first part of your drive; make sure you include the Blue Ridge parkway when you can. However, I suspect it can be pretty jammed on weekends in leaf-peeping season. I know that's true of the Skyline Drive, which is just the parkway's extension on the north end. Can't answer that; it was just about deserted for most of our trip, which was in late March early April that year. Not leaf season, but still wonderful scenery in parts. Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/ latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/ latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management |
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Are all Americans so paranoid/hostile/narrow-minded??
"Alan S" wrote in message ... On Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:45:09 -0400, sechumlib wrote: On 2007-07-12 23:02:26 -0400, Alan S said: Just one suggestion for the first part of your drive; make sure you include the Blue Ridge parkway when you can. However, I suspect it can be pretty jammed on weekends in leaf-peeping season. I know that's true of the Skyline Drive, which is just the parkway's extension on the north end. Can't answer that; it was just about deserted for most of our trip, which was in late March early April that year. Not leaf season, but still wonderful scenery in parts. To the OP -- if it works with your plans, check this place on the Parkway: http://www.pisgahinn.com/ It's not a B&B per se; the Park Service runs it. The setting is magnificent; the food at the restaurant is great (at least last time I was there), and the prices are reasonable. Reserve early, though. Sarah |
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