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River Runner
11-03-2007, 18:38
Just spent a wonderful week enjoying the AT south of Franklin, alternating staying on the trail and at Ron Haven's Budget Inn. Ron was a true blessing, shuttling us around, picking us up both at arranged and unarranged spots (when we made faster time than we thought one day).
Dave in the office at the Inn was super friendly and very helpful.
Great stay, and we'll be back in touch with Ron when we're in the area again. Highly recommend getting in touch with Ron for anyone hiking in the area and needing a place to stay or a shuttle. His wit, humor, and knowledge of the AT is awesome! He needs to write a book. If you're in the area, ask him about Henry and his 84th birthday gift.
Pacific Tortuga
11-03-2007, 18:41
I can only wish to be half the friend to hiker's out west on the PCT as Ron is to you all out south, Ron Haven sets the bar real high.
Ron Haven
11-04-2007, 22:18
Just spent a wonderful week enjoying the AT south of Franklin, alternating staying on the trail and at Ron Haven's Budget Inn. Ron was a true blessing, shuttling us around, picking us up both at arranged and unarranged spots (when we made faster time than we thought one day).
Dave in the office at the Inn was super friendly and very helpful.
Great stay, and we'll be back in touch with Ron when we're in the area again. Highly recommend getting in touch with Ron for anyone hiking in the area and needing a place to stay or a shuttle. His wit, humor, and knowledge of the AT is awesome! He needs to write a book. If you're in the area, ask him about Henry and his 84th birthday gift.I am glad to help
Phil1959
11-04-2007, 22:28
Want to thank Ron for his help on my thru hike.We threw some money in to his driver and his driver was like,that is not necessary but Ron will appreciate it.Trust me Ron,we all appreciated your help more.Being new to the trail,you made it easy for us!
Georgia John
05-27-2008, 03:44
huh? Whats with the shoes? Wrong post maybe?
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05-27-2008, 05:19
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whitefoot_hp
05-29-2008, 17:32
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
Survivor Dave
05-29-2008, 17:43
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
Now that's funny right there!--Larry the Cable Guy
Lone Wolf
05-29-2008, 19:20
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
and i hear you're a dick with ears fairy. go **** yourself
Nearly Normal
05-29-2008, 19:24
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
Where did you hear that?
What is he suppose to be on the con for?
I know Ron. He is the real deal.
Hiker friendly to the max.
mnof1000v
05-29-2008, 19:52
Ron is a businessman, but he's also a nice guy, and provides very useful services to hikers, whether they frequent his establishments or not.
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
What the hell are you trying to start?
Lone Wolf
05-29-2008, 20:20
What the hell are you trying to start?
he's a 20 year old rich kid from georgia who lives on daddy's handouts. ignore the puke. :)
he's a 20 year old rich kid from georgia who lives on daddy's handouts. ignore the puke. :)
Figures...*** ever...he's a packsniffer:D
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
I totally disagree with your opinion.
Is this opinion yours, or did you hear this opinion from a friend?
You are still wet behind the ears. Go meet the man first before slamming him on here.
I'm sure he'll shake your hand no matter what you have said about him here.
This is not right, and you know it.
whitefoot_hp
05-30-2008, 12:20
LMAO. I knew the whiteblaze lynch mob would get so anal hurt about my post.
First of all it was a joke. I am sure this guy is the great dude everyone says he is.
This thread just got me thinking of the evil lynch mob that attacked some newbie thru hikers because the failed to worship the feet of Ron Haven in their trail journal.
How many of you folks have little Ron haven shrines in your bedrooms?
whitefoot_hp
05-30-2008, 12:22
he's a 20 year old rich kid from georgia who lives on daddy's handouts. ignore the puke. :)
yeah, that must be why i work 40 hours a week for meager pay.
then whp, you should have posted it in the HUMOR SECTION!!!!!
then whp, you should have posted it in the HUMOR SECTION!!!!!Yea,because we all know he has got to be joking.
LMAO. I knew the whiteblaze lynch mob would get so anal hurt about my post.
First of all it was a joke. I am sure this guy is the great dude everyone says he is.
This thread just got me thinking of the evil lynch mob that attacked some newbie thru hikers because the failed to worship the feet of Ron Haven in their trail journal.
How many of you folks have little Ron haven shrines in your bedrooms?Whitey,please don't jump the gun.Ron don't ask for praise,but hikers think he is special :-? with all he does for hikers.Many things free. :)
Lone Wolf
05-30-2008, 12:44
Whitey,please don't jump the gun.Ron don't ask for praise,but hikers think he is special :-? with all he does for hikers.Many things free. :)
whitey wasn't joking. he meant it. whitey has no friends so has no clue how to defend a friend
whitey wasn't joking. he meant it. whitey has no friends so has no clue how to defend a friendI wish there was a way to duplicate Ron and put one here and there from Ga to Me along the trail.
Whitey is jeolous I think because no one is praising him for anything.Ya Whitey,"you are a trail angel". :dancePost your picture and I'll put it in my bathroom next to the toilet paper.
whitefoot_hp
05-30-2008, 12:57
Whitey,please don't jump the gun.Ron don't ask for praise,but hikers think he is special :-? with all he does for hikers.Many things free. :)
I am sure Ron doesn't ask for it, as i am sure he is a generous guy, like millions more in this country. It is the whiteblaze anal sore lynch mob that demands all new thru hikers worship his services.
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I beg to differ with your opinion about Ron.
Have you ever met the man? If you have not, then don't you think it is best to form your opinion after you have met him?
Listen, you have some things to learn in life and one of those things are that you need to give most everyone a fair shake instead of listening to the opinions of others.
The man is in a hiker related business and he is not able to satisfy every persons wants or needs.
Now that you have thought about what I have just said to you, I think for your own honor it would be best for you to make an apology to Ron on that thread.
LMAO. I made that post for humor, because i know there are folks like you on this board that worship the man.
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oh, and my dad gives me enough fatherly like lectures. i am not a child.
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You may have been joking but I'll tell you right now I and no else who knows Ron praises him, save his wife and kids.
Listen you inconsiderate little boy, go take a hike and learn the finer points of joking,,,,,,
Appalachian Tater
05-30-2008, 14:52
On the third day Ron ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of Kirby.
Ron Haven
05-30-2008, 17:32
Whitefoot if you ever come hiking north from Dahlonega to Franklin.Let me know and I might could give you a ride into town.
Jason of the Woods
05-30-2008, 19:51
Really? You seem to be an igorant 20 something. He is probably the one of the best people that we've met so far on the trail. I'm curious why you would say that?:mad:
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
Classic case of feeding the troll here. WF_hp may of have been trolling or joking but he's young and ignorant, especially in Ron's case.
Classic case of feeding the troll here. WF_hp may of have been trolling or joking but he's young and ignorant, especially in Ron's case.
Nah, a-hat WF knows better about Ron. It is his sense of humor that needs some work...lots of work. Ron had the best response to him. Ignore the a-hat.
Whitefoot if you ever come hiking north from Dahlonega to Franklin.Let me know and I might could give you a ride into town.
Let me know Ron when that happens because I want to be around for the conversation......:)
Ron Haven
05-30-2008, 23:29
Let me know Ron when that happens because I want to be around for the conversation......:)If he would come by we would treat him like family and he would want to come back.O and thanks for joining our forum in western NC.If anyone else wants to look into it. http://wncforum.com/ They have fun there.:D
Smackdown time! Nobody throw a punch until I can set up a book.
whitefoot_hp
06-02-2008, 17:18
Really? You seem to be an igorant 20 something. He is probably the one of the best people that we've met so far on the trail. I'm curious why you would say that?:mad:
apparently you haven't read some of the posts above....
whitefoot_hp
06-02-2008, 17:18
Whitefoot if you ever come hiking north from Dahlonega to Franklin.Let me know and I might could give you a ride into town.
i appreciate that and will keep your offer in mind.
Dances with Mice
06-02-2008, 18:01
yeah, that must be why i work 40 hours a week for meager pay.Do I remember correctly that you're majoring in Philosopy or somesuch? Best get used to it.
Appalachian Tater
06-02-2008, 18:11
Both Ron Haven and whitefoot_hp have a sense of humor. They should get along fabulously.
Both Ron Haven and whitefoot_hp have a sense of humor. They should get along fabulously.
Oh really?!! Tell him you're gonna piss on his pack. See what happens. :-?
Oooops! There's that word again. Settle down Weasy! It's only a word! :D
whitefoot_hp
06-05-2008, 12:56
Do I remember correctly that you're majoring in Philosopy or somesuch? Best get used to it.
nah, not majoring in philosophy. one day i will be president of these united states.
i heard this Ron Haven guy is a con artist.
About a month ago I needed a shuttle from a campground about 12 miles or so from Franklyn. I had just finished a long walk, was tired and hungry and it was way after sundown, dark, about 9:00 in the evening. When I called the number in the guide, the answerer said Ron had already gone home for the evening and so was likely having dinner or relaxing but said he would call anyway and call me back to let me know. He did, Ron would and very shortly he showed up in his large whit van, in considerably better humor than I would have had if our roles were reversed.
But the best part of that experience was his charge for that 25 mile or so round trip, now near 10:00 PM...when I politely asked him, asked, he just smiled politely and said it was free!
Whitefoot, if you have any remaining honor at all, you owe this man at least a personal PM apologizing, if not an open apology here. He is certainly NOT a con artist!
Dances with Mice
06-09-2008, 07:58
nah, not majoring in philosophy. one day i will be president of these united states.Bless your heart.
whitefoot_hp
06-10-2008, 14:07
Whitefoot, if you have any remaining honor at all, you owe this man at least a personal PM apologizing, if not an open apology here. He is certainly NOT a con artist!
let me tell you why i dont. 1)i was joking
2) Haven is not insecure, and knows that i was joking.
You owe yourself an apology for appearing obessed with a man who was generous to you.
wrongway_08
06-10-2008, 14:34
Nothing but good things to say about Ron! He drove us around town, told us great stories and let us know what to do while in town.
Thanks to Ron for all he does for every hiker he comes across and thanks to his wife for putting up with it all ...... :sun...... she is one great woman!
Appalachian Tater
06-10-2008, 14:36
Bless your heart.Does that mean the same thing as "bless your little heart" does in Southwest Georgia? :eek:
Everyone has thier own opinion about eveything and I respect that.My opinion is Ron Haven is a great person in every way I know.I have styed in his place several times.Always class AAA service for me and all I saw.
Dances with Mice
06-11-2008, 10:05
Does that mean the same thing as "bless your little heart" does in Southwest Georgia? :eek:Hadn't thought about that much but now I'm fixin' to.
My take is that 'bylh' adds a note of sincere sympathy or genuine empathy for another's situation that 'byh' lacks. Near enough?
Footslogger
06-11-2008, 14:45
Man ...and I thought the "Help with Math" thread got a little wild at times.
'Slogger
Skidsteer
06-11-2008, 18:08
Do over.
:rolleyes:
Dances with Mice
06-11-2008, 18:27
Do over.I hope you don't mean that literally.
Do over.
:rolleyes:
Nice work. :cool:
Skidsteer
06-11-2008, 18:28
I hope you don't mean that literally.
Correct. I worded that poorly, didn't I?
yeah, that must be why i work 40 hours a week for meager pay.
That would come under the heading of your fault. If you don't have enough drive and "push" to better yourself, then waller in your own ****.
Jokes like that need to be in National Lampoon, you ignorant b******.
Two Speed
06-12-2008, 09:15
Do over.
:rolleyes:
I hope you don't mean that literally.
Correct. I worded that poorly, didn't I?Well, looks like we're headed for Do over redux!
Skidsteer
06-12-2008, 09:26
Well, looks like we're headed for Do over redux!
Pipe down you ignorant b******. :D
Two Speed
06-12-2008, 09:29
Pipe down? But I just got it lit, you flaming twit! :p
Skids, I suggest cleaning this dog up and then locking it. If you don't it's just gonna come back stinkin' after rolling in s*** again.
Hadn't thought about that much but now I'm fixin' to.
My take is that 'bylh' adds a note of sincere sympathy or genuine empathy for another's situation that 'byh' lacks. Near enough?
No, around Texas, "bless your little heart" implies that your heart needs blessing because you don't have much of a brain... it's kind of like saying "you poor dumb thing..." lol
doggiebag
06-12-2008, 10:42
Pipe down? But I just got it lit, you flaming twit! :p
That's the spirit. You don't need to get punked by a stove obcessed mullet wearing (http://www.mulletjunky.com/picfix1.htm) anachronism.
I'm addicted to playing with Tonka Toya and my life is unmanageable........
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 11:20
That would come under the heading of your fault. If you don't have enough drive and "push" to better yourself, then waller in your own ****.
Jokes like that need to be in National Lampoon, you ignorant b******.
speaking of ignorance, if you examined the context of my above post, which referred to my economic situation, it was not a complaint, but rather a defense against yet another anal sore lynch mobber like you who attempted to generalize me beyond a factual basis. i was generous to even reply to such an anal sore attack.
I am just fine with my situation, whitewater rivers are fun. it is your bitterness that is troubling. think much??
DesertMTB
06-12-2008, 11:25
speaking of ignorance, if you examined the context of my above post, which referred to my economic situation, it was not a complaint, but rather a defense against yet another anal sore lynch mobber like you who attempted to generalize me beyond a factual basis. i was generous to even reply to such an anal sore attack.
I am just fine with my situation, whitewater rivers are fun. it is your bitterness that is troubling. think much??
Back for more, eh? Didn't you get get enough of having your ass handed to you yesterday???
Always amuses me when some young punk comes and takes on actual adults.
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 11:45
Back for more, eh? Didn't you get get enough of having your ass handed to you yesterday???
Always amuses me when some young punk comes and takes on actual adults.
adults??? that is laughable. any fool who wants to fight over a joke is not an adult, and would not have been deemed worthy for life in more critical societies.
DesertMTB
06-12-2008, 12:07
adults??? that is laughable. any fool who wants to fight over a joke is not an adult, and would not have been deemed worthy for life in more critical societies.
Pfft. Survivor didn't say anything about a fight. He wanted you to say those things to his face. Big difference.
Lone Wolf
06-12-2008, 12:09
Back for more, eh? Didn't you get get enough of having your ass handed to you yesterday???
Always amuses me when some young punk comes and takes on actual adults.
the little bitch is back :banana
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 12:15
Pfft. Survivor didn't say anything about a fight. He wanted you to say those things to his face. Big difference.
actually he didnt really specify his intentions. but, sorry, when someone says "Meet me at place X and we will see who is the coward" some folks are going to interpret that as a challenge to good old fashioned douche-off.
Pffft.
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 12:15
the little bitch is back :banana
good to see that the big one never leaves. LOL
DesertMTB
06-12-2008, 12:17
good to see that the big one never leaves. LOL
You really do love trolling.
P.S. guys that use "LOL" come off as a little gay.
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 12:20
You really do love trolling. as do you.
P.S. guys that use "LOL" come off as a little gay.
guys like you come off as really gay.
Bulldawg
06-12-2008, 12:22
Ya know I had that WF B****rd blocked for a long time, but then removed him because it is fun to watch him argue with people and lose.
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 12:41
i never knew that i was B****rd, whatever that means... its fun to watch you try and spell.
Bulldawg
06-12-2008, 12:42
I know perfectly well how to spell the word there, but desire to keep my membership in this forum, so I can continue to watch you make an ass out of yourself.
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 12:48
I know perfectly well how to spell the word there, but desire to keep my membership in this forum, so I can continue to watch you make an ass out of yourself.
I dont know of too many words that start with B, have four letters, and end with rd, and fit logically into your above statement. keep trying though.
Lone Wolf
06-12-2008, 12:51
hows about bastard
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 12:57
hows about bastard
i was not aware that word had to be astericked. thats what threw me off.
it probably doesn't, but bulldawg was one of those nerds in school that did everything he was ever told.
Lone Wolf
06-12-2008, 12:59
i was not aware that word had to be astericked.
it doesn't
envirodiver
06-12-2008, 13:00
nah, not majoring in philosophy. one day i will be president of these united states.
Should be an interesting campaign with your exceptional people skills.
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 13:03
Should be an interesting campaign with your exceptional people skills.
People skills? Nah. A politician's role is simple: Reduce all issues down to simple effective talking points. the sheep go crazy and follow you.
Dances with Mice
06-12-2008, 13:07
Skids, I suggest cleaning this dog up and then locking it. If you don't it's just gonna come back stinkin' after rolling in s*** again.Look at Two being all prescient, foresighted, oracle-like and stuff. Prudent too.
envirodiver
06-12-2008, 13:09
People skills? Nah. A politician's role is simple: Reduce all issues down to simple effective talking points. the sheep go crazy and follow you.
Good luck, send me a bumper sticker.
Pete Moss
06-12-2008, 13:32
you should all really just go make out already...but seriously, is Budget Inn open year round as I'd love to stop here on my SOBO. I think I recall hearing that its seasonal??
Two Speed
06-12-2008, 13:33
Look at Two being all prescient, foresighted, oracle-like and stuff. Prudent too.Yep, that's me alright, prescient, foresighted and oracle-like. Heck, I bet there ain't no one else on WB that coulda predicted where this dog was gonna run.
Skids, put it out of our misery, willya?
DesertMTB
06-12-2008, 13:36
Yep, that's me alright, prescient, foresighted and oracle-like. Heck, I bet there ain't no one else on WB that coulda predicted where this dog was gonna run.
Skids, put it out of our misery, willya?
Why does it bother you? Just don't read it.
whitefoot_hp
06-12-2008, 13:36
i heard that ron haven guy is a con artist....
****Disclaimer: the above post is a joke intended to arouse the anal sore white blaze lynch mob, it is not an attack on the character of the holy Ron Haven.
Pete Moss
06-12-2008, 13:38
you should all really just go make out already...but seriously, is Budget Inn open year round as I'd love to stop here on my SOBO. I think I recall hearing that its seasonal??
Places to crash my lazy A** for a thousand please ,Alex
Places to crash my lazy A** for a thousand please ,Alex
No it's open year-round.
Pete Moss
06-12-2008, 13:47
thanks guy
Pfft. Survivor didn't say anything about a fight. He wanted you to say those things to his face. Big difference.
I see all the good stuff has been deleted. Anyone know if the tough guy showed up at Neels Gap today? I'm pretty sure the pansy didn't! Too bad, really would of made a funny scene of 2 dumbasses hurling insults at each other from across a parking lot
A fight would have been out of the question. Both parties are way too grown up for that! (tempted to place a smiley here, but no)
Bulldawg
06-12-2008, 14:03
it doesn't
Thanks for that prudent information.
DesertMTB
06-12-2008, 14:05
I see all the good stuff has been deleted. Anyone know if the tough guy showed up at Neels Gap today? I'm pretty sure the pansy didn't! Too bad, really would of made a funny scene of 2 dumbasses hurling insults at each other from across a parking lot
I don't think Survivor was acting like a tough guy or a dumbass. The pansy was flapping his jaws and got called on it.
Bulldawg
06-12-2008, 14:08
I didn't know somebody was going to fight in this thread? How did I miss that?
Lone Wolf
06-12-2008, 14:11
I didn't know somebody was going to fight in this thread? How did I miss that?
a lot of it got deleted. whitey was calling dave some nasty names. he kept egging him on and dave asked the boy to meet in person to discuss things
Two Speed
06-12-2008, 14:18
Why does it bother you? Just don't read it.I have certain obligations as an oracle to uphold. :sun
For the record the condo in which Dave lives was struck by lightning yesterday and had a pretty nasty fire. Knowing Dave I would imagine he was busy helping neighbors.
I don't think Survivor was acting like a tough guy or a dumbass. The pansy was flapping his jaws and got called on it.I agree, as usual whitefoot was flapping his own dumbass jaws. However, the Survivor dude did say "meet me at Neels Gap" thrown together with the word "coward". So you tell me, if that's not tough guy/dumbass/ adolescent stuff, what is?
Skidsteer
06-12-2008, 17:56
No more do-overs.