[July '08 Thread] Why do so many TUGgers not list their location?

[Karen G]

I live in a tiny burg north of Seattle - almost to Canada. So the name wouldn't mean much.

It would to me! One of my daughters lives in Bellingham--though I wouldn't classify it as being tiny since there are "tinier" towns around there.

As Fern mentioned, I live in Henderson, NV, and I absolutely love it here. I'm happy to promote our lovely city next to Las Vegas.

 

[dmharris]

What exit?

Okay, Alloway is in South Jersey, although probably close to an hour's drive from me. I don't know if there's a Galloway, NJ. I know of a Galloway Township, a section down near Atlantic City, but it's not a town. Townships are so confusing in NJ - they include some clumps of towns, but not every town is part of a township. Don't know if they have them in north Jersey but there are a lot in South Jersey and even a lot of people who live here think that they are the actual towns - so confusing. All of the ones close to me have a single school system.

wackymother, do you live in south or north Jersey?

Don't New Jerseyians refer to where they live by exits, not towns? :rofl:

I put where I live because I've got nothing to hide, and hopefully Tuggers will let me know if they're in the area (on their way someplace else, because NO ONE vacations in Butler, PA! :hysterical: )

I do know where some of your towns are that you've mentioned, even though you think we don't; remember we Tuggers get around. And AppleGirl, I do like to see where people live after reading their post sometimes as it gives perspective on what they are writing.

Laxmom, I lived in Hyde Park for 20 years and knew Mason when there was nothing there but Kings Island! Miss Graeters terribly! And lots more.

 

[Larry]

I think some people don't list their towns because they figure they are listing vacation plans from time to time and they want to be cautious.


Fern

That's why I stopped listing my town.

 

[luv2vacation]

Don't New Jerseyians refer to where they live by exits, not towns? :rofl:

Yes, they do. I'm Exit 3 off the Turnpike.

I put where I live because I've got nothing to hide, and hopefully Tuggers will let me know if they're in the area (on their way someplace else, because NO ONE vacations in Butler, PA! :hysterical: )

What part of PA is Butler? We're right over the bridge from Philly.

 

[vacationhopeful]

Oh, the misconceptions about NJ. We reside in one of the most density populated, industrial, polluted, paved over, tollroaded, and divided (568 local governments & 538 separate school districts) states in the Union.

We are both above and below the Mason-Dixon line, nickname "THE GARDEN STATE", and have garbage dumps named the "Meadowlands". We identify with out of state sports teams based upon pre-cable TV airway reception. And then there are our governors - racing/crashing at 91 MPH w/o seatbelts on a toll road, EPA chief in DC, or "proud to be a *** American". And don't forget, our safe and superior driving skills gets us the highest motor vehicle insurance rates.

And which "Bruce" do you sound like? as I always get that "you don't sound like you are from NJ" comment.

"I am from Jersey. New Jersey." per Bruce Willis, in THE WHOLE NINE YARDS

 

[The Conch Man]

I know ya didn't JoAnn, I was being bad again! On the same note, our daughter is moving here with us at the end of the month, same reasons only its "Ohio" & 29 years!

Its not "cheap" any more to visit Key West & its been that way for a few years now especially when you have pay for flights, gas, lodging, dining, etc. I think Key West is slowing down a little but time will tell as the merchants are closing shops & the retailers as well. It may get better but time will only tell.

Didn't mean to 'forget' you, Conch man. BTW, our DD from Key West is finally giving it up down there. She should be moving in with us this week. Too expensive, hard to find work....only took her 31 years to get out.

 

[dmharris]

What part of PA is Butler? We're right over the bridge from Philly.

40 miles due north of Pittsburgh.

 

[Bruce W]

And which "Bruce" do you sound like? as I always get that "you don't sound like you are from NJ" comment.

I sound like myself, Bruce W from NJ !!!!!! (exit 114 GSP)

 

[Jestjoan]

Yea, Ohio

Lots of Buckeyes and former Buckeyes. I'm the latter. I now live in Alabama.

It seems like we have a lot of Joans......compared to the general population.

 

[applegirl]

[QUOTE=Fern Modena I think some people don't list their towns because they figure they are listing vacation plans from time to time and they want to be cautious.

Larry,

Yeah, but what TUGgers have your exact address?

Janna

 

[ricoba]

Hey, Rick,
My sister Irene lives in Lomita. I never know quite where to say she lives. Near LA? Not really. Long Beach? Nah. Oh, wait, I got it...she lives near Rancho Dominguez

:rofl: :rofl: ...... Sure that's it....and I can say I live near Lomita!!!!

And here is a little gem of info about Lomita....

"In early 1935, a vaudevillian named Frank A. Gumm of Grand Rapids, Minnesota leased the Lomita Theater, which was located on Narbonne Avenue near 243rd Street, to present his singing and dancing daughters Mary Jane, Dorothy Virginia, and Judy, who would later change her name to, Judy Garland."

 

[taffy19]

I always enjoy seeing where people are from under their screen names. So many times their location is not listed and I'm bummed! Maybe it's just me or maybe I'm nosy. I just find it interesting to see where folks live.

Anyone else ever notice this or wish more TUGgers would list their location?

Just curious.

Janna

Because you can be robbed when you are on vacation if you have posted it here or on any other forum. Anyone can find out where you live if they put 2 + 2 together as there is no privacy anymore. You can even buy that information if you really want to have it. I feel safer by just showing the general area and you know we are from the west coast.

 

[applegirl]

Because you can be robbed when you are on vacation if you have posted it here or on any other forum. Anyone can find out where you live if they put 2 + 2 together as there is no privacy anymore. You can even buy that information if you really want to have it. I feel safer by just showing the general area and you know we are from the west coast.

Yes, I kind of forget sometimes that we are well into the information age where you can find out just about anything! I don't want to change my location but I will try to not disclose exact travel dates in the future.

 

[RDB]

It is really a shame persons can't feel free in The Land of The Free.

I think it's neat to grab a coffee and meet a face when in an area of another TUGger.

We plan to run route US-17 to Front Royal at the end of July and two days later, head up to I-70 and over to Ohio then US-23 and I-75 to Prudenville, MI.

I know Tuggers live along that route. We can't take all day of course, but I'd like to say "HI" if you are somewhere close. Drop me an email if interested.

Same goes for you when near Yorktown. Give a headsup if you can spare a few minutes.

Robert

 

[Kona Lovers]

Because you can be robbed when you are on vacation if you have posted it here or on any other forum. Anyone can find out where you live if they put 2 + 2 together as there is no privacy anymore. You can even buy that information if you really want to have it. I feel safer by just showing the general area and you know we are from the west coast.

Great Point. A good reason to not post when you are visiting your timeshares!


Marty

 

[Kona Lovers]

I used to use my home town, Rancho Dominguez (it's really not a town, it's just an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County.). In fact my mail can be delivered to three names, Rancho Dominguez, Dominguez Hills and Hub City. It's just a little slice of land between Carson, Compton and Long Beach.

All right, Ricoba! I'm a CSUDH alum! (Go Toros!) I know right where you're talking about!

Marty

 

[wackymother]

We plan to run route US-17 to Front Royal at the end of July and two days later, head up to I-70 and over to Ohio then US-23 and I-75 to Prudenville, MI.

Oooh, are you going to Skyline Ranch Resort? Could you post a review or just tell us what it's like?

 

[RDB]

Oooh, are you going to Skyline Ranch Resort? Could you post a review or just tell us what it's like?

We will stay a couple nights with Caroll's cousin. May run some of the Parkway if we get out of here early enough.

Notice, I haven't disclosed the exact dates? Somebody might be laying in wait to waylay us if I give away too much. We try not curtail our freedom to LIVE, but I can understand not throwing all caution to the wind.

 

[Bill4728]

I'm kind of in the same boat. If I say "Washington" people think "D.C." If I say "Washington state," people automatically think "Seattle." Lovely cities, been there a lot, even have lived in both. But now I don't live in either one. I live in a tiny burg north of Seattle - almost to Canada. So the name wouldn't mean much.

Dave

Come on Dave,

If you put Mount Vernon, everyone would know you were talking about the Mt Vernon in Washington state, Wouldn't they??

 

[NEVacationer]

I feel just fine listing my location. I think that some people are just being cautious and following a "general principle" to not share their info online in any form.

To me, there is a difference in listing my city and state, vs. listing something more private like my email address or phone #. With a first name, a city, and a state, it helps people to see enough info about the other TUGGER without seeing too much.

 

[ricoba]

All right, Ricoba! I'm a CSUDH alum! (Go Toros!) I know right where you're talking about!

Marty

Maybe I should put my location as CSUDH....then I will really confuse people!

I am very close to the university.

 

[Fern Modena]

Took me awhile to realize that CSUDH was actually California State University Dominguez Hills.

Fern

Maybe I should put my location as CSUDH....then I will really confuse people!

I am very close to the university.

 

[Kona Lovers]

Took me awhile to realize that CSUDH was actually California State University Dominguez Hills.

Fern

Way to go, Fern!

Marty

 

[Stressy]

Anyone who gives us somewhat of an idea of where they live I would count. Like BMWguynw, at least he tells us he's in the Northwest. I've seen a few TUGgers list USA as their location. That doesn't really count. South Jersey is a pretty small area, so at least I know they aren't in Arizona!

Since very little info is given in our public profile and hardly anyone actually has their entire name as their screen name, I don't see this as a security issue. For some it may just be a privacy issue and I understand that. I'm not a real private person, so I wouldn't think to leave my location blank. I have yet to see another TUGger who lives in Apple Valley, CA although I keep my eyes open all the time. How can I be the only one here who has discovered this great site?!?!?!?! I'm lucky I guess.

Tootles for now,

Janna

Hi Janna

I do not live in Apple Valley...but I can be there in 5 minutes

 

[DaveNV]

Come on Dave,

If you put Mount Vernon, everyone would know you were talking about the Mt Vernon in Washington state, Wouldn't they??

Well, nowadays, maybe. It depends on how well they know the state. I've had people ask "Where's that?" and I have to explain. And there's also a Mount Vernon just south of Washington, DC, too...

I don't suppose it really matters. The way this area is growng, it's only a matter of time before we're all a suburb of Seattle anyway. LOL!

Dave