newbie basher
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From: The mountains of SW Virginia
A dude calling a dude a bit*h vs a dude calling a girl a bit*h is totally not the same thing. Since this is a motorcycle forum, it is generally assumed that the posters are male, rather than female.
Also, since this is a motorcycle forum that is mostly populated by men, women (or men for that matter) need to not be so sensitive. I wouldn't stroll out to the garage where the guys are hanging out and demand to be treated any differently than they treat each other. In fact, treating me the same as they treat each other is a huge compliment in my book.
It helps if you accept the lighthearted ribbing for what it is and roll with it. Believe me, there is a lot of useful information to be had here. You just can't be thin skinned. Weed through the rubble of information you don't need and you will find the diamonds.
The original post by My02HD was confusing and unclear. Explaining exactly what the problem/question/symptoms are is helpful when you are asking for advice.
My two cents.
And welcome My02HD and Hummingbird Nut to the forum.
Also, since this is a motorcycle forum that is mostly populated by men, women (or men for that matter) need to not be so sensitive. I wouldn't stroll out to the garage where the guys are hanging out and demand to be treated any differently than they treat each other. In fact, treating me the same as they treat each other is a huge compliment in my book.
It helps if you accept the lighthearted ribbing for what it is and roll with it. Believe me, there is a lot of useful information to be had here. You just can't be thin skinned. Weed through the rubble of information you don't need and you will find the diamonds.
The original post by My02HD was confusing and unclear. Explaining exactly what the problem/question/symptoms are is helpful when you are asking for advice.
My two cents.
And welcome My02HD and Hummingbird Nut to the forum.
I am well versed in man speak. It's too bad most men aren't even vaguely familiar with woman speak. I know this is basically a mans world, but many seem to forget woman ride too and have almost from the time they were invented. I have to deal with some in real life who would rather women don't ride ever, so I have learned to do my own wrenching. If something goes wrong I'll find a forum with a lot of useful information and lurk there until I have found the information I seek. If I can't find the information, then I'll have to register and ask. Needless to say, I'm not new to forums, just new here. (gardening forums, construction forums, landscaping forums, even a chicken forum but not for the chickens. It's ducks I have an interest in)
I do have relatively thick skin and let most things roll of my back. Hateful comments are ignored as well as stupid ones. As with most things, there is a time and place for their use.
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There are a lot of us who have been there done that on our own, so sometimes we think it's best to discover an answer personally.
No harm intended.
Take it with a smile or a beer, it's just riding.
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From: The mountains of SW Virginia
This is a picture of the Fuchsia flower:
Last edited by Bonnie Storm; Nov 4, 2017 at 08:37 PM.
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If you want more, but don't want the hassle of dealing with either making your own nectar or getting the store bought and doing the regular maintenance of the feeders, put in flowers, trees, and shrubs that attract them. BTW, the Cardinal Flower is their favorite. 
I'll help most in a heart beat, big difference in helping and doing it for someone.
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From: The mountains of SW Virginia
Buddy of mine (a professional photographer) set up his camera next to one of our feeders. The camera has a remote "trigger" on it, so we sat in the kitchen and waited for the little boogers to visit the feeder. We have hundreds of photos, but this one is my favorite.
The way I get pictures or videos is to use the camera from one of my drones with real FPV. (not that WiFi junk) I'll just mount the camera wherever and take the monitor and controller with me. Then watch for a decent opportunity to grab a picture or video. I have hundreds of such videos to keep me company through the off season.
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Welcome. We were all new at one time or another. There is tons of great knowledge and helpful info on this forum. Don't throw the towel in because a bad reply or two. If you cant take it in here how you gonna survive in the biker world? Two points of advice are use the search function for basic questions and ignore those who try to rile you up.
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