Recent experience with Uncle johny

[Skyline]

If we can ever find out where to obtain one of them there Magic Carpets, perhaps AMD can become a thing of the past.

You know, where you put the van on the Magic Carpet and it instantly transports the van and driver from home base to where the hiker needs to be picked up. Then there would be no gas, wear/tear, or driver's time involved in getting to the hiker. The Magic Carpet would do all that. The shuttle service could then just charge for driving the old-fashioned way from where the hiker gets picked up to where he/she/them wants to be driven.

Oh, and we would need to use that Magic Carpet again to get from where the hiker gets out of the van back to home base.

[LimpsAlong]

I charge by time.

It's a deal too! 9.5 minutes from Neels to Springer!
(or it seemed that fast anyway)
Jus' kiddin'. Nice ride Cool.

[Father Dragon]

he is outside drinking and when i ask for a shuttle

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Need I say anything?

[Appalachian Tater]

This is all Ron Haven's fault for spoiling hikers 107.7 miles from Springer and setting unrealistic expectations for the next 2,000+ miles.

[10-K]

i only get paid for one way

Plus you let me park in your driveway and offered to buy me a cup of coffee.

[TOW]

i heard some stuff and didnt believe it, then i showed up and was thinking... my friends need a shuttle to be in town with me, so why not go to the guy who runs a shuttle and get them a ride. first i call, he doesnt answer. i then hitch across town to his place and he is outside drinking and when i ask for a shuttle, he says "not to be rude, but shuttles are just about done for the day, its not raining and its not snowing, your friends will be fine" Now it was only around 5:00 when this happend. i m not giving him any of my money, i suggest you dont give him any either! if you have a story that will help perpetuate the theme of this then please post here. do not offer pros and cons, this thread is not a debate*. please post only negative info here. i m sure this is a lot of it.

*Feel free to discuss both the pros and cons of recent experiences. It will be a lot fairer to the proprietor rather than a predefined flaming.
Added by Alligator.

I am not a shuttle driver but I have told many a hiker NOPE! Get use to it, you are not entitled to get your butt kissed all the time.........

[kayak karl]

This is all Ron Haven's fault for spoiling hikers 107.7 miles from Springer and setting unrealistic expectations for the next 2,000+ miles.

i think these types were spoiled LONG before even Springer

[restless]

Does't anybody hitch-hike anymore?

[Tuckahoe]

i heard some stuff and didnt believe it, then i showed up and was thinking... my friends need a shuttle to be in town with me, so why not go to the guy who runs a shuttle and get them a ride. first i call, he doesnt answer. i then hitch across town to his place and he is outside drinking and when i ask for a shuttle, he says "not to be rude, but shuttles are just about done for the day, its not raining and its not snowing, your friends will be fine" Now it was only around 5:00 when this happend. i m not giving him any of my money, i suggest you dont give him any either! if you have a story that will help perpetuate the theme of this then please post here. do not offer pros and cons, this thread is not a debate*. please post only negative info here. i m sure this is a lot of it.

*Feel free to discuss both the pros and cons of recent experiences. It will be a lot fairer to the proprietor rather than a predefined flaming.
Added by Alligator.

Now for me that part I highlighted in green is all I need to read! Seems that UJ was being honest, that he has popped open a cold one and is done for the day (atleast I interpret "he's outside drinking" to be that he is enjoying some beer). Seems to me that if he was enjoying an adult beverage at that moment, it would be wrong of him to expose himself and others to the dangers of DWI. To me that is being responsible.

[Tagless]

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Originally Posted by climber2377
he is outside drinking and when i ask for a shuttle
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Originally Posted Ny Father Dragon
Need I say anything?
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No Father Dragon - you hit the nail on the head!!!

[white_russian]

This is all Ron Haven's fault for spoiling hikers 107.7 miles from Springer and setting unrealistic expectations for the next 2,000+ miles.

He just postpones the inevitable of folks becoming statistics. Especially with his new presence in GA.

[Appalachian Tater]

He just postpones the inevitable of folks becoming statistics. Especially with his new presence in GA.

Ron is a good businessman--he expanded in the direction where there were the most hikers. I hope the other business people in Franklin appreciate him as much as the hikers do.

[Cool AT Breeze]

He just postpones the inevitable of folks becoming statistics. Especially with his new presence in GA.

When was the last time you had a good thought?

[Tonus]

I've stayed at Uncle Johnny's and used the shuttle twice in the last two years. Both times a very positive experience.

[Gray Blazer]

He just postpones the inevitable of folks becoming statistics. Especially with his new presence in GA.

I hope you were just trying to be funny.

[Jack Tarlin]

White Russian:

I've been away for awhile but I can't help but note the consistently bitter tone of many of your posts.

Ron Haven's "presence" in Georgia can be described thusly: He bought a motel that had long served hikers well, and is now serving hikers even better.

Please tell us why you have a problem with this.

And people leaving the Trail or failing to complete their hikes is by no means "inevitable". It doesn't happen to everyone. And in no small way, in Franklin, and now in Hiawassee, Ron and his staff help all sorts of folks with all sorts of things, and in many cases, it helps them stay on track and have better hikes. He may well SAVE a lot of hikes.

Why this troubles you escapes me.

How many thru-hikers have YOU actually helped this week?

Please give details, this should be fun.

[ERNMAN]

Typical New York attitude......

[Nean]

i heard some stuff and didnt believe it, then i showed up and was thinking... my friends need a shuttle to be in town with me, so why not go to the guy who runs a shuttle and get them a ride. first i call, he doesnt answer. i then hitch across town to his place and he is outside drinking and when i ask for a shuttle, he says "not to be rude, but shuttles are just about done for the day, its not raining and its not snowing, your friends will be fine" Now it was only around 5:00 when this happend. i m not giving him any of my money, i suggest you dont give him any either! if you have a story that will help perpetuate the theme of this then please post here. do not offer pros and cons, this thread is not a debate*. please post only negative info here. i m sure this is a lot of it.

*Feel free to discuss both the pros and cons of recent experiences. It will be a lot fairer to the proprietor rather than a predefined flaming.
Added by Alligator.

You sound like the same hiker who had a problem at SBF and are you by chance a lawyer, ivy grad or city chick??

[warraghiyagey]

White Russian:

I've been away for awhile but I can't help but note the consistently bitter tone of many of your posts.

Ron Haven's "presence" in Georgia can be described thusly: He bought a motel that had long served hikers well, and is now serving hikers even better.

Please tell us why you have a problem with this.

And people leaving the Trail or failing to complete their hikes is by no means "inevitable". It doesn't happen to everyone. And in no small way, in Franklin, and now in Hiawassee, Ron and his staff help all sorts of folks with all sorts of things, and in many cases, it helps them stay on track and have better hikes. He may well SAVE a lot of hikes.

Why this troubles you escapes me.

How many thru-hikers have YOU actually helped this week?

Please give details, this should be fun.

Jeeziss Jack, I gotta agree with yo on this one. . . Ron Haven is great for the trail and hikers. . . he's a good, good man. . . .

[cindellasaurus]

THE FUNNY THING IS, this is the most free publicity that Uncle Johnny's has got in a long time

True that. It makes me want to stop by on my hike, & see what it's all about. : ]