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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: poper on September 28, 2018, 11:51:36 AM

Title: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: poper on September 28, 2018, 11:51:36 AM
Just for fun ;)
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: iblly on September 28, 2018, 11:55:03 AM
Can't vote I just fell out of my chair laughing !
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Dave on September 28, 2018, 12:18:25 PM
C'mon, he's old, like buck ;D
I like his comments; don't always agree but he does have a ton of experience in angling and being a curmudgeon, lol!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: clarki on September 28, 2018, 12:30:13 PM
I bet Ralph himself votes "yes"  :)
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 28, 2018, 01:09:51 PM
I bet Ralph himself votes "yes"  :)
it's a secret ballot!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: dobrolub on September 28, 2018, 02:18:36 PM
who is Ralph? 8)
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Hike_and_fish on September 28, 2018, 03:36:01 PM
I know he likes the attention. He craves it. Feeds the ego.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Noahs Arc on September 28, 2018, 03:53:28 PM
I know he likes the attention. He craves it. Feeds the ego.

What he likes, is getting under the skin of people who like to argue with him. Also, I enjoy reading the comments.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: sumasriver on September 28, 2018, 03:55:53 PM
(http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/23300000/Ralph-Malph-happy-days-23357138-600-576.jpg)
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: spoiler on September 28, 2018, 04:52:35 PM
he's a lonely old man that has nothing better to do but sit in front of his computer screen and try to show everyone how smart he thinks he is.
you guys should take pity on him as it's obvious he doesn't have a life beyond his computer so let him spew his knowledge and let him think he's omnipotent!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 28, 2018, 05:22:37 PM
he's a lonely old man that has nothing better to do but sit in front of his computer screen and try to show everyone how smart he thinks he is.
you guys should take pity on him as it's obvious he doesn't have a life beyond his computer so let him spew his knowledge and let him think he's omnipotent!

oh that's both mean and untrue!

LOL!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: spoiler on September 28, 2018, 07:09:35 PM
explain then why you are on here so much?
normal people have a life and they are out doing things rather than criticizing everybody else's post than comes on here!
you seem to think you have some kind of duty to correct everyone that makes a statement on this forum.
not being mean, just calling it the way I see it.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Robert_G on September 28, 2018, 08:54:14 PM
Ralph reminds me of Justin Trudeau. He hates the middle class middle aged Caucasian male....even though we're the user group who contributes the majority of the taxes....or in Ralph's case....his pension.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Shinny on September 28, 2018, 09:03:25 PM

What comes to mind when I read this post .

(http://www.girardatlarge.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/No-Free-Speech-Zone.jpg)


(http://www.publiusforum.com/images/Liberal_fascism_no_Free_Thinking.jpg)

(https://www.cartoonmovement.com/depot/cartoons/2014/03/27/no_free_speech_today___firuz_kutal.jpeg)


Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Fatso on September 28, 2018, 09:45:54 PM
Ralph does not need a time out but he definitely needs a science course or two. 😄
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Tangles on September 28, 2018, 10:02:27 PM
Ralph is a miserable old little grampa, that likes to nag and spout anger and negativity in every topic there is. He doesn't like anything and anyone. I've never heard him pointing out someone as knowledgable or simply agree with anything that he himself hasn't already said at prior point.
Also I think age and experience is not an excuse to stop fishing as I see top rods well into their 70s everytime when I'm on the water. I'm guessing those folks prefer to rather enjoy what has become limited time left instead of insulting random people on internet from the comfort of their couch.
Ralph I think you should resort to playing bingo and do your crosswords and let his forum return back to normal.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: mikeyman on September 28, 2018, 10:11:00 PM
Ralph is Rod in disguise letting us know what he really thinks. Or just stirring the pot to get some more posts or hits.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: mikeyman on September 28, 2018, 10:12:52 PM
I am Ralphs complete lack of suprise.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: mikeyman on September 28, 2018, 10:14:25 PM
Fish fight club.

I Am Ralphs Raging Bile Duct
I Am Ralphs Cold Sweat
I Am Ralphs Inflamed Sense of Rejection
I Am Ralphs Smirking Revenge
I Am Ralphs Broken Heart
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Blood_Orange on September 29, 2018, 06:45:14 AM
What a strange mix of good-natured ribbing and spiteful, negative posts. Sounds like some people mistakenly read this thread as a chance to get out their sharpened knives... I don't come here for attitudes like that. I much prefer the good-natured ribbing.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Dave on September 29, 2018, 06:54:45 AM
I much prefer the good-natured ribbing.

So do I.  If you don't like Ralph's posts, don't read them.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 29, 2018, 07:26:11 AM
explain then why you are on here so much?
normal people have a life and they are out doing things rather than criticizing everybody else's post than comes on here!
you seem to think you have some kind of duty to correct everyone that makes a statement on this forum.
not being mean, just calling it the way I see it.

hmmm interesting that you are so concerned with how I spent my time. Strange obsessions some people have.

As far breaks, time off etc. I was away for much of last week and off line. No one seemed to notice! Out fishing 3 times ...no one seemed to notice. I haven't been able to fish much for months following an accident I had a few months ago and am now just getting back into it. Normally I also get a lot of exercise during my day but that's been restricted too. How about you?

You called me old. How about you? What's your age?

I could go on but why bother. Your life is run by assumptions.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Every Day on September 29, 2018, 08:20:08 AM
You have to love when internet posts hit a sore spot with people, and they take it personally. It's the internet people! Thousands upon thousands of users are on here - it's inevitable that someone will have a differing opinion than you. If you can't brush off what "some mean grandpa" says on here, you probably shouldn't be a regular.

This thread was hilarious at first, but it's become downright ridiculous. Yep, Ralph says things I often don't agree with. He's always "right," and will always play devils advocate, but sometimes that's needed to see both sides of a discussion. Things wouldn't be fun without Ralph, who would we argue with?!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: iblly on September 29, 2018, 09:00:42 AM
There's a difference between posting opinions and insulting people. I must admit I am curious to see who he's insulting each day.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: wildmanyeah on September 29, 2018, 09:02:44 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EUEm44C.png)
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: clarki on September 29, 2018, 09:15:06 AM
Team Ralph
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 29, 2018, 09:16:54 AM
There's a difference between posting opinions and insulting people. I must admit I am curious to see who he's insulting each day.

hmmm - there is a lot of insult slinging on this website and it don't always involve me.

Also I have always had a very low opinion of those who slur others that are not in a position to respond.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: iblly on September 29, 2018, 09:24:49 AM
hmmm - there is a lot of insult slinging on this website and it don't always involve me.

Also I have always had a very low opinion of those who slur others that are not in a position to respond.
True not always you but you sure seem to be the hot topic. Hmmm I wonder why ? Never a dull moment. Glad you're in a position to respond. Cheers.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: ByteMe on September 29, 2018, 09:25:19 AM
If we all agree on everything, it would be an awful boring forum, controversy is needed, good or bad, as long as we all agree to disagree in a civil manner............I still think Ralph should be banned for life ;).....................just kidding Ralph
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: spoiler on September 29, 2018, 02:05:44 PM
Ralph,
I'm 63 years old, started fishing when in was 5 and haven't stopped. Started fishing the Vedder / Chilliwack system in 1966 and haven't missed a Steelhead season since. I have a full time job in very high profile construction company and have been in the construction industry for 42 years. I worked in a sporting goods shop, tied flies professionally and built custom rods as well as repairs, started a fly fishing club, worked on fisheries stream enhancement projects, taught fly casting, fly tying etc. And in my spare time raised a family and a son who is a very accomplished fisherman if I do say myself.
I also do 2-3 saltwater fishing trips up the coast every year including Haida Gwaii, central coast, northwestern Van Isle, just got back from fishing Sooke yesterday. Oh and I stay very active physically.
anything else you want to know?
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 29, 2018, 03:40:56 PM
Ralph,
I'm 63 years old, started fishing when in was 5 ...

You called me old. I am 62. You can do he math. Birthday was a couple weeks ago. I am a CPA (retired). Married 40 years that anniversary was just a few days before my birthday. University education. Two adult children. No grand kids. No prospects of any as yet. Lots of hobbies and things to keep me active. As I said an accident a few months ago serious that restricted what I could do. Still recovering. Perhaps that partly explains why I seem to have been on line so much lately.

I have significantly different opinions than many here. Based on knowledge, education and experience.  Sorry (irony)

Cheers.

Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Tangles on September 29, 2018, 03:45:48 PM
I wish you to recover fully and successfully so you can finally get a break from Internet. ;)
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Dave on September 29, 2018, 04:08:04 PM
I wish you to recover fully and successfully so you can finally get a break from Internet. ;)

LOL!!  best response yet ;D
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: firstlight on September 29, 2018, 05:32:03 PM
Ralphy for Mayor .
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: spoiler on September 29, 2018, 05:52:58 PM
Dave you are a prince!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: spoiler on September 29, 2018, 05:54:14 PM
Ralph,
I'm glad you told me you are a CPA!
THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING!!!!!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: spoiler on September 29, 2018, 05:56:33 PM
Oh and by the way I got you beat, happily married for 42 years!
you may be younger than me but you are acting like an old man on here!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Wiseguy on September 29, 2018, 05:58:08 PM
IMO of Ralph is he comes across as a "know it all" but be careful of what you wish for, I have seen on other forums the posters who are on all the time and have an opinion on everything, once gone are missed.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: BBarley on September 29, 2018, 11:37:20 PM
In the few posts I have made this past sockeye recreational season, Ralph has made completely logical and substantiative arguments. You may be in disagreement with him/he may be in disagreement with you, but it should be a respectful thing and challenge you to think deeper and promote within. I respect what wisdom he chooses to share on this forum because one day it may not be around for all of us to learn from.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 30, 2018, 08:38:40 AM
Thank you B. Barley, it's what I aim for.

Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 30, 2018, 09:19:39 AM
Ralph,
I'm glad you told me you are a CPA!
THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING!!!!!

Yeah it explains a lot. Being a CPA is just a part of it though a person can't spend 35 years of their life in such a profession and not have your thinking patterns altered. A CPA combined with many other things I won't go into means I have an intellectual background and a structured way of thinking most people lack. That sounds arrogant but I am proud of it. I hate ignorance and don't suffer fools gladly, particularly not fools who are mean spirited.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: iblly on September 30, 2018, 11:08:34 AM
And that statement there says it all Ralphy. Mean spirited ? You've done a lot of name calling here. You're a CPA but these numbers just don't add up for you do they. I'm tapping out of the Ralph thread before I Ralph.  Wish you speedy recovery from your injury. Cheers.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Fatso on September 30, 2018, 11:11:28 AM
Ralph:

Quote
I won't go into means I have an intellectual background and a structured way of thinking most people lack. That sounds arrogant but I am proud of it. I hate ignorance and don't suffer fools gladly

Ralph, such oratorical flatulence puts out as much methane as a cattle farm .  Please help abate man made global warming by refraining from such delusional self adoration.  ;D

Oh, and please use your superior intellectual skills to remember that for now and the foreseeable, water flows downhill to to find its equilibrium, not up as some charlatans would have you believe.  ;D
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: spoiler on September 30, 2018, 01:17:01 PM
see what I mean! hahahahahaha!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Dave on September 30, 2018, 02:16:25 PM
A CPA combined with many other things I won't go into means I have an intellectual background and a structured way of thinking most people lack. That sounds arrogant but I am proud of it. I hate ignorance and don't suffer fools gladly, particularly not fools who are mean spirited.

I’m a regular on two other sites like FWR and each has its own version of Ralph.  I would suppose it difficult to be one of those people and not come across as arrogant and disrespectful; indeed the other two Ralphs are condescending as hell, and have pissed off many. 
Before reading the above I thought you might float above the others Ralph, but now, not so much.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 30, 2018, 04:23:01 PM
Ralph:



water flows uphill Fatso ... here is the proof:

(https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/graph_images/rtg.08MG012.46.-1.2018-09-17.2018-09-24.e.png.1538349659)
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: RalphH on September 30, 2018, 04:28:15 PM
I'm tapping out of the Ralph thread before I Ralph.  .

So long. Sure this was supposed to be fun. Some fun.

...this post captured what the fun was about:

What comes to mind when I read this post .

(http://www.girardatlarge.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/No-Free-Speech-Zone.jpg)


(http://www.publiusforum.com/images/Liberal_fascism_no_Free_Thinking.jpg)

(https://www.cartoonmovement.com/depot/cartoons/2014/03/27/no_free_speech_today___firuz_kutal.jpeg)

oh and Dave, at least I am open and honest about it.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Fatso on September 30, 2018, 04:50:47 PM
Ralph, now you're are just being silly.  ;D
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: big_fish on September 30, 2018, 08:37:38 PM
Yeah it explains a lot. Being a CPA is just a part of it though a person can't spend 35 years of their life in such a profession and not have your thinking patterns altered. A CPA combined with many other things I won't go into means I have an intellectual background and a structured way of thinking most people lack. That sounds arrogant but I am proud of it. I hate ignorance and don't suffer fools gladly, particularly not fools who are mean spirited.

LOL!!!
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: Hike_and_fish on September 30, 2018, 08:52:12 PM
Its clear now the guy has aspergers. Be easy everyone. Being socially awkward has its challenges. Loners seem to get revenge buy shooting up a school. In this case it may be fisherfolks on the Vedder.
Title: Re: Ralph needs a time out
Post by: wildmanyeah on September 30, 2018, 08:57:36 PM
this thread...lol