justRich Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I must have grown up in childish country as rural folks in farm & ranch country still tend to wave a greeting to each other as they pass! See how long that lasts if you visit Quartzite in January. Of course it must be taken in context. Just like not saying "hello" to every stranger on a crowed sidewalk in an urban environment. Yet while hiking a far trail one might stop for conversation when encountering a fellow traveler. ~Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I generally wave at everyone... even learned about the 'Nebraska Wave' last year... a lifted finger (no, not that one) as a wave. Especially in the rural locales, a return wave is done. Jim 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 ......... even learned about the 'Nebraska Wave' last year... a lifted finger (no, not that one) as a wave. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Kirk, I don't know about the forefinger to the cowboy hat, but the finger up on the steering wheel, reminds me of "The Southern Truck Driver" salute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casaz59 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 My Grandfather was a trucker in the 40s - 70s, and I remember him doing that lifted finger gesture every time, even if the oncoming trucker was on a divided highway. As a young boy I asked him how that trucker could see it ? He said, "We all do it every time..." So put me on a highway and show me a sign..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I see a lot more waving off the road in parks than on where I return the gesture. Later, J PS If walking or on my bike I generally tip my hat to say howdy even if waved at. 2012 Landmark, San Antonio 2013 Silverado CC, 3500HD, Duramax, DRW, 4x4 Backup, side and hitch cameras, Tireminder TPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yep, Kirk, that be the one! Jim 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soos Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 We wave, mostly. And mostly people do not wave back. Whatever. We do also flash lights to signal to truckers, and they generally really appreciate that. by the same token, we appreciate when they flash to let us know its safe to "slide over" Sue and Paul- fulltimed 2009 -2015 with Dozer, our Gray Tuxedo cat 2012 DRV Mobile Suites 36TKSB4 pulled by a 2020 F350 Platinum Our "vacation home" : 2018 Arctic Fox 1150 truck camper RIP Dozey http://soos-ontheroad.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yep, I wave. Then, because its become so rare, we applaud if someone waves back. Childish? Nope, just a demonstration of friendliness, comradeship, or just an expression of joy to be in an RV motoring someplace - just like the other guy. Berkshire XL 40QL Camphosting and touring Our blog: cndtravels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Grew up on a farm in WI. The one finger (2nd digit, not third) is a long time tradition. Have done it most of my life, and don't really care if it gets returned. My salute to life. Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goostoff Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 How come RVers don't wave to each other on the road? I had a Jeep and us Jeepers wave at each other all the time...it's kinda nice. When I started RVing I waved and no one waved back. Aren't we one big family? I was just asking myself this very question last weekend on my way home from campground. Plus it is harder to keep big rigs in your lane than it is a Jeep so we are a bit more reluctant to let go of the steering wheel when we do see you. Linda Sand Evidently you have never driven a heavilly modified Jeep on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVJeeper Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I'm surprised at some your responses - when I read them the word "jerk" came to mind. Fortunately enough of you posted meaningful and intelligent ones....thanks to those that did. Full-timer with my 2 cats FlipperDoodle & Buster Originally from Northern Calif. (native) 2013 - 35 ft. Rockwood TT GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVJeeper Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I was just asking myself this very question last weekend on my way home from campground. Evidently you have never driven a heavilly modified Jeep on the highway. Evidently you have never scratched your balls or picked your nose while driving your heavily modified Jeep down the highway. And evidently you drive an automatic? REALLY? Full-timer with my 2 cats FlipperDoodle & Buster Originally from Northern Calif. (native) 2013 - 35 ft. Rockwood TT GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Riding the Harley I always waived, driving the Jeep I always wave, it's sort of nice to not feel expected to waive when driving the MH. I mean I will but after a while the wave thing gets old. Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goostoff Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 LOL :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drallison Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I wave. It makes me feel good...friendly....happy. If I get a return wave, all the better! But, regardless of whether it's perceived as "childish" or not, it's something I do and will continue to do. Country folk wave. Or nod. Or both. Some even smile. Really----in the scheme of things, it's a simple gesture of acknowledgement and comeraderie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 It is a bit different waving when walking toward one another and waving at a closing sped of 140MPH across a interstate or turnpike .By the time you can acknowledge the wave you are long gone. It just makes no sense. However if it makes one feel better...wave on. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I wave. It makes me feel good...friendly....happy. If I get a return wave, all the better! But, regardless of whether it's perceived as "childish" or not, it's something I do and will continue to do. .By the time you can acknowledge the wave you are long gone. It just makes no sense. However if it makes one feel better...wave on. To me it is the same as my practice of smiling at a stranger. I do both as a greeting to hopefully help them to have a better day and expecting nothing in return. Neither practice costs me anything and yet it could be of value to the person given to. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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