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Old 05-19-2016, 08:24 AM   #61
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I wouldn't use the term 'lowlifes'. But what I see is at the "special little snowflake-Everyone gets a trophy" generation now has the money to buy campers. Their whole life has been a story of "do what you want, when you want" and I don't see them changing now, (except after an extremely painful lesson).

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Old 05-20-2016, 11:29 AM   #62
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I wouldn't use the term 'lowlifes'. But what I see is at the "special little snowflake-Everyone gets a trophy" generation now has the money to buy campers. Their whole life has been a story of "do what you want, when you want" and I don't see them changing now, (except after an extremely painful lesson).

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At least it will make for a good supply of used campers. I've notice that these younger generations tend to give up on many things once they realize it involves some work.
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Old 05-20-2016, 11:50 AM   #63
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Heh, we did this a few years back. We consistently reserved the same site and when we went to reserve like 6 months in advanced, it was booked. We took one of our fallbacks for completely forgot about it. Got to the campground and started setting tents, dining canopy, etc. up in our preferred site when a sheepish younger guy came up and asked if maybe there was some mix-up with reservations. Man we felt dumb! We beat feet to get moved the 3 sites down where our actual reservation was.
We also try and book the best sites and like you once found that several had already been taken. We took what ever we could and stayed for 5 days. During those days 3 of the 4 "reserved" campsites were unoccupied and the other on the last day.

The Ranger after looking on the reservation site said the occupants had stayed at other campgrounds where they had reserved other sites. Why can't they prevent campers from reserving more than one site at the same time?
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Old 05-20-2016, 11:56 AM   #64
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... I clean up after my pet...
I thought she cleaned up after you.
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Old 05-20-2016, 12:11 PM   #65
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As far as pets, doing their business", here are a couple of examples that have happened to us...

We were sitting at our site when a man was walking his dog by to the designated pet area. At that very moment his dog stopped and dropped a load. He apologized and picked it up. We replied that it was okay, we understand.

Another time and place a man was walking his dog when it did the same thing. He apologized and informed us that they were on their way back from the pet area and he had used the only bag he had on him to clean it up. He said he would return and pick it up. I told him that these things happen and my DW gave him a poop bag so he wouldn't have to walk all the way back. As he left he said he was going to carry more than one from now on.

Their actions of apologizing and attempts at rectifying the situations showed us their understanding of proper etiquette. Accidents happen, so as long as people are responsible and even learn from the incident we are okay with it. If they had acted as if it was their right then I probably would have been a little more difficult to deal with.
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Old 05-20-2016, 07:23 PM   #66
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I personally would hope so, yes.

I would think I'm in the majority, too. Maybe not.

I raised dogs for 25 years. I raised kids that long. I never let either be unruly or inconsiderate to others, especially in public.......restaurant, or anywhere. I can't see just simply smiling while your dog takes a dump in front of me while I'm chillin' at my campsite. Apparently there are those that think my attitude is awful for that.

I don't understand that. But ok.

And no, I'd never hit anyone physically. But I'd ask them to move along. I see NO difference in your dog doing that on my campsite than on my lawn at home.

Am I that much in the minority????

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Old 05-20-2016, 07:50 PM   #67
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If I went camping and the only thing I remember about the trip, is a story about someone else's dog poop. I would consider that a sh$tty trip. Hahaha....I'm sure we can all relax a little more.
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Old 05-20-2016, 07:59 PM   #68
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If I went camping and the only thing I remember about the trip, is a story about someone else's dog poop. I would consider that a sh$tty trip. Hahaha....I'm sure we can all relax a little more.
It's remembered because these people acted responsible something you see less and less.
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My favorite moment is about a NY state park that I started camping in when I was about 7. I knew this park inside and out. We booked one of our favorite sites 6 months in advance for a week stay. When we arrived, I checked in and proceeded to our site to set up. There was someone in our site and I noticed the site number signs had been switched with a undesirable site. I pulled out the campground map to make sure I was right. Back up to check in to find out what's up. The part time young man sheepishly admitted that the park manager changed the site numbers to accommodate a friend of his. We had to get the park superintendent involved so we could get our original site. Of course, it took 3-4 hours but I wasn't going to give up.
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Old 05-20-2016, 09:28 PM   #70
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GAS GOLF CARTS! Construction generators on wheels.

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Odd that "Golf Cart MFG" sell 1000's of GAS Golf Cart's to GOLF Course's every year,and that is a Sport that prides itself in "Quietest"! Youroo!!
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We live at the beach so we store the camper when y'all do the summer thing. During that time I take the boat out on the Atlantic and chase fish. Once school starts up again we camp during fall, winter in FL, camp in spring and it starts again. That pretty much eliminates my pet peeve ~~ rug rats without boundaries. Dogs are required on a leash as they should be, so should many kids be required until age 21.
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Odd that "Golf Cart MFG" sell 1000's of GAS Golf Cart's to GOLF Course's every year,and that is a Sport that prides itself in "Quietest"! Youroo!!
I am not trying to nap on a golf course.
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So back to my pet peeve of campsites. Some of the older COE parks have some really unusual and very difficult sites to back into. Here’s a photo of a ridiculous layout for a campsite. While the site on the left would be difficult for a trailer or fifth wheel, the one of the right would just about be impossible. Notice how close the pine tree is to the driveway on the left and a bit harder to see is how much the ground drops away from the driveway. The photo was taken a few years back.

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So back to my pet peeve of campsites. Some of the older COE parks have some really unusual and very difficult sites to back into. Here’s a photo of a ridiculous layout for a campsite. While the site on the left would be difficult for a trailer or fifth wheel, the one of the right would just about be impossible. Notice how close the pine tree is to the driveway on the left and a bit harder to see is how much the ground drops away from the driveway. The photo was taken a few years back.

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So back to my pet peeve of campsites. Some of the older COE parks have some really unusual and very difficult sites to back into. Here’s a photo of a ridiculous layout for a campsite. While the site on the left would be difficult for a trailer or fifth wheel, the one of the right would just about be impossible. Notice how close the pine tree is to the driveway on the left and a bit harder to see is how much the ground drops away from the driveway. The photo was taken a few years back.

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Back from the day that a huge camper was 20 feet in length ....... Our near by state park is similar 99% of the sites are for no longer than 20 foot trailers.................. and built in the 1960s.......... the one "big" site usually has a 12' trailer in it ........... but the new horse site section could easily accommodate a 40' trailer but are not close to being level.......




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Old 05-21-2016, 09:23 AM   #76
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My pet peeve:

GAS GOLF CARTS! Construction generators on wheels.

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The campground that we go most often to only allows electric golf carts but if you want quiet not the place to go..........


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My pet peeve:
Tractor trailer in left lane I'm in right lane and the idiots trying to emerge onto the interstate while on a cell phone not looking at the on coming traffic...makes for some hairy moments to say the least.😱
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Old 05-21-2016, 12:40 PM   #78
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Mine..

No DRL.
Driving around North Dakota, about 9 at night.
Less than half, have their lights on.
Middle of the day.
Snowing, raining, etc.
No lights on.

TURN YOUR LIGHTS ON PEOPLE!


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Here in MA, its a law that ALL vehicles must have front and rear lights turned on if you need to run your wipers.


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Here in MA, its a law that ALL vehicles must have front and rear lights turned on if you need to run your wipers.


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