Camping Light Pollution - Page 4

timfromma · 08-04-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nomad297

I see several versions of the CHRISTian saint of children (and sailors). I see a CHRISTmas tree and I see one of the wise men. I don’t think you have to see CHRIST to believe he is there.

Bruce

Same can be said for Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and a slew of others too. They must be real also since I read about them in a book that was probably published by the same company who published yours.

nomad297 · 08-04-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by timfromma

Same can be said for Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and a slew of others too. They must be real also since I read about them in a book that was probably published by the same company who published yours.

I guess you missed my mention of the Christian saint of children and sailors, who is Saint Nicholas, who later became known as Santa Claus.

Bruce

Oakman · 08-04-2018, 08:48 AM

Please don't turn this thread into a religious discussion, it's a guaranteed way to get the thread closed or deleted.

emm-dee · 08-04-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Oakman

Please don't turn this thread into a religious discussion, it's a guaranteed way to get the thread closed or deleted.

Or politics. I may have to delete my elephant comment.

nomad297 · 08-04-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Oakman

Please don't turn this thread into a religious discussion, it's a guaranteed way to get the thread closed or deleted.

You are right about what happens with religious discussions in non-related forums, but my comments were not “faith” based. I just pointed out some facts which bolstered youroo’s comment that was later criticized as being inaccurate.

Bruce

Stevejfy · 08-04-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gdub2

Just because some campers don't like their site lit up doesn't mean I can't .as long as there are no park rules I'll
continue to put my lites out. I paid for my site just worry about your site I'll worry about mine. I always turn them
off when i turn in.

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I believe in not infringing on others. One of the reasons i'm sure most all of us go camping is to get away from the city and all its noise, lights etc.

A32Deuce · 08-04-2018, 09:26 AM

X2!

Gdub2 · 08-04-2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevejfy

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I believe in not infringing on others. One of the reasons i'm sure most all of us go camping is to get away from the city and all its noise, lights etc.

O well don't really care.

Bev4banff53 · 08-04-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakman

So I'm guessing this would be a no-no too?

Attachment 181939

ROFL!!!! Ya think???

Bev4banff53 · 08-04-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevejfy

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I believe in not infringing on others. One of the reasons i'm sure most all of us go camping is to get away from the city and all its noise, lights etc.

X2

Bev4banff53 · 08-04-2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MaineCampingFan

You know, its true. With lights off and eyes adjusted, it's amazing how the human eye can detect even the slightest amount of light source. I've found that out on the lake and I'm looking at something, to look just ever so slightly to the side rather than direct at it.

I agree! I went on a photography expedition with National Geographic once where we would be hiking at night. When I asked if we needed to bring flashlights, our leader told us, "No, your eyes will adjust. No lights needed." And, of course they did.

I really don't mind people having lights around their TT; just turn them off around 10 pm, just like you would be expected to reduce noise and activity. It's just being respectful to your neighbors, I think.

formerFR · 08-04-2018, 03:48 PM

‘respectful’ is a good term, as some may do tgings one way at their home, while others might not - respectful means realizing that others, especially those near you, might not ‘enjoy’ the same things - the ‘quite time’ rule should govern your actions when it comes to these things.
A reminder was just yesterday morning, and pretty early since no one else was yet stirring in the campground - a man next door probably didn’t realize it, but as he was walking around his trailer during his early morning rounds, and was WHISTLING loudly the song ‘Daydream Believer’(by the Monkeys, whoever they are!)... while a little annoying at first, I’m actually amazed that I knew the song ... sad : )

He’s a whistler, and by that I mean, like me, people who whistle sometimes don’t even realize they are doing it - It might be one of those ‘respectful’ things Not to do while near other campers, but you have to really pay attention or you could ‘annoy’ others, even with the least intentions.

Oaklevel · 08-04-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevejfy

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I believe in not infringing on others. One of the reasons i'm sure most all of us go camping is to get away from the city and all its noise, lights etc.

But not all of us....... we go to see what the city, noise and lights are all about.

We had 4 deer across the road from the house a few minutes ago nice to watch. And no it wasn't a Deere today anyway.........

Bev4banff53 · 08-04-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by emm-dee

Or politics. I may have to delete my elephant comment.

You are so funny!!!

JohnD10 · 08-04-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevejfy

One of the reasons i'm sure most all of us go camping is to get away from the city and all its noise, lights etc.

I go camping so I can get some use out of that $50,000 box on wheels I bought three years ago...

NMWildcat · 08-04-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by timfromma

Same can be said for Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and a slew of others too. They must be real also since I read about them in a book that was probably published by the same company who published yours.

Oh damn... For once I'm on the same side of the discussion as you are. I have to sit down for a spell..............

spock123 · 08-04-2018, 07:52 PM

I’m afraid of the dark, if camping by myself all the lights in the camper will be on and outside too. I’ll even have a few flashlights in the camper in case the electric goes out. Lights in the campground doesn’t bother me, it’s the lack of lights. It’s really the reason I take DW along, well that and the money.

NMWildcat · 08-04-2018, 07:58 PM

Now that's just funny spock....

**Flybob** · 08-04-2018, 08:23 PM

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