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03-21-2014, 11:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boulder CO
Posts: 741
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But if you " spread out " then wander off to walk dog , use laundry etc . Why should the person who has rented the spot be forced to start looking for you and asking you to move .
It's a lack of consideration for others
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03-22-2014, 07:42 AM
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#72
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,862
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Originally Posted by JohnBoyToo
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That's the ticket. Hook that little crow up, heck, hook 4 of them up on all four corners. Anyone so much as encroach an elbow on "my" site and they get hosed from knees to neck! That'll teach'em! Dad-gum trespassin' claim jumpers! SOAK THIS!
Don
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03-22-2014, 12:59 PM
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#73
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 472
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Originally Posted by jimmyjnr
But if you " spread out " then wander off to walk dog , use laundry etc . Why should the person who has rented the spot be forced to start looking for you and asking you to move .
It's a lack of consideration for others
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It's not considerate to spread out and leave - agreed. That's why I wouldn't do that!
So to spread out, sit there and remove anything IF someone happens to show up is inconsiderate? Call me inconsiderate than. The original grumpy guy too. Seems he was on site and moved his equipment when someone appeared.
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03-22-2014, 01:06 PM
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#74
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 18
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Originally Posted by outofdodge
Just some thoughts from a junior member but long-time camper: I never stop saying hello no matter what the other person is doing. I've found in my many years on this planet that it takes too much energy to avoid people, so I just go happily about my business. No one is allowed to get in the way of me having a good day. As another here has said, sometimes an invitation for "happy hour" goes a long way.
A thought on the matter of neighbor "getting in your space", or acting in any manner that's inappropriate. I've learned to always go to the campground manager and let them take care of it. That's why they are paid the "big bucks". The reason for this is that if a person does something rude or inconsiderate, they will most likely respond in an aggressive way, no matter how gentle you are with your words. This can never have a happy ending.
For the most part, "campers" are wonderful, friendly and generous people, which is why I love it!
Linda
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You are so right!
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03-22-2014, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boulder CO
Posts: 741
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Originally Posted by Fl_Richard
It's not considerate to spread out and leave - agreed. That's why I wouldn't do that! So to spread out, sit there and remove anything IF someone happens to show up is inconsiderate? Call me inconsiderate than. The original grumpy guy too. Seems he was on site and moved his equipment when someone appeared.
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But why sit or place gear on a site you have not paid for . Reserve a bigger site or use communal area ?
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03-23-2014, 09:43 PM
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#76
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 463
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Ice breakers - what year is your rig? Whats your dogs name? Some people don't look good in a sleeveless undershirt but you do!
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03-23-2014, 10:44 PM
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#77
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 72
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Wait!... Did you park next to my Dad? (Just a joke Dad!) Most people that meet my Dad for the first time think he is a grumpy old fart. thats why he needs me around- so I can "meet" the people then he comes out of his shell and they find out hes a really cool guy that doesn't do well on first contact.
IMHO, he tried to "make up" when he asked if he could help you hook up. If that had been me, I would have said something like "I can always use help trying to dock this boat if you can spare a few."
But then again, I'm used to being around a grumpy old man.
Walt
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03-24-2014, 08:06 AM
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#78
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,578
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Originally Posted by cgswss
Wait!... Did you park next to my Dad? (Just a joke Dad!) Most people that meet my Dad for the first time think he is a grumpy old fart. thats why he needs me around- so I can "meet" the people then he comes out of his shell and they find out hes a really cool guy that doesn't do well on first contact.
IMHO, he tried to "make up" when he asked if he could help you hook up. If that had been me, I would have said something like "I can always use help trying to dock this boat if you can spare a few."
But then again, I'm used to being around a grumpy old man.
Walt
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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03-25-2014, 05:59 AM
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#79
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 472
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Originally Posted by jimmyjnr
But why sit or place gear on a site you have not paid for . Reserve a bigger site or use communal area ?
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I'm not talking about setting up gear on their spot or camping on it. I'm talking about putting a car there so its out of the way while I setup.
I dont hold an empty site in sanctity for the person that may arrive. Then again I dont camp where there are many people so that probably plays into it. The last five trips I've taken I've been the only rig in site. I dont camp in grass fields with rigs lined up like soldiers.
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03-25-2014, 09:44 AM
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#80
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Rural Independence, OR
Posts: 951
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I'm not talking about setting up gear on their spot or camping on it. I'm talking about putting a car there so its out of the way while I setup.
I dont hold an empty site in sanctity for the person that may arrive.
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I guess I don't understand this kind of thinking. Why would you think you have any right to occupy a campsite you didn't pay for? Even if it is momentarily placing a vehicle on it while you set up. You didn't pay for it, so keep your car off it. Then when someone comes to rightfully occupy the site neither you nor they will be put out. I guess common courtesy is not so common anymore.
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03-25-2014, 10:03 AM
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#81
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 534
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Originally Posted by Fl_Richard
Then again I dont camp where there are many people so that probably plays into it.
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Good to hear!!!
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2015 Kia Soul
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03-25-2014, 10:22 AM
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#82
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Senior Member
Texas Boomers Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mo/Texas
Posts: 3,555
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This is getting interesting.
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03-25-2014, 10:47 AM
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#83
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,129
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My dad's motto in dealing with someone like that was to "kill them with kindness". Either they come around or may realize what a jerk they are.
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03-25-2014, 11:07 AM
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#84
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,578
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CJ7ole
My dad's motto in dealing with someone like that was to "kill them with kindness". Either they come around or may realize what a jerk they are.
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I like your dad's advice!
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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