Guitar around a campfire !!

A few years ago, a Prevost pulled in, and the driver registered and parked.
That eve., a couple nearby it were playing and singing with their children when the owner of the Prevost came over and asked to jam with them.
His request was accepted right away, It was George Jones.
What a fun evening in camp that night!

We camphost at a state park and last year, we had several large family groups come into the park and we were FULL. Many of the groups came in on Thursday instead of waiting for Friday. Sites are reserved, but not site-specific. When the large (5 sites) Jones family showed up, the Smith family, Roberts family and Rose family (all made up names) had already picked out their sites, so the Jones family had to take what was left and they were scattered throughout the campground. This upset them. They were all tent camping with the exception of one popup camper. They set up a large pavilion tent in front of the popup and that was where they gathered. On Friday night, there were no complaints made to us, but they went to the office to the ranger. On Saturday night, we stayed outside and carefully watched the campground they were in. About midnight, we called it a night and headed in, but at 12:30 or so, there was a knock on the door. A couple had walked up and were complaining about the group doing karaoke. Yes, karaoke after midnight. I called the ranger and he drove up to our RV and we walked across the hill to see if we could hear them. We could, since they had microphones and an actual karaoke machine! So could everyone else in the campground. They sang and then would clap and yell about how good that song was.

That was one night we won't forget! and I'm not sure that I want to experience anymore music in the campground now.

One of my biggest pet peeves when camping is getting stuck near that neighbor that stays up all night by the fire, while they drink and talk loud and laugh way too loud all night.
But last year we were at a Provincial Park on Lake Huron and there was a group a few sites over, it appeared to be a father, his teenaged daughter and a couple of her friends. One of them had brought a guitar and the girls played and sang all night by the fire. It was one of the most relaxing evenings, listening to their music gently carry all thru the campground.

I keep an extra guitar in the RV, and pull it out once in a while. My list is about half original songs, plus lots of Johnny Cash, Hank, Dylan, and some rock.

BTW-

An alcoholic man, suffering from memory loss and blackouts, blames his associates and his surroundings for his fate. After a physical injury, he returns to his place of origin, only to discover that he alone is the source of his problems.

That is what the song "Margaritaville" is about!

Matt B

As good as I am (hehe) I only do this when camping OFF-ROAD up against a creek bed somewhere. The squirrels and chipmunks don't seem to mind my playing the guitar

Like you when I have tried this at regular camp grounds folks tend to start showing up... Then they quickly find out how 'GOOD' I am hehe...

Roy Ken

Excellent choice of songs.