Lakewood Resort ,Myrtle Beach , No Alcohol

msmith1199 wrote:

soren wrote:
What? Two pages of rational responses with some good natured humor thrown in? This can not stand. Surely, SOMEBODY that spends their life with one hand on the keys, and three thousands posts, needs to step up and tell you how it's gonna' be, "when you try breaking the rules around here", and how you will be escorted to the gate, blah, blah, blah......... Darn, I'm really disappointed, LOL.

You only have 2811 posts. So 189 more posts and you can be that guy.

Interesting, I had no idea how many I have, and never took the time to look at mine, or anybody else's. As for being "that guy" sorry, but you will have to shop elsewhere for your man. I only picked the 3000 # since one of the loons was off his meds the other day, and ranting about how he had such a number, and to quote Kenny from South Park, "You will respect my authoritah"
It is however, nice to see that this topic can be rationally discussed by adults, instead of a few of the regulars who need to jump in with their strange behavior. you know the type, "your gonna' die if you leave you fridge on while passing a gas station" In my campground, Blah, Blah......"

soren wrote:
What? Two pages of rational responses with some good natured humor thrown in? This can not stand. Surely, SOMEBODY that spends their life with one hand on the keys, and three thousands posts, needs to step up and tell you how it's gonna' be, "when you try breaking the rules around here", and how you will be escorted to the gate, blah, blah, blah......... Darn, I'm really disappointed, LOL.

You only have 2811 posts. So 189 more posts and you can be that guy.

What? Two pages of rational responses with some good natured humor thrown in? This can not stand. Surely, SOMEBODY that spends their life with one hand on the keys, and three thousands posts, needs to step up and tell you how it's gonna' be, "when you try breaking the rules around here", and how you will be escorted to the gate, blah, blah, blah......... Darn, I'm really disappointed, LOL.

I just returned from Lakewood last week. I can assure that more alcohol is flowing than you can shake a stick at. I saw plenty of beer cans and bottles in the trash. It is definitely not enforced. The bigger problem is trying not to get run over by a golf cart. They are out of control there. My wife and I found it very difficult to take an evening stroll. There are just too many golf carts speeding all over. I assume it should quiet down once school starts again.

Lakewood is not a state park. The no alcohol policy is enforced unless you are at your own campsite and keep your alcohol out of site and stay sober. I wouldn't invite your neighbor over for a drink unless you know them but that's JMO!

Thing is guys. They want it to be a Family CG. And to be honest. Alcohol does not provide the best surroundings / example / Family atmosphere, and of course, They like the other CGs have had their fair share of drunken, loud, parties, not to mention driving golf carts while drinking. I don't want to be around a bunch of drunks, I don't want my children, and grand children around a bunch of drunks. I bet you don't either.

By having this rule. They have taken the first step in warning you to be responsible with your alcohol. Don't get falling down loud drunk.

Now do folks drink in the? CG. Of course they do. But you have to keep it under control, keep it out of site. Be adult about it. Ain't that why that invented the RED Solo Cup?

And IF you happen to get loud drunk. Well, You'll be gone, and I'm sure the MBPD will meet you just outside the gate just to check on your driving. Seen that happen at a motel once. They got kicked out for drunken behavior, and the cops met them at the street, and arrested them for DWI. The MBPD has NO problem giving you a ride to jail.

So just act like a real person, and all will be fine.

I'm always amazed at how many empty beer cans, liquor bottles, beer boxes end up in "No Alcohol" parks trash bins. Drink in your RV, use plastic cups koozies, and act like you have some sense and no one will care.

I did make the mistake one time of drinking red wine in all things a wine glass while sitting at a picnic table. The ranger asked me to not do that.

I went to their website as I couldn't figure out why a campground would restrict alcohol. Looks like a very nice place. The people who opened it, and the family that still runs it, are very religious. One their webpage they even talk about opening the campground as a way to spread god's word. So you aren't breaking any laws if you have alcohol, just violating their rules so the worst that could happen is they could toss you out and tell you never to come back.

Thanks for the reply's . I'll follow you advice and I'm sure we'll have a great time . We will be in the area for around 3 weeks and will move around a bit and see wich campground we like best .

Just use a Redskin Koozie instead of Dallas, less likely to get tossed out. :)