pk1023 wrote:
Alright, OP here... man oh man, ain't I just the little troll!
Oh well, look in between all the flaming, I get it. Camping people are as fiercely loyal to their strange habits as like the Disney crazies. Meaning that while we all enjoy camping or going to Disney, when you see those who take it to the next level, it seems odd.
Look, all I am saying is... here we are on a beautiful June weekend. We're in a state park and there must be 300 or more people with kids running around everywhere. It's loud, there's smoke everywhere and people and constantly moving around running trucks up and down these tiny drives. To me, it's about as relaxing as a construction site.
I choose to be there because we have these kids and they didn't want to just around the house. I take them to the campground, they have new things and new kids to play with and I get some peace.
BUT, had I no kids to care for and the money these 2 couples had invested in their trailers and trucks?
THE LAST PLACE on earth you'd find me is in the middle of this mess!
I'd find a way to use my capital better. I'd find a way to own land where I and my loved ones could be less bothered by the constant drone of other people.
These couples weren't interacting. Not that they weren't nice folks, but I never saw them with others in the campground. They were just there, just hanging out, passing the time.
If I had their money and time, I'd spend it in any other way than there.
That's all I am saying.
As you seem to realize that your kids running all over and yelling all the time, all the trucks making noise, all the chaos, etc. are not desirable for a nice camping trip, why not try to reduce your family's participation with that chaos?
And what is it with the idea that people have to "interact" with everyone else when camping? I've seen that a lot here. I get that some people are social, but why must every other camper fill your need for socialization. If you meet up with another social camper, have at it. But leave us private or recluse campers alone already.
