Camping Etiquette

rightlaneonly wrote:
Couldn't agree more but I think your complaint falls on deaf ears. This is the me generation and its all about them. Things have changed a lot since I started camping 60 years ago and its fast becoming more of an unpleasant experience every season.
What with the introduction of generators, boom boxes, outdoor entertainment centers and big outdoor screen TV's it just doesn't resemble "camping" anymore.:?

Well, I wasn't sure so I re-read the OP's post...and sure enough, it didn't mention the age of the "campers" in questions. So the "me generation" must be anyone from a child to a WWII veteran. I've camped next to people who were younger than me that were very pleasant, while camping next to people who were in their 70's and couldn't stand a minute of it. For a few hours, I once painfully endured the high-pitched beeping of an older man trying to find his satellite signal. To me, that was worse than a barking dog or a drunkard. I've camped next to old people who sit outside till all hours of the night watching a football game. Boy, that "me generation" really is aggravating.

Sorry to hear about the barking dog. If I were in charge, I'd ban all non-service dogs from all campgrounds, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. I truly don't understand why this new generation of people feel as if they have to take their dogs with them EVERYWHERE they go. Which generation am I referring to? You can be the judge of that. But I know that my grandparents and great grandparents sure didn't think like this. I have a dog, so I'm not against dogs and don't take this as a dog hating rant.

If I was drinking since noon, I'd be passed out right after dinner.

Sincerely, a Gen-X or millennial camper, family with children, regular guy that doesn't party or drink excessively, always in bed by about 10 PM, not loud, no outdoor entertainment center, not a big fan of music of any kind.