why do people huddle?

jfkmk wrote:

huntram wrote:
thrle".

Actually, I don't camp right next to others if I can camp away from them. I enjoy camping this time of the year because I can get a secluded site. That being said, if someone wants to take the site next to me, I'm fine with it. It's perfectly within their rights to do do. If they're noisy or their dog barks all the time or if their kids trample through my site, I'll move to another one. Otherwise , I'll invite them over for a beer by the fire. Friendly neighbors is one of the positive aspects of camping.

But it seems to me if the campground is near empty the "Friendly" neighbors would leave a spot between rigs. I guess everyone gets it here but you so that's pretty good. Actually I was not trying to convince anyone, just trying to understand the psychology of it. I think that has pretty much been accomplished.
We have made good friends at this campground (as we do at most). :)

Thank you all for your construstrictive responsives!

Brian

huntram wrote:

jfkmk wrote:

huntram wrote:
thrle".

Actually, I don't camp right next to others if I can camp away from them. I enjoy camping this time of the year because I can get a secluded site. That being said, if someone wants to take the site next to me, I'm fine with it. It's perfectly within their rights to do do. If they're noisy or their dog barks all the time or if their kids trample through my site, I'll move to another one. Otherwise , I'll invite them over for a beer by the fire. Friendly neighbors is one of the positive aspects of camping.

But it seems to me if the campground is near empty the "Friendly" neighbors would leave a spot between rigs. I guess everyone gets it here but you so that's pretty good. Actually I was not trying to convince anyone, just trying to understand the psychology of it. I think that has pretty much been accomplished.
We have made good friends at this campground (as we do at most). :)

Thank you all for your construstrictive responsives!

Brian

Brian, I'm sorry, but I just don't think there is anything to get or not get. Did you read my post? I said that I do not camp right next to others if there are a number of sites available where I'm not right on top of someone. That being said, the other campers paid the same thing I did, so they are entitled to pick whatever spot they want as long as there's no one already in it. Life is waaayyyy too short to get your panties in a bunch because someone chose the site next to yours. Man, if you rant about this,I'd not want to imagine what your reaction would be if something bad really did happen!

So next time someone picks the site next to you, why don't you walk around your site ranting and grumbling and maybe they'll leave. Or, maybe they'll hang around for the entertainment!

Maybe they were put in the spot next to you when they mmade a reservation. Maybe the CG staff doesn't want to travel all over cleaning up sites during a slow period. Learn to look at an issue from all sides and quit all this self centered whining.

2012Coleman wrote:
Maybe they were put in the spot next to you when they mmade a reservation. Maybe the CG staff doesn't want to travel all over cleaning up sites during a slow period. Learn to look at an issue from all sides and quit all this self centered whining.

Had you read the original and subsequent messages you would have seen that this is a park that you pick your own site. You do NOT reserve a particular site. Seems since you didn't even care to notice the reason for the thread I would question who is self-centered here. I really appreciate the constructive responsives here. For the 2 pot stirrers, enjoy and God bless!

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. It was just a matter of time before the bomb throwers would arrive. So this thread doesn't degrade I am out with much appreciation.
God bless,
Brian

If you will all re-read the original post, the OP is asking "Why"? I think he wanted to get some replies from those that actually would park right next to someone when there are a ton of other, same quality sites available. He was just curious as to "Why" they do it. Just a thought..... :)

Time to move on folks. :)