I realize folks camp for a variety of reasons. Mine are simply to get out and enjoy the great outdoors spending quality time with my family making some good memories. My tolerance seems to be about gone for people who have outside speakers and feel the need to share their music with the whole camp ground. Or the folks who get drunk & loud after quiet time and just don't care about anyone else. It is turning me into an old grumpy guy. Is this part of gettin older or what? I almost feel it is better to put the camper away in the summer and camp exclusively in the winter. Boondocking might be the solution but our mini van is not much on off road adventures and the spost we have done this are usually trashed so we have to clean up on arrival. Anyone else feel this way or am I just gettin old?

No, it's not just you. I am old and have become less and less tolerant of the 'ME' folks out there, of which there seems to be a growing number. I have not seen a more inconsiderate, selfish, and obnoxious segment of our society in my lifetime. Of course, I live in the Northeast where this phenomenon is prevalent. It is difficult to ignore at times, so I just pack up and leave when it becomes too much.How I long for the days when most folks were courteous, considerate and friendly.

You may be getting older, but it's not just you! :)I feel the same way now in my 60s, as I did back in my 40s, but it seems to be even more prevalent nowadays. There have always been that segment of the population that seem to be oblivious to others around them, it's all about THEM. And this seems to be getting worse, not just in the camping/RV world, but in general. There's a disconnect that many people have, from simple etiquette and common courtesy. One could cite a variety of reasons for the cause of this, but to what point? Unfortunately, I think it will only get worse as our society changes, and that's a real shame.

Does not bother me too much. It is just the younger ones taking their turn and doing what we did at that younger age. I am 69.

I am getting less tolerant of people in general.Shopping cart at our local grocery store with a dirty diaper in it.But, to you post. Luckily for us because we camp mostly in Oregon State campgrounds, the all day loud music and all night drunks are kept under control by the park staff.

OasisBob wrote:Anyone else feel this way or am I just gettin old? Yes, and Yes. :) It IS a matter of manners and etiquette and how you were raised; in many cases. We were raised to respect the privacy of others, and our children have been raised the same way; not only in the home but when in public, campgrounds, etc.

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Moderator
Moderator
Jun 15, 2015
Oldcat1, excellent example of manners. And they do, at least should, apply in all campgrounds. Some don't necessarily agree but at rv.net we believe in that philosophy. Unfortunately some have been trying to make the topic a personal argument and it just isn't going to happen. So, let's all at least provide a good example and put our good manners forth and enjoy camping. :)
oldcat1
Explorer
Jun 14, 2015
My wife and I are in our mid 60's and can be a bit "grumpy" with loud and inconsiderate people.

We were at the Farmers Market yesterday. There was a young father there with his two kids - boy about 10 and daughter maybe 8. We we're looking at the produce and joking around. I asked the boy if he liked the turnips, his reply was "no sir I don't". My wife had asked the girl if she liked strawberries and she replied "Oh yes ma'am"! When was the last time you heard heard a kid say "sir" or "ma'am"? Where did that go?

I wanted to give the father a hug! Instead I asked him if we could buy the kids a shave ice. We enjoyed our treats and made some new friends. Maybe there is still hope.
RayUSMC
Explorer
Jun 14, 2015
2gypsies wrote:
RayUSMC wrote:

It's about courtesy and manners. You don't have loud music and drunken shouts after quiet time as the OP said.

You don't have loud music and drunken shouts at ANY time. That kind of noise should not be carried off your campsite. Walk around and test it. Why should your neighbors have to listen to YOUR music? YOUR profanity?

You're misreading my post. We don't do that. Read my full post again as a reply to the quoted person.
time2roll
Nomad
Jun 14, 2015
As bad as it is try to enjoy these days. It is all you have.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Jun 14, 2015
RayUSMC wrote:

It's about courtesy and manners. You don't have loud music and drunken shouts after quiet time as the OP said.

You don't have loud music and drunken shouts at ANY time. That kind of noise should not be carried off your campsite. Walk around and test it. Why should your neighbors have to listen to YOUR music? YOUR profanity?
RayUSMC
Explorer
Jun 14, 2015
gbopp wrote:
Yesterday I commented on a post about people being rude by taking their time at dump site when others were waiting in line.
I called it the 'all about me syndrome.'

Another member replied that the 'hot heads' who get frustrated while people wash their RV's, etc. and hold up the line also suffer from
the 'all about me syndrome.'

Apparently, if we don't like the actions of others, we either put up with it or leave the CG.

I guess we all want it our way or, want everyone to follow common sense rules.

Others don't see it that way.

Are we all wrong?? Just saying. :)

It's about courtesy and manners. You don't have loud music and drunken shouts after quiet time as the OP said. You don't let your kids run through other people's campsites, you teach them courtesy and respect for the space others occupy. We have 2 kids: they were both taught courtesy from a young age and we always kept them under our supervision. These are simple courtesies of behavior and everyone is expected to abide by them to make vacays a pleasant experience for all.
2oldman
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2015
noplace2 wrote:
2) We are parked under 5 poplars and 2 oaks. They release enough daily sap to ...well, you get the idea. The shade and the beauty more than counterbalance it all.
That I will not do. Trees are very dirty creatures.

One thing I'll look for to avoid noise is being on the gas-water-heater side of another RV. Incredible how loud those are at 3am, and of course the owner sleeps like a rock and can't hear a thing and leaves it on all night.
pnichols
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2015
Since the U.S. population is aging so fast, maybe it's time for a lot more campgrounds to switch over to "over 55 only" campgrounds? I'd pay more for campgrounds like that for the DW and myself. We'd use the remaining campgrounds for when we have the grandkids along.

Myself and my kind of friends did not "act the way" the OP describes when young, either. Decency toward others should have no age range ... in fact it should be taught to, and modeled for, children right from the get-go.
noplace2
Explorer
Jun 14, 2015
restlesswind wrote:
noplace2...So, where is "HERE"?
Several hundred of us would like to join you in that place called "HERE" !

And that's PREZACTLY why I ain't givin' it up! :B
restlesswind
Explorer
Jun 14, 2015
noplace2...So, where is "HERE"?
Several hundred of us would like to join you in that place called "HERE" !

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