Question about campsite policies
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Apr-09-2018 09:18 AM
Now, my wife and I are at the age where we have grown kids (and grandkids), and have no desire to have loud "parties" while we camp. However, we both do enjoy having an adult beverage while sitting around the campfire.
I am not trying to start a debate about drinking. I am just looking for advice from people that do like to have a responsible adult beverage while camping.
Do you feel like the signs are posted to give authorities the ability to control any loud and crazy campers that are disturbing other campers? Or do you feel like they are really trying to prohibit any and all consumption, even though it might be done responsibly?
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Apr-12-2018 12:07 PM
fj12ryder wrote:
Like my dad, the old contrarian, once said: "Rules are made to be broken". I think of him every time I'm on the bike doing 75 mph in a 70 mph zone. 🙂
If you are riding your FJ1200, and only going 75 in a 70 zone, that is being pretty upstanding, in my motorcycle mind!:) That hardly qualifies as breaking the rules. Ya, I know, it was just an example.
Makes me think about riding my bike, but nope, another snow storm tomorrow.
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Apr-12-2018 11:16 AM
IAMICHABOD wrote:Pish tosh.fj12ryder wrote:
Like my dad, the old contrarian, once said: "Rules are made to be broken". I think of him every time I'm on the bike doing 75 mph in a 70 mph zone. 🙂
Along the same line is "Silly rules are made to be ignored". 🙂
Also makes you a prime candidate for the Darwin Award.:B
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Apr-12-2018 10:01 AM
While I am usually a stickler for obeying rules, I don't think a LEO is going to get too riled up with you if you are behaving yourself, not drunk, not loud, or not being obvious in flaunting your rulebreaking.
Most LEOs won't even approach you if you are not doing something to draw their attention. Use common sense for the situation, although common sense is getting a whole lot more uncommon these days.
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Apr-12-2018 09:48 AM
irishtom29 wrote:
Obey the rules. I see much rationalization here for not obeying the rules that betrays a selfish sense of entitlement. I understand that sometimes some people simply need a drink, in that case be a pantry drinker.
I agree in regards to those disguising their alcoholic drinks so they can take them to the swimming pool, beach, etc.
For those having a drink in their own campsite, I don't see that as a "sense of entitlement", but more due to the many various interpretations of a basic rule between campgrounds. That may be "lazy" in that the person doesn't go ask for clarification, but I don't think most folks are trying to violate the law by default.
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Apr-12-2018 09:19 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
Like my dad, the old contrarian, once said: "Rules are made to be broken". I think of him every time I'm on the bike doing 75 mph in a 70 mph zone. 🙂
Along the same line is "Silly rules are made to be ignored". 🙂
Also makes you a prime candidate for the Darwin Award.:B
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Apr-12-2018 08:58 AM
Along the same line is "Silly rules are made to be ignored". 🙂
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Apr-12-2018 03:46 AM
toedtoes wrote:Whatever.... :R So I'll just go on doing what I do, and you do the same with your iced tea.
As others mention, the "it's ok in your campsite" varies. Just because GA state parks are ok with it doesn't mean Texas state parks are ok with it.
And your prior post said it was aimed at daily visitors not campers. Per other posts, that is not true - many parks are aiming it at partyers regardless of length of stay. And campers are just as likely to be a problem as day use folks.
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