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โAug-12-2015 05:06 PM
DianneOK wrote:
Lol...no I became a moderator a couple of years into our stint. I just continue to live the life vicariously thru you folks ๐
โAug-12-2015 04:17 PM
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โAug-11-2015 07:36 PM
Dog Folks wrote:
Naio: said::"It's like a sick joke, telling people they have to put their tent on a gravel pad."
Kinda agree BUT:
I did not design the park. I did not build it. I did not even write the rules.
Most importantly, I did not ignore the pictures of each site and descriptions of the site before making a reservation and coming here. The camper has to take at least some responsibility for their action or lack of same.
Funny though, we had over 20 sites this past weekend with tents on the gravel pads with no other complaints or problems. We have tents camp here all the time. I wonder how they do it???
โAug-11-2015 05:46 PM
Dog Folks wrote:DianneOK wrote:
After 9 years of volunteering and workcamping...we realized we wanted a campground with no campers. It was time to retire.
Might be a sign, as we are at the 9 years level also.
But then you became a moderator? :h
You certainty are a glutton for punishment. :S
โAug-11-2015 03:42 PM
โAug-11-2015 03:37 PM
DianneOK wrote:
After 9 years of volunteering and workcamping...we realized we wanted a campground with no campers. It was time to retire.
โAug-11-2015 03:32 PM
โAug-11-2015 11:19 AM
aviator wrote:
My wife and I have been Park Attendant Contractors for the past three years, at a very busy boat launch park for the COE. I must also say the public has been much worse this year. Many more feel the rules do not apply in their particular case. When confronted they want to get in your face. After serving 29 years in the military they do not get far with that attitude. The park is for all to enjoy some have been forced to leave so the majority can have that enjoyment. I will explain the issue once, maybe twice and if they still want to argue or can't understand I tell I can call someone with more authority or they can leave. Most times they will comply but not be pleased they did not get their way.
โAug-11-2015 11:14 AM
โAug-11-2015 10:13 AM
โAug-11-2015 08:31 AM
Dog Folks wrote:rekoj71 wrote:
I'm not sure if it is in direct relation to, but I and some other publications have noticed an increase in RV activity this year, including camping. I am finding more and more campgrounds full this year and it may have to do with the economy supposedly getting better and more people buying RV's. Remember though that this will bring in a new set of campers to the campgrounds, and not just those of us who have been around for awhile. Several of those will obviously be in a younger generation, and also maybe not know the etiquette that we take for granted.
Well, said and maybe a factor. I do know that the park is much busier this year, more often 100% full.
Naio said: "Do you tell the campers that when they complain?"
Yes I do. I start with: "I'm sorry, but I have to ask you to move the tent into the campsite. I know it is not as comfortable......"
I have even loaned out some of my personal tarps to minimize the "sharpness" of the rock.
I am starting to think it is a combination of things; 1. I am getting old. NO denying that. 2. The campground is much much busier 3. The demographics are changing.
I appreciate all the ideas.
โAug-11-2015 08:22 AM
westernrvparkowner wrote:
I think it may have something to do with you have more familiarity with the park and it's operations after 4 years and you are just more in tune with what is going on. You probably have also improved the park, taken care of many other issues and what is left stands out. Kind of like if you are running from a hungry bear, that pebble in your shoe just isn't as annoying as it is when you are walking to the dessert bar at your local Golden Corral. When the little annoyances and aggravations are the only issues you have to deal with, you have achieved success.