Date:         Wed, 5 Feb 2003 21:01:23 -0800
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Walmart camping
Comments: To: David Brodbeck <gull@cyberspace.org>
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Used them many times.  They work great as overnight spots to rest but as a
destination...I can't really understand that.

Mike

On 2/5/03 8:25 PM, "David Brodbeck" <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG> wrote:

> On Wed, 5 Feb 2003, populuxe wrote:
>
>> i read an r.v. report on walmart camping.  i think the 40 foot diesel
>> pusher types use walmart like mcdonalds. if there is no sign prohibiting
>> camping or overnight parking you can stay over night in the lot,
>> preferably in the most secluded spot. your not supposed to extend your
>> bedroom and kitchens--it's just supposed to be a quick and dirty way to
>> get some shut eye. and it's free!
>
> Yeah, I think that's all it is.  No one in their right mind sees a Wal
> Mart as a destination, but if you're too tired to drive, and nowhere near
> a parking lot, it's safer and (in some states) more legal than an
> interstate rest stop.
>
> I've never tried sleeping at one in my 15' diesel pusher. ;)
>
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