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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:42:22 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Campground near Leavenworth
In-Reply-To:  <CAHTkEuJWeq9-CfO0-0Yg02gYryyTycAVT_T=JeqOODB4HqdaUg@mail.gmail.com>
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When you say 'camp' using inverted commas, are you alluding to something other than the conventional definition of a place of temporary habitation?

Using inverted commas with that word makes me think you are referring to the definition alluded to by the saying; as camp as a row of tents.

Alistair

> On Jul 28, 2015, at 9:11 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > One of the joys of owning and traveling in a VW camper, for me anyhow, > is my ability to 'camp' informally on BLM, forest service or other public > areas...no State Parks needed or even sought, for the most part...I rather

> enjoy finding a side road in the mountains or desert and then finding a > trace that leaves the side road, preferably to a beautiful spot known only

> to a few who may live nearby or maybe some fishermen, climbers, hang glider > launchers, etc... > I find formal campsites to be a bit too populous to enjoy them as a > steady diet...thought there are some really spectacular ones and sometimes

> they're the only available option in an area I want to spend time... > The size, shape and ground clearance of a Vanagon make it appropriate > for those of us who prefer exploring smaller less formal camping...In a > pinch they'll also 'camp' ok in a regular parking spot in civilization, if

> one finds oneself trapped in an urban setting for an overnight... > Yes, it may be scary to be on your own...but being camped in a formal > campground and having a bunch of drunks or tweeking bikers pull in and > party till dawn next to you...that can be scary too..... > Love the Vanagons....


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