Date:         Tue,  1 Nov 94 17:08:50 EST
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         psellers@ha.osd.mil (Pete Sellers)
Subject:      Re: solar panels vs generators vs camping vs kids


The esteemed William R. Kennedy, possibly representing, Kennedy, Kennedy, 
Kennedy & Kennedy says:

> Most of my "camping" experience is from the Army (which probably explains
> why I have NEVER done any since).

Amen brother! It was a LONG time before we settled on camping as a family 
activity. Guess who was one of the last to be convinced that this is what 
'family togetherness meant'.

> I read this thread with interest because I have a 6-year-old and
> there is always some chance that he may want to be woodsy. ...

> Is it really the case that generator usage is tolerated in campgrounds?

This past season, I was aware of more generators. I also observed (heard) 
more abuse and disrespect by generator users. I think it can go either way 
from now; more considerate use of generators will be met with considerate 
tolerance (and vice versa)!

> I would think that some anonymous evil would befall a generator in the
> woods, same as would befall a trombone played for most of the day out
> there.

I still hold faith that campers and campgrounds have more respect for 
individuals and individual property than anywhere else. ;)

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Pete Sellers
"Constant And Never-ending Improvement"