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Subject:Re: Campground near Leavenworth
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:42:22 -0700

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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