In defense of the raccoons:
I remember camping in my vanagon at a state park in FL,
and a couple of raccoons came up to my westy.
They were very amiable, and would give me that puppy dog look.
When I would give them a little tidbit of food,
they would take it with their little handlike forefeet,
and eat it, just like a little human. Seemed quite intelligent.
They kept me company for several days, and
it was one of the more enjoyable experience of camping in Florida.
Of course, I have never been overrun by raccoons either.
Harald
'90 westy

Robert A. Alexander wrote:
> VANAGONEERS
>
> As President of the North Hamilton County HE-COON Association, I wanted
> to invite those of you who have a penchant for the bizarre/unusual to
> our 10th annual HOGS/DOGS/VW VAN HUNT!
>
> Coons have just about over-run the north end of our county, so this
> years' event should be special!
>
> The usual awards will be given for:
>
> Best Outfit - Best coon-skin accouterments with coon-tail decorative
> detail.
> Best Coon Van - Be imaginative!  Last year's winner got it with that
> plush looking coon upholstery!
> Best Coon-Dog Box On/In A VW Van
> Sympathy Award - Worst case story of one of ours who's ex kept his
> favorite coon-dog as part of the divorce decree
> Coon Count - Need I explain?