I see many posts complaining about rude campers cutting through sites, dogs barking, screaming children and loud heaters. They usually include the comment, ‘Whatever happened to camping etiquette?’ The other side of this is ‘Whatever hapoened to kindness?’ I was at a campsite, and the individual opposite me reversed at least 6-10 feet into my space, nearly overlapping my picnic table. The rain was pouring, and they had disconnected their vehicle. I took my dog out and he apologized and said he would hook back up and move it when the rain stopped. I said absolutely not. He was there for two nights and I was there three weeks. I was visiting my dad in Nursing Care, he was visiting his Aunt in a hospital. Not a big deal. We joked that my picnic table had shade. At another CG a few months ago, a couple pulled in and he started working on his motorcycle, revving the engine for what seemed like an hour. Later I got to know the couple and the man said it was their last camping trip. He said he had stage four cancer and was visiting his kids and grandkids. I realized he was literally saying goodbye. I get tears as I type this. Do you know how happy I am I didn’t complain about his noise? As you camp, and as you post online comments, please take a moment to think if it’s more important to be ‘right’ or to be kind. Here’s a pic of the dude’s camper almost on top of my picnic table. The way the sites are arranged I shouldn’t have even been able to see his camper. But it didn’t matter and in the big scheme of things we are all fortunate we have enough money and are in good enough health to camp. Have a good weekend. ❤️
Credits: Becky Brawner ( respect 🫡)