Gentlemen,
I am writing this as
a brother among brothers. This is only my opinion. It carries NO weight of
command; No direction towards the membership.
Over the last
couple of months, there has been a great deal of discussion amongst us vis-à-vis
staying off site at events. I have “hoteled” it in the past, & would
certainly consider it again if the conditions called for it (read: Statesville
in August or Augusta in October). Further, I understand members desire for
modern sleeping, hot showers, & flushing toilets.
However, having
given this a lot of thought, & a lot of discussion with my son- it occurs
to me, that a lot of the experience I enjoy is staying on site (even if it
means sleeping in the Volkswagen). This holds especially true @ Hot Springs (at
least in November). As such, with great respect, I will politely decline to
participate in any cabin or hotel activities.
YOS
Duke
I second your comments.
ReplyDeleteGentlemen,
ReplyDeleteI am writing this also as a brother among brothers. This is my opinion only. It is not directed at any person directly, just my personal thoughts.
I to really enjoy camping and sitting around the the campfire at night. IT IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST PART OF REENACTING.
However, In the past, I gave it much thought. After Green River event a few years ago, when I got so ill that I stayed in my tent the entire weekend.(barely made it home) I had to change my outlook on some things. I do not want to get sick, I do not enjoy being sick and I can't afford to be sick.
So, I am going to stay warm and dry by any means necessary and if it includes perks such as a shower, flushing toilet or Hardees on sunday morning I will take advantage of them.
Even though it my be considered "whimpy"by the more hardcore reenactors,if conditions call for it, I will more than likely "hoteling" it.
yob
harve