[at-l] Camping for the Gathering

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In a message dated 9/26/04 12:51:12 Eastern Daylight Time, Slyatpct@aol.com 
writes:


> 
> A comment to Skylander in his response to this post.  As far as I can recall 
> there have been no "drunken brawls" at the Gathering, ever.
> 
> What appears to be the main contention, litter left on Monday morning, could 
> 

Sorry about giving the wrong impression.  I meant "loud and raucous 
behavior."  At Storr's Pond there was provision for those who wanted to go late into 
the night to have their circle and others gathered at the beach.  Those who 
wanted nothing to do with either bonfire had places farther away to camp or 
gathered around campfires at their campsites.

Drinking of liquor was done discreetly at the Beach Bonfire and perhaps less 
so at the other one "up the hill."  If litter is a problem then that can 
certainly be addressed and should be by those who caused it.  "Leave No Trace" 
could be encouraged to a larger extent.

Me?  I am getting old and find that sleep is more welcomed than spending too 
much time standing around a bonfire for too long.  But the hour or so spent 
with new acquaintances at Storr's Pond was enjoyable.  

Skylander