[at-l] Re: Some people just don't get it

[Lynn Setzer <hikester@ral.mindspring.com>]

This made the rounds on another list I'm a member of; thought some of you
might enjoy it.  Although locale is not the AT, I'm sure you've seen the type.

 A friend recently 
>emailed me the following.  Some people just don't get it...
>
>>> Actual comments received in 1996 from the Bridger Wilderness 
>>> registration sheets and comment cards. 
>>> 
>>> - Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. 
>>> 
>>> - Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs 
>>>   to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors 
>>>   to wilderness. 
>>> 
>>> - Ban walking sticks in wilderness.  Hikers that use walking sticks 
>>>   are more likely to chase animals. 
>>> 
>>> - All the mile markers are missing this year. 
>>> 
>>> - Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse. 
>>> 
>>> - Trail needs to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go 
>>>   uphill. 
>>> 
>>> - Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spiderwebs. Please spray 
>>>   the wilderness to rid the area of these pests. 
>>> 
>>> - Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow during the winter. 
>>> 
>>> - Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful 
>>>   views without having to hike to them. 
>>> 
>>> - The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. 
>>>   Please eradicate these annoying animals. 
>>> 
>>> - A small deer came into my camp and stole my jar of pickles. Is 
>>>   there a way I can get reimbursed?  Please call ___ ___ ____. 
>>> 
>>> - Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet, so people can 
>>>   hike at night with flashlights. 
>>> 
>>> - Escalators would help on steep uphill sections. 
>>> 
>>> - Need more signs to keep area pristine. 
>>> 
>>> - A McDonalds would be nice at the trailhead. 
>>> 
>>> - The places where trails do not exist are not well marked. 
>>> 
>>> - I brought lots of sandwich makings, but forgot bread. If you have 
>>>   extra bread, leave it in the yellow tent at V Lake. 
>>> 
>>> - Too many rocks in the mountains. 
>>> 

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