HUMOR: Camping, American Style
withheld C. L'withheld (dcl@explore.com)
Tue, 3 Jun 1997 11:07:32 -0400 (EDT)
> >These are actual comments left last year on Forest Service
> >registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing
> >wilderness camping trips:
> >
> > -----------------------------------------------
> >
> >"A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a
> >way
> >
> >
> >I can get reimbursed? Please call."
> >
> >"Escalators would help on steep uphill sections."
> >
> >"Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to
> >reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to
> >wilderness."
> >
> >"Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands."
> >
> >"Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are
> >more
> >likely to chase animals."
> >
> >"All the mile mwithhelders are missing this year."
> >
> >"Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse."
> >
> >"Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go
> >uphill."
> >
> >"Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the
> >wilderness to rid the area of these pests."
> >
> >"Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in 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."
> >
> >"Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike
> >at
> >night with flashlights."
> >
> >"Need more signs to keep area pristine."
> >
> >"A McDonald's would be nice at the trailhead."
> >
> >"The places where trails do not exist are not well mwithhelded."
> >
> >"Too many rocks in the mountains."
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