Bias against tent users?

[prception69]

LMAO Landlocked! That was pretty funny! JB, nice attempt at humor. Don't quit your day job. But we all know that Auburn is the TRUE football power in Bummer.

Good luck to everyone that may have to deal with Dennis in the next few days!

 

[RiverOtter]

I don't mind the tents so much. It's the guys wearing speedos on the beach that really bother me.

Banana hammock

 

[Rather B Paddlin]

Lurker1,

What do you define as prime space???

I thought we had 20 miles of prime space.

Go out today, take a walk on the beach, and smile. The tents are the least of our problems over the next 72 hours.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Lurker1,

What do you define as prime space???

I thought we had 20 miles of prime space.

Go out today, take a walk on the beach, and smile. The tents are the least of our problems over the next 72 hours.

When the wind picks them up and throws them through your plywood covered windows, you may have another opinion of the subject.

 

[Rather B Paddlin]

Better duck>>>>>>> The winds picking up...........

 

[JB]

LMAO Landlocked! That was pretty funny! JB, nice attempt at humor. Don't quit your day job. But we all know that Auburn is the TRUE football power in Bummer.

Good luck to everyone that may have to deal with Dennis in the next few days!

Whatever. You might want to check Ole Mrs' record vs. UA before running your mouth.

Ole Mrs: The arrogance of Alabama and the tradition of Vanderbilt.

 

[FoX]

I really don't want to offend anyone, but the situation this year has officially gotten out of hand. Leaving items on the beach is illegal, but deputies are lazy and/or have other things to do. Their boss is not on them about bothering people who visit and spend money.

It's quickly becoming apparent that it is up to residents to educate visitors and possibly form patrols to help keep the beaches clean and safe. The beach service guys I'm sure would delight in spreading the word as it would be good for their business and they would get to vent their frustrations.

No one has anything against anyone else having fun, being comfortable, and relaxing. But there are just too many people enjoying our beaches now and something's got to give. Tents on the beach, along with all the stuff that comes with them, have gotten to be a real nuisance. Not only for the reason mentioned regarding the rude act of "reserving" spots, but for many other reasons too. Beach camps have become eyesores and dangerous. It is an extreme form of littering.

It has to come down to sensitivity and politeness. Ask yourself "what if everyone did it"? It would be quite a mess and we're getting to that point. If you don't understand that it is the wrong thing to do, then the majority of residents and visitors would like you to find another vacation spot.

 

[FoX]

Lurker1,

What do you define as prime space???

I thought we had 20 miles of prime space.

Go out today, take a walk on the beach, and smile. The tents are the least of our problems over the next 72 hours.

26 miles of the most beautiful beaches in the world should be respected, not trashed.

Tents and other litter are our problem over the next 72 hours and 365 days a year.

 

[FoX]

RO

Obviously you are one of the good and responsible tent users.

Sorry but you are breaking the law and not responsible if you leave a tent overnight. What's wrong with carrying an umbrella?

As usual the irresponsible, redneck, slack, mouth breathing actions of many affect the few that are doing things right.

I see all types of people trashing the beaches. I actually think the visitors with plenty of money are the bigger problem because beach items are disposable in their minds. It's just part of their vacation cost.

 

[Rather B Paddlin]

Hey Toddy,

I use a tent. I think people have a problem with the damaged or rusted tents left on the beach. In one week last summer, I personally disassembled and disposed of 2 damaged tents that were abandoned on the beach. For the most part if you take what you bring all will be well.

RBP

I totally agree. See above. If everyone would pick up their junk as well as junk left by others the beach would better for everyone. My pet peeeeeve is dog owners who let their dogs crap on the beach and then not not pick it up. My foot wedge found their little treasures 3 times last summer.