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» TillerBee - Privacy and RVing My sig other and I are very quiet and introspective people who enjoy our privacy and times together. We already camp and travel at least a third of the year and have been thinking about purchasing an RV for off season traveling. 15 degree nights during October camping are getting a bit cold for us.Your article points out one of our greatest hesitations about RVing. I realize most people are much more sociable then we are but the thought of staying in an RV campground where one is expected to "converse with most of the park" is an anathema to us. We currently live in the Rocky Mountains where not being on top of our neighbors is especially appealing to us. Perhaps we should be more outgoing and social as most people are but I know we won't be; it's not us. Most RV sites, mags, and writings stress the social aspect of RVing and not the enjoyment of experiencing the place be it the ocean, mountains, prairie, or where ever. I certainly respect your and most other peoples viewpoint about the social aspect of RVing but I wonder if our way will prove too standoffish to most other RVers. Any way, I guess my way of looking at RVing is not mainstream. I am enjoying and learning from your articles and especially appreciate your links. Thanks. -- posted by TillerBee » GLEN_BARRY - Re: Privacy and RVing In response to message posted by TillerBee:First let me say thanks ever so much for the letter. My wife and I both have jobs where we must interface with people all the time therefore conversation is very easy for us. We try to never infringe on anyones privacy or space. I belive that this is an unwritten rule of the true RVer. We will however always wave and say Hi as we walk by your site or if you walk by ours. Trust me I know that fears and hurdles are hard to overcome but just keep the goal in mind you will find a way. Think about this, you just wrote me a long letter to which I am responding, this is a conversation. You might just be more outgoing than you think given the right situation. Best of luck to you and yours in your travels, please keep me posted. -- posted by GLEN_BARRY » Jete - Re: Privacy and RVing In response to message posted by TillerBee:I am also a very private person and my wife is outgoing. I have discovered in our travels that most RVers are friendly, but not in your face. If you want your privacy they will give it to you. I learned that if you go out for a walk and the camper is setting back in his sight with his back to you he wants to be left alone. If he is facing the front a wave is in order. If he is setting near the front facing you he wants company. If he is sitting in the middle of the road turn around and go the other way. It is surprising how many friends I have made while camping in spite of my reserve. Things happen that force you to become helpful and you find the person you helped is truly a nice person. One time I was watching a fellow trying to back his 5th wheel into a rather tight site, and got himself onto a steel post. Luckily I got him stopped before he tore the front end off his fairly new truck. Then it was getting him off without doing any damage. I guided him, and we managed to do it with only a slightly scuffed tire. Later he and his wife arrived with a bottle of good wine, and we had a very enjoyable evening. My reserve was broken down. Just be yourself and let what happens happen. -- posted by Jete
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