WTTCS
freedom , U.S.A.
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If I ever , ever, pull into a walmart and see that door greeter (err camp host) , I will quickly pull up stakes, take the low and beat it to a park where I dont care what it cost to park, I aint gonna take that guy.
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weathershak
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Gunship Guy wrote:Walmart Campground Host
Hmmmm, I recommend paper instead of plastic...
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We will miss you Dad (1931-2010). You will forever be in our hearts. Thanks for getting us into camping. Something we love to do so much.
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Retired Phone Man
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Nomadac wrote:turninghawk wrote:Cheapskates. A few hours at WM to catch some zzz's I can understand, but 'camping' there ---- come on people. Get off your wallets and off the asphalt.
I agree a fifth wheel was camped at our local WalMart for a week, truck disconnected, grill out, all of his awnings and slides out, only missing his mat under his awning.
Overnight is one thing but camped for a week seems like to cheap to find a campgroung. Maybe he had reservations? LOL
That was the new store manager. His lot, his rules.
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RetiredbutWorking
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Revenue is revenue. Why does it matter if someone is contributing their tax dollars at Wal Mart or at a camp ground? These tourists came to Cody and parked at Wal Mart, so what. They un-hooked the vehicle and cruised town, so what. They still spent money, one way or the other. The town was enriched with economic activity and after all, that is all a tourist trap wants, economic activity.
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Dean VP
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Every time I spend a free night of camping at Walmart it costs me at least $100.00
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junmy3
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Gunship Guy wrote:Walmart Campground Host
Where do you get my picture?
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starstormer
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Any suggestions on how to drive the stakes for my screen canopy into the asphalt? Hammer drill?
Rob
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ChopperbobII
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In the words of our pres this is stupid. Let it be
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westernrvparkowner
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RetiredbutWorking wrote:Revenue is revenue. Why does it matter if someone is contributing their tax dollars at Wal Mart or at a camp ground? These tourists came to Cody and parked at Wal Mart, so what. They un-hooked the vehicle and cruised town, so what. They still spent money, one way or the other. The town was enriched with economic activity and after all, that is all a tourist trap wants, economic activity. When did Cody Wyoming become only a "tourist trap"? I am sure the local farmers, ranchers, construction workers, miners, equipment operators, retirees, school teachers, doctors, nurses and all the other full time residents will appreciate your sentiments. Economic activity is not the only thing towns look for. If that were the case, strip mines, prisons, X-rated video stores, massage parlors, casinos, landfills, nuclear waste dumps and the like would be welcome in small towns, yet they are not. Could it be that the residents also are looking for a particular quality of life? I have never seen a town that didn't care what went on as long as "economic activity" takes place. Cody, Wyoming is no different. There are many people who feel that "economic activity" at a Walmart actually harms the remaining community. That is why many communities have actively tried to keep Walmart out. I am sure the local grocery store, campgrounds, auto supply store, clothing store etc. don't really care that those RVs at Walmart are providing "economic activity" for Walmart. I have no problem with anyone staying at Walmart or any other place, but to say it is somehow noble on you part because you are doing the whole community a favor is just not true.
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westernrvparkowner
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western, the moderator you addressed does not moderate this forum.
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