Me too. : )

And yes, we are both more than welcome to interpret things in any way we like, and express ourselves as we choose. It's a wonderful universe.

Already found a camp, thanks! Amazing how quickly that can be done. Perhaps it's just quicker because there's less distraction from nitpickers. Some of whom ask for further explanation and others who complain when they get it.

I feel pretty comfortable in discerning what I do and don't like. The part of the message that I highlighted passed my own subjective tests for something I consider patronizing. Communication is a two-way street. We are all partners in creating it. When I speak, if someone misinterprets me then that...

All of which is fine. None of which requires the addition of a patronizing tone, which has no place if someone wishes to truly be helpful. Hence my original response, appreciative for the information while noting and rejecting the patronizing tone and it's accompanied assumptions. See you all there,...

Ah, reasonable people can disagree about many things, so I'll just return this thread to the control of it's rightful owners.

Thanks for the thoughts. That's sincerely appreciated, even while they're linked with the rather patronizing assumptions about my degree of self-reliance, etc.

Cheers, see you on the playa. : )

Hi! I'm looking for a good camp. I do not have a shade structure. But, I am a rather hard-working individual with a car and an interest in finding a good camp to work with. And you guys sound like you have great spirit. So, if you have room for another volunteer after finding someone with the shade ...