[MR] Tourney of Ymir - Camping

[Pomesnik Nikulai Ivanovich]

Responded to privately...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: atlantia-admin at atlantia.sca.org 
> [mailto:atlantia-admin at atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of Sackett, Greg
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 2:21 PM
> To: 'atlantia at atlantia.sca.org'
> Subject: RE: [MR] Tourney of Ymir - Camping
> 
> 
> I normally don't do this on a public forum, but...
> 
> This brings up a question I have about a disturbing trend I 
> and others have noticed in Atlantia over the past couple of 
> years.  This is not directed specifically at the organizers 
> of Ymir or any others, but perhaps autocrats from various 
> events could tell me why it is necessary to charge the same 
> fee for campers as for cabin users?
> 
> Why did I and many others in our kingdom spend hundreds (if 
> not thousands) for a nice looking pavilion so that we could 
> avoid hotel and cabin camping expenses?  What exactly are we 
> campers paying for?  It would appear that we are subsidizing 
> the event for the rest of the event goers, day-trippers, and 
> the like.  If I am incorrect please educate me.  In the old 
> days (have I been around that long?) camping was free or 
> minimally expensive.  I am not opposed to paying to camp, but 
> I feel it should be less than for cabin users.  
> 
> I have autocratted events before, and it seems to me that 
> encouraging people to bring their pavilions only enhances the 
> look and feel of an event, so shouldn't we be cutting campers 
> a break?  I have seen many events where if you want to camp 
> you must have a pavilion (that is an entirely different
> issue) in order to enhance the "period" feel of the event.  
> 
> I realize that sites are becoming increasingly expensive and 
> hard to find (as witnessed by the ever increasing site fees 
> over the years), however, I think it is unfair to make 
> campers pay more than their fair share, when not providing 
> benefit or service to them.
> 
> My apologies for the rant, but it finally got the better of me.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Gregor MacGregor
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: atlantia-admin at atlantia.sca.org 
> [mailto:atlantia-admin at atlantia.sca.org]On > Behalf Of 
> nikulai at mochamail.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 1:34 PM
> To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org; keep at windmastershill.org
> Cc: kberg at listserv.unc.edu; Ymir2002 at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [MR] Tourney of Ymir - Camping
> 
> 
> Greetings All!
> 
> After much conversation and negotiation, I am happy to 
> announce that we will be able to add some camping space for 
> the Tourney of Ymir. 
> 
> Those wishing to camp are reminded that they should be 
> prepared for inclement weather and are advised to take 
> appropriate precautions regarding tent heaters.
> 
> Those wishing to camp will need to pay the same on site fee 
> as those staying in cabins: Received (Not Post Marked) Before 
> Feb1: Adult $12 Child (5 to 12) $6 Received (Not Post Marked) 
> After Feb 1 Adult $13 Child (5 to 12) $7
> 
> In service,
> 
>    - Nikulai
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