[pct-l] Fw: thus behaving badly

[Wes]

Dear Andrea,

Thanks for the comments, however it appears to be a broad brush that 
is being used, as the circumstance of a drunken liquor-stealing hiker  
have little to do with a tired, weary woman-hiker expecting a rest and 
being unceremoniously ejected from a promised haven into the desert 
at six in the morning.

Wes

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Andrea Dinsmore 
  To: Wes 
  Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 1:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Fw: thus behaving badly


  I've put some comments in on the unfortunate situation for both the hiker and the trail angel but have another thought since reading Wes' post. Whether a hiker or a trail angel are having a "bad" day" it's not fair for them to take it out on those around them. I, personally, have only gone off on hikers a couple of times in the 5 past years. One was drunk on his lips when he got here and after allowing him to stay in our home for the night. After we all went to bed he proceeded to empty every liquor bottle in the house and was still freshly drunk at 7am. The other was a very demanding hiker with self righteous ideas of the kind of service he expected from myself and Jerry. When each hiker gets to a store or a trail angel's home remember you are not the only one. There are probably a couple hundred more that are going to appear wanting the same resources. Don't burn the whole hiker community bridges. You seem to like the amenities we try to keep going for you for your stay. Don't make those, who go out of their way to make your hike a little easier, decide it's not appreciated. A suggestion that might soften up getting what you need................ask don't demand. If you get a no for an answer don't cop an attitude. All that does it make us mad and glad we said no. We are here to help......not to serve. 

  PCT MOM