Shelter etiquette

[Tin Man]

What do you guys think about the ethic of making yourself known in advance when coming up to a shelter "from behind" that might have people in it -- by whistling, asking hello, or just making a bit of extra noise.

So as not to startle people. Good form? Or nothing really worth thinking about.

I usually yell a hello. No one likes surprises. I think the couple that I heard scrambling to get dressed in a hurry when I came upon a shelter from behind appreciated it.

[mtt37849]

"COMMON DECENCY" is non-existant.

Agree, "Common Decency" isn't too Common these days.

[Bearpaw88]

Agree, "Common Decency" isn't too Common these days.

These days? Was it ever?

[smokymtnsteve]

What do you guys think about the ethic of making yourself known in advance when coming up to a shelter "from behind" that might have people in it -- by whistling, asking hello, or just making a bit of extra noise.

So as not to startle people. Good form? Or nothing really worth thinking about.

I agree with it I usually sing, "whos that coming up eagle holler"

http://www.elephantrock.com/waysThatAreDark/song1.asp

cause inthe hills there are ways that are dark!

[Jaybird]

Not that I disagree, but...................................
I smell better than I hear, or else I deal with sound better than with smell when sleepy.A more complete statement of Jack's "rule" might be: "If you snore or stink excessively, or if you are too easily bothered by sounds or smells, then shelters might not be for you and you should tent."
RainMan.

WOW Rain Man!

If you're downing hikers for SMELLING...(or "stinking excessively")..you might wanna not go anywhere NEAR the shelters!

I'd be GLAD to STOP "stinking excessively" if you show me the showers along the A.T.!

I guessed i missed that in the Data book. hehehehehehe

[daddytwosticks]

My stink is worst than your stink..........

[KG4FAM]

My stink is worst than your stink..........

A couple of years back I met some Nobos in Monson that claimed that they had not done proper laundry since Pennsylvania. I assummed that they washed out in the creeks, but I think they would take the cake on this one.

[Rain Man]

WOW Rain Man!

If you're downing hikers for SMELLING...(or "stinking excessively")..you might wanna not go anywhere NEAR the shelters!

I'd be GLAD to STOP "stinking excessively" if you show me the showers along the A.T.!

I guessed i missed that in the Data book. hehehehehehe

Naw, not downing hikers at all, just those who are hypocrites and cherry-pick what dis-qualifies someone from staying in a shelter. Snoring? You can wear earplugs. Also, it's not a choice on part of the snorer. Stink? Can't stop up your nose. And it is pretty much a choice on the part of the stinker. Too many folks want to say "_I_" am important and "_you_" are not. "_My_" concerns are real and "_yours_" don't count. Anyway, that's my opinion. All I asked was that stink be added to Jack's list. Nothing more.

As far as showers, there are lots of ways to keep the stink down on the trail. Perhaps a thread topic?

RainMan

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[Lone Wolf]

shelters are for ALL hikers. first come, first served. period.

[Tin Man]

shelters are for ALL hikers. first come, first served. period.

what are they serving?

[Lone Wolf]

shelter space

[Tin Man]

so mice and filth are extra?

[Jack Tarlin]

All long-distance hikers stink, in varying degrees.

People overly sensitive to this should probably avoid shelters.

People REALLY overly sensitive to this should probably avoid other hikers.

[Jaybird]

All long-distance hikers stink, in varying degrees.
People overly sensitive to this should probably avoid shelters.
People REALLY overly sensitive to this should probably avoid other hikers.

AMEN, Bro.!
I think you've said it ALL, Jack!

NUFF SAID.

[sheepdog]

All long-distance hikers stink, in varying degrees.

People overly sensitive to this should probably avoid shelters.

People REALLY overly sensitive to this should probably avoid other hikers.

And never get downwind of themselves.