tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post6915632659367844462..comments2024-03-16T08:31:34.210-05:00Comments on What A View!!! : Sometimes It's Not Just About the MoneyKarenInTheWoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-43468622503898209702013-08-30T11:32:13.746-05:002013-08-30T11:32:13.746-05:00I wonder if the person that questioned what you do...I wonder if the person that questioned what you do and the money plays golf, and if he does, how much he gets paid for dropping little balls in a hole using a stick. Those sticks, unlike your polaris, are not furnished by the "club" and can be quite costly.<br />I definitely prefer your type of entertainment to paid for sports/entertainment. ��Broginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509538255547762632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-13088383007326693932013-08-28T22:14:12.620-05:002013-08-28T22:14:12.620-05:00Hi Karen
Thank you for a great answer & for ...Hi Karen <br /><br />Thank you for a great answer & for your great service to your park system. My question was mostly because here in California the state claims its just about impossible to get a state worker to work for and live on $80,000 or less per year in pay and benefits , 2-3 years ago they wanted to close 80% of the parks & many folks raised millions to help , then it turned out last year the state park system had a $45 million hidden account. Then they raised the yearly park fee from $30 to $120 or $10 per day for only daytime parking, only $8 for seniors- ouch. Many or most state parks now want $25 - $40 per night dry camping. God Forbid ..... A private campground made their workers work for less or volenteer then the state required min wage - 49 differant state inspectors would shut them down with endless fines & violations. <br /><br />What your doing & the way your doing it is great, exactly how the system should work - this is exactly what makes America great , people helping each other, it's very sad to me that the California state park system has broken down and lost so much trust with the people & it seams to just me a money making machine vs. getting people to enjoy the great outdoors. <br /><br />Thank you again for your service !! You are <br />Exactly what a public servant & public service is all about. <br /><br />Jerry<br /><br /><br />http://overthetopcargotrailer.blogspot.com/OverTheTopCargoTrailerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389472439348784845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-48794745178554403652013-08-19T21:09:22.057-05:002013-08-19T21:09:22.057-05:00Great response to a good question. Most folks don&...Great response to a good question. Most folks don't understand the feeling one gets from having helped in some small way. It really doesn't matter what you're doing if you feel good about doing it.<br /><br />Sadly, a lot of people today believe that any service they provide must be a highly compensated one. <br /><br />Many have forgotten that to be of service to your fellow man is reward in itself.<br /><br />It is in that service that a person finds what made America great.<br /><br />Thanks to you and your husband for all that you do!<br /><br />DwayneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820414198974783509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-38647561649415521942013-08-18T19:42:28.534-05:002013-08-18T19:42:28.534-05:00Well said Karen!! Mike and I always enjoyed our &...Well said Karen!! Mike and I always enjoyed our "volunteer" hosting at state parks. It certainly isn't all about the money. Great question that I am sure others have wondered about. Happytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-61971232398180621432013-08-18T06:38:42.747-05:002013-08-18T06:38:42.747-05:00Amen, Karen.....great post. You said it well, it ...Amen, Karen.....great post. You said it well, it just always is NOT about the money. And thank goodness it's not...or what kind of a world would it be???<br />Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-34450473480229808312013-08-18T00:07:12.346-05:002013-08-18T00:07:12.346-05:00One of our state parks had a very active "Fri...One of our state parks had a very active "Friends of" group of volunteers. Then the state hired a new manager with a personality disorder and most of the volunteers and some of the employees quit. I haven't checked lately to see how full the campground is now but I do wonder.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-90936052014262993912013-08-17T23:44:29.449-05:002013-08-17T23:44:29.449-05:00All that really counts is how you and Stevio feel ...All that really counts is how you and Stevio feel about it. You sound like you are enjoying every minute of it and that is all that matters.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-13800679749135576802013-08-17T22:58:52.245-05:002013-08-17T22:58:52.245-05:00Great response! We loved our volunteer position at...Great response! We loved our volunteer position at Lake Mead Recreation Area so much that we are going back this fall to do it again. It doesn't feel like work at all when you enjoy what you're doing.Steve and Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12927370922980855949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-82499858230627145242013-08-17T22:50:32.621-05:002013-08-17T22:50:32.621-05:00This is a great explanation of why people voluntee...This is a great explanation of why people volunteer. I especially like the part about all the power!!!Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-82974933626319053772013-08-17T20:19:43.904-05:002013-08-17T20:19:43.904-05:00I can see his side if you were in a private RV par...I can see his side if you were in a private RV park that felt like you "owed" them every second of your 20 hours for the "free" site that they were gracious enough to provide you with (and we've been in one or 2 with that attitude). In your case, however, where it's much more of a volunteer position, it's not about the $, and much more fun.Tom and Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805164497862128975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-31157371589062110592013-08-17T18:57:33.792-05:002013-08-17T18:57:33.792-05:00Yep, that was a good answer. Not all jobs have to ...Yep, that was a good answer. Not all jobs have to be paying ones. In our case it is a paying job and we work hard for it but we have also done the camphosting just for somewhere to park and generally the work isn't too hard and can be lots of fun.<br /><br />In a park like yours if it wasn't for the volunteering efforts then there would be no park at all or one with high fees in order to afford to pay someone to do the work.<br /><br />Glad you are enjoying your time there.<br /><br />Ruth<br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-61138250586676784372013-08-17T17:55:20.501-05:002013-08-17T17:55:20.501-05:00Oops! I forgot.... Ranger Linda gave us zucchini ...Oops! I forgot.... Ranger Linda gave us zucchini too!KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-59582074603867781822013-08-17T17:21:46.791-05:002013-08-17T17:21:46.791-05:00That's where the hearts of all of us volunteer...That's where the hearts of all of us volunteers are: giving back something to our country. It is absolutely NOT about the money!Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-60942700572170901062013-08-17T17:01:37.523-05:002013-08-17T17:01:37.523-05:00It is just so nice to have a job you love so much....It is just so nice to have a job you love so much.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-25458531686277328412013-08-17T16:53:40.770-05:002013-08-17T16:53:40.770-05:00You're having a great time! Don't let any...You're having a great time! Don't let anyone spoil it. It's great to be a retiree and do whatever comes along. Continue having fun!<br />Jeanie in MOJeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559624225649001329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-87093120509877746872013-08-17T15:54:10.578-05:002013-08-17T15:54:10.578-05:00Absolutely fabulous answer!Absolutely fabulous answer!Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-65122055624849695682013-08-17T15:50:15.770-05:002013-08-17T15:50:15.770-05:00Isn't Pfundtner French, or is that German or w...Isn't Pfundtner French, or is that German or whatever, for "git'er done"!<br /> <br />Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00802042176033620330noreply@blogger.com