Since losing my job with Blockbuster, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to save money. With the help of the fine people at Occupy Whatever, I’ve come up with a great new plan.
Normally, my family and I would drive very long distances to set up our campsite and then later tear it down and drive to the next one etc. Not having a lot of money for gas would have put a definite damper on our plans. Not anymore!
Now that I understand that it’s not actually illegal to camp in municipal parks, we barely have to drive at all. In fact, there’s a really nice park right across the street. It’s within easy walking distance of Harvey’s and Starbucks. That’s important because I don’t think I’ll be allowed a campfire, so access to food and coffee is important. Not to mention the sanitation side of things.
If Lynn wants something a bit more exotic, the National Capital Region is lousy with parks and greenspaces. I’m certain we can agree on one that suits our tastes and needs. There’s a really nice one at Major’s Hill. It is next to a lovely set of rapids that should drown out the traffic noises nicely. Should make a nice first stop.
I had always thought that we weren’t allowed to camp on just any bit of public grass we like. Boy was I wrong. Apparently all we needed to do was paint up a bunch of “We are the 99%” signs to carry around and set up a few at the campsite. Just like that we’re bulletproof. Some people might feel that I’m not genuinely supporting the messages of my more dedicated brethren and sisteren. That may be true, but no one says I have to. I am almost certain that we sku onto some list somewhere as having something in common with 99% of some group. Such as the 99% of people who would like to go camping if only it was more affordable.
On the other hand, if I do come up with gainful employment before then, it also opens up a whole range of travel options. No more calling at the last minute trying to get a spot at a crowded and overpriced campground. As long as we have our protest signs, every public lawn is our campground. Viva la protesta!
I’d like to thank the nice folks at Occupy Anywhere But A Polling Booth. Without their leadership, I’m not sure I would have hit on this bit of genius on my own. Also, a nice shout out to the various municipal authorities who helped them to establish this precedent. We’ll be sure to think of you during our public tour next year.
Cheers, Winston
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