LuisCortez

Went Friday to Calaveras park to get in a few hours of fishing. Much to my surprise, I found that they had closed the road leading to the north portion of the lake due to inclement weather. It seemed that the authorities jumped the gun on that decision. I encountered numerous fishermen who were not happy with the decision to close that part of the lake especially on Memorial Day weekend. I understand the thinking behind the decision, flash flooding and all the dangers that could be possible...but, wouldn't it have been easier to allow those who wanted to take the chance go ahead and go to that part of the park with a warning of the possible dangers and the possibility of expulsion should weather be threatening? Maybe a sign in log, should a party intend on entering that part of the lake? There have been many times where the forecast called for a high percent chance of rain and not a drop fall, and vice versa. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe in anybody taking risks just to have a good time, but most are adults and should be responsible enough to realize the dangers during those possible weather conditions. Just my opinion.....

Turn Key

You just explained why the authorities took the action they did. It is unfortunate that there are so many adults who are NOT responsible. It is even more unfortunate how courts will award huge settlements for the lack of responsibility on the part of these same, so called, "adults". Don't get me wrong as I am on your side. I've just seen enough to understand why authorities will take some actions that seem odd to the more intelligent among us. All we can do is grin and bare it:rolleyes: .

Hope you have a great holiday and happy camping!

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LuisCortez

That is so true, turn key! And I agree with you 100%....Seems responsibility and good judgement go right out of the door when some people want to "have a good time"..Maybe banning consumption of alcoholic beverages @ these lakes would be the first step in curing some of the "idiocy" and "lunacy" that seems to abound when people want to have a "good time". Takes away the liberties from those of us who ARE responsible and use good judgement.

"Guess I better watch my back when I'm out there the next time!"

Electric Water Boy

It isn't because of the flooding. It's because of the "kids" in trucks playing in the mud.

My favorite little pond is Boerne Lake. Boerne is putting in a gate and guard shack and is going to charge fees to get in. I sort of like it because I know it will cut down on that problem there. May help out with the trash as well. And it'll finally have real restrooms.