It seems that safesnowrider made his point by simply asking the question. Albany Mountain has a vested interest in that parking lot and the people that camp in it. He makes his living from it and good for him. It's the American way but please don't think we don't know that.
The question was, "Do you remind folks it is not a camping area?" I don't think you do. You are in a tough position. You have to play both sides of the fence. I've always enjoyed doing business there and will continue for now. I've been going since I was a kid and it was a little cabin looking shack but I don't kid myself about where you stand on camping in that parking lot. Please don't you try to kid me either. Answering fair questions with a "what's your point” and being a wise *** just seems to sidestep the issue and for you and that may equate to bad business. It made me raise an eyebrow. You should care if they camp there. If you don’t, it makes you appear to be part of the problem. Good luck. You are in a unique position.
More questions, questions, and statements.
I make my living with the railroad.
Again I could care less that people camp there.
I have sold no one hamburgers, beer, gas staying at the parking lot.
Whatever Albany Lodge does or how they run their business has no bearing on my presence in Albany.
I have been an advocate of keeping some order at the lot with phone calls and discussion with pertainent Forest Service managers, even questioning the lack of information regarding camping.
Do I remind people not to camp there (you don't think I do), no.
I tell them to go to AlbanyCabins.com and hopefully we can accomodiate them, as we have many good people staying there so they don't need to camp
My wife and I run AlbanyCabins which we own. We provide exclusive private parking for our guests so they don't need to deal with the turmoil of the dreaded lot.
So as I read questions that make no sense to me and have no bearing on me, I can ask for more detail and should be able to do so without being called a liar or a cheat, walking both sides of the fence.
Lets try changing this thread instead from how many complaints we have about Albany Parking; to how many letters and phone calls YOU have made regarding the situation at the lot and demand some proper management for the money you spend there. Ollie does stuff like this and attends meetings and such.
Please refer to Albany Lodge about any hamburger, beer, parking, theft, and camping questions.
And thanks for the thoughtout answer, although I must say, you are mistaken on many points