There’s a Rainbow Family gathering happening in the Kilkenny National Forest here in northern New Hampshire. That should be interesting.
They are a counter culture gathering that’s been around since about 1970. There’s a pretty decent Wikipedia article about the movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Family
Right now I’m told there’s all kinds of Federal law enforcement in the area driving white pickup trucks and vans. It’s early yet but they’ve already got boots on the ground.
So what’s a Rainbow gathering like? Personally my direct information is limited. My lovely wife and I did camp near them when they were in the Florida Ocala National Forest. The local gas station starting making people pay up front for gas instead of pumping and paying inside later. They had too many drive offs. In fact, at first we were mistaken for Rainbow people. When they found out we were staying at a nearby campground they apologized for making us pay upfront. I suppose after a few months of camping we look like dirty hippies.
Anyway, they are all about peace, love, music, good drugs, and life without money. It’s the part about not having money that caused issues with the gas station.
So am I worried? A bit, but not so much about the Rainbow folks. My concern is the big influx of law enforcement. Hopefully they’ll be chill and not overreact.
Once they get settled in I’d like to check them out. Just don’t eat the food or drink the water. Disease outbreaks have been know to follow them around. Sometimes sanitation is a bit subpar. At any rate, this should be fun.
-Sixbears
Don't Taste the Rainbow, eh?
ReplyDeleteDriving off without paying isn't cool. Most local gas stations are barely getting by.
Between explosive bead sealing and seeking out the Rainbow you live an interesting life 6 bears. Thanks for sharing.
It's some of the stuff I don't show that's really interesting -too interesting for some people of the wrong people. :)
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I am not a subtle person and there's no way to go unnoticed.
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Dayum things are pricey for small lite weight ones my little Toyota will handle.
I've been following the prices on small trailers and they are all expensive. Good luck! No shame in being comfortable.
DeleteWhy Rainbow? They sound like us when we were kids. Of course, we're the generation of the "Hippie". The rainbow is confusing though, I thought that was the symbol of the alternate gender and preference folks? Oh well Good old fashioned fun is always a good thing. 80)
ReplyDeleteRainbows have taken on various meanings over the years. How's it feel to be old enough to see language evolve?
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