BB, You're right, it sounds like I expected it to be like glass, and If I didn't want the crowds I should have gone elsewhere. The firewoks where Great and so was the weather.
I think what made me so mad was the lack of organization, for lack of a better term. I don't like govt. control, but if there are a lot of people how about the park rangers getting out of their pickups, into the heat, and just directing or educating those who don't have comon sense or consideration for others.
Used to be in years gone pass our rangers were an example for others to follow. I remember when you pulled in line you'd better be ready. They'd get you in and get you out of a certain lane they told you to go in, period, end of conversation.
All bitching aside our parks and camping areas are better than any of the states that surround us. It's also Great to see we have water in the Butte and the people are coming back there. The people there who run busineses in the area didn't deserve what happened to them over the last several years.
Just one last note for those of you who don't know the new Turtle Back Mt. Resort/ Sierra del Rio GC is getting ready to open in the next month. It's OUTSTANDING! It's located where the old Oasis GC was. The clubhouse is as nice as any in NM.