How early?

Windym replied on 28/01/2018 20:54

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Posted on 28/01/2018 20:54

I have noticed over the last few months the frequency of cars being moved before 7am is on the increase. Just yesterday at Chatsworth a car pulled of the site at 6.00, not with caravan but still shutting car doors and engines are not silent. 3 weeks ago another couple were getting their van ready for departure from 6.00, pulling off the pitch at 6.55, possibly there had been an emergency but as stated at the beginning, I feel this practice is on the increase, perhaps I am being a grumpy old man? But I think at best, is highly inconsiderate. What are the rules? What do others think?

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JVB66 replied on 31/01/2018 14:03

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Posted on 31/01/2018 13:47 by SELL

He doesn't, his wife does it.

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JVB66 replied on 31/01/2018 14:06

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Posted on 31/01/2018 10:36 by

I certainly don't want a proper job!!

Posted on 31/01/2018 14:06

We no longer have time for any Jobs proper or otherwise

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JVB66 replied on 31/01/2018 14:46

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Posted on 31/01/2018 13:50 by Dawn F

I agree, when on site I consider it leisure time so being disturbed by slamming car doors, people shouting (even if you think you are talking at that time in the morning to your neighbours you are shouting) and my biggest bug bear rolling your aqua roll along before 9.00am should not be allowed.

My husband and I still work full time so our time away is very precious and we try to get as much of it as possible, late check outs if possible so short of an emergency which I would hope would be a rarity we would never look to be moving before 12 noon

Sign of the times I feel people seem to have less and less respect for other people and are happy to disregard upsetting anyone else

Posted on 31/01/2018 14:46

Its not the Aqua Rolls that are so noisy its the Base drum sound of empty Waste masters easely avoided by being carried back from waste point

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Navigateur replied on 31/01/2018 14:49

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Posted on 31/01/2018 14:49

I don't fancy finding a site gate locked at 11pm. Why, the pub has only just closed then and there is drinking-up time to go, and the chip shop on the way back as well !

dunelm replied on 31/01/2018 15:25

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Posted on 31/01/2018 13:50 by Dawn F

I agree, when on site I consider it leisure time so being disturbed by slamming car doors, people shouting (even if you think you are talking at that time in the morning to your neighbours you are shouting) and my biggest bug bear rolling your aqua roll along before 9.00am should not be allowed.

My husband and I still work full time so our time away is very precious and we try to get as much of it as possible, late check outs if possible so short of an emergency which I would hope would be a rarity we would never look to be moving before 12 noon

Sign of the times I feel people seem to have less and less respect for other people and are happy to disregard upsetting anyone else

Posted on 31/01/2018 15:25

So how do you manage to keep to the Club policy of normally vacating your pitch by 12 noon or are you always able to arrange for a later departure time?

Your last sentence is an interesting comment.

Cornersteady replied on 31/01/2018 15:34

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Posted on 31/01/2018 14:46 by JVB66

Its not the Aqua Rolls that are so noisy its the Base drum sound of empty Waste masters easely avoided by being carried back from waste point

Posted on 31/01/2018 15:34

well one more reason to have more service pitches?

JVB66 replied on 31/01/2018 15:57

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Posted on 31/01/2018 15:25 by dunelm

So how do you manage to keep to the Club policy of normally vacating your pitch by 12 noon or are you always able to arrange for a later departure time?

Your last sentence is an interesting comment.

Posted on 31/01/2018 15:57

We are normally away by 1200hrs, but unless it is a very popular site with a high turnover then it is normally not a problem useing what are the rules to enable a later departure

lesbunny replied on 31/01/2018 16:24

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Posted on 31/01/2018 16:24

I am hoping that Windym has his tongue firmly stuck in his cheek otherwise I pity the poor bloke ! I agree that 6am is very early to be leaving a site, but we did this one Saturday from the Tintagel site after being woken at 4am by gale force winds rattling the omnivent cover And you would not believe how many units were parked up waiting to get in (but thats another topic ).

What about folks who have to work away from home & use the caravan as a base ? They may have to leave early to get to work, as incredibly not all CAMC members are retired !

Perhaps when the wardens hand over the toilet block/barrier key they should ask " would sir like earplugs with that "

PS: I always carry the empty wastemaster back to the van, unless I can pull it on grass

ForestR replied on 01/02/2018 11:10

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Posted on 01/02/2018 11:10

Been at Chester for the last week .Having had to take the diabetic dogs down to the dog walk at 6.30 am this last few days I couldn't help noticing that the site was busier that at 12.00 noon! Several cars were at the gate waiting to pick up or picking up people from the site. Three cars came back on site each morning I am guessing coming back from work and one even started to erect an awning at 6.30 am. I should add that none of this disturbed me in any way and if these workers and their outfits were not on site it would be even emptier. I think this illustrates two things one that without the "workers" sites would be even less viable in Winter Sunday to Friday and two in general additional capacity is only needed at weekends in Winter and therefore keeping more sites open all year is probably not financially viable. Should add that the site is only about a third full.

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