CL usage.

painie replied on 02/05/2019 17:21

Posted on 02/05/2019 17:21

We use CLs all year round as we enjoy the variety and the fact that in general they have a maximum of 5 outfits. However lately it’s becoming more normal to see what are obviously workers using sites. For example the CL on which I am sited at the moment there are 3 caravans, myself and two workers prompting me to write this. Now, when CLs sign up to the club I’m sure they are made aware that this is not what our club is about; more to the point, when I pay my membership, it’s not what I expect. Surely our sites are for pleasure not to be used as a cheap hotel.

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replied on 10/05/2019 19:52

Posted on 10/05/2019 15:00 by Vulcan

I suppose it will always be the case that someone will try to justify breaking the rules. If five people were using a CL as a work base and therefore precluding its legitimate use for recreation/holidays would you think that would be acceptable. It is certainly not in the spirit of the reason that CL’s exist.

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Hja replied on 10/05/2019 19:59

Posted on 10/05/2019 19:59

Maybe the most salient question is were the "workers" referred to in the OP Club members?  Presumably only the site owner knows the answer to that one.

Oneputt replied on 11/05/2019 09:08

Posted on 11/05/2019 09:08

Much ado about nothing.  If you have a problem with what other folk are up to have a word with the owner or write to the club, which I'm guessing you haven't done.

When travelling alone I often leave sites before 6am and return after 6pm, and no I'm not workingwink

KeefySher replied on 12/05/2019 11:25

Posted on 12/05/2019 11:25

I'm on a CL tomorrow night as I have a meeting the following morning in respect of potential work. 

Am I breaking the rules?

Am I on holiday?

DaveandVicki replied on 12/05/2019 16:21

Posted on 12/05/2019 16:21

This is a strange one for me and Vic.

Weekends away usually sees me turning up at a CL/CS at mid-day, setting up the caravan, then returning to work (I work split shifts in my main job). After work I will pick up Vicki and we go off to the caravan for a weekend away.

But, I also have secondary employment as Vicki's PA.
Am I on holiday or working ??

Like Keefy asks, are we breaking the rules ?

I'm sure that to some, we both are, but life is not just black and white, it gets a bit fuzzy round the edges.

replied on 12/05/2019 16:25

Posted on 10/05/2019 16:35 by Vulcan

The problem with you KeefySher is that you cannot accept that I and I suspect the silent majority of members are happy with the rules they signed up for when joining the club.

Posted on 12/05/2019 16:25

There isnothing in the rules to preclude the use of sites during free time when working away from home.

wildemere replied on 12/05/2019 17:04

Posted on 12/05/2019 17:04

As a CL owner I have a problem, I have never asked for the reason for the visit, all I want is the membership number and a contact phone. I feel I would be beyond my remit to ask the purpose of the visit. and yes I do have those who are undertaking work in the area and many have partners with them who treat it as a holiday.

 

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