Am I an outdated fuddy duddy?

GrahamCraik replied on 14/01/2023 16:01

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:01

Good afternoon Campers. 

I have been camping in tents, a caravan and more recently a campervan for the last 50 years. I was taught and have always believed that it is rude to walk across or through other people's pitches. This weekend, we are staying at Henley Four Oaks and we have recently stayed at Cirencester, Tewkesbury and Moreton-in-Marsh.

I am somewhat saddened that in all cases, people have walked right through our pitches, within feet of our van, to take a shortcut to wherever they are off to. 

 People are close enough to peer in through our windows. 

Am I right in thinking this is rude and inconsiderate behaviour? Or am I just being old-fashioned in these enlightened times? 

 

davetommo replied on 14/01/2023 16:16

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:16

People like to take the shortest route. If the gap was wide enough to get a car through they would do it in the car.

mickysf replied on 14/01/2023 16:18

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:18

Graham, it appears to me that the Brits have lost our hard earned reputation for many courtesies in very recent years. Had several trips to Europe recently and I’m ashamed to say that many over there are far more respectful in their social behaviours. What has gone wrong? Tinny has directed you to a thread but this crops up regularly as an observation in other forums too. 

Cornersteady replied on 14/01/2023 16:19

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:19

No you are certainly right! It is rude, inconsiderate and more!

This has been discussed many times and it keeps on happening and whatever the reason it is not unacceptable. If I recall correctly the club does give guidance on this but it's either not read or just ignored.

I think the best way is to have to politely ask them not to do it or even have a word with the wardens.

Post edit: see TW's post up above.

Tinwheeler replied on 14/01/2023 16:31

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:18 by mickysf

Graham, it appears to me that the Brits have lost our hard earned reputation for many courtesies in very recent years. Had several trips to Europe recently and I’m ashamed to say that many over there are far more respectful in their social behaviours. What has gone wrong? Tinny has directed you to a thread but this crops up regularly as an observation in other forums too. 

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:31

I linked to the site rules, Micky, not a thread🙂

SteveL replied on 14/01/2023 16:37

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:37

Am I right in thinking this is rude and inconsiderate behaviour? Or am I just being old-fashioned in these enlightened times?

You are indeed correct. Unfortunately we have found it a lot more common since we’ve had a MH. I guess it’s because there is less on the pitch. If available we always look for a pitch with a barrier, such as a hedge behind.

mickysf replied on 14/01/2023 16:45

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:31 by Tinwheeler

I linked to the site rules, Micky, not a thread🙂

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:45

Indeed you did, Tinny!👍

Seems to me that ‘rules’ achieve little these days!☹️

Tinwheeler replied on 14/01/2023 16:50

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:45 by mickysf

Indeed you did, Tinny!👍

Seems to me that ‘rules’ achieve little these days!☹️

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:50

No rule is worth the paper it’s written on if it’s unenforceable 🙁

mickysf replied on 14/01/2023 16:52

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:50 by Tinwheeler

No rule is worth the paper it’s written on if it’s unenforceable 🙁

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:52

It’s just a great shame that ‘we’ have lost the ability to apply the rules to our ‘own’ behaviours without the need for enforcement.

eurortraveller replied on 14/01/2023 17:00

Posted on 14/01/2023 16:01 by GrahamCraik

Good afternoon Campers. 

I have been camping in tents, a caravan and more recently a campervan for the last 50 years. I was taught and have always believed that it is rude to walk across or through other people's pitches. This weekend, we are staying at Henley Four Oaks and we have recently stayed at Cirencester, Tewkesbury and Moreton-in-Marsh.

I am somewhat saddened that in all cases, people have walked right through our pitches, within feet of our van, to take a shortcut to wherever they are off to. 

 People are close enough to peer in through our windows. 

Am I right in thinking this is rude and inconsiderate behaviour? Or am I just being old-fashioned in these enlightened times? 

 

Posted on 14/01/2023 17:00

Some are irritated by it, some aren’t -but it’s the design and layout of some sites which lead to it happening. You might be happier if you pitched at the site perimeter rather than the centre -  or chose a different style of site altogether.

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