Am I an outdated fuddy duddy?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? 

 

PJMEG replied on 14/01/2023 23:45

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 23:45

I do believe that you are not a fuddy duddy as it is a big bug bear of ours no matter where you pitch people should respect your space.

How would people feel if a stranger walked through their garden or driveway to reach the front door of their property, not so happy I'm guessing. 🤔 

SteveL replied on 14/01/2023 23:53

Posted on 14/01/2023 23:39 by Rocky 2 buckets

They weren’t introducing themselves I talked to them. My initial thought re CAMC members was-aloof, stiff & antisocial so I talked to them(on my pitch) some continued availing themselves of the shortcut without interaction but most relaxed👍🏻. If we all maintained your attitude life would be void of new experiences & friends🤷🏻‍♂️. In Yorkshire everyone is a friend until they prove otherwise.

Posted on 14/01/2023 23:53

Well I don’t live or come from Yorkshire and my preference is that folk should avoid cutting across my pitch to use the facilities. You clearly think differently, so if it’s your pitch they are cutting across that’s fine.

PJMEG replied on 15/01/2023 00:04

Posted on 14/01/2023 23:53 by SteveL

Well I don’t live or come from Yorkshire and my preference is that folk should avoid cutting across my pitch to use the facilities. You clearly think differently, so if it’s your pitch they are cutting across that’s fine.

Posted on 15/01/2023 00:04

Sorry to Rocky 2 buckets as a fellow Yorkshire man I have to agree with SteveL, I have paid for that little piece of ground and I do not want people just walking through it without good reason.

Just a case of simple curtious manners needed whilst away from all.

Tinwheeler replied on 15/01/2023 00:11

Posted on 15/01/2023 00:11

I think folk are allowed have different opinions and it sounds to me as if East Yorkshire wins on friendliness and a laid back approach. 🤝

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 15/01/2023 00:26

Posted on 15/01/2023 00:11 by Tinwheeler

I think folk are allowed have different opinions and it sounds to me as if East Yorkshire wins on friendliness and a laid back approach. 🤝

Posted on 15/01/2023 00:26

Wezzies border Lancashire Tinny so they are bound to be the least Tyke of all the white Rose counties😂😂

SteveL replied on 15/01/2023 10:23

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:23

Friendliness doesn’t really come into it. That wide area alongside our MH has an EHU cable and often a TV cable going across it, both of which can be tipped over and damaged, particularly in the dark. Plus if on a service pitch there is a colapz tube to the drain, not easily seen as grey and although resilient in most directions, it does not like being stood on by a size 11. 

TimboC replied on 15/01/2023 10:30

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:30

Its got nothing to do with friendliness or unfriendlyness. Whether you're from Yorkshire or any other part of the country. Its about having a bit of privacy on your own pitch.

Longtimecaravanner replied on 15/01/2023 10:34

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:34

I think that you have rented your pitch and it is exactly that, your pitch, and shouldn't be walked on by others, but then I am old!

On one occasion the man 'behind' us walked through our pitch for the first two days. That evening he locked up and left his car window open and it started to pour with rain. Much against hubby's wishes I went and knocked on his door and told him. He didn't walk through our pitch again so he obviously knew it was wrong.

Tinwheeler replied on 15/01/2023 10:43

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:43

I once saw somebody take a short cut through another's awning and I had someone trip over my caravan step. Now those true examples are showing folk acting totally inappropriately but they are a far cry form someone walking over the edge of a pitch for what may be a very good reason. I don't think a blanket anti attitude to all pitch crossers is a reasonable one.

TimboC replied on 15/01/2023 10:54

Posted on 15/01/2023 10:54

From the Clubs site rules;

 

f. Guests are asked to respect other guests' privacy at all times. For example, do not cut across or behind occupied pitches.

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