Early arrivals - action at last?

Tinwheeler replied on 03/09/2022 12:51

Posted on 03/09/2022 12:51

I’ve said several times when we’ve discussed the issue of early arrivals that, in my opinion, the only effective way to deal with recalcitrant 'offenders' is to apply membership sanctions.

I’ve been reading elsewhere of a CAMC member who, it’s reported, has had his club membership suspended by the Site Manager due to arriving early at Hillhead and refusing to leave despite being requested to do so by that Site Manager.

In this case it seems to have been the member's own lack of planning and forethought which resulted in his early arrival so it’s not a case of there being any extenuating circumstances.

Obviously only one side of the story is given and we need to keep open minds but, if this is factual, it would appear that the club is using its teeth in an effort to enforce the no arrivals before 1300 rule. Perhaps this is what is needed to get the message across.

replied on 03/09/2022 17:10

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:10

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Cornersteady replied on 03/09/2022 17:11

Posted on 03/09/2022 16:17 by Tinwheeler

Wow! 

Actually you’re right in that it is an issue for CAMC and I’m happy to see they’re dealing with it.👍🏻

Don't forget that if there was a mass influx at 1300, people would be booking in and the queue would be moving. It’s not so prior to 1300 when any queue would either remain static or increase, hence the need not to allow a queue - simples!

 

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:11

I've seen a lot of outfits arriving almost at once just after one and it can be easily dealt with. And also it's been reported on here as well. 

The wardens come out in force and look at the booking details and card and allow the outfits on site to choose a pitch. Sometimes they expect this and have a clipboard as well. It is when queuing starts before one that causes the problems.

 

Tinwheeler replied on 03/09/2022 17:13

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:11 by Cornersteady

I've seen a lot of outfits arriving almost at once just after one and it can be easily dealt with. ANd also it's been reported on here as well. 

The wardens come out in force and look at the booking details and card and allow the outfits on site to choose a pitch. Sometimes they expect this  and have a clipboard as well. 

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:13

Yep, a world away from a static queue 👍🏻

Cornersteady replied on 03/09/2022 17:19

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:19

Interestingly enough on that other thread there is a reference to the problems caused at Melrose which I've certainly seen and posted pics of last May. 

davetommo replied on 03/09/2022 17:20

Posted on 03/09/2022 16:58 by Takethedogalong

Well, the innocent party/miscreant who has been penalised has posted his version of events on another forum, it’s there in his own words. 🤔🙂

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:20

Could you please give me a link as I would love to read it

peedee replied on 03/09/2022 17:32

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:32

If he came from Exeter racecourse it would have been easy enough for him to have left his pitch and parked up just ourside. There is oudles of space as well as the racecourse car park to kill half an hour. He could have also visited the cafe at the petrol station, plenty of parking there as well.

peedee

Tinwheeler replied on 03/09/2022 17:34

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:34

I didn’t link it as I don’t think anything other than the report of the club suspending membership is particularly relevant but it is easy enough to find if anyone wants to plough through the trivia and obvious misinformation.

moulesy replied on 03/09/2022 17:43

Posted on 03/09/2022 17:43

Well I've just read the OP and the post referred to on the other forum. Seems to me a lack of common sense on the complainant's part. He/she say they've visited Hillhead before so must surely have been aware of the difficulty of suitable stopping places close to that site.  So surely the sensible thing would have been to explain that to the Exeter staff and ask if it was possible to stay on for half an hour or so. Failing that, used PD's suggestion above.

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